Special fund-raiser
There will be a Family Photo Day at CAHS on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four photographers will be taking part in this: Natasha Brewer, Samantha Marie Photography, Barb Halvorson and Emily Rooney. Sessions are scheduled by appointment only. Call Laura at 227-7693 to set up your 15 minute session. All pictures will be given to the family on a CD for $25.
All monies received from this fund-raiser will go to Bobbi’s Build An Ear Fund. Bobbi Jo is the three-year-old daughter of Jamie and Ryan Guerrette. She was born with bilateral microtia with atresia (without ears). Her family is raising funds to have reconstructive surgery in California, which would allow her to have ears, eardrums and ear canals.
Karaoke
The Mars Hill American Legion Hall is offering karaoke each Friday night from 7 – 10 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. With emcees Dennis and Celia Maurice, this promises to be a fun thing to do on Fridays. Those under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Singers are to bring their own songs. Prizes will be awarded each Friday for the best performers.
Thanksgiving invitation
East Ridge Union Church would like to extend an invitation to all community members to their 10th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church on East Ridge Road in Mars Hill. The dinner will be at noon on Thanksgiving Day. If you don’t have plans for Thanksgiving, please come enjoy a great meal and fellowship with the members of the church.
If you would like to attend, but need a ride, please call Pastor Lawrence or Gail Beals at 425-5591, Darren or Wendy Grass at 429-9461 or Arroll or Susan Rideout at 425-6012.
Congratulations
Jeff Hawksley, of Rangeley, has been named director of the Wellness and Alpine Skiing Competition Center and Junior Programs at Saddleback Maine. In this role, he will run the mountain’s Ski and Snowboard Competition Center.
“We have big plans for raising the caliber of our competitive training program for skiers and snowboarders, as well as hosting a range of competitive events. I couldn’t be more pleased about having an experienced professional like Jeff Hawksley in charge of this program,” Warren Cook, CEO and general manager of Saddleback, said.
Hawksley is also the director of fitness at the Rangeley Rehabilitation and Wellness Pavilion. He is a member of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a certified personal trainer, a performance enhancement specialist and a corrective exercise specialist. He is also a USSA International Level 400 Alpine Ski coach.
Hawksley was the men’s Alpine head conditioning coach at Carrabassett Valley Academy from 2005 — 2009. He was also director of the CVA Alpine program and Sugarloaf/CVA Alpine program from 1998- 2003 and founder and head coach of the Saddleback Alpine Training Center from 1990-1997.
He is the son of John and Grace Hawksley, of Mars Hill, and began his skiing career at Big Rock in Mars Hill.
This information was derived from material published in The Original Irregular weekly paper, in Kingfield.
Recreation basketball
Grades 3 and 4 basketball began on Monday, Nov. 9. The program will run on Mondays and Wednesdays with the following schedule:
Mondays from 3-4:25 p.m. — girls; 4:30-5:55 p.m. — boys;
Wednesdays from 3 to 4:25 PM — boys; 4:30-5:55 p.m. — girls.
Skill development in dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork will be the main focus of the group, through drills and fun skill games. If there are enough participants, an in-house league will be formed so the kids can get actual game experience. There is a $20 fee for the program.
From mid-November through Christmas break, the Recreation Department will be running an indoor soccer league for grades 5 and 6, two days a week.
Grades 1 and 2 basketball will be on Saturday mornings beginning Jan. 9, 2010.
Grades 5 and 6 basketball will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The travel team will start games in February, with the County Tournament at the end of March.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center.
The 2010 Birthday Calendars have arrived. For anyone wishing to purchase one, they are available at various locations in town. Cost is $6 per calendar. For any corrections, changes or additions to the calendar, contact Tomi Henderson at 429-9126 or at tomihen@yahoo.com.
The special speaker was Wayne Kilcollins, instructor of wind power technology at Northern Maine Community College. Two years ago, with wind power developing rapidly in Maine, NMCC decided to develop a wind power program. There are currently five wind power sites in Maine, with a total installed power of 174 MW, with more to come over the next few years.
