Bridgewater Historical plans upcoming festivities
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
On Oct. 14 and 15, the Bridgewater Historical Association will hold its final yard sale of the year.
This one will not include items from the hall. Some of the BHA members have rented tables and it will be those items on sale.
Don’t forget the Halloween Dance is coming up soon, so get those costumes ready. It is planned for the 29th of October. It’s hoped that everyone will come in costume this year. Last year only a few guests attended out of costume, the rest were decked out for the occasion. There will be door prizes and costume prizes, so come on out and have a good time. Music will be by Outside In.
There are still a few weeks left to enjoy the sounds of Outside In on Thursday nights. So make sure you take the time and come to the hall. Fun is always had by all. Music runs from 6-9 p.m. The musicians are all volunteers and the BHA sincerely appreciates their time, talent and dedication. Refreshments are available at the hall.
For more information about the Bridgewater Historical Association, contact: BHA, P. O. Box 341, Bridgewater, ME 04735 or by call Jann Votaw, president, at 425-7901.
Harvest Supper
St. Joseph’s Harvest Supper with turkey and all the fixin’s will be held this year on Friday, Oct. 21, from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Take-out orders will be available by calling 429-9320 until 5 p.m. the day before the supper. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Benefit breakfast planned
A benefit is planned at CAHS for Saturday, Oct. 29, for Diana Pottle, who is recovering from one surgery, with another surgery to come. There will be a full breakfast offered from 5-9 a.m., as well as raffles and a silent auction. The breakfast cost is by donation.
Raffle items include one ton of coal, one ton of pellets and a Home Interiors gift basket. Items in the silent auction include baskets, gift certificates and many individual items.
For more information, or to donate items for the auction, contact Kim at 764-3656 or Anita a 764-0667.
Blaine Craft Fair
The annual Blaine Craft Fair sponsored by St. Anne’s Episcopal Church will be held this year on Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. The location will be the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center (old ACI school building) on ACI St., Mars Hill. Anyone interested in participating in the craft fair, contact Cherry at 429-9892. Any organization wanting to sell baked goods is welcome also.
AHC events
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Activity Directors Vicki Jackson, left, and Connie Durost, right, are joined by Spuddy at the Aroostook Health Center on Wednesday, Oct. 5, for Pickers’ Special Day.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, was Picker’s Special Day. Spuddy entertained the residents and a potato picking challenge was waged between staff members. The song “Tater Raisin’ Man” was played while they picked. Andi Long was the winner, with Denise Kingsbury placing a very close second. Just goes to show that if you’re raised pickin’ taters, you never really forget how to do it!
AHC staff member Andi Long was declared the best tater picker during the Pickers’ Special Day on Oct. 5.
Upcoming events for the week of Oct. 12-18 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill include: the beauty parlor at 8:30 a.m., Exercise to Music at 9:30 a.m. and Devotions with Velma at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday; the beauty parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday; Friday, Oct. 14, will be Orange Day with Halloween Jingo at 9:30 a.m. and karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m.; Bingo at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday; and karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday; Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Fancy Nails at 10 a.m., Communion at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. on Monday; the beauty parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Aroostook Health Center staff members Sandy Faulkner and Denise Kingsbury go head to head in a pickin’ competition on Wednesday, Oct. 5, during Pickers’ Special Day. The residents had a great time cheering on their favorite picker!
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, at 6:30 at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Pete Lento, career consultant for the state of Maine Department of Labor working out of the Career Center in Presque Isle. He spoke about the opportunities for people in the fields of health care and green energy.
The Maine Job Bank has jobs listed from around the entire state. Each Career Center in the state of Maine is built and arranged the same way, so people can go to any center in the state and know where to go to look for a job, seek help with a resume or search the website for information.
One of the big things that current job applicants need are computer skills. Some jobs are only available by applying online, so an applicant needs to know how to use a computer. Competition is fierce for any available jobs, so an individual needs to do their best in showing a prospective boss that they are willing and able to represent that company in the best possible way.
For more information, stop by the center across from the mall in Presque Isle.
Library news
The library is planning on another online auction at www.biddingforgood.com this November and December. Anyone with questions or who is willing to donate items for the auction is asked to contact Ryan Shaw at 429-9500 or at rshaw24@yahoo.com.
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.
