Library preparing for auction
MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library in Mars Hill is getting ready for the annual “Bidding for Good” Auction in January 2016. Hand-crafted items, baked goods and more are being sought to feature in the auction.
If you are looking for a way to help the library, we would appreciate hearing from you. If you have something to donate, please contact the library at 429-9625, Ryan Shaw at 429-9500 or Tomi Henderson at 551-6791. We appreciate the support.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Young at Heart Senior Fitness at 9:30 a.m., Paul Smithkey Music at 1:30 p.m. and East Ridge Union Church at 6:30 p.m. Thursday is Thanksgiving and will be a free day. Friday will feature Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Episcopal Church Service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies available in the day room.
Sunday is a free day with televised church in the day room. Monday will feature Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Game Time 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.
Festival of Trees
Shallie’s Place is planning a tree for the Festival of Trees in Presque Isle Dec. 4-6. It will represent the Mars Hill businesses with benefits going to St. Apollonia Dental Clinic. Any area businesses are invited to donate items or gift certificates for the Mars Hill tree. Contact Shallie at 429-8124 for more information.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Nov. 17 at the Aroostook Health Center. Rotarian Bernie McAdam gave his classification. Born in Canada, his family moved to Easton where he grew up. He served in the Army in Vietnam before returning to Maine. He worked in area hospitals as controller before retiring in 2011. Incidentally, if you are ever in need of a comedic speaker, you should give him a call!
Rotary raffle
The Mars Hill Rotary Club is selling raffle tickets. With over 16 items on the ticket, you have great chances to win a prize. Items include 100 gallons of oil, an IGA gift certificate, CAHS basketball season tickets, gas cards, oil changes and much more. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available from any Rotarian, at the Mars Hill town office or at the Superintendent’s office.
The prizes will be drawn during half time of the Boys CAHS vs. Fort Fairfield basketball game on Dec. 30. Benefits from this raffle will go toward the purchase of two iPads for the Aroostook Health Center resident’s use and the Mars Hill Rotary Scholarship Fund.
Event sign
The Mars Hill Rotary Club will be adding another plaque in front of the Town Office sign.
Anyone wishing to add a name in honor of or in memory of a family member or loved one, please contact Rena Kearney at 429-9041 or Kathy Miller at 540-6325. The cost is $100 a couple or person. It is a great way to remember someone. Proceeds will go toward the Mars Hill Rotary Scholarships.
Bingo
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting Bingo on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. at the Post. There are cash prizes and 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 at 551-6791 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
