Students eat fresh fruits and vegetables
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
SAD 42 now offers the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program at the Central Aroostook Junior High School for grades 7 and 8 for the 2011-2012 school year. The purpose of the FFVP is to encourage students to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which will reduce the risk of obesity and certain chronic diseases.
Dayna Collins and Noelle Bailey gingerly try some mango as part of the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program at Central Aroostook Junior High School. Some of the items have made a bigger hit than others.
Nicole Gebhart poses with her sample of mango as part of the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program at Central Aroostook Junior High School recently.
All students are offered fresh fruits and vegetables as an afternoon snack twice a week. A variety of items are offered in order to introduce students to some unique fruits and vegetables. Each time a new item is served, the student is given a fact sheet with general information about the food and a new recipe to try. The student then adds it to their cookbook, which they will bring home at the end of the school year.
Some of the items that the students have tried so far this year are plums, pineapple and pomegranates.
Cub Scout meeting
Cub Scout Pack 173 of Mars Hill will hold a Boy & Parent meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Mars Hill Community Center in the downstairs meeting room. Interested families with boys in grades 1 through 5 are invited to attend. A registration fee of $16 will be collected.
Rotary Birthday Calendars
The 2012 Rotary Birthday calendars have arrived and are being delivered. Those who ordered a calendar, but haven’t received it yet, should contact the Rotarian that they placed their order with. Those who didn’t order a calendar but wish to purchase one can pick one up at the Mars Hill Town Office, the Blaine Town Office or at the Mars Hill Katahdin Trust Bank for a donation of $6 each.
The Club would like to thank everyone for their support. For any corrections, additions or deletions, contact Tomi Henderson at 429-9126.
United Methodist Women
The Mars Hill United Methodist Women met Jan. 9 in the Church Vestry at noon with nine members and one guest present. Mary Valadez is visiting her sister Elaine Bailey and was her guest.
The first hour was spent enjoying the lunch brought from home. Marie Hewitt, hostess, furnished a delicious dessert for the group.
The business meeting began with President Donna Brewer leading all in the Purpose Pledge and Prayer. Then time was spent by members telling of their acts-of-kindness since the last meeting.
The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted as read. Correspondence was read by Diane Ketchum.
Copies of the UMW 2012 program were passed out and time was spent in discussion. Some of the group’s regular fund-raising projects were canceled. The group will still hold the annual food sale in March during Winterfest, as well as the annual Fall Craft Fair in November. The Cookbook produced by the members and friends of UMW is a great success.
The meeting was turned over to Program Chair Marie Hewitt, who gave a humorous reading “Through My Window” by Pamela Kennedy — selected from the “Ideals” magazine. She also read a poem “When I Am Old and Can Wear Purple.”
Following the benediction, the meeting was adjourned. Members present were: Donna Brewer, Elaine Bailey, Frances Banks, Joan Boone, Joan Walsh, Marie Hewitt, Diane Ketchum, Ruth Sylvester and Clara Hussey.
AHC events
Upcoming events for the week of Jan. 18-24 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill include: Wednesday — the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Crossword Puzzles at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. and Devotions with Velma at 2:30 p.m.; Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and the Blaine Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 20, will feature an outing to Walmart at 9:30 a.m. and the January Birthday Party at 1:30 p.m.; Saturday has the “Lawrence Welk Show” on MPBN at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday will feature Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. and the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m.; Monday will see Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 24, will be the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Frank recognized
Cody Frank of Blaine, was named to the University of New England — College of Arts and Sciences — dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. His record of outstanding academic achievements are the results of his hard work, perseverance and diligence. Cody is the son of Lisa McGrath of Blaine. Congratulations, Cody!
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Jan. 10, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Andy Saucier of The Aroostook Medical Center. He spoke about celebrating 100 years of health care in the Presque Isle area.
Presque Isle’s first hospital opened on April 8, 1912. Although it has changed greatly since then, one thing remains the same: excellent medical care is the result of a dedicated team of health care professionals and the community working together.
Some events planned for TAMC’s celebration include historical stories, a Birthday Bash in the spring, newsletters and a fall health fair.
Mars Hill’s own Health Center became a part of TAMC in 1981.
Town sign plaque
Now that you have had the opportunity to enjoy the new informational sign located at the Mars Hill Town Office, the Rotary Club would like to ask individuals and families to participate in paying off the balance of the sign, by asking families or individuals to donate a minimum of $100 towards the balance of the sign. To thank you for your donation, we are giving you the opportunity to place a name/names on the plaque to honor someone you would like to have remembered. Each $100 donation can represent an individual or couple.
Our hope and mission is to have the sign all paid for and the memory of your loved ones kept alive each time you view the sign. Thanking you in advance for your donation.
Library news
The auction date is fast approaching! The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library opens for bidding on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 8 a.m. EST.
The goal this year is to raise funds to help with operating expenses. Public support is very much needed! This is an exciting and fun way to help the library, and at the same time have a chance to win cool items!
New items will be added to the auction for you to preview as the auction date approaches. Check back often to see what’s new. Feel free to place a “watch” on your favorites, so that you’ll know as soon as bidding begins!
To check out the 38-plus items at the online auction, go to www.biddingforgood.com. 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.
