Benefit supper planned Friday
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
There will be a benefit spaghetti supper/auction on Friday, March 30, for Ralph and Debbie Kinney. The supper will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at Central Aroostook High School, with the auction taking place at 6:30 p.m. The cost of the supper is by donation. There will also be a 50/50 draw, raffle items and a silent auction. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
School registration
SAD 42 will be having registration for the 3-, 4- and 5-year-old programs for the 2012-13 school year. The registration will be held on Friday, April 6, at the Fort Street Elementary School and is open to children of the Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater area.
Pre-school students must be either 3 or 4 years of age on or before Oct. 15. Students who will be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 15 are eligible for kindergarten. Call Fort Street School, 429-8514 or 429-8515, to schedule an appointment to register your child.
The state of Maine requires: proof of immunizations and birth certificate (hospital copies are not acceptable. A copy must be obtained from the municipal office of the town or city where you were living when the child was born). SAD 42 requires these documents at time of registration.
Parents registering children for the 3- and 4-year-old programs are asked to bring proof of income to the appointment.
If you are not a legal parent, a copy of guardianship papers (probate court) must be completed before registration.
Those students currently enrolled in the 4-year-old program do not need to register. If you have any questions, call the school for further details.
Celebrating their birthdays
Celebrating their birthdays on Winterfest weekend in Mars Hill and Blaine were Fran Kilcollins, age 91, and Jim Tweedie, age 85. They both enjoyed the Community Club’s St. Patrick’s Day breakfast.
Community Cupboard
The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater.
The Community Cupboard is open the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center on ACI Street.
First-time clients need to bring a photo ID to verify the town of residence. Clients come once a month and receive three meals for three days per household member.
If you have questions, call Cathy Cropley at 429-8043.
“Shakespeare’s Midsummer Dream”
Practicing their lines before the performance of “Shakespeare’s Midsummer Dream” on Friday, March 16 in Mars Hill are Madison Crouse, left, as “Puck,” and Shane Stackpole as “Oberon.” Puck is in trouble for messing up a spell that Oberon had ordered cast on friends in the forest.
The Fairies are pictured with professional actress Kaitlyn Glover, playing Titania in Fort Street Elementary School’s performance of “Shakespeare’s Midsummer Dream” on Friday, March 16 in Mars Hill. Pictured from the left are: Caitlyn Harris as “Moth,” Lillie Mahan as “Mustard Seed,” Chloe Wheeler as “Peas Blossom” and Sydney Garrison as “Cob Web.”
NIGHT OUT — Enjoying the performance of “Shakespeare’s Midsummer Dream,” a play performed by students from Fort Street Elementary School in Mars Hill, is Jay Brewer, 85, with his great granddaughter, 6-week-old Madeline Blevins. Madeline is the daughter of Maggie and Michael Blevins.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday morning, March 20, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Darcy Kinney from The Aroostook Health Center. She is the manager of Occupational Health and Wellness Services, the Mars Hill Health Center and diabetes education. She oversees much of TAMC’s community health initiatives.
Occupational Health and Wellness Services are located at Presque Isle’s A.R. Gould Memorial Hospital at the west entrance. Services include treatment of injuries and illnesses, physical exams, tests, screenings and specialty services. They provide prompt, timely treatment, clear communication from providers and staff, highly-skilled and motivated professionals with knowledge of state and federal laws.
They can help businesses to control workers’ compensation costs, minimize lost time due to work-related injuries and build a safe workplace. They will perform assessments at your place of business to identify health and safety issues that can lead to injuries.
For more information, call them at 768-4568, visit www.tamc.org or e-mail dkinney@tamc.org.
AHC events
Upcoming events for the week of March 28-April 4 include: Wednesday — Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m. and Devotions with Velma at 2:30 p.m.; Thursday has the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. and the Full Gospel Assembly at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, March 30, will feature Spring Jingo at 9:30 a.m., Teacart Visits at 1:30 p.m. and Moving to Music at 2:45 p.m.; Saturday will feature “Lawrence Welk Show” in MPBN at 5 p.m.; April 1, Palm Sunday, will feature a Sunday Service with Jonathan at 1:30 p.m.; Monday will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Catholic Mass at 1:30 p.m., Piano Music with Judie Saucier at 2:15 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 3, will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Card Games at 1:30 p.m. and Moving to Music at 2:45 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
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.
