MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Members of the Bridgewater Fire Department spent Tuesday evening going door to door handing out smoke detectors in an effort to make sure all town residents have working detectors in their home during the heating season.
Funds for the smoke detectors were provided by the Aroostook County Fire Chiefs Association’s Fire Education and Prevention grant. Fire department members canvassed the town utilizing their fire apparatus as well as six personal vehicles in an effort to reach as many households as possible Tuesday night.
Chief Troy Bradstreet brought the idea to the department officers this past spring while traveling to the Aroostook County Fire Chiefs Association meeting in St. Agatha. Since that time many hours have gone into the grant writing and application process, as well as planning and distribution of the detectors. Competitive prices were researched and the fire department was able to procure 500 smoke detectors from a local retailer.
Mars Hill Rotary
The Mars Hill Rotary Club gathered on Tuesday, Nov.19, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Bill Getman. Bill spoke about BigRock ski area and the changes that have taken place since Maine Winter Sports turned the mountain over to the Board of Directors. Community support has been outstanding and is greatly appreciated.
The Board is exploring ways to use the mountain year-round and welcomes ideas.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 include: Wednesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Reminiscing Thanksgiving at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 1:30 p.m. Thursday is Thanksgiving and will be a free day. Friday will feature Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Christmas tree trimming at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will have Bingo at 9:30 a.m. Sunday will feature Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m. Monday will include Circle of Friends at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m., Music with Judie Saucier at 2:15 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.
Historical Society
The Central Aroostook Historical Society will be holding a public meeting in the Central Aroostook High School library on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. All current members and any folks who would like to become a member are encouraged to attend to discuss plans regarding the revitalization for the historical building — the old Blaine Grange Hall/Civic Center.
Tree lighting event
The Christmas tree on U.S. Route 1 beside the Mars Hill Pharmacy will have the switch thrown on Friday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m. This tree was planted with help from Alton McQuade and will be turned on in his memory this year by members of his family.
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.
