MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. Karin Petrin, Mars Hill’s town manager, was inducted as the newest Rotarian.
New Assistant District Governor Floyd Rockholt introduced District Governor Pat Perry. Pat extended greetings from Rotary International President Ron Burton, whose slogan for his year is “Engage Rotary and Change Lives.”
Pat spoke to the club and challenged all to help with a final push to irradicate polio, which is now an airborne virus. There are only three countries left that have cases of polio still breaking out: Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Bill Gates is again stepping up to the plate with a pledge to double whatever Rotarians raise – up to $35 million.
Oct. 24 is World Polio Day.
After the Bell
Activities will resume in full swing this week with Art Camp. Art Camp will be held Thursday, July 18, from 10-11:30 a.m. at our Main Street location. Children may come at 10 a.m. and stay for the day. Parents can pick their children up at 3 p.m.
Come and play, lunch provided for free and the afternoon will be cooking and gardening. During Art Camp, participants will complete a variety of projects that will then be displayed at the Northern Maine Fair. Cost is $12 per child for the week. Call Jamie Guerrette at 227-7194 to register. Children age 5 and older are welcome to participate, no residency required.
Wednesday, July 19 – Waterslides and Mini Golf at Jellystones. Call Jamie at 227-7194 to see if there are any openings left. Cost is $25 per child. A birth certificate or passport card is needed for children. Adults must have a passport card to ride the bus.
Bridgewater Historical Association
The BHA would like to welcome everyone to come and enjoy the sounds of Outside In on Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. There is no cover charge, however, donations are greatly appreciated as they help keep this event and the hall in operation. Refreshments are available at the hall.
We are still collecting items for our yard sales. If you would like to make a donation, please contact any member of the BHA or call Jann at 425-7901. Please, no clothing or electronics.
We are planning to hold a canine cop demonstration in the near future at the hall. So keep your eyes open for updates on this and other events at the BHA hall. Thank you all for your support.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of July 17-23 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Challenge at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. and United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m.
Friday will feature Five-Card Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and a Patio Social with Lemonade Cookies at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day. Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly at 3 p.m. Monday will feature Moving and Memories at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature 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, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
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.
