MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The CAHS National Honor Society will be holding its annual fall blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym. Please mark your calendar and make plans to donate!Benefit Supper & Auction
There will be a Benefit Supper/Auction for Colby Scott on Saturday, Nov. 2. A turkey dinner with all the fixin’s will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the auction beginning at 6.
Colby had a bone marrow transplant in Boston on Sept.18 and is still in the hospital in Boston. For more information or to donate items for the auction, call Joy at 429-9823. Items for the auction can also be dropped off at the CAHS Superintendent’s Office.
Harvest Dance
There will be an adult Harvest Dance, sponsored by the Homecoming Days Committee, held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center from 9 p.m. to midnight. The event is BYOB and you must show a proper ID. Cost is $20 per couple in advance or $25 at the door. There will also be a 50/50 draw.
Costumes are suggested, but not required. Come dance the night away to your favorite tunes as played by DJ Adam and the CAHS Communications Club.
After The Bell
Instilling a sense of community is one of the goals of After The Bell. Join us as we lead activities to raise awareness regarding domestic violence during the month of October. We are looking for individuals, organizations, churches or clubs that want to join forces with us.
One of our community events is a cell phone drop-off. Used cell phones are needed by the Hope and Justice Project as part of their Hope Line Project by Verizons. Do you have old cell phones that you no longer use? Is it just sitting in a drawer or do your kids play with it? Phones can be dropped off at Full Gospel Assembly in Mars Hill or at After The Bell located in All Stars on Main Street in Mars Hill. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 1. These phones may save a life.
Trunk or Treat will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31, on the east side of Main Street in Mars Hill. You may also visit the bandstand by the fire station to drop off your old cell phones and/or cleaning products that night. Those who make a donation that night will receive a special treat.
Does your club, organization or family want to play a special role on the activities this month? Please let Jamie know.
Bridgewater happenings
The Thursday Night Music Program at the hall will end early this year. The last night will be Oct. 24. We appreciate everyone who came to this event. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the spring. Thank you for your support.
Don’t forget we will be having the Smyrna/Merrill Historical Players back at our hall on Nov. 2 when they bring their latest play, “I Only Have Fangs For You,” to our hall. Be prepared to laugh. See you there.
Mars Hill Rotary
The Mars Hill Rotary Club gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Kay York, principal of Central Aroostook Junior/Senior High School since August 2013.
Kay was born in Washington, DC and lived there until her family moved to PA when she was in the 7th grade.
She attended college in Cedarville, Ohio, where she met her husband, Brent. They have been married for 31 years and have four children: Andrew, Cameron, Brendan and Brea — all CAHS graduates.
Kay started in the SAD 42 District as a Title 1 teacher and has also taught transitional 1st grade, reading recovery and administration, as well as teaching 1st grade for 14 years.
Kay is enjoying working with the junior and senior high kids, many of whom she taught in elementary school.
Kay’s goals include building relationships with the students. She feels communication is key in helping each student be successful in every aspect of their lives. One person can make a difference in a child’s life — sometimes with just one positive action. Respect is also important — that staff, students and parents all show respect for one another.
Kay received her masters in administration in 2001 and is currently about two-thirds of the way through working toward her doctorate. She is also a developmental assets instructor.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Oct. 23-29 include: Wednesday, the World Series Begins and will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Moving to the Music at 9:30 a.m., and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” social with hotdogs and nachos at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and the Bridgewater Full Gospel Assembly at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Halloween Jingo at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema with popcorn at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day. Sunday will have a Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m. Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature 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.
Raffles
The Mars Hill Rotary Club is holding a raffle for 100 gallons of fuel oil, donated by Dead River. Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for six. See any Rotarian to buy your tickets today.
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library will be holding a raffle for four gas cards: two for $50 and two for $25. Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for six. See any trustee or stop at the library to buy your tickets today.
Both drawings will be held during the dinner/auction on Nov. 16.
UMW Fall Bazaar
The Mars Hill Methodist Church will be holding their annual Fall Bazaar in the vestry of the church on Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning at 9 a.m. Crafts and delicious baked goods, canned goods and candies (including divinity fudge) will be sold. There will also be a luncheon of chicken or beef soup served with a roll. A slice of pie will also be available so come early to get your favorite kind! Please join us for this fun event.
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.
