Senior citizens’ meeting postponed
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill, Blaine and Westfield senior citizens meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. at the Mars Hill Snowmobile Club has been postponed due to this week’s snow storm.
The event, which would have discussed the topic “Nutrition and Healthy Cooking for Seniors” presented by ACAP Representative Amy Bouchard, will be rescheduled. No date has been set.
For more information on the seniors’ club, call Sue McPherson, program coordinator, at 540-1509.
United Methodist Women
The Mars Hill Methodist Women met on Monday, March 4. Those attending were: Donna Brewer, Diane Ketchum, Joan Boone, Joan Walsh and Elaine Bailey. A lunch was enjoyed, followed by a delicious dessert provided by Joan Boone. The meeting was called to order by President Donna Brewer where all joined in praying the Prayer of Invocation, followed by the Purpose of United Methodist Women.
The guest speaker was Jean Wiggins, senior Medicare patrol, from the Aroostook Agency on Aging, who gave a most informative talk on Medicare fraud and various scamming techniques that are often perpetrated against the elderly.
The secretary’s report was read by Elaine Bailey, as our secretary, Clara Hussey, was not in attendance. It was approved as read. Diane Ketchum gave the treasurer’s report, which was approved as presented.
After discussion, it was decided to continue with the Hope & Justice Project as an ongoing mission. By unanimous decision, it was decided to order 20 small-print and 10 large-print copies of the “Upper Room.”
The meeting adjourned with all saying the Benediction.
School registration
SAD 42 will be having registration for the 3-, 4- and 5-year-old programs for the 2013-14 school year. The registration will be held on Friday, April 5, at the Fort Street School and is open to 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children of the Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater area.
Proof of immunization and a birth certificate are required.
Parents registering pre-school children for the 3 and 4 year old programs are asked to bring proof of income to the appointment. If you are not a legal parent, a copy of guardianship papers (from probate court) must be completed before registration.
Those students currently enrolled in the 4-year-old program do not need to register.
If you have any questions, call the school at 429-8514 or 429-8515.
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Miss Mars Hill 2013 Contestants
MISS MARS HILL 2013 contestants include, in front from left: Page Fletcher, Bridget Garrison and Mackenzie Hatt. In back: Sarah Grass, Miss Mars Hill 2012 Olivia Garrison and Kayla Cushman. The Little Miss and Miss Mars Hill pageants will be held on Saturday, March 30.
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Winterfest
Rotarians Tori Barber and Nancy Fletcher dish up ice cream for the brownie ala mode dessert served at the Rotary Turkey Dinner on March 8 as part of Winterfest in Mars Hill. Many thanks to all who came to enjoy the meal and to the local queens that helped with dinner.
Frank and Dolores Pierce enjoyed the turkey dinner on Friday, March 8, during the Winterfest activities in Mars Hill.
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TRACEY MILLARD WINS QUILT
Photo by Natasha Brewer
After weeks of selling tickets, the Mars Hill Rec Department has announced Tracey Millard is the winner of the Rec quilt. Thanks go to Terry Burtchell for making the quilt. All money raised will benefit the Mars Hill Rec after-school programming. Be on the lookout for another one this fall. Terry has plans for a beautiful flannel-backed one to be raffled in time for Christmas. Seen here selling tickets left to right are: Ellen Billings, Bobbi Guerrette, Carly Guerrette and Liberty Fulton.
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Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, March 12, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The club discussed the upcoming pageants. The first is scheduled for Saturday, March 30.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of March 20-26include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Shopping and Lunch at the Mall at 9 a.m. and Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Cribbage Tournament at 1:30 p.m. and Faith Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Men’s Club Coffee and Donuts at 9:30 a.m. and Ladies Tea Social at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday is Palm Sunday and will feature the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m. Monday will include Moving and Memories at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature 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.
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.
