Fletcher speaks at Rotary meeting
MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Sept. 13 at the Aroostook Health Center and Rotarian Larry Fletcher spoke about his recent trip to Indianapolis with two friends, Kenny Campbell and Scott Smith.
They have been attending the National Drag Racing event every other year since 1970.
This year they ended up with a rental car that had a few “quirks.” It would stall when they stopped but would start right up again. The three mechanics finally realized it was a hybrid and figured how to drive it without any problems!
Larry was the driver, and blames their sightseeing tour one night on his two questionable navigators! They went out to eat at a place they had been to before, but it had evidently ”moved”, so they ended up at another restaurant. It was getting back to their hotel that ended up taking a few hours.
A lost phone (left at the restaurant) and a forgotten bag (at the airport restaurant) were only a couple of their misadventures over the time they were away.
On a final note, Larry had just received a new smart phone before they left. He discovered the MAP feature on it the next day which “would have been better found the night before!”
I’m thinking that we should ask Kenny and Scott to come to Rotary one morning to tell us their recollections on their trips!
Bridgewater Music
Thursday night music is back in swing at the Bridgewater Historical Center. Playing from 6-9 p.m. each Thursday, the group plays some great foot tapping music. It’s hard to stay seated — and most don’t! For more information, contact Sue Shaw, president of the Bridgewater Historical Association, at 429-8268.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Sept. 21-28: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Challenge at 9 a.m., Fun with Noodles at 9:30 a.m. and Sippin’ Cider and Childhood Memories 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 Blaine Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m.
Friday will feature Five Card Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Game Time at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will be a free day with games, puzzles and movies in the day room. Sunday will feature televised church in the day room in the morning and a Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m.
Monday will feature Nails by Shallee and Melissa and Hand Massages by Diana at 9:30 a.m. and Cooking with Apples 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.
Library auction
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library is beginning to gather items for the annual Bidding For Good on-line auction to be held early next year. This is typically the library’s largest fundraiser and allows it to add to its collection.
Those with items to donate to the auction can contact the library at 429-9625. Thank you to all who help with this fundraiser.
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.
