Holiday wishes extended to all
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Wishing all my readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The following piece entitled “A Christmas to Remember” was submitted by Jann Bonkowski Votaw: It was many years ago, in the season of ice and snow. Trying to even up the score, hoping to change the course of war. Twas under General Washington’s order, Colonial troops took to the water. Though frigid winds made them shiver, they crossed the icy Delaware River. From Pennsy to Jersey they came, getting to Trenton was their aim. Taking British and Hessians by surprise, was the thought in Washington’s eyes. A successful attack it was to be, that led to freedoms for you and me. Before you open a Christmas gift, let your thoughts go adrift. To 1776 and that Christmas Day, when Washington’s troops paved the way.
Mars Hill Rotary
The Mars Hill Rotary Club gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Alex Bourgoin, Northern Maine director for Child Evangelism Fellowship. Alex spoke about the new youth room in Mars Hill where teens from at least six area churches meet each Sunday. Grades 6 through 8 meet from 4-5:30 p.m. and Grades 9 and up meet from 6-8 p.m. They enjoy playing games, singing, sharing, lessons and the food!
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Dec. 25-31 include: Wednesday is Christmas and will be a free day. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Horse Racing at 1:30 p.m. Friday will feature Five Card Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Crossword Puzzle Challenge at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be free days. Monday will include Circle of Friends at 9:30 a.m., Nail Beautiful at 10 a.m., Reminiscing New Year’s Eve 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 New Year’s Eve Party 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.
