There will be a meeting to provide an update on the Wind Farm Sound Level Study on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Mars Hill Fire Department. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Nick Archer at DEP at 764-4077.United Methodist Women
The December meeting of the Mars Hill United Methodist Women was held in the church vestry on Dec. 8 with 10 members and four guests present. It was the annual Christmas party with a noon luncheon. The vestry was attractively decorated in a Christmas motif. After an hour of eating and socializing, the business meeting was held. President Janice Footer welcomed the guests and thanked everyone for coming. President Janice led in the Purpose Pledge and Prayer. She then read a short devotional poem.
The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted as read. Joan Walsh gave a short report on her search for new round tables for the vestry. It was decided to keep looking and hopefully find some for a suitable price.
It was reported the Joan Boone had bought gifts for the Health Center and had left them in the church vestry to be distributed by volunteers from the UMW.
Joan Walsh read an interesting article of an unexpected Christmas “Happening.”
Clara Hussey presented outgoing President Janice Footer with the gold mission pin for her dedicated two years as president of the UMW.
After the benediction, the meeting was turned over to the exchange of gifts with a Yankee Swap. It was very enjoyable with fun and laughter.
Guests attending included: Betty Mahan, Florence Cook, Shirley Fletcher and Susan Boyd. Members present were: Janice Footer, Diane Ketchum, Elaine Bailey, Joan Walsh, Cindy Anderson, Winnie Anderson, Ruth Sylvester, Gladys Long, Goldie Folsom and Clara Hussey.
CAHS Jr. Varsity time change
All CAHS Junior Varsity Girls games will start one-half hour later than noted on the current schedule. If the game is noted to start at 5:30 p.m., it will actually start at 6 p.m. The varsity games will stay as scheduled.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Page Fletcher and Ethan Stiles have been selected as the November Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar for the 2008-2009 school year, character.
Page is a member of the 8th-grade class and lists math and reading as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the junior high basketball, soccer and softball teams. Page enjoys snowboarding, sports and music. Her future plans involve going to college to become a teacher. She is the daughter of Steven and Jennifer Fletcher.
Ethan is a member of the junior class and lists chemistry as his favorite subject. He is involved in Student Council and the ski team at Central Aroostook. He enjoys skiing and working on computers. Ethan would like to attend college to study some form of science. He is the son of Jeb and Shelby Stiles.
Library happenings
The library is holding a Silent Auction until Dec. 17. Stop by the library to check out the items available. There is a barrel from Bradbury Barrel, some Lia Sophia jewelry, a gift certificate from Wood Prairie Farms and other items. High bid takes each item and winners will be notified on Wednesday evening, Dec. 17.
The library is also raffling a $100 gas card. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets can be obtained at the library or from any trustee. The winner will be drawn on Wednesday evening, Dec. 17.
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.
BHA news
The folks at the Bridgewater Historical Society would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season. A sincere thank-you goes out to all who have supported the BHA through the year. For more information on the BHA, contact President Denis Gagne at 429-8290 or Jann Votaw at 425-7901. Thanks again and have a wonderful holiday season.
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club continues to meet on the last Thursday of each month with some exceptions. The December meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the home of Pat Lenentine on Dec. 18. You are invited to bring canned food to be donated to the local food cupboard. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Lenentine at 429-9444.
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.
