MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill and Blaine Sargent Tweedie Bandstand will feature Wagonwheel Country Band on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m.
Come on out and enjoy the music!
Library raffle
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is holding a raffle on a $100 L.L. Bean gift card. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets can be obtained at the library during open hours or from any of the following trustees: Ryan Shaw, Jill Lunney, Julie Bradstreet or Tomi Henderson. The winning ticket will be drawn at the monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18.
United Methodist Women
On Monday, Sept. 5, the monthly meeting of the Mars Hill United Methodist Women met in the church vestry at noon with seven members and three guests present. After the blessing, sandwiches were enjoyed with chips and hot and cold drinks. Ice cream sundaes were served with homemade butterscotch sauce and pound cake made by Frances Banks and Clara Hussey.
President Donna Brewer turned the meeting over to program Chairperson Clara Hussey. Frances Banks was co-chairperson but was unable to attend due to sickness. Clara read two very humorous readings on “getting old.”
Frances arranged for the special speaker, Steve Hitchcock, to speak about the Historical Society work in the Mars Hill and Blaine area. He read the names of the many volunteers and spoke about the various work and programs to be done.
The most interesting part of his presentation was the quilt made over 117 years ago by ladies in Mars Hill and surrounding towns. The quilt was found and purchased at a garage sale in Arizona by a woman from Connecticut. She was able to contact Steve, who made arrangements to bring the quilt “home.” It will be on display at the Historical Society when it opens.
Steve was accompanied by his wife, Sheryl. The UMW presented Steve with a check to help support the Historical Society.
President Donna then conducted the business meeting by leading all in the Prayer of Invocation and Purpose Prayer. The secretary’s report was read and accepted as read. Diane Ketchum gave the treasurer’s report and read the correspondence. It was voted to buy a TV for the Sunday school.
The annual Northern District UMW meeting will be held in Limestone on Saturday, Oct. 4. Anyone interested in attending is asked to get in touch with Elaine Bailey.
The group discussed the annual Fall Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Members attending included: Donna Brewer, Elaine Bailey, Diane Ketchum, Joan Walsh, Joan Boone, Daisy Campbell and Clara Hussey. Guests were Steve and Sheryl Hitchcock and Margaret Yeager.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Sept. 17-23 include: Wednesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m. , Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Table Tennis at 10 a.m. and Crossword Puzzles at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Lunch at Gram Russo’s at 11 a.m. and Old Fashioned Revival Center at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Shopping Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema with popcorn featuring “Love Comes Softly” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature Full Gospel Assembly at 3 p.m. Monday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Communion 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.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Sept. 9 at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Katie Chapman, EDP Renewables’ project manager for the Number 9 windmill project. She gave an update of where they are in the process of the project. They are completing the design, with two routes being considered. They plan to submit permits this fall. Hopefully construction would begin in the fall of 2015, with completion by the fall of 2016.
With the transmission line, there will be a 57-mile span utilized. The 125 two MW turbines will cover 14 miles. There will be approximately 40 miles of road developed and/or improved. The new transmission line will cover the 25-mile gap that currently separates Aroostook County from the lower part of the state, allowing power to be sold to southern Maine and other New England states.
Hunters’ Breakfast
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill will be holding a Hunters’ Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7-11 a.m. at the post home at 1 Silver St. The menu will include eggs to order, bacon, sausage and/or ham, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice. Cost will be $7 for age 12 and up. Under age 12 is free.
There will be a 50/50 raffle and a scope raffle. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
BINGO
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting BINGO every Saturday evening from 7 p.m. until done. There are cash prizes. Refreshments are available. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends!
After The Bell
On Thursday, Sept. 18, school is dismissed at 12:30 p.m. After The Bell youth will be going swimming at UMPI. Returning to the high school in time for soccer practice.
On Friday, Sept. 19, the third annual Girls’ Night Out takes place; $5/couple, additional adults $3. Moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins — all ladies are invited for an evening of all things girly at the Fort Street Cafe. The fun begins at 6 p.m., accenting nails with Jamberry, food and Dove chocolate, fun, photographs by Lasting Moments Photography and more. Please contact Jamie for tickets. We will also be celebrating the recent adoption of Audree and Allisa Burtt!
On Saturday, Sept. 20, After The Bell youth will be attending “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at the Braden at 10 a.m.; $10 includes the movie, popcorn, drink and a chocolate bar with your chance of winning the golden ticket. Transportation is not provided. Sponsored by the Aroostook Partners in the Arts.
A detailed list of all harvest break activities has been sent home. If your child did not get a copy please contact Jamie. Day trips, parties and other celebrations will take place during harvest break!
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached by email at tomihen@yahoo.com.
