MH Rotary Club inducts new officers
MARS HILL NEWS
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met June 28, 2016 at the Aroostook Health Center.
The 2016-2017 slate of officers was inducted by Assistant District Governor Floyd Rockholt. They include Tori Barber, membership chair; Kathy Miller, secretary; Dave Cyr, president; Larry Fletcher, vice president; Rena Kearney, treasurer; Richard Watson, past president; Ed Wright, foundation chair and director; Bernie McAdam, director; and Jim Shaw, director.
District Governor Ginny Joles inducted Mike Blevins as a new member of the club.
The guest speaker was Dawn Matthews, new principal at Fort Street Elementary School. She lives in Littleton with her husband and enjoys gardening, reading and cooking. She said that fortunately, her husband likes to eat! Matthews has worked at various jobs in Houlton and Danforth schools and is looking forward to working with K-6 students. She enjoys the younger students, saying they tend to be sponges when they learn.
Food Cupboard needs volunteer
The Mars Hill Food Cupboard is in need of a special volunteer that can be available on the first Wednesday of each month from 2-5 p.m. for the food delivery. This individual or couple will be responsible for unloading the food products and stocking them on the shelves.
For more information, contact Caroline Hallett at 429-9059. Please consider this volunteer opportunity as a way to help those in need.
Homecoming Days 2016
Plans are well underway for this year’s Homecoming Days to be held Aug. 11-14. New this year will be a couple carrying contest with a prize for the winners. For planning purposes, we are asking any interested couples to register now by contacting Kathy at 425-3771 or 540-6325.
We are also opening up spaces that Saturday afternoon for tag sales. If you would like to reserve a space in the CAHS parking lot, contact Kathy to let her know.
For more information, check out the website www.HomecomingDays.org.
Bandstand Music
The Mars Hill and Blaine Community Bandstand will feature Casual Country Music by Larry, Larry and Friends beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. Bring a chair and enjoy some great entertainment.
Bridgewater Music
Thursday night music is back in swing at the Bridgewater Historical Center. From 6-9 p.m. each Thursday, the group plays some great foot-tapping music.
For more information, contact Sue Shaw, president of the Bridgewater Historical Association, at 429-8268.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of July 6-12 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., iPad Fun at 9:30 a.m., Residents Council at 2 p.m. and United Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., and BYF Potluck Dinner at 11 a.m.
Friday will feature Dice Games at 9:30 a.m. and Music by The Countrymen at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with movies, games and puzzles available in the day room. Sunday will feature televised church in the day room in the morning and Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallie and Melissa and Hand Massages by Diana at 9 a.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 on Saturday evening 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.
