Plans under way
for fall festivities in Bridgewater
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Bridgewater Historical Association would like to remind everyone that our Thursday night music by Outside In is still going strong. So, come on out and have a great time. The music plays from 6-9 p.m. There is no cover charge, however donations are greatly appreciated as they help to keep this event and others at the hall going.
We have had to postpone our K-9 officer demonstration until the spring. We will keep you posted as time draws near.
Our annual Halloween Dance will be held on Oct. 19. So get your costumes ready. This event has grown over the years and almost everyone comes in costume. We will have a costume contest and a pumpkin- decorating contest. More details will be announced soon.
Once again, the generous folks of the Smyrna/Merrill Historical Players will be bringing their play to our hall on Saturday, Nov. 2. The play is entitled “I Only Have Fangs For You.” It is another comedy, so be prepared to laugh. This will not be a dinner theater, however there will be an intermission with goodies served.
We thank everyone who supports our efforts to continue to preserve Bridgewater’s history. Hope to see you at our events.
READY FOR A PARTY
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Pictured from the left are: Bobbi Guerrette, Kaylee McCrum, Carly Guerrette, Becca Nelson, Delaney McKeen, Emma McCrum, Mallory Kingsbury, Maynard Cowan, Ellen Billings, Cassie Corey, Jazmyn Brown, Aubree Adams, Maggie Mcquade, Kale Kinney, Elaine Kingsbury, Hilynn Deschaine and Liberty Fulton — along with escorts Jamie Guerrette and Vicki Jackson, not pictured — making a stop at the Aroostook Heath Center while out on their limo ride during After The Bell’s Girls’ Night Out Masquerade Ball.
Craft Fair
The annual Blaine Craft Fair, sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women, will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center. To rent a table at the fair, please call Cherry Cowen at 429-9892.
Mars Hill Rotary
The Mars Hill Rotary Club gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Steve Hitchcock. Steve spoke about the Mountain Grange building in Blaine that now belongs to the local Central Aroostook Historical Society.
Built in 1948, the structure of the 40-foot by 60-foot building is very sound. It has a concrete foundation, but there are several areas that need to be addressed. A scope of work is being prepared so that grants can be written to cover some of the repairs and renovations.
Re-grading around the entry will be done before winter to stop the leaks in that area. Ways of making the split-level building handicapped accessible are being explored.
For more information, contact Steve or write to: P. O. Box 293, Mars Hill, ME 04758. They welcome new members.
SAD 42 Adult Education
Central Aroostook’s Adult Education will be starting on Monday, Oct. 21, and run through Thursday, Dec. 12. The following classes are being offered: Quilting — Mondays and Thursdays, Craft Techniques — Mondays, Kick Aerobics — Mondays, and Woodworking — Tuesdays. Please call Kathy at 425-3771 to register.
Benefit supper/auction
There will be a Benefit Supper/Auction for Colby Scott on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the auction at 6 p.m. Turkey dinner with all the fixin’s. Colby had a bone marrow transplant in Boston on Wed, Sept. 18, and is still in the hospital in Boston. For more information or to donate items for the auction call Joy at 429-9823. Items for the auction can be dropped off at the Superintendent’s Office.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Oct. 9-15 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Moving to the Music at 9:30 a.m. and a “Tater Pickin’ Contest” at 1:30 p.m. with a Harvest Video.
Thursday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., a Foliage Ride at 1:30 p.m. and Blaine Free Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Friday is Denim Day and will feature Crossword Puzzles at 9:30 a.m. and Music by the Carney’s and a Baked Potato Bar at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will Feature the APC Church at 3 p.m. Sunday will have games, puzzles and cards available in the dayroom. Monday is Columbus Day and will feature Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Karaoke with Larry and Larry at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature the 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.
Blood drive
The CAHS National Honor Society will be holding its annual fall blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym. Please mark your calendar and make plans to donate!
Raffles
The Mars Hill Rotary Club will be holding a raffle for 100 gallons of fuel oil, donated by Dead River. Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for six. The drawing will be held at the Dinner/Auction on Nov. 16. See any Rotarian to buy your tickets today.
The Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library will be holding a raffle for four gas cards: two for $50 and two for $25. Tickets will be $1 each or $5 for six. The drawing will be held at the Dinner/Auction on Nov. 16. See any trustee or stop at the library to buy you tickets today.
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.
