Bernard offers Rotary a glimpse at NMCC offerings
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Sue Bernard, dean of development at Northern Maine Community College.
Sue spoke of the 29 current programs offered at NMCC in four areas of study: trades, business, liberal arts and nursing. The college works in conjunction with the University of Maine colleges so students can do two years of study at NMCC and then transfer to UMaine to continue in their chosen field.
Sue also spoke of the upcoming bond issues that will be voted on this November. Number 5 on the ballot will be a $15.5 million bond for the community colleges, of which $900,000 will be used by NMCC to renovate Aroostook Hall into classrooms.
NMCC wants to expand their allied health fields to include courses in medical coding, community para-medicine, EMT and more and needs more classrooms to accomplish this. Recommendations for new courses are brought to the colleges by general advisory committees, who are members from throughout the community and businesses.
Sue is no stranger to Aroostook County. Born and raised in Fort Fairfield, she worked for WAGM for 20 years before moving downstate to be a spokesperson for the Catholic Diocese. She recently moved back to the area and has a daughter in college.
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Photos courtesy of Jamie Guerrette
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT — Seen here are the kids that participated in the first Parents’ Night Out sponsored by AllStar Gymnastics and After The Bell. The children came from all over to enjoy a fun evening, while parents had some time to themselves in the process. The organizations will be hosting monthly Parents’ Night Out sessions to support different causes/events. September’s event allowed the children to show support to the Scott family. Parents can drop their children off for an evening of games, fun, physical activity, pizza and more while they get a night out. Stay tuned for details of our next Parents’ Night Out on Friday, Oct. 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Any questions or to find out how we can support your cause, please let Jamie Guerrette, program director with After The Bell, know by calling 694-1320.
Kicking off harvest programming at After The Bell, this group of kids took a break while at the Maine Jump in Presque Isle to send a message to their classmate, Colby Scott, who recently received a bone marrow transplant. Pictured in front from left to right are: Isaac Gillen, C.J. Crawford, Aiden Richardson, Ethan Cushman, Lilly Bell, Molly Grant, Kimber Thibeault, Dakota Pelletier and Cierra White. Next row: Zachary Castle, Wendell Boyd, Wyatt Allen, Chase Henderson, Carson Cushman, Daisy Grant, Riley Crawford, Bobbi Guerrette, Calleigh Crawford and Izabel Pryor. Back row: Zaylan Johnston, Parker Carmichael, Madyson Landry, Mckenzie Green, Mersaydez Johnston, Trinity White, Madison Coffin, Sarah Mallet and program director Jamie Guerrette.
Harvest break at Goughan’s — Children with the After The Bell program are pictured left to right kneeling in the front: Wyatt Allen, Lilly Bell, Sarah Mallet and Bobbi Guerette. Standing in the back: Jazmyn Brown, Carly Guerette, Aiden Richardson, Jamison Fulton, Carson Cushman, Ethan Cushman and Izabel Pryor. The group enjoyed their visit to Goughan’s Farm in Caribou.
AREA GIRLS enjoyed a Masquerade Ball — a night of face painting, limo rides and popcorn that provided them a chance to dress up. The event was held in Mars Hill and was sponsored by the After The Bell Program. Pictured is hilynn Deschaine.
A Masquerade ball, hosted by the After The Bell Program, was held at the high school in Mars Hill. Pictured here is Rebecca O’Leary.
Jazmyn Brown enjoyed After The Bell’s recent Girls’ Night Out Masquerade Ball in Mars Hill.
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Photos courtesy of Hillary Hallett
Taking part in the soccer clinic with Coach Dan from Easton, Mars Hill and Washburn Recreation Department’s were, from left in the first row: Camden Michaud, Kody Carter, Coach Dan Williams, Paul and Patrick Tardie, Eva Callioras and Kassidy Brewer. Row two: Alex Toby, Paul Bonner, Kyle Flewelling, Audree Adams, Liberty Fulton, Carly Guerrette and Ellen Billings. Row three: Chris Tardie, Carson Cole and Chandler Cole.
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Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
NEW BANDSTAND — Mars Hill and Blaine will soon have a new bandstand. With groundwork still under way, the official opening will take place later this fall. The bandstand will be open for use by bands, churches and more.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Oct. 2-8 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Moving to the Music at 9:30 a.m., and Residents Council at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., BYF Potluck Dinner at 11 a.m. and Bridgewater Free Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 9:30 a.m. and a Paul Cyr video time with treats at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day. Sunday will feature Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m. Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Catholic Mass 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.
Blood drive
The CAHS National Honor Society will be holding its annual fall blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym. Please mark your calendar and make plans to donate!
Dinner, auction and raffles
The Mars Hill Rotary Club will be holding a ham dinner on Saturday, Nov. 16, with an auction, done with the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library, to follow. Anyone with items they would like to donate can contact any Rotarian or the library.
The Mars Hill Rotary Club will be holding a raffle for 100 gallons of fuel oil, donated by Dead River. Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for six. The drawing will beheld at the dinner/auction on Nov. 16.
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library will be holding a raffle for four gas cards: two for $50 and two for $25. Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for six. The drawing will be held at the dinner/auction on Nov. 16.
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.
