School news
Central Aroostook Jr.-Sr. High School has received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program to support the school. Dion Creasey, manager of the Mars Hill Mobil, worked with school officials to secure the grant which is one of 4,000 available to schools across the country served by Exxon or Mobil stations. The grants were made possible by funding from the Exxon Mobile Corporation.
“Central Aroostook Jr.-Sr. High School works hard to make learning interesting and fun,” said Creasey. “As a Mobile retailer, I am proud to help young people of our community.”
The ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program is designed to provide Exxon and Mobil retailers with an opportunity to invest in the future of their communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools. ExxonMobil believes that, as members of the community, local retailers are best qualified to work with local educators to help identify schools and programs most in need of support.
Creasey met stringent eligibility criteria before applying for and being awarded this grant, including having a commitment to provide a superior buying experience for customers.
Library happenings
Knit or crochet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 at the library. Enjoy each other’s company while you work on your chosen project.
Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30 is time for Coco’s Reading Hour. The special time is open to children from kindergarten to grade 3 who are interested in picture books. The children will learn about the library. Readers include Peggy Larrabee and Rita Kingsbury.
Varsity Club/Rotary Supper Auction
The Annual CAHS Varsity Club – Mars Hill Rotary Club supper and auction will be held on Friday evening, Nov. 21, at the school. Tickets will be on sale in advance for $7 each from any Varsity or Rotary Club member.
Mark your calendar now for this popular annual event!
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 a.m. The special speaker was Rotarian Don Theroux. He spoke about free tax help available through the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide Program. He will be training to assist with this program.
Tax help is available in both Houlton and Presque Isle, although an appointment must be made. The Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with this program. To learn more about this program, contact www.AARP.org.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club continues to meet on the last Thursday of each month, with some exceptions. The November meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the home of Eva Prest on the Boundary Line Road on Nov. 20. All are welcome. For more information, contact Rita Kingsbury at 429-9359.
Bridgewater Creative Crafting
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.
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.
