Tag sale serves as fundraiser for library
MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is getting ready to run its annual tag sale at the former Grew’s store in Mars Hill. We will be open various hours — Saturdays, some evenings, etc. Basically, if there are lights on and cars outside, we’re open.
If you would like to volunteer and help with the sale, please contact Ione Dixon at 429-8790. Even just a few hours would be apprecated.
If you have items to donate for the sale, contact the library at 429-9625 to arrange for a time to drop off items or to have them picked up. Thank you to all who help with this fundraiser!
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met July 12, 2016 at the Aroostook Health Center and the guest speakers were Kenna Prue and Kris Bradstreet of Crown Ambulance. They spoke about the training that they have undergone and about the areas covered.
There are five bases for Crown — Limestone, Fort Fairfield, Mars Hill and two locations in Presque Isle (TAMC and the fire station). There are nine ambulances, with one typically out for servicing or repairs. There were over 4,000 calls handled in the past year covering over 110,000 miles. There are 30 employees with 16 part time. Sixteen are paramedics already, but continued training is part of their job.
The Mars Hill crew covers Easton, Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, E Plantation and Robinson. They work two 24-hour shifts each week. “You have to love the job,” they say, and both do.
Food cupboard need
The Mars Hill Food Cupboard is in need of a special volunteer that can be available on the first Wednesday of each month from 2-5 p.m. for the food delivery. This individual or couple will be responsible for unloading the food products and stocking them on the shelves.
For more information, contact Caroline Hallett at 429-9059. Please consider this volunteer opportunity as a way to help those in need.
Homecoming Days 2016
Plans are well underway for this year’s Homecoming Days to be held Aug. 11 -14, 2016.
We are opening up spaces for Saturday afternoon tag sales. If you would like to reserve a space in the CAHS parking lot, contact Kathy at 425-3771 or 540-6325 to let her know.
For more information, check out our website — www.HomecomingDays.org.
Bridgewater music
Thursday night music is back in swing at the Bridgewater Historical Center. From 6-9 p.m. each Thursday, the group plays some great foot-tapping music.
For more information, contact Sue Shaw, president of the Bridgewater Historical Association, at 429-8268.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of July 20-26 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Fun with Noodles at 9:30 a.m. and Houlton Farms Dairy Ice Cream Ride at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and Bridgewater Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m.
Friday will feature Five Card Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Episcopal Church Service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with The Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature televised church in the day room in the morning and the Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallie and Melissa and Hand Massages by Diana at 9 a.m. and Game Time 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, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
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.
