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‘The Great Nursing Home Escape’
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Better get your tickets soon before it’s too late. The play “The Great Nursing Home Escape” is coming to the Bridgewater Historical Hall at 485 Main Road (U.S Route 1) on Saturday, May 18, at 6 p.m. The play is a comedy that is sure to make you laugh. It will be a dinner theater.
The tickets are $10 each and are available at the Bridgewater Town Office or see Jann Votaw at the Gulf station in Bridgewater, Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or contact any Bridgewater Historical Association member. Thank you for your support. A special thanks goes out to the members of the Smyrna/Merrill Historical Play group for bringing their play to our hall.
We are also beginning to accept donations for this year’s yard sales. Please contact any BHA member. Please, no clothes or electronics.
The Thursday night music by “Outside In” will begin the Thursday after the play and will run from 6-9 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and come on out and have some fun.
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Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Members of the CAHS Class of 2013 honored at the Academic Recognition Night on May 6 include, front from left: Whitney Cote, Connor Boulier and Page Fletcher. Back row: Breanne York, Michaela King, Olivia Garrison, Kayla Cushman and Sarah Grass. Absent from the photo is MacKenzie Hatt.
National Honor Society members at Central Aroostook High School honored at the Academic Recognition Night on May 6 include, front from left: Stephanie Dame, Michaela King, Sarah Grass, Hailey Ingraham, Megan King and Whitney Cote. In the back are: Jacob Canney, Kennedy Day, Spencer Garrison, Breanne York and Kayla Cushman.
Newly inducted into the Mars Hill Chapter of the National Honor Society at the Academic Recognition Night on May 6 were, from left: Jacob Canney, Stephanie Dame, Kennedy Day, Spencer Garrison, Hailey Ingraham and Megan King.
Specially recognized at the CAHS Academic Recognition Night on May 6 for achieving honor roll status for 23 consecutive quarters include, front from left: Michaela King, Connor Boulier and Olivia Garrison. In back: Sarah Grass, Kayla Cushman and Breanne York.
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RIDEOUT HONORED
A special presentation was made to 98-year-old Juanita Rideout of Mars Hill by Town Manager Ray Mersereau, right, for being the oldest citizen. The original Boston Post Cane is kept in a case at the Town Office and a special plaque is presented to each recipient. Pictured with their mom, from left, are sons Duane Rideout and Richard Rideout as well as daughter Debby Rideout Tilley, wife of Stanley.
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Maine Agri-Women
Judy Kenney (right) passes the president’s gavel to the incoming president of Maine Agri-Women, Jill Leavitt, during the annual meeting held at Boondocks in Fort Fairfield on April 11.
The new slate of officers presented during the annual meeting of the Maine Agri-Women are, from the left: Martha Lavertu, corresponding secretary; Roberta LaBrie, secretary; Jill Leavitt, president; and Pam Townsend, vice president. Missing from photo: Sandra Durepo, treasurer.
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Access Channel
The Access Channel is up and running again. This channel details town and school happenings. Check it often to see what’s happening at school, at the recreation center, in town and at the library.
Library news
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is planning on doing another tag sale on two weekends in June: 14-15 and 21-22. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all four days. If you would like to donate items for this sale, call the library at 429-9625. Arrangements can be made to pick up your donations. The Library Board of Trustees is very thankful for all the support from the communities it serves.
United Methodist Women
The Mars Hill UMW met in the church vestry on May 6 at noon with nine members attending. Lunch was enjoyed followed by a delicious dessert provided by Marie Hewitt, with Joan Boone and Elaine Bailey assisting.
The meeting was called to order by President Donna Brewer with all joining in praying the Prayer of Invocation, followed by repeating the Purpose of the UMW. The secretary’s report was read and accepted as read. Diane Ketchum gave the treasurer’s report and it was accepted as read. Several thank-you notes were received and read by Diane.
An invitation to a morning “tea” given by the Presque Isle UMW for May 18 was discussed and many were interested in attending.
President Donna announced that the UMW Annual Conference will be on June 12 at Gordon College in Boston. President Donna will be attending with Pastor Sue Brown.
Marie Hewitt reminded us that June 23 will be the closing of the Easton Methodist Church for the summer.
The June meeting will be “out-to-lunch” on June 4. Tentative plans were made to eat at the Sidewalk Cafe in Houlton. Donna will call and make reservations.
Marie Hewitt, program chair, presented a very interesting and enjoyable program. She read several short humorous articles by M. Josepowitz, PhD — very timely and appropriate for the age group attending.
The meeting was adjourned by all saying the UMW benediction. Those attending were: Donna Brewer, Elaine Bailey, Marie Hewitt, Frances Banks, Joan Walsh, Joan Boone, Daisy Campbell, Diane Ketchum and Clara Hussey.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The speakers were Kennedy Day and Stephanie Dame, members of the Junior Class at Central Aroostook High School. They showed pictures and spoke about the eight-day trip to Spain they participated in with several other students and chaperones from April 13-20. Each student had to raise over $3,000 for the trip and they spent a couple of years doing fundraisers to gather the money.
Participants flew out of Bangor, changing planes in Philadelphia before flying into Madrid. Spain is about the same size as the state of Texas, but there are a lot more people.
They spent time in Madrid visiting museums, churches, parks, statues and just seeing the sights. They were impressed with all the architectural details on the buildings. They also enjoyed all the street vendors selling food and other items as well as all the street performers.
They visited the city of Toledo, a city built up on a hill that had a more authentic Spanish feel to it. It was a lot more the way they expected Spain to be.
In Barcelona, they visited the Olympic site, the Hard Rock Cafe and also participated in a scavenger hunt.
Recreation news
Swimming lessons continue on Thursdays. Walking continues daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as various adult activities in the evening.
Summer programming has been finalized, so please keep an eye out in your child’s backpack to get their copy. All students will receive one from school. It is full of programs, camps, clinics, pool and sports information for the summer.
East Ridge Service
The East Ridge Union Church in Mars Hill will hold a Youth Appreciation Sunday on May 19 at 10 a.m. They will recognize all their youth — from infants to college age. The Easton Wesleyan Puppet Ministry will be performing, as will 2013 Miss Mars Hill Kayla Cushman, who will sing “Redeemer”
A hotdog and hamburger barbecue will follow for all to enjoy.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of May 15-21 include: Wednesday, as part of Nursing Home week is Blue Day and will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Crossword Challenge at 9:30 a.m., French Theme Dinner at 11 a.m. and Zumba Gold at 1:30 p.m. Thursday is Crazy Clown Day and will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Fair Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Carnival Games with Dough Boys at 1:30 p.m. and Crazy Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Friday is Green Day and will feature a presentation about Ti’s Mission Trip to Thailand at 9:30 a.m. and a Birthday Party and Music by Charlene and Friends at 1:30 p.m. Saturday is Armed Forces Day and will feature Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly Service at 3 p.m. Monday will include Moving and Memories at 9:30 a.m., Lunch at Governor’s at 10:30 a.m., Communion with Pastor Palmer at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 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.
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.
