Reward offered
Sometime between January and March 2008, two snowmobiles were stolen from Arlo McPherson’s farm. They are an Artic Cat Bearcat and an Artic Cat Jag, both 440s. Both had covers that had been customized to fit on the new backrests that were added to the sleds.
Mr. McPherson is offering a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the thieves. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the State Police at 800-924-2261, Case Number SP08-036321. The reward will be given if and when the person(s) responsible have been convicted. Thank you for your assistance in solving this crime.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center on Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 a.m. The special speaker was Edward Wright. Recently returned from Viet Nam, he spoke about the year he spent in the country teaching telecommunications and erecting cell towers. He had fascinating photos and some interesting items to show.
Ed found the people, most of whom are under the age of 24, very open and friendly. They are a very family-oriented society, with six to eight members in each family. In addition to their native language, most speak English.
By our way of thinking, it is very inexpensive to live in Viet Nam. A room costs between $10 – 15 per month, with a meal costing around 30 cents. Most families use a motor bike as their mode of transportation. It is not unusual to see a family of six or more piled on a bike. There are around 150 bikes for every car on the road. Traffic is a very ‘me first’ affair and, in the case of a mishap, the larger vehicle is always at fault!
Although they are governed by communists, the people accept it and focus on getting ahead. Rice patty workers routinely work 16 hours a day for $1 per day wages – and do it happily. The main building material in the country is concrete. In fact, even the telephone poles are made of concrete!
The people see education as the way to get ahead – and pay for their children’s school. The medical system is very poor, with most going to Thailand for care if possible.
ACI/CAHS Reunion
There will be a meeting of the ACI/CAHS Reunion Committee on Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the music room at CAHS. All class reps are encouraged to attend as this will be the last full meeting before the reunion this summer.
Among the events planned for the ACI/CAHS Reunion are Wind Farm Tours, Chicken BBQ, Sock Hop, Variety Show, Breakfast, Antique Car Show, Parade, Wagon Rides, Motorcycle Demonstration, Bean Supper, Maine Army National Guard Band Concert, Dance and Robinson School Get-Together. Make plans now for all the activities!
Reading Hour
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is pleased to continue with Co Co’s Reading Hour for children ages third grade and up on Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. This program will run every Thursday at the library.
Library
The library is continuing with an ongoing Book Sale. Cost for the books is .50 for hard cover and .25 for paperbacks. There are also bags available to fill for $5. Old and new copyrights for adult and children are available. Fiction, nonfiction, westerns, science fiction and romance are among those currently on hand. There are also children’s books for sale Monetary donations accepted.
Bridgewater recreation
The Bridgewater Recreation Department is planning many activities this summer. The Summer Recreation Programs begin on June 23 for youth entering grades 1 – 6 in the fall. They will run Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – noon. Please contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 to register your child. There will be a $15 fee per week for out-of-town children who wish to participate. Meals will be provided (breakfast at 9 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m.).
Introduction to Martial Arts will run from 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. on June 23 and 30, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5. The certified head instructor will be Sheri Foreman, a third degree black belt under the Atlantic Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation, with over 15 years of martial arts training. Participants will learn to concentrate, focus, learn coordination and self-defense. Classes will be held at the Bridgewater Grammar School. Please contact Chris to register. There will be a $25 fee for out-of-town children who participate.
Mini Softball will be offered, free for all participants, with everybody playing. Please contact Erick or Mel Goff at 429-4002 FMI or to sign up your child.
Summer Cooking will be offered by the Bridgewater Recreation Department and UMPI Cooperative Extension. This cooking program is offered to students entering grades 4 – 6 in the fall. Held on Wednesdays, July 2, 8, 16, 23 and 30 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. at the Community Building, participants will learn new cooking skills, try new recipes and have fun! To sign up for this, contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606. There will be a $25 fee for out-of-town children who wish to participate.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Community Club has been organized to promote friendship among women of all ages and to undertake projects that improve the community. Membership dues are $1 per month, and all interested women are invited to attend. FMI, contact Cheryl Porter at 429-8002.
Bridgewater Creative Crafters
On the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Community Center in Bridgewater, crafters are encouraged to join together to work on various projects. Bring your own supplies and projects as you share your knowledge of various crafts. Work together or individually with quilting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 or Melody Goff at 420-4002. Come relax and enjoy yourself as you socialize with other crafters.
BHA
The Bridgewater Historical Association is kicking into gear with their live music on Thursday evenings from 6 – 9 p.m. The musicians are there to have a good time. They play old-time rock and roll, country, standards, originals, etc. So grab your dancing shoes and come on down to the BHA Hall (formerly the Odd Fellows Hall).
There are still copies of Annie Rideout’s book “The History of Bridgewater” available. Copies are $29 plus $6. S/H.
All proceeds from the music events will go toward a new PA system for the hall. The BHA would like to extend their sincerest thanks to all who support their efforts. It is very much appreciated. To contact the BHA, their mailing address is P. O. Box 341, Bridgewater, ME 04735. The president is Denis Gagnon 429-8290, secretary is Jann Votaw 425-7901.
Sesquicentennial events
The next meeting of the Sesquicentennial Committee will be on Monday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Community Building.
The Committee is in the final planning stages for the July 24 through 26 celebration of Bridgewater’s Sesquicentennial, and anyone who is interested is invited to attend the meeting.
Events currently being planned include: Presentation of the Boston Post Cane, Unveiling of the 1990 time capsule, Fashion Show, Variety Show with Joy Whited, Civil War Camp Re-enactment, Breakfast, Craft and Vendor Fair, Parade (10 a.m.), Quilt Show, Antique Farm Machinery Display, Antique Car Show, Antique Tractor Pull, Horse and Tractor Wagon Rides, Supper and Dance (combined with ACI/CAHS).
FMI, contact Mike Crawford at 764-0202 or by e-mail at dcrawford@maine.rr.com.
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.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
THE FIRST-PLACE poster of the 2008 French Projects at CAHS was awarded to Brianna Hartin for her pencil portrait of Angelina Jolie.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
THE FIRST-PLACE model of the 2008 French Projects at CAHS was awarded to Joshua Faulkner for his Arc de Triomphe.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Honored at the Academic Awards at CAHS on May 1, were members of the Junior Class. Pictured are, front from left: Miranda Lento, Nathanael Donovan, Danielle Cropley and Meagan McClay. Back from left: Rachael Donahue and Carissa Delong. Absent from the photo were Marie London and Shawn McIntyre.
