Auxiliary to host game night
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill American Legion Auxiliary is holding a game and snack night on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 4-7 p.m. They will have fried dough for pizza or butter and powdered sugar, chips, drinks, ice cream and toppings. Games will include cribbage and more. You may also bring your own game.
Utility District meeting
The Mars Hill Utility District gives notice to the public that on Monday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Central Aroostook High School Music Room a public hearing will be held to discuss and hear comments on a proposed water rate increase. The increase would become effective on April 1.
A copy of material supporting the proposed rate changes is available at the Mars Hill Utility District, the Mars Hill Town Office or the Blaine Town Office.
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
HEATING OIL RAFFLE
Mike Dube was the winner of 100 gallons of heating oil in the raffle drawn at the American Legion Post 118 in Mars Hill on Feb. 15. Post Commander Rod Collins holds the winning ticket.
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Enjoying her first time on skis, Skyler Melton from New Jersey is the granddaughter of Alice and Dana McQuade. Sky joined the kids from the Mars Hill Rec as they participated in the weekly Ski-for-Life program recently at Bigrock.
Skiing at BigRock, Stevi Pierce and Madelyn Shaw took part in the Ski-for-Life program which is offered each Saturday.
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As part of the school’s celebration for February’s Heart Health Month, Bobbi Guerrette takes part at one of the stations during “Boot Camp” at Fort Street Elementary School on Feb. 8, while Sarah Gahagan urges her on. Sarah is a certified personal trainer and certified massage therapist who visited Fort Street to lead the students and teachers in mini boot camps throughout the day. She instructs Boot Camp for adults at County Physical Therapy in Presque Isle.
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Seen here with Seamstress Terry Burtchell are Carly Guerrette, Bobbi Guerrette and Emma McCrum — just a few of the kids that participate in the after-school art program and other newly-developed programs at the Mars Hill Rec. Terry has donated her time and talent to help turn old Rec T-shirts into a beautiful queen-sized quilt. The quilt is being raffled off to benefit the programs. Tickets can be purchased at various community events or by calling Jamie at 227-7194. $5 a ticket or $20 for five tickets. The drawing will be held on March 9 during the Winterfest activities.
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The Mars Hill Rec Deptartment, with the support of Let’s Go Aroostook, provided a healthy and active Valentine Party for area toddlers. Dozens of kids enjoyed a morning of games, crafts and snacks. Pictured here are Redy and Mars Hill Rec Director Dave Collins. Join us at the Mars Hill Rec for the next party as we celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 15, at 9 a.m.
REDY made an appearance at the Toddler Time Valentine Party at the Mars Hill Rec. Pictured here Redy poses with a few of the kids at the party, from left: Kellen McCrum, Lilly Burtt, Destiny Wood, Sadie Tariff, Blayne Tariff, Cruze Cassavant, Haley Deschaine, Kinley Cronin, Mia Brewer, Josh Harvell, Mitchell Burtt and Molly Kinney.
Adult Education
The SAD 42 spring Adult Ed classes will begin on Monday, Feb 25, and run through Thursday, April 11. The following personal enrichment classes are being offered: Quilting on Thursdays, Woodworking on Tuesdays, Cardio Kick Aerobics on Mondays and Crafts on Tuesdays. Cll Kathy at 425-3771 for more information and to register for classes.
Recreation action
In addition to basketball and adult events, the following activities are planned at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center:
• Wednesday, Feb. 20 — At 9 a.m. Zumba, followed by winter crafts, lunch and Presque Isle trip. In Presque Isle, bowling and touring the WAGM studio, back to the Rec at 3:30 p.m. $10 per kid.
• Thursday Feb. 21 — Snowshoeing at the Nordic Center in Presque Isle. Snowshoes provided, indoor picnic lunch at the Nordic. Swimming lessons to follow at the Presque Isle pool. $10 per kid.
The Rec Center is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those wishing to walk. Any questions regarding these events, call Jamie at 227-7194.
School needs volunteers
We are currently finalizing plans for the Fort Street Elementary Winter Carnival for the kids, which will be held Friday, March 1. We still need volunteers to help run station events and volunteers with snow sleds to give rides. If you have some free time for the day please let Mrs. Pangburn know at Fort Street.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The speaker was Rotarian Steve Hitchcock who spoke about the Comprehensive Plan being done for Mars Hill. Steve and a committee of five have been working on updating the plan for the area, setting goals and strategies to improve the town and encourage growth.
The town’s population in 1962 was around 2,000, dropping to around 1,500 today — a 25 percent decrease.
The committee welcomes comments and suggestions. Please call the Town Office at 425-3731 with your ideas or go to the town website www.marshillmaine.com.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Feb. 20-26 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Cooking Club (cherry pies) at 9 a.m., Zumba Gold at 1:30 p.m. and Ladies Tea Social at 2:15 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Cribbage Tournament at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, will feature Bingo Bucks at 9:30 a.m. and Birthday Party and Staff Karaoke at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will have the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m. Monday will include Sit & Fit and Nail Beautiful at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games — SkipBo, Uno and Phase 10 — 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.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
