Community theater group
looking for Mars Hill area residents
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
We are looking for any individuals from age 16 through adult who might be interested in helping to start a theater group in Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater. We are currently looking at doing a dinner theater during Winterfest, themed “The 50’s.”
If you are interested in being part of this group, please let Dave Collins know by calling 227-0485. Tryouts will begin in early January.
Children from the Mars Hill Rec. programs
CHILDREN FROM THE MARS HILL RECREATION programs 
spread Christmas joy recently as they decorated cookies and went caroling. The kids sang through the neighborhood before singing at the nursing home. Pictured are, from left, front row: Makalya Blanchard, Jazmyn Brown, Cassie Codrey, Elana Barnes, Ethan Cushman, Sam Eckstein, Ellen Billings, Daisy Grant, Case Henderson, Carson Cushman, Kira Fitzherbert and Delaney McKeen. Second row: Allisa Adams, Noelle Bailey, Liberty Fulton, Audrey Adams, Bobbi Guerrette, Isazbel Pryor, Brittini Durst, Coach Sami Allen, Rebecca Nelson, Gracie Bailey, Colby Burlock, Wyatt Allen, Lucas Haines, Malachi Fitzherbert. Third row: Sophie Eckstein, Abby Haines, Dayna Collins, Tucker Fletcher, Victoria Brewer, Brooke Cyr, Nathan Chandler, Mckenzie Green, Ryder Brewer, Ethan Castle and Colby Scott. Back row: Laken Kingsbury holding Haleigh Allen, Alexis Brewer, Colby Endy, AJ Bradbury and Courtney Millard. Absent when the photo was taken were Carly Guerrette, Connor Cushman, Lilly Bell and Tyler Brewer.
Birthday calendars
The 2013 Rotary Birthday Calendars have arrived. Rotarians will be distributing calendars to those that requested them. They can also be picked up and paid for at Katahdin Trust Company in Mars Hill.
Rotary Club news
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Aroostook Health Center. Rotarian Jim Shaw showed a video of the whitewater rafting trip taken with family members last July. They spent the day on the Kennebec River, beginning in Greenville and heading down river. They all enjoyed their time together. Note about this trip – if you don’t want to get totally wet – don‘t do it!!
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2013 include: Wednesday, Dec. 26 will have the Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 27 will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Reminiscing New Year’s Eve at 1:30 p.m. and Blaine Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 28 will feature Bingo Bucks at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema “It‘s A Wonderful Life” at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 29 will feature Dayroom Cinema “Thomas Kincade‘s Christmas Cottage” at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 30 is a free day; Monday, Dec. 31 will include Nail Beautiful at 9:30 a.m., New Year’s Eve Party Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day is a free day to spend with friends and family.
All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Benefit supper planned
There will be a benefit supper and auction for Dustin McCrum on Saturday, Jan. 12 at Central Aroostook High School beginning at 6 p.m. Dustin was recently diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Because of this, he underwent emergency open heart surgery on Nov. 29. He will be out of work for quite awhile, so funds will be used to help the family with travel and other expenses.
To learn more about Marfan’s Syndrome, go to www.nationalmarfanassociation.com. For more information, to donate items for the auction or to volunteer, please contact Tara McCrum at 551-4384 or Brooke Sperrey at 227-9851.
Mars Hill Community Cupboard
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, please contact 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.
