Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at the Aroostook Health Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 a.m. The special speaker was Whitnie Bradbury. She showed a slide show and spoke about the Kicking Bear Camp held in Bridgewater on Aug. 14 and 15.
There were around 50 kids that attended, plus many chaperones. They all enjoyed the experience. Friday afternoon and evening the group enjoyed a slip ‘n slide, water balloon toss, and tug-of-war. After dinner, they enjoyed a bonfire.
Saturday they learned how to shoot a bow, with many interesting targets, including bears, turkeys, a tiger and an alligator! There were two sizes of bows, so the kids were able to shoot with the correct size. They were very accurate!
Kicking Bear founder Ray Howell gave his testimony and spoke of how the Lord led him to start this organization. It is designed to introduce kids to outdoor activities and to help the organizers to identify those involved that may need a mentor.
If you want to help make a difference in a child’s life, check out www.kickingbear.org to see how you can be involved next year when the camp is held again.
Hunter safety course
There will be a hunter safety course at Central Aroostook High School on Sept. 9, 10, 14, 15 and 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. each night. The final test will be on the 16th. Students ages 10-12 must be accompanied by an adult. The instructor is Roger Shaw. Please call Kathy at 425-3771 to register. There is no fee for the course.
Library happenings
On Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the library will hold cribbage games, so bring your friends and your boards. The more the merrier. This has been changed from Saturday mornings, at least through the summer and fall.
If there is a topic that someone is interested in and would like to have a program on, please contact the library at 429-9625 or Tammy DeLong, trustee, at 425-1007.
The library is interested in offering computer skills programs for community members. Please call the library for information or to sign up for a class.
If your group is looking for a meeting space, the library is also pleased to offer free meeting spaces. Please call the library to reserve a space today.
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.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 429-9625 or go to their new Web site: www.wtahansenlibrary.org.
Bridgewater Historical Association
There is live music on Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. where you can practice your dance moves. Thursday night is a jam session — so if you want to join in, call Amanda at the Town Office.
All events take place at the BHA Hall on Main St. The BHA would like to thank everyone for their support. For more information about these events and others, contact Leona at 425-7948..
Bridgewater Community Club
The Bridgewater Community Club continues to meet on the last Thursday of each month with some exceptions. 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. For more information, please contact Chris Finemore at 425-6606 or Melody Goff at 420-4002.
Healing Hearts Ranch
Healing Hearts Ranch will hold its annual Carnival Day fund-raiser on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Healing
Hearts Ranch is an outreach of the non-profit social service agency The Northern Lighthouse Inc. Home to six miniature Shetland ponies, goats, sheep, cats and chickens, the ranch provides an atmosphere where children can learn and grow in a natural environment. Operating solely on donations, sponsors and grant funding, the ranch provides a no-cost service to children in need in Aroostook County. Please join us on Sept. 12 to help support this much-needed program. Admission is free; tickets will be on sale to play a variety of carnival games. Also added this year is “Pass a hat Karaoke,” puppet shows and a Maine State Police K-9 demonstration. This should be lots of fun for the whole family! Baked potato bar, hotdogs and nachos will be on sale throughout the day, as well as a table with baked goods.
“This is the biggest fund-raiser that the ranch hosts all year, and we are hoping for a great turnout. Last year, over 350 people were in attendance,” reports Tami Cote, ranch administrator.
Following the carnival, from 4-6 p.m. at the East Ridge Union Church, there will be a spaghetti supper. Cost will be $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12; this will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and pie. For more information about the carnival or the ranch, visit www.healingheartsranch.org.
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
Four-year-old Gabe Garland feeds one of the alpacas during the Open House at Spudland Alpacas on Sunday, Aug. 30. Alpacas can be any of around 20 different colors, from white to black, with many shades of grays, browns and creams.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
DESCENDENTS of Tom and Ruth (Shaw) Griffin’s family were in town for the Washburn August Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15. Pictured are, from the left: Ruth (Griffin) Edwards of California, Uncle Paul Griffin of Massachusetts, Ruth (Dean) Deprey of Maryland, Mrs. Paul (Betty) Griffin of Massachusetts, Lois (Griffin) Wulzyn of North Carolina and Tomi (Griffin) Henderson of Mars Hill.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
WDHS CLASS OF 1989 held a reunion during August Festival. Pictured, front, from left: Suellen (Hews) Chasse, Cindy (Richardson) Boot, Anissa (Cochran) Levesque, Shannon (Pribble) Skipper, Christine (Hodde) Skinner, Cindy (Baker) Condon, Scott Susi (kneeling), Angel (Conley) Howe, Lewis Tarbox, Chris Aegerter and Darrell Hartsgrove. Back row, left to right: Mary (Dahlgren) LeConey, Wendy (Cray) Van Antwerp, Shelia (Holmquist) Burtt, Theresa (Pickard) Cochran, Terry Cochran, Scott McDougall, Shelly (Laferriere) Bouchard, Sam Dobson, Danny Churchill, Mike Tupper, Greg Snyder, Ryan Umphrey and Carroll Bragg.
