MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The silent auction fundraiser that was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28, has been postponed and will be held during the Rotary Supper at Central Aroostook High School on Friday, March 13, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
This event will be to raise funds to help the CAHS Youth in Government students take a trip to Washington, D.C.
Winterfest
The 14th annual Mars Hill and Blaine Winterfest will be held this year on March 13-15. The schedule will include the following events:
• Friday, March 13: Turkey Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the CAHS cafeteria. Cost is $8, $5 for age 10 and under. Pre-ordered shut-in meals will be delivered by calling Kathy at 425-3771 by 4 p.m. on March 6. Sponsored by the Mars Hill Rotary Club.
• A silent auction will be held during the supper to benefit the CAHS Youth in Government Class.
• Youth basketball games will be held in the CAHS gym beginning at 4 p.m., when the Mars Hill and Easton grades 1 and 2 take to the court, followed by the Rec Center grades 1 and 2 games. Next will be the grade 5 and 6 girls taking on their moms, followed by the grade 5 and 6 boys pitted against their dads.
• Saturday, March 14, will begin bright and early at CAHS with the Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast sponsored by the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Club from 6-9 a.m. The meal includes bacon, eggs and all the fixin’s for $5 per plate. There will also be two raffles of gift certificates held.
• At 9 a.m. at Fort Street Elementary School, registration will begin for the Lucky Leprechaun 5K. Sponsored by After The Bell and Araya Wellness; cost is $5 each or $20 per family.
• At CAHS, at 7 a.m., a bake sale will be set up in the lobby sponsored by the Mars Hill Full Gospel Assembly. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CAHS, a penny carnival, sponsored by the senior class, will be held for $5 per ticket. This will include a bounce house, Shrine Klowns, and a cake walk will also be offered ($1 per play with proceeds going to the APC Sunday School).
• A cribbage tournament will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Music Room. The entry fee is $5 and you are asked to bring your boards. FMI, call Dana Crory at 425-7991.
• Helicopter rides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting). Cost will be $40 per person for a 10- to 15-minute ride.
• A lunch will be offered by the senior class beginning at 10 a.m. The menu will include a hotdog, chips and drink for $5; baked potato for $3; loaded potato for $5; chips or soda for $1 each.
• BINGO with cash prizes will be played from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Music Room, sponsored by the Presque Isle Elks.
• A talent show, sponsored by the Junior Class, will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for students, free for age 5 and under. Pizza, hotdogs, snacks and soda will be available. A 50/50 will also be done.
AT BigRock, the following events will be held:
• Night skiing from 4-8 with $5 lift tickets and $15 rentals. A Mini Luge Race will begin at 4:30, with a $10 entry fee. A ham supper will be offered from 5-7 p.m. for $12 per person. A moonlight guided snowshoe hike will begin at 6 p.m. (bring your own snowshoes and flashlight for a one-mile loop).
• Music by Between Dead Stations (Blues) will be played in the Pub from 7-10 p.m.
• A Fire Twirling Performance by Chris Swiatek will be at 7 p.m., a Glow Light Parade will be at 8:15 p.m. (line-up at the lift at 7:45) and fireworks by Central Maine Pyrotechnics, sponsored by the town of Mars Hill will follow at 8:30 p.m.
• On Sunday, March 15, BigRock will serve an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8-10 a.m. for $10 each. This will be followed at 10 a.m. by the BigRock Invitational Youth Ski Race.
Mark your calendar for this fun weekend of events; there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Kay York, Central Aroostook Junior/Senior High School principal. She calls the school a “Happy Happenin’ Place” and says that the students are very vibrant and involved with many things. She noted more and more students are making the honor roll.
The math team will participate in the state meet in March, several Youth in Government students will travel to Washington, D.C. and the Class D state champion cheerleaders will travel to participate in the New England competition.
There were also three skiers that were in the top 10 at the state ski meet held at BigRock recently, with the girls’ team receiving the Sportsmanship Banner.
Kay is working on her doctorate, which she plans to finish by May of 2016. In addition, there are many teachers that are taking graduate courses.
The theme for this school year is “Cross The Line.” She wants the students to focus, work hard and bounce back from mistakes. She urges students not to settle for just getting by but choose the better choice to become the best they can be as a student and an individual.
Library news
For the safety of the patrons, the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is closed while the ceiling and lighting replacement is being implemented. We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone when the library reopens.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of March 4-10 include: Wednesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Morning Stretch at 9:30 a.m. and Residents Council at 2 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and Bridgewater Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature March Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and music by The Countrymen at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day. Remember to set your clocks ahead before you go to bed! Sunday will feature Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m. Monday will feature Morning Stretch at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Devotions with Velma at 2 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.
BINGO
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting BINGO every Saturday evening from 7 p.m. until done. There are cash prizes. Refreshments are available. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends!
After The Bell
The Running Club continues into week 2 as the children prepare for the Lucky Leprechaun on March 14. Kids run free, while adults are encouraged to participate in the 5K; cost: $10. Registration begins at 9 a.m., race begins at 10 a.m. am at Fort Street, in conjunction with Winterfest.
On Wednesday, children will run with Coach Renee Fournier 6-7 a.m. at Fort Street. Thursday, children will run after school with Coach Jonathan Kelley at Fort Street. If your child wants to participate there is still room and time. Call Jamie at 694-1320 to sign up.
There is no school on Friday, March 6; no After the Bell activities that day as well. Tuesday, March 10, week 3 of the Running Club kicks off with Coach Adam Murchison.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached by emailing tomihen@yahoo.com.
