Food drive
The Central Aroostook High School held a food drive to benefit the Mars Hill Community Cupboard. Under the leadership of the Trust Team, each homeroom class at CAHS brought in non-perishables each day from Nov. 13-16.
Trust Team members went to each classroom in the morning to collect and tally the items brought that day. The homeroom with the largest number of items collected was rewarded with a breakfast prepared by Mr. Grass and other staff members. Last year’s homeroom winners were very pleased with the breakfast.
This is a very difficult time of year for food pantries to stock their shelves. The students of CAHS are to be commended for their willingness to help the community in this manner.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Devon Dionne and Kristina Corey have been selected as the October Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character, and specifically the pillar for the 2007-2008 school year, respect.
Devon is a member if the eighth grade class and lists science as his favorite subject. Devon enjoys playing sports, hunting and fishing. He hopes to someday major in law enforcement. Devon lives with his aunt and uncle, Scott and Sloan Dionne.
Kristina is a member of the senior class and lists English, French and psychology as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the FFA, math team and French Club, where she holds the office of treasurer. Kristina enjoys singing, babysitting, helping others, dancing, drawing and hanging out with family and friends. Her future plans involve going to college to major in nursing. Kristina is the daughter of Lynn Willette and Melvin Corey.
Special 50th anniversary
November 9th marked the 50th anniversary for Walter and Pauline Dearborn, of Mars Hill. Pauline (Nutter) and Walter were married at the Dearborn home in Robinson, attended by family members. Lee Good performed the ceremony. Pauline’s parents were Charles and Effie Nutter. Walter’s were Fred and Eva Dearborn.
Walter and Pauline worked for many years in Mars Hill. Walter owned Dearborn brokered for 25 years and Pauline was a bank teller. Following their retirement, they lived in Arizona for 10 years, returning to Mars Hill in 2002.
Walter and Pauline raised two sons, Roger and Mark. Roger and Shirley Nichols reside in Salt Lake City, Utah, and have two children and twin grandchildren. Mark and Chris live in Akron, Ohio, and have one child.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning at the Aroostook Health Center. Club President Bruce Hussey shared some of his experiences while practicing law in Montana.
Senior citizens
The Mars Hill, Blaine and Westfield Senior Citizens met on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Mars Hill Snowmobile Club for a potluck dinner. Don Cadrette asked the blessing. Gwen McEachern welcomed all to the meeting with a special greeting for the veterans present. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted.
The group plans to attend the special dinner at CAHS on Thursday, Nov. 15. There will also be a special pizza party on Nov. 19.
Following the meeting, the group enjoyed playing BINGO.
The next regular meeting will be a breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Winterfest
The Winterfest Committee is planning on selling cookies at the Holiday Concerts to be held at the high school on Thursday, Dec. 6, for the Jr-Sr High School and on Dec. 13 for the elementary students.
Anyone willing to make cookies for the group is asked to contact Peggy Robinson at 429-9409.
The Light Up The Town Contest is planned, and information will be distributed to area businesses. The event will be judged on Monday, Dec. 3, with the winners receiving the Traveling Trophy to display for a year. The winning businesses will also receive a morning brunch spread to enjoy.
Reading Hour
There will be a Reading Hour for children ages third grade and up on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The first book will be “Goosed” by Bill Wallace. This program will run every Thursday at the library.
Library news
The Medicare D sign-up will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library. The Aroostook Agency on Aging will be available to help answer questions and assist with any plan changes needed. Please call 877-535-3771 to make an appointment.
The library hours are: Mon., Tues. and Thurs. – 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Wed. – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. – 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The phone number is 429-9625.
Book Sale
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is having a Book Sale. Cost for the books is .50 for hardcovers and .25 for paperbacks. There are also bags available to fill for $5.
Old and new copyrights for adult and children are available. Fiction, nonfiction, westerns, science fiction, and romance are among those currently on hand. There are also children’s books for sale, so plan to stop and check things out. Stock up now for your winter reading! Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Book Club
The Tuesday Evening Book Club held an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library. It is expected that the group will meet monthly at the library.
All are welcome and encouraged to bring their ideas and enthusiasm to the first meeting. Those who choose to participate will be expected to read a chosen book each month and attend the monthly meeting prepared to discuss the book. Each person will have an opportunity to select or help select a book for the group to read and lead the discussion of the chosen book.
For more information, please contact Rita Kingsbury at 429-9359.
Community Cupboard change
Due to Christmas falling after the regularly-scheduled second distribution date in the month, the date will be changed to Dec. 18. The cupboard is open from 6 -8 p.m.
The cupboard’s usual distribution dates and times are the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. The second Tuesday is open from 1 – 3 p.m.; the fourth Tuesday is open from 6 – 8 p.m. The cupboard services the towns of Easton, Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater. For more information, please contact Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. at the home of Eva Prest, 440 Boundary Line Road, Bridgewater.
The Community Club has been organized to promote friendship among women of all ages and to undertake projects that improve the community. Membership dues are one dollar per month, and all interested women are invited to attend.
For more information, please contact Pat Lenentine at 429-9444.
Bridgewater Historical Association
The members of the BHA are still actively working on projects and making plans for next year. Anyone who would like to make donations to the general fund or to the special fund to raise money for a new sound system for the hall can contact Denis Gagne at 429-8290 or Jann Votaw at 425-7901. Donations can also be sent to: Bridgewater Historical Association, P. O. Box 341, Bridgewater, ME 04735. Information on the BHA can also be found at www.bridgewatermaine.org.
Ladies’ Stitch and *itch Group
The Bridgewater Recreation Department has formed a Ladies’ Stitch & ‘itch group. The group meets every other Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Civic Building. Ladies of all ages are invited to attend. There is no charge to attend. The group will meet on Nov. 27, and Dec. 4 and 18.
This is an opportunity to bring whatever you are working on: cross-stitch, embroidery, scrapbooking, sewing, etc., and share good conversation while working on your favorite project. If you do not have anything to bring, that’s OK too, as others will be willing share and teach.
All are welcome – you don’t have to be a Bridgewater resident to participate, so bring your friends, too! For more information, contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606.
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.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Gail Beals, of Blaine, contemplates the craft items being offered for sale at the recent United Methodist Women Fall Fair.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
LUCAS LAWRENCE enjoyed playing Three Strikes during the ‘No Trick or Treat Party’ held at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Devon Dionne, a grade 8 student in Mars Hill, was selected as October Student of the Month.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Walter and Pauline Dearborn, of Mars Hill, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple are pictured at a ceremony honoring Walter last year for military service to his country.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Taking care of check-out at the recent United Methodist Women pie sale and craft fair are Frances Banks and Joan Walsh. They had a good turnout for this annual event.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
CAHS Trust Team members pose with some of the non-perishable items collected during their recent food drive. Pictured are, from left: Paige Findlan, Michelle Tweedie, Meagan McClay and Jeanette Hallett. In back: Jordan Robinson, Cameron York, Danielle Cropley and Abby Young.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
CAHS FRENCH CLUB held their pie sale during the Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3. Ready to sell pie by the slice or whole are, from left: Madame Norsworthy, Aryn Bernier and Kelsey Larrabee. The club is planning on doing another batch of whoopie pies soon. To order some, call the school at 425-2811. Whoopie pies cost $1.25 each, six for $6.50 or 12 for $13. They are delicious!!!
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
TANNER GOFF is dressed as a ‘cereal killer’ during the Halloween Party in Bridgewater on Oct. 31.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
SHOWING HER TRUE COLORS? – Molly Shaw took part in the ‘No Trick or Treat Party’ held at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on Halloween.