The first eight-week class “Wind Power Theories” started in January 2009 and included 36 students — 24 in Presque Isle and 12 in Houlton. Full curriculum started in August 2009 with 38 students enrolled in the two-year associates program. NMCC students will gain an understanding of the role wind power plays as an energy source and their role as a technician in this expanding career field.
Wind power technology highlights include: safely fundamentals, electrical systems fundamentals, mechanical systems fundamentals, PLC/communication fundamentals, delivery system fundamentals, maintenance concepts, wind turbine siting and park layout, and wind farm management concepts.
United Methodist Women
The November meeting of the Mars Hill UMW met in the church vestry at noon with 12 members present. The club was happy to welcome their newest member, Judy Sawin-Stahnke. President Elaine Bailey welcomed everyone and read a Thanksgiving prayer. Members enjoyed their sandwiches. Coffee, tea, chips and dessert were served by hostesses Ruth Sylvester and Diane Ketchum.
Following the meal, President Elaine opened the business meeting by all reciting the UMW Purpose Pledge and Prayer. Members shared their acts of kindness throughout the past month. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted as read. Two notes of thanks were received from recent donations by the group. Alma Smith reported that she had sent eight cards in the past month.
The recent Holiday Craft Fair was discussed and a few necessary changes will be made before next year. Janice Footer passed out a printed card of needed items for military personal in Iraq. A box will be left at the church for the items brought before the next meeting. Ruth Sylvester and Joan Walsh reported from the Nominating Committee on the new slate of officers for 2010. President will be Elaine Bailey, Vice President Donna Brewer, Secretary Clara Hussey and Treasurer Diane Ketchum. It was voted to accept the new slate of officers. Joan Boone and Donna Brewer will serve on the Special Recognition Committee.
For the next hour the members participated in making up the program calendar for 2010.
President Elaine turned the meeting over to Program Chairperson Diane Ketchum. Being the World Thanks Program, Diane gave a heartwarming report on life in Africa, especially Sudan, and their life of poverty, hunger and civil war. Parts of Sudan are Muslim and parts are Christian and Animists.
The United Methodist Common Relief are helping with the humanitarian assistance. An offering was taken to help toward this missionary work. After the benediction, the meeting was adjourned.
Members present included: Elaine Bailey, Cindy Anderson, Winnie Anderson, Goldie Folsom, Joan Walsh, Joan Boone, Ruth Sylvester, Diane Ketchum, Donna Brewer, Janice Footer, Judy Sawin-Stahnke and Clara Hussey.
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
MARANDA ANTHONY tried her luck on the Pumpkin Toss at the Mars Hill Halloween Party.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
MITCHELL GRASS played golf at the Community Halloween Party in Mars Hill. Dylan Cornelison, left, was running the game.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
GOOD FOOD, GREAT COMPANY — Enjoying their soup and pie at the United Methodist Women’s Fall Fair in Mars Hill on Saturday, Nov. 7 were, from left, Dale Patterson, Denise Townsend, Nancy Carvell and Rhonda Orser.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
TUCKERED OUT — Eleven-month-old Jack Hentosh was dressed up as a little mouse for the Community Halloween Party in Mars Hill. He is being held by his dad Dave.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
TOO CUTE — Six-month old Dawson Goff enjoyed the Halloween Party in Mars Hill with his aunt Ashley Estabrook.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
OVER THE STOVE — Cindy Anderson and Ruth Sylvester (dishing up the soup) were helping in the kitchen at the United Methodist Women’s Fall Fair in Mars Hill on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
HOLIDAY CHEER — Marilyn Bell, right, donated several teddy bears to Tami Cote for use in Christmas Baskets at the Northern Lighthouse in Mars Hill. Anyone interested in donating items can contact Tami at 425-3880. They’ll be making up around 30 baskets this year.
