The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, Sept. 12, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Mike Brown, who recently took time off from Pineland Farms for a two-and-a-half-week trip to the West Coast.
On the way, Brown visited the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, and enjoyed seeing the total eclipse at the top of Rendezvous Mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He apologized for not having his own pictures of the eclipse, but he didn’t want to miss a minute of it.
Collin and Catherine McCrum take a minute during this year’s United Baptist Church’s Kids Klub Rally kickoff to show off some of the boxes they plan to help fill for Operation Christmas Child. They enjoy checking out various stores throughout the year for items to go in the boxes. To help with this effort, contact Ami Pierce at 227-2017 or Erica McCrum at 227-7678. (Tomi Henderson)
He continued to the West Coast and visited sites in Idaho, Nevada and Napa Valley, then making stops in San Francisco, Alcatraz and Chinatown.
The real highlight of his California experience was going to Chino Airport for a flight in an L39 Albatross trainer with a professional pilot. He even got to take the stick for awhile and did some rolls, and experienced the pilot’s many maneuvers. From the big smile on Mike’s face in the pictures, he enjoyed it all.
On his way back East, Mike enjoyed visiting Zion National Park, Durango, Silverton and Pike’s Peak. He visited the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde, Ariz., and saw some gold mines.
Brown said he has told his kids that he is spending their inheritance by ticking things off his bucket list. He plans on enjoying life and not letting experiences pass him by.
Special recognition
A big congratulations goes out to Donna Bell Mullen of Mars Hill. She was recently recognized for 40 YEARS of faithful attendance at Sunday School at the Mars Hill Pentecostal Church. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Christmas Child
The challenge is out to the Central Aroostook area to join in the effort to fill 1,000 boxes to send out this year for Operation Christmas Child. Folks are invited to help by either filling a box, buying things to go into boxes or by donating funds to help with the shipping costs of $9 per box, which is the first increase in a number of years. To see a list of suggested items, go to www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
This year’s drop-off location is 24 Military Road (Rt. 1) in Blaine. the former Faith Baptist Chapel. Drop-off will be Nov. 13-18, from 8 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; Nov. 19, 12-2 p.m.; and Nov. 20, 6-8 a.m.
For more information or to donate items, contact Ami Pierce at 227-2017 or Erica McCrum at 227-7678.
Library Happenings
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library has been “rocking” the scavenger hunt trend with “Our Library Rocks.” Colorfully painted rocks are hidden around town for others to find. Finders are asked to post a picture on the library’s website or on Facebook, and then take the rock to hide somewhere else. Happy hunting.
Toddler Time is on Tuesdays at 10, and the library also is open for a Craft Club on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your favorite cross stitch piece, knitting, crocheting or other craft to work on in the company of others.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of September 20-26 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Cooking at 9:30 a.m. and a Tea Social at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. Friday will feature Game Time at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Bingo with Paula at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will have televised church available in the day room and a Mennonite Hymnsing ay 6:30 p.m. Monday will feature Nails with Shallie and Melissa at 9:30 a.m. and iPad Fun at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Adult Coloring 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. Refreshments are available.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 551-6791 or e-mailing tomihen@yahoo.com.
