MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Events are under way for this year’s Homecoming, to be held on Aug. 9-11. Friday will feature the Rotary car hop supper, a bike parade, music, Bingo, and more to take place at the fire station and park.
Saturday will feature a breakfast, parade, car show, booths with crafts, foods, etc., barbecue supper, music and movie. Saturdays events will take place at the high school.
Sunday will have a road race, golf and music. Please pick up a flyer at various places around town and plan on having a full weekend of activities.
Donations sought
The Bridgewater Recreation Department is seeking donations for a planned yard sale to benefit Colby Scott. Please drop off household items, toys, kids’ clothing and more (no adult clothing please) at the Bridgewater Community Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31 or at the Bridgewater Town Office during regular business hours.
The Yard Sale will be held on Aug. 3 and 4 and on Aug. 9 and 10. Thank you for your support and please pass the word about this is a benefit event for Colby.
Lemonade stand
The ninth annual Cropley Family Alex’s Lemonade Stand will be set up on Aug. 10 at the corner of Main Street and IGA Road from 9 a.m. until the end of the parade, then from noon to 3 p.m. at Central Aroostook High School. It is hosted by Cathy and Jessica Cropley.
Ever since 2004, the Cropleys have hosted a lemonade stand to benefit the national charity, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research. In 2000, Alexandra “Alex” Scott decided to host a lemonade stand at the age of 4 after being diagnosed with cancer. Four years later, the Scott family made Alex’s Lemonade Stand a national charity which has raised millions of dollars since 2004. Unfortunately, that same year cancer took Alex’s life and she never lived to see what her hard work and dedication had created. The Cropleys began hosting a stand in 2004, the only stand in Maine, because both mom and daughter believe in the work Alex started and want to live to see an end to this terrible form of cancer.
Thank you for your attention. If you have any questions, please call 429-8043 or visit Alex’s website: http://www.alexslemonade.org.
School schedule
The first student day for SAD 42 schools will be on Tuesday, Aug. 13, according to Superintendent of Schools Roger Shaw. A workshop for teachers will be held on Monday, Aug. 12, beginning at 8 a.m. in the Music Room at Central Aroostook Jr/Sr High School. Lunch will be served.
New students to the area may register for Jr/Sr High School (7-12) classes at Central Aroostook Jr/Sr High School, 26 Pleasant St., Aug. 5-9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Guidance Office. Parents wishing to register pre-K through sixth grade students may do so at Fort Street Elementary School, 38 Fort St., Aug. 5-9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The bus schedule will remain the same as last year. Hot lunches will be available beginning the first day of school at a price of $1.95 at the elementary school and $2.20 at the Jr/Sr High School. Reduced-priced meals are 40 cents for all qualifying students at both schools. A Breakfast Program is also offered at both the elementary and Jr/Sr high schools. Breakfast prices are $1.15 for both schools or free for qualifying students. Applications must be approved prior to receiving free or reduced meals. Only one application per family is required. There will be no charging of school lunches / breakfasts. Please plan accordingly.
Anyone having questions regarding the 2013-14 school year may contact the Superintendent’s Office at 425-3771, the Jr/Sr high school at 425-2811 or Fort Street Elementary School at 429-9514 during regular business hours.
This is our last week of programming at After The Bell before school starts soon.
On Wednesday, July 31, there will be a day trip to Haystack and swimming in Mapleton. On Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be a trip to UMPI for lunch, cooking and gardening. On Friday at 2 p.m., will be the youth tri, starting at Boyd’s headed to Fort Street.
An end-of-summer bash at Fort Street will be held on Friday from 2-4 p.m. for all kids, siblings and parents. Enjoy a sundae bar, the Wintergreen WOW Wagon and more!
Cost is $20 per child for the week. Scholarships available, just ask.
Also, a reminder of the kids’ bike parade on Friday, Aug. 9, during Homecoming. Bring your decorated bike to After The Bell on Main Street at 5 p.m. Bike parade down Main Street at 5:15 p.m. Prizes will be awarded.
On Sunday during Mars Hill’s Homecoming Days, join After The Bell as they host a 5K walk/run on Aug. 11. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.; Kiddie Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m.; Race will start with walkers at 9:15 a.m. and runners at 9:30 a.m. Awards will be held following the race at BigRock. The race will start and end at BigRock in Mars Hill. Registration minimum donation $15. Registrations received by Aug. 1 will receive a T-shirt. All money raised will help support scholarships offered through After The Bell. After the Bell provides art enrichment, social interaction and exposure to life-long wellness activities to children when school is not in session.
Kayak adventures
After The Bell and the Bridgewater Rec have enjoyed the summer on the water. Canoes and kayaks have been made possible thanks to the support of the town of Bridgewater, Huber Engineered Wood and Maine Winter Sports Center. Kayaks are available this week. Family kayaking on Thursday at 6 p.m., meet at the Bridgewater Community Center. Free! Ladies can kayak on Mondays also at 6 p.m. Children can kayak Tuesday afternoons through the Outdoor Adventure Club. Kayaks and life jackets provided or bring your own. Free!
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.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of July 31 through Aug. 6 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Crossword Challenge at 1:30 p.m. and East Ridge Union Church at 6:30 p.m. Thursday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and BYF Potluck Dinner at 11 a.m. Friday will feature Table Tennis at 9:30 a.m. and Afternoon Bingo at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Riverside Teen Camp at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m. Monday will feature Table Tennis at 9:30 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m., Piano with Judie at 2:15 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.
