MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Jan. 29, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The guest speaker was Jim Gerritsen of Wood Prairie Farms in Bridgewater. Jim is the president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, a group active in a lawsuit seeking to protect family farmers and the public’s right to choice in the marketplace. This organic farm was begun 35 years ago by Jim and his wife, Megan. Helped now by their children Peter, Caleb, Sarah and Amy, this family farm now ships a large variety of produce to customers in all 50 states. They continue to harvest their crops by hand with local crews. To be certified organic, land must spend at least 36 months free of any contaminants.
To learn more about their products, call 800-829-9765 or check out their website www.woodprairie.com.
Recreation action
In addition to basketball and adult events, the following activities are planned at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center:
Thursday, Feb. 7 — Moms-on-the-Go, a walking group, meets weekly at the Rec Center from 8-9 a.m. Swimming lessons after school at the Presque Isle pool.
Friday, Feb. 8 — From 9-10:30 a.m. will be a Valentine Party for Moms-and-Tots at the Rec. Bring the kids with dry sneakers and remember to wear red. Snacks, crafts and games will be provided. All children from birth to school-age are invited. After school on Friday, there will be snowshoeing at CAHS until 4:30 p.m. Snowshoes will be provided at no charge as long as supplies last.
Saturday, Feb. 9 — Ski-4-Life from 10 a.m. to noon at Big Rock. Lift ticket, lesson and equipment provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 12 — After school is a Valentine Party at Big Rock. Crafts, snacks and supplies are provided at a cost of $3 per child. Transportation from Fort Street Elementary School is available. Please bring warm clothing as it is hoped that sliding can be part of the fun. Parents need to pick kids up at Big Rock by 4:30. NOTE: you must register by Friday, Feb. 8.
The Rec Center is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those wishing to walk. Any questions regarding these events please call Jamie at 227-7194.
Volunteers needed
We are currently finalizing plans for the Fort Street Elementary Winter Carnival for the kids, which will be held Friday, March 1. We need volunteers to help run station events and volunteers with snow sleds to give rides. If you have some free time for the day please let Mrs. Pangburn know at Fort Street.
Heating oil raffle
The American Legion Post 118 in Mars Hill is selling raffle tickets for 100 gallons of heating oil for $5 apiece. Only 200 tickets will be printed and the drawing will be on Feb. 15. If interested, contact any of the Mars Hill American Legion Post 118 members. The winner can choose who the oil is delivered from.
Birthday calendars
The Rotary Club annual 2013 Birthday Calendars have arrived and are being distributed. They can also be picked up at the Katahdin Trust Company, Mars Hill Town Office, Blaine Town Office or at the Mars Hill IGA. Cost is $6 each.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Feb. 6-12 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Crossword Puzzles at 9:30 a.m., Table Tennis at 9:30 a.m. and Residents Council at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Skip Bo Tournament at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, will feature Hearts Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Funnies with “Beverly Hillbillies” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature the APC Church Service at 3 p.m. Sunday is World Wedding Day and will have Dayroom Cinema with “An Affair to Remember” at 1:30 p.m. Monday will include Sit and Fit at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 9:30 a.m., Karaoke with Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call 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.
