Author to present program tonight at library
MARS HILL NEWS
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library will enjoy a visit from Tim Caverly, co-author of “The Ranger and The Reporter.” It is from The Allagash Tails Collection, a series of books that detail Caverly’s experiences as ranger supervisor while living in the nation’s premier wild and scenic river — The Allagash.
He will be in Mars Hill tonight at 7 p.m. to present a power point program and to sign books that will be available for purchase. His latest book is also available at the Mars Hill Pharmacy.
Library committee to hold drawing for grill
The library is holding a raffle on a Char-Broil grill. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be held before Father’s Day. It would make a great gift for one lucky dad. If you would like to purchase tickets, please check with the library at 429-9625 or contact any Ryan Shaw, Jill Lunney, Julie Bradstreet or Tomi Henderson.
Smith speaks at Rotary Club meeting
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met May 24 at the Aroostook Health Center and the guest speaker was Emily Smith of Smith Farms. She spoke about the Smith Farm Solar Project 2015 that was constructed in Westfield in July and August 2015.
The 30 units installed have dual axis solar trackers that help the units produce 45 percent more energy than fixed units. Each unit has 24 modules and will help to cover 20 percent of the farm’s electrical needs. They will produce up to 310,000 kilowatt hours per year.
The units have sensors that monitor wind speeds. If winds are higher than 30 mph for a certain length of time, the unit will drop to a horizontal position until the winds die down.
Smith Farms is a sixth generation agriculture producer that works to conserve and sustain their natural resources.
Class reunion planned
The Class of 1971 will be having their 45th class reunion Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. this summer during Homecoming Days. There will be a planning meeting on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. at the superintendent’s office for anyone interested in helping to plan. We are also including the Class of 1970 again this year for those who would like to come. Please contact Kathy Miller at 425-3771 or kmiller@sad42.us if you have any questions.
Homecoming Days 2016
Plans are well underway for this year’s Homecoming Days to be held Aug. 11-14. For more information, check out the website www.HomecomingDays.org.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of June 1-7 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., iPad Fun 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 BYF Potluck at 11 a.m.
Friday will feature Card Games at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday is a free day with movies, games and puzzles available in the day room. Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly at 3 p.m.
Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 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.
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. 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 551-6791 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
