by Tomi Henderson
Trip back in time
East Ridge Union Church is planning on a special car hop outing for Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4-7 p.m.
Flash back to the ‘50s and drive on out to the church to place your order for a burger or hotdog. And remember, “lights on for service!”
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, at the Aroostook Health Center.
The special speaker was Tim Hobbs, director of development and grower relations for the Maine Potato Board. Tim’s responsibilities include monitoring and influencing environmental, transportation and labor policy as it involves the potato industry. He also coordinates marketing for the Board as well as public relations activities.
Tim gave an update on the potato industry. He said that although the rain has been an issue this year, especially in some areas, the remaining crop looks very good and they expect a good yield this harvest.
This year Tim also helped out at the Porter Seed Farm by picking rocks, among other jobs that needed to be done to get ready for planting! The seed farm has had over $1 million spent on it since 2009. There is a new greenhouse as well as many other improvements. They have also increased their acreage. It is very important for the local farmers to have a local seed source.
Library news
The Water T.A. Hansen Memorial Library is planning another online auction at www.biddingforgood.com this November and December. Anyone with questions or who is willing to donate items for the auction is asked to contact Ryan Shaw at 429-9500 or e-mail rshaw24@yahoo.com.
Westfield Jubilee
Westfield Jubilee Days are just around the corner and there are many exciting events lined up for the whole family.
Friday, Aug. 26, will be filled with kids’ games, including antique tractor games for the whole family, an outdoor movie and an alcohol-free family Street Dance under the canopy. Come bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun and good food.
Saturday, Aug. 27, will begin with a Pancake Breakfast that is sure to start your day off right. Can you boil water? Beginning at 9:30 a.m., there will be a Water Boiling Contest where contestants will need to bring their own ax or hatchet. Each contestant will be given matches, kindling and wood. The object of this contest will be to see who can start a fire and boil their water first. Plan to come and join in to see who is the top water boiler in the area!
The day will be filled with lots of fun, including kids’ games (including the ever-popular water balloons), antique tractor pulls, live music, a gymnastic show, fry pan toss, wagon rides and good food.
Saturday afternoon brings two events that should prove to be great fun. First the Westfield Gold Rush is back this year. Can you find the gold and if you find it, can you keep it — live cops and robbers will be here to help make this event loads of fun for all involved.
New this year is the Westfield Red Neck Fashion Show. You will not want to miss this event. This will be like no other fashion show you have ever seen, and the prizes are out of this world!
Saturday will end with our ever-famous pig roast/bean-hole-bean supper and the ever-popular Fireman Fred Show.
If you are looking for a weekend of fun, plan to come and join Westfield for its 17th annual Westfield Jubilee Days on Aug. 26-27. There will be something for everyone in your entire family.
Motorcycle fundraiser
The second annual Motorcycle Ride to benefit Bobbi’s Build an Ear, a 75-mile cruise through scenic Aroostook County, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21. Registration will take place at Big Rock in Mars Hill at 11 a.m., with the ride to start at noon. Cost is by donation only. There will be Bobbi’s Build an Ear Ride 2011 patches for the first 100 bikers to register.
A barbecue will be ready at Big Rock for all the riders when they get back at 2 p.m. Cost for the barbecue is $5 and the public is welcome to attend.
Bobbi’s Build an Ear is an organization that assists Maine children in need of medical treatment and services.
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.
