MARS HILL NEWS
Sponsored by the Mars Hill Recreation Department and the CAHS Class of 2011, this year’s Halloween Party will take place on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Mars Hill & Blaine Community Center. This is the 19th annual Halloween Party held for children in grades 6 and under. There are usually between 200 and 300 kids that attend.
This year is being held as a fundraiser for the Senior Class. They will be doing all the work for the party as far as the games, supper, setup/tear-down, cleanup and organization, so you are asked to try to make a $5 donation at the door when attending the party. Your support for the class will be greatly appreciated.
The party will resemble a penny carnival with no charge to play the games. Just by playing a game, the kids will get a piece of candy. The more games they play, the more candy they will get. NOTE: Each child attending should bring a Jack-o-lantern or bag to collect candy in. Supper will be available, such as hotdogs, grilled cheese, soda, punch, etc — all is free for the children.
Donations have been getting smaller each year, and in order to keep this annual event free of charge to the kids, we need your help. Donations of candy or funds to purchase candy are being requested. Donation of candy or funds can be made at the Mars Hill Town Office during business hours. Candy donations can also be dropped off at Fort Street Elementary School.
Egg hunt
The Great Halloween Egg Hunt will take place on Friday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. at the CAHS soccer fields. Don’t be late as the hunt will start promptly at 6 p.m.!!
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Image Brittany Baird and Gabrielle Brewer have been selected as the August/September Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Brittany is a member of the eighth grade class and lists art, language and reading as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the school chorus and enjoyed taking part in the gifted and talented art classes. Outside of school, Brittany enjoys hunting, painting, drawing and designing clothes. Her future plans are to become a veterinarian and work at the New York Zoo. She is the daughter of Corinna Willis and Patrick Baird.
Image Gabrielle Brewer is a member and president of the Senior Class and lists English and psychology as her favorite classes. She is a member of the soccer and volleyball teams as well as participating in the TRUST Team and as a mentor. She enjoys hanging out with friends, her boyfriend and family, working at the Savings Bank of Maine, hunting, sports, staying busy and having fun. Her future plans include going to college to become either a medical radiologist or elementary school teacher. Gabrielle is the daughter of William and Janet Brewer and Rodney and Joyanna Deschaine.
Community Cupboard
The Mars Hill Community Cupboard will distribute food twice a month during November and December by continuing the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m., but will change the second date to the third Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. instead of the fourth Tuesday. This is due to the November and December holidays. Distribution dates will be Nov. 9 and 16; Dec. 14 and 21.
Food is distributed at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on ACI Street in Mars Hill. This local food pantry serves residents in need from the areas of: Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater, Robinson and E Plantation.
Mars Hill Community Cupboard is also a station for RSVP members who would like to volunteer and a distribution center for the Aroostook Agency on Aging, a supplemental program for anyone in need who is aged 60 or older.
For more information on the Food Pantry, contract Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
Fall Festival
You are invited to a Fall Festival at the United Baptist Church in Mars Hill on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 4-5:30 p.m. There will be lots of games, loads of fun, crafts, food and of course candy!
Please consider spending this time with us, bring mom and dad and remember to invite your friends!
Bridgewater special events
The Bridgewater Historical Association would like to announce that Thursday, Oct. 28, will be the final night for the Music Program until next spring. They wish to thank everyone who came out and joined them this year for some great times.
This final Thursday night will include a special presentation to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department of a check to be used to purchase a vest for their canine officer. Most of the money was raised during the “Dance for the Dogs” held in July. The BHA will continue to raise funds to provide vests for other area canine officers.
The BHA will hold their annual Halloween Dance on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets will be $6 per person if in costume or $8 per person without a costume. There will be door prizes ands costume prizes. Snacks, soda, water and coffee will be provided. Other food items will also be available. Live music will be provided by “Outside In.” Get your costumes ready and come on down and enjoy this “spooktacular” event.
The BHA would like to extend a big thank you to all who helped with the yard sales — the workers, donors and shoppers. There will be another sale in the spring.
For more information on the BHA, contact them at POB 341, Bridgewater, ME 04735 or call Jann Votaw, BHA president, at 425-7901.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, at 6:30 at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Dixie Shaw of Catholic Charities. Dixie is very involved with Feed the County and spoke about the increased need in the County. The supply is decreasing, and what is available is costing more. Dixie’s area covers 24 food pantries throughout Aroostook County, from St. Francis to Wytopitlock.
One of the best sources for their funding comes through their Thrift Store in Caribou, which offers household items from furniture to knick-knacks. Another opportunity to raise funds they are utilizing is by gathering clothing to be shipped overseas or recycled. Clothing is baled and shipped downstate to be sorted. Everything is used — to be worn, turned into rags or shredded into insulation. It took Dixie six months to collect the first tractor-trailer load. She expected to fill another in less time as word gets out and people clean out their closets.
Dixie is proud of the 3rd grade class at Fort Street Elementary School for their with their annual Service Project. The class decided to help collect clothing for Catholic Charities and have already collected enough bags to cover the stage at school. They plan to collect more throughout the school year and hope to call Dixie to come pick up another load soon.
Craft Fair
There will be a Craft Fair at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. sponsored by St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. For more information, contact Cherry at 429-9892.
Annual Fall Bazaar
The Mars Hill United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. Crafts, Christmas items, delicious baked goods, canned goods, and candies (including Diane’s divinity fudge) will be sold. There will also be a luncheon of chicken or beef soup with roll and a slice of pie,
Hunter’s Breakfast
The Mars Hill American Legion will be holding their annual Hunter’s Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 5-9 a.m. The meal will consist of ham, eggs, hash browns, biscuits with all the fixin’s, coffee and juice. There will also be drawings for several items, including a rifle.
Family Photo Day
The second Family Photo Day to benefit Bobbi’s Build An Ear will be held on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Aroostook High School. There are six photographers this year who will take pictures in 15-minute increments. For a $25 donation, each family will receive a CD of the photos taken.
Photographers scheduled for this year include: Samantha Marie Photography, Elegant Occassions by Katelyn Field, Jessica Ouellette Photography, Viewpoint by Ragina, Emily Pytlak and Natasha Brewer. To schedule an appointment, contact Laura Buckley at 227-7693.
All funds raised will assist Maine children with medical needs. Over 15 families have already been assisted with funds from Bobbi’s Build An Ear.
CNA course
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity? The Aroostook Medical Center and SAD 42 are offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course that will prepare participants to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals and nursing homes. CNAs provide hands-on care which can include taking a patient’s blood pressure, helping with personal hygiene, assisting with feeding and much more.
The application deadline is Nov. 1 and the course will begin on Dec. 6 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill. Tuition is $450 and there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to obtain an application, please call Kathy Miller at SAD 42 Superintendent’s Office at 425-3771.
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.
