MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill United Methodist Women met in the church vestry at noon on March 3 with seven members attending. After the food blessing, sandwiches, chips and drinks were enjoyed.
A delicious dessert of apple pie and ice cream was made and served by Joan Boone, co-chairman for the day. The vestry was beautifully decorated in the Easter motif.
After an hour of socializing, the business meeting was conducted by President Donna Brewer. She led all in the Purpose Pledge and Prayer. The secretary’s report by Clara Hussey was read and approved as read. Diane Ketchum gave the treasurer’s report and read the correspondence.
On Wednesday, March 5, the church was to be opened at noon for a brief Ash Wednesday service. President Donna announced that on Sunday, March 9, there was to be a Cluster Lenten Service at the church, with the Mars Hill church providing hot dishes, casseroles, rolls and drinks while visitors will be responsible for salads and sweets.
The UMW received a reward for reaching the five-point star unit requirement.
After the benediction, the meeting was turned over to co-chairman Joan Walsh. After reading a portion of scripture, she passed out material for each member to read of the life of different disciples. They also read a passage of “For This Hour.” Members are to have good thoughts, serve others, have a positive attitude and always live the Christian life. As the program was on “Prayer and Self Denial,” a collection was taken for the UMW Headquarters World Christian Ministries.
Members attending were: Donna Brewer, Joan Walsh, Joan Boone, Elaine Bailey, Gaye Cronkite, Diane Ketchum and Clara Hussey.
After The Bell
This week at After The Bell, plans include: Thursday, March 13, St. Patrick’s Day party immediately after school in the cafeteria; $2/child. Snacks, games, crafts and all things green! Remember your note to stay and parents please plan to pick your child up at 3:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 18, triathlon informational meeting at Bigrock at 6 p.m. Parents and children please plan to attend if your child wants to participate in the Tri Club. Our Running Club is going to TRI this session. Children will train together as they run, bike and swim together. There are two youth tri’s this summer kids can participate in. Unsure if your child will enjoy it? Come to the meeting to find out more about it! Children of all ages are welcome to participate with no residency requirements. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, call Jamie at 694-1320.
Results are in for the Lucky Leprechaun 5K race, held during Winterfest in Mars Hill. The overall race winner was Shawn Berry, with the second-place in the male division going to Kyle Taylor. Placing first in the female division was Kellie Miller, followed in second by Janice Wright.
Placing first in the youth category was Carly Guerrette.
Top finishers in the After The Bell Running Club one-mile event were: Carson Cushman placing first, with Jonathan MacDonald taking second place.
Best dressed leprechauns were recognized in the youth and group categories. Dakota Pelletier took the honor in the youth division. Winning for group entry were: Sara Raison, Kacie Sylvain, Jessica Ouellette, Ashley Corriveau and Ingrid Sutherland.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of March 12-18 include: Wednesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Table Tennis at 9 a.m. and Crossword Puzzles at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. Friday will feature Spring Jingo at 9:30 a.m. and a St. Patrick‘s Social with an Irish sing-along with Priscilla and Shamrock Shakes. Saturday will feature Bingo at 9:30 a.m. Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly at 3 p.m. Monday is St. Patrick’s Day and will feature Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Communion with Rev. Blakney 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.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on March 4 at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. Members discussed the turkey dinner being put on by the Rotary Club during Winterfest activities.
Rotarian Larry Fletcher, owner of A&M Auto Repair and Larry’s Adult Day Care, led the group in a trip down memory lane. It was enlightening for members that have moved to the area to learn of all the businesses that were once in town: three grocery stores, three barbers, two drug stores, jewelry and clothing shops. There was also a police force and jail. Memories of what school was like “back in the day” were mentioned, with those kids that lived in town being expected to walk to school! There were boys’ and girls’ entries into school and in high school the boys and girls had separate homerooms.
Cigarettes could be bought from a machine and gas was 19 cents a gallon. Seatbelts weren’t common and no one had to wear a helmet to ride a bike.
Larry remembered leaving after school on a Friday afternoon with some friends and driving to Bangor to McDonald’s for dinner. It took a lot longer in those days as the Interstate didn’t exist.
BINGO
The William Cousins Post 118 of the American Legion in Mars Hill hosts a Bingo Night every Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Legion building on Silver Street. There will be cash prizes and concessions.
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.
