MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill William Cousins American Legion Post 118 will hold a turkey dinner with all the fixin’s on Friday, Nov. 11 from 3-8 p.m. for all veteran’s and active duty personnel and their families in District 16. Make plans to come and have a good meal and socialize with other veterans.
Ring the Bells for Peace on Veteran’s Day
Nov. 11 has been proclaimed “Ring the Bells for Peace on Veteran’s Day” by Governor Paul LePage. This was spearheaded by American Legion Post 22 and American Legion District 3 in Androscoggin County and several other Veteran Service organizations.
All churches in Maine are called on to ring their bells at 11 a.m. for two minutes. American Legion District 16 Commander Rod Collins encourages all churches in Aroostook County to ring bells as well.
The first Armistice Day was celebrated by the ringing of bells in England, which was the inspiration for doing this.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Nov. 1 at the Aroostook Health Center and the guest speakers were John and Robin Barker of Bridgewater.
John has an upholstery business and also is a volunteer firefighter. Robin taught English for 45 years — 44 of them at CAHS.
John and Robin have also been “official” weather observers since 1979 when they took over for John’s father. John does most of the outside work and Robin enters the data on the computer, although they used to have to send in written reports.
Another thing that John has in the works is a Swedish sauna. He has been working on it for the past three years in his spare time. He admits that he has never been in a sauna, but bought a book about it 40 years ago.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Nov. 9-15 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Shopping and Lunch at Walmart at 9 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema 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 is Veteran’s Day and will be a free day. Remember to thank any veterans that you meet for their willingness to serve. Saturday will be a free day with movies, puzzles and games in the day room. Sunday will feature televised church in the dayroom in the morning and Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallee and Melissa at 9:30 a.m. and Game Time at 1:30 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.
CAHS pep band looking for members
The Central Aroostook High School Pep Band is in need of members. Band director Adam Metzler would love to have community members and alumni from the school volunteer some of their time at home basketball games to help play music. Instruments are available for those who no longer have access to one.
Those who would like to participate should contact Metzler by calling 425-2811 or by emailing him directly at ametzler@sad42.us.
Library auction
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is beginning to gather items for the annual Bidding For Good on-line auction to be held early next year. This is typically the library’s largest fundraiser and allows it to add to its collection.
Those with items to donate to the auction can contact the library at 429-9625. Thank you to all who help with this fundraiser.
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. 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.
