Stuart discusses scholarship program
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Bob Stuart with Maine College Circle Student Initiative.
Believing that our future starts at home — not in Washington, D.C. — the scholarships presented to various students will help build a better future for local communities, said Stuart. Higher education includes both colleges and trade schools, and the initiative hopes to encourage students to accept that they can go on to school somewhere and to open their eyes to the possibilities that exist for their futures.
Each student in grades 3-6 works on an essay about what they believe they want to be and/or do in the future. They work over a three-week period to research schools and occupations, do a rough draft and then a final draft to present to a panel of adults for consideration. They are judged on content, effort, spelling and more. There were 92 essays written this year at Fort Street Elementary School, with approximately a third chosen to receive scholarships.
The scholarships are funded by various companies and individuals.
Library news
While not completely done with renovations, the Board of Directors of the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is happy to announce that the library is again open for business! Please stop in when you get a chance and see the fantastic changes that have taken place. Take the time to browse through the library’s many collections. Here is something for everyone to enjoy reading!
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of May 6-12 include: Wednesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Morning Stretch at 9:30 a.m. and Resident’s Council at 2 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., BYF Potluck Dinner at 11 a.m. and Blaine Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Five Card Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Larry and Larry 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature a Mother’s Day Social at 1:30 p.m. Sunday is Mother’s Day and will be a free day. Monday will celebrate the Wonderful World of Disney and will feature Morning Waffles by Tee, Disney Movie and Homemade Ice Cream 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., Diner Lunch and Bingo Popcorn at 6 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!
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached by emailing tomihen@yahoo.com.
