Musical, talent competition among upcoming events
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
East Ridge Union Church will be presenting a Christmas musical featuring old-fashioned family Christmas music on Sunday, Dec.11, at 3 p.m. There will be refreshments following. All are welcome to attend.
United Methodist Women
The Mars Hill United Methodist Women met in the church vestry on Monday, Nov. 21, at noon. The first hour was spent eating lunch. A delicious dessert was served by hostess Joan Boone.
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Cathy Simonson examines some of the jewelry for sale while her mom, Joan Boone, looks on. They were attending the Blaine Craft Fair held at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on Nov. 5, sponsored by St. Anne’s Episcopal Church.
The business meeting opened with President Donna Brewer leading all in the Purpose Pledge and Prayer. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and approved as read. Treasurer Diane Ketchum reported that the group had realized $777.95 from its recent Craft Fair and Soup and Pie Luncheon. The secretary was instructed to send several thank-you notes to people who had volunteered in helping in many ways during the Fair.
A thank-you note was received from a very happy person who had received one of the prayer shawls — one of the ongoing missionary projects.
Many responded with their acts-of-kindness since our last meeting.
President Donna welcomed Easton UMW members Marie Hewitt and Eldora Carter, whose UMW unit is joining ours. All current assets of both groups will be joined.
It was voted to give our minister, Pastor Sue Brown, a gift and also one to Mike Malone, who has spent many hours doing work at the church and for the UMW activities.
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Zachary O’Leary takes an order for soup and pie from Ione Dixon during the United Methodist Women’s Craft Fair on Nov. 5.
President Donna announced that she would be responsible for buying Christmas gifts for the Mars Hill nursing home.
Members began work on making out the program for 2012. It will be completed later. The December meeting will be on Monday, Dec. 12, at noon. It will be a Christmas party with sandwiches and sweets enjoyed before a Yankee Swap takes place.
After the benediction, the meeting was adjourned. Members attending included: Donna Brewer, Joan Boone, Elaine Bailey, Diane Ketchum, Frances Banks, Ruth Sylvester, Eldora Carter, Marie Hewitt and Clara Hussey.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School has announced that Nicole Gebhart and Robert McKenzie have been selected as the August/September Students of the Month.
Morgan Shaw and Anthony Brock have been selected as the October Students of the Month.
Nicole Gebhart, daughter of Jonathan Gebhart, is in the 8th grade and lists gym, art, band and chorus as her favorite school subjects. She is active in soccer, softball, basketball, Yearbook Committee and the Anti-Bullying Task Force. Outside of school, Nicole enjoys singing, four-wheeling, playing the clarinet and piano, working outside with her dad and drawing. Her future plans include attending college at Texas A&M to become a veterinarian as well as working to become an artist and Olympic swimmer. (Photo unavailable at presstime.)
Robert McKenzie is a member of the Sophomore Class and lists math, physical education and shop as his favorite subjects. Outside of school, he enjoys mudding, riding his dirt bike, hanging out with friends and listening to music. His future plans include attending college to study carpentry before starting his own carpentry and landscaping business. Robert is the son of Tammy and Leroy McKenzie.
Morgan Shaw
lists science as his favorite subject. A member of the 8th grade, Morgan also plays basketball and baseball. Outside of school, he enjoys dirt biking, cars and working on things. Morgan’s future plans include attending NMCC to become an electrician. Morgan is the son of Hannah Drost.
Anthony Brock
is a member of the Sophomore Class and lists films, biology, Apex and Mrs. Barker’s class as his favorite subjects. Outside of school, he enjoys X-Box and riding his dirt bike. Anthony is the son of Donald Brock and Darci Ladner. He is undecided as to his future plans.
Panther Idol
The third annual Panther Idol competition, with over 20 performers, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center. There will be two categories — single performer and group performance — as well as two age groups — K through grade 6 and grade 7 and up. There will be four first-place winners, one in each category, as well as the new Panther Idol 2012.
Admission will be $6 for ages 18 and up and $4 for ages 4 to 17. Children age 3 and under are admitted free of charge. For more information, contact Alli Wheeler at 227-6335 or Shelby Hallett at 551-8883. The competition is being hosted by the Eastern Xtreme Cheerleading Squad.
Food drive
The Central Aroostook High School Trust Team held their annual food drive for the Mars Hill Community Cupboard. The homerooms had a competition to see who could bring in the most food items.
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FOOD DONATION
— Penny Hickey, in charge of warehousing and sorting the non-perishables at the Mars Hill Food Cupboard, is thrilled with the latest problem she has.
SAD 42 in Mars Hill recently held a food drive for the cupboard and she has over 2,000 items that need to be put away.
She stated that “it’s a great problem to have!” They are very appreciative of the many items donated by the students and their families.
Mr. Averill’s 3rd grade class won the challenge, bringing in 800 food items. A total of 2,380 items were collected. Sue Findlen, the coordinator of the food drive, stated she was overwhelmed with the generosity of the students, especially during these difficult economic times.
AHC events
Upcoming events for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill include: Wednesday — the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Cooking with Connie at 9:30 a.m., and Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m.; Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Decorating at 1:30 p.m. and the Old Fashioned Revival Center at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 2, will feature a Ladies Christmas Party at Velma’s at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m.; on Saturday, Bingo will happen at 9:30 a.m.; a Sunday Service with Jonathan will take place at 1:30 p.m.; Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Fancy Nails at 10 a.m., Catholic Mass 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.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, at 6:30 at the Aroostook Health Center. The special guests were members of Girl Scout Troop 59 with their leaders, Angela McCrum and Tracy Wright.
They spoke about their current project — working on an Anti-Bullying Campaign in their school. They have made posters as well as a couple of “bully boxes” where students can put notes about any bullying that they have experienced or seen while remaining anonymous.
The troop is currently working on various fundraisers in order to fund their June 6 trip to Washington, D.C. to take part in the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. The troop is sending 11 Scouts, along with chaperones, who will be on one of five buses going to the event from Maine. They will stay at the 4H Conference Center, tour various places in D.C. on Thursday and Friday, attend a sing-a-long with all the other Scouts on Saturday at the mall and travel home on Sunday.
Library news
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is planning another online auction at www.biddingforgood.com. The time of the auction will be announced soon. 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.
