MARS HILL
By Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Aug. 11 at the Aroostook Health Center. The guest speaker was Wayne Hanson, who is with Wreaths Across America.
He spoke about the organization that started in 1992 when excess wreaths were taken to Arlington National Cemetery. The first year, there were 5,000 wreaths taken by one man on one truck. Members of the Maine State Society in DC helped lay them in a day’s time.
The project has grown each year since 2005, when the story went viral. This past year, over 716,000 wreaths were laid on veteran’s graves in over 1,000 locations around the United States and the world. Founder Morrill Worcester’s goal of laying a wreath on every stone at Arlington was also reached in 2014, with over 30,000 volunteers helping.
For more information about this project that seeks to “Remember – Honor – Teach,” go to www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.
Homecoming 2015
Hunter safety course
There will be a hunter safety class at the Central Aroostook High School cafeteria beginning Monday, Aug. 31. Subsequent classes will be Tuesday, Sept. 1, Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 10. Class time will be 6-9 p.m. each night. Students must be 10 years old to enroll and those between age 10 and 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to register, call Kathy at 425-3771.
Bandstand Concert
There will be a concert at the Mars Hill/Blaine, Sargent/Tweedie Bandstand on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. featuring the Bill Deschesne Family and Friends as well as Larry and Larry. Stop in for some great music.
150th celebration planned
The Bridgewater Free Baptist Church will hold a celebration Aug. 28, 29 and 30.
On Friday, Aug. 28, there will be a picnic at 5 p.m., followed by a singspiration at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the Bridgewater church, there will be specials by Lake Road Baptist, the Old Fashioned Revival Center and the Bridgewater Full Gospel Assembly. The evening will conclude with an outdoor movie (weather permitting) at dark.
On Saturday, Aug. 29, there will be children’s activities and adult fellowship from 3-5 p.m. A baked bean supper will be served at 5 p.m. with an evening service at 6:30 p.m.
On Sunday, Aug. 30, there will be a morning service at 10 a.m., ending with a communion service. There will be a time of fellowship to follow.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Aug. 19-25 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Young at Heart Senior Fitness at 9:30 a.m., and Crossword Puzzles 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 Shopping Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Larry and Larry with Birthday Cake at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Girl Scout Bingo at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m.
Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Devotions with Velma at 2 p.m., and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo with the Bells at 9:30 a.m., and Cribbage Games at 1:30 p.m.
All of these activities are subject to change. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities can call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Bingo
This week, the William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting Bingo at the Post on Friday evening from 7 p.m. until done. 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 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
