Mars Hill high school
receives Fast Track Grant
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Central Aroostook Junior/Senior High School recently received a Fast Track Grant from the Maine Community Foundation for the purchase of a nine-part Emmy-nominated, award-winning video series regarding teen issues. These videos will be the focus of a community-parent-school initiative to foster discussions regarding highly-identifiable social concerns in the local communities.
These videos and discussions have the potential to create positive changes for people through the support of other students, parents, school staff and members of the community.
There will be dates and times set up in January for the video series.
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY ENJOYED
Hope (Grass) Field enjoyed her surprise 90th birthday party in the Central Aroostook High School Music Room on Oct. 21. Friends and family gathered to celebrate with her. Pictured are Hope with her children, Starr Field Craig, Alan Field, David Field and Tina Field. Unable to attend the party was her daughter Donna Field Hasskamp of Hamilton, Mont.
Halloween Dance
This Saturday the Bridgewater Historical Society will hold its annual Halloween Dance at their hall located at 485 Main Rd. in Bridgewater from 8 p.m. until midnight. Tickets for the dance are $7 if you come in a costume and $9 if you don’t. Last year about 99 percent of attendees had costumes on. Fun was had by all.
There will be lots of good music to dance to and lots of goodies to eat. There will be a costume contest with prizes for the Best, Scariest and the Most Original costumes. A pumpkin-decorating contest will take place too. Bring in a decorated pumpkin, donate $2 and the winner will split the pot with the BHA.
Tickets will be on sale at the dance for the raffle to help get a pen for Maine State Trooper Canine Officer Gleni, who is stationed in Houlton. First prize is a handmade quilt by Shirley Drew of Oakfield; second prize is a wood carving, “Three Ducks on the Wing,” made by Dee and Phyllis Cote of Littleton; and the third prize is a food basket with items donated by BHA members. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will take place in December.
For more information about events and/or to join the BHA, call Jann at 425-7901. Once again thank you to all who support the BHA.
Thanksgiving dinner time change
The Board of Directors of SAD 42 is pleased to invite all senior citizens (60 years of age or older) who reside in Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater or E Plantation to join the students for Thanksgiving dinner in the cafeteria / music room at Central Aroostook High School on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m.
To facilitate planning, anyone wanting to attend must have contacted Wendy Grass by Monday, Oct. 22, at 425-2811 to make a reservation. We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 25.
Harvest Supper
The Ladies of St. Joseph in Mars Hill will be holding their annual Harvest Supper with turkey and all the fixin’s on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12 years.
Trunk or Treat
The Mars Hill Recreation Department is hosting Trunk or Treat at Big Rock Mountain in Mars Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be prizes for the “best dressed cars” in various categories.
Volunteers and community support will be greatly appreciated. If you are not decorating a car but would like to donate candy to the event, a drop box is available at the Recreation Center.
Businesses, groups, churches or non-profits looking to register a vehicle are asked to call Jamie at 227-7194 or Murph at 227-0485 for a registration form.
This event will replace the party previously held each year at the Rec Center.
After-school programs
The Mars Hill and Blaine Recreation Department will be holding several after-school programs throughout October, November and December. Registration forms are available at Fort Street Elementary School. Completed forms with payment can be dropped off at the school or at the Mars Hill Town Office. All programs are offered to children in grades 1 and older. Please note that some programs may close one week prior to the event and may reach a maximum number of participants prior to the event.
Participants may take the bus from Fort Street to the Recreation Center. They must have a note for the school to transport them to the Rec. Parents or guardians are responsible for picking them up from the Rec at 4:30 p.m. If the participant is walking home from the program, a note must be provided.
Included in the program are Art on Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Fitness on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.; Basketball for grades 3 and 4 starting Nov. 12 and running through the end of January. Toddler Time will be offered on Fridays beginning on Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.; meet at the gym at 9 a.m. for a time of organized play, followed by Story Time and a craft at 10 a.m. Each week will be a bit different. All children birth to preschool age along with their parents are invited to attend.
Fall Craft Fair
The Episcopal Church Fall Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in renting a table can call Cherry Cowan at 429-9892.
Hunters’ Breakfast
The William Cousins Post 118 American Legion in Mars Hill will be serving a Hunters’ Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 5-9 a.m. Cost is $5 each for all you can eat. Children under 10 eat free.
Raffle tickets on a rifle and shotguns will be drawn at 9 a.m. Please help support the American Legion — Veterans Serving Veterans.
Utility District update
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, Oct. 16, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center.
The special speaker was Rotarian Bob Lento. Bob updated the club on the happenings at the Mars Hill and Blaine Utility District. The improvements undertaken this year with grant money are almost done. There are more projects planned for next year.
The District has purchased the Dearborn camp and property at Young Lake, giving them a total of over 400 acres around Young Lake, the water source for the town. A forester will manage the property and do selective cutting each year. The sale of this wood will more than cover the cost of the property itself.
The district also applied for an education grant and will use the funds to help the local science teachers with equipment for projects and programs.
Future town projects will include a new standpipe. One of the existing standpipes is no longer functional, so the district plans on constructing a new one on the east side of town. This will allow water to be run to Big Rock at some point in the future.
The District is proud of the second-place finish they took in last year’s state competition in the taste category. They plan on competing in more categories in the next competition.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Oct. 24-31 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Mystery Shopping Trip at 9 a.m. and Crossword Puzzles at 1:30 p.m. Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and Blaine Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, will feature Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema with Carol Burnett at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature “The Lawrence Welk Show” on MPBN at 5 p.m. Sunday will feature the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m. Monday will feature Nail Beautiful at 9:30 a.m., Social Visits at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Food Pantry special hours
Please note that there will be a change in hours during the months of November and December for the Community Cupboard. The dates for November will be Nov. 13 from 1-3 p.m. and Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m. December dates will Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. and Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m.
In January, the Cupboard will resume its regular dates of being open the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community. The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater. If you have questions, call Rena Kearney at 429-9041.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
