MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Plans are now under way for this year’s Homecoming on Aug. 9-11. Following the Saturday parade this year, there will be many booths in the school parking lot selling foods, crafts and more.
If you would like to reserve a space, contact Dave Collins at the Mars Hill Recreation Department at 429-8429.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The speakers were Gil and Amanda Nkamwesiga, missionaries with Word of Life to Uganda, an African country about the same size as Oregon. There are 34 million people in Uganda,18.4 million of them in the city they live in, Kampala. The country struggles with political unrest in the north, government corruption and poverty, with most people living on $1.25 a day. HIV/AIDS is also a growing problem, which leads to a large number of orphans. It is not uncommon to see children homeless and walking the streets.
Word of Life, based in 52 countries, has had a presence in Uganda for 10 years. They hold camps, Bible clubs and perform Gospel productions. This spring they have opened a Bible institute, the first in the country. Their goal is to reach youth with the Gospel of Christ.
Gil is an evangelist, speaking at camps, schools and gatherings. Amanda is a discipler – working with ladies individually and in groups to help them grow in their walk with the Lord. Gil and Amanda will be in the area through September as they continue to raise the support they need. They will be speaking at churches and gatherings, as well as spending some time at summer camps. If you would like more information about their ministry, check out their Facebook pages: Gilbert Nkamwesiga or Amanda Kilcollins Nkamwesiga.
Rec news
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; 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.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of May 22-28 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling Challenge at 9 a.m., shopping and lunch at the mall at 9:30 a.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Five Card Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema “Love Finds a Home” and popcorn at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Donna Ireland Entertainment at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m. Monday is Memorial Day. Tuesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Fireman Fred 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.
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 the 21-22. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all four days. 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.
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.
