Thanksgiving invite
East Ridge Union Church would like to extend an invitation to all community members to their 10th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the church on East Ridge Road in Mars Hill. The dinner will be at noon on Thanksgiving Day. If you don’t have plans for Thanksgiving, please come enjoy a great meal and fellowship with the members of the church.
If you would like to attend, but need a ride, please call Pastor Lawrence or Gail Beals at 425-5591, Darren or Wendy Grass at 429-9461, or Arroll or Susan Rideout at 425-6012.
Winners drawn
The American Legion in Mars Hill held a successful Hunters’ Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 14. Over 200 meals were served. There were 15 door prizes given out. The 30.06 Rifle Raffle was won by Shallie Estabrook. They also drew the winning ticket for the 8 x 12 storage building. It was won by Shannon Hill.
Congratulations Whitney
Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony Friday, Oct. 30, to honor those undergraduates who distinguish themselves by excellence in scholarship.
Those students who are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are in the top 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. In addition, those scholars who earned a GPA of 4.0 are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Book Award winners.
Whitney Anne Grass, of Mars Hill, Class of 2010, was one of several students to receive this honor. Whitney is the daughter of Donna and Warren Grass. Good work, Whitney!
CNA training
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity? The Aroostook Medical Center and SAD 42 are offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course that will prepare participants to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals and nursing homes. CNAs provide hands-on care which can include taking a patient’s blood pressure, helping with personal hygiene, assisting with feeding and much more.
The application deadline is Dec. 4, with the course beginning Jan. 4, 2010, at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill. Tuition is $425 plus a $75 application fee. For more information or to obtain an application, please call Kathy Miller at SAD 42 at 425-3771.
Recreational basketball
Grades 3 and 4 basketball began on Monday, Nov. 9. The program will run on Mondays and Wednesdays with the following schedule:
• Mondays from 3–4:25 p.m., girls; 4:30-5:55, boys; and
• Wednesdays from 3-4:25 p.m., boys; 4:30-5:55 p.m., girls.
Skill development in dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork will be the main focus of the group, through drills and fun skill games. If there are enough participants, an in-house league will be formed so the kids can get actual game experience. There is a $20 fee for the program.
From Mid-November through Christmas break, the Recreation Department will be running an indoor soccer league for grades 5 and 6, two days a week.
Grades 1 and 2 basketball will be on Saturday mornings beginning Jan. 9, 2010.
Grades 5 and 6 basketball will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The travel team will start games in February, with the County Tournament at the end of March.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 a,m, at the Aroostook Health Center.
The 2010 Birthday Calendars have arrived. For anyone wishing to purchase one, they are available at various locations in town. Cost is $6 per calendar. For any corrections, changes or additions to the calendar, contact Tomi Henderson at 429-9126 or at tomihen@yahoo.com.
The special speaker was Rotarian Rena Kearney. She spoke about the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, which was founded in 1929 for women educators. They provide educational opportunities for women teachers in 16 countries.
There are over 107,000 members. The society has awarded 30 $6,000 scholarships this year. There have also been world fellowships awarded to women from other countries to study in the U.S. or Canada. The Society is affiliated with the UN and UNICEF.
Rena is a member of the Educational Foundation of the Society, which provides funds for various projects undertaken by chapters in their own communities and in other countries.
Special fund-raiser
There will be a Family Photo Day at CAHS on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four photographers will be taking part in this: Natasha Brewer, Samantha Marie Photography, Barb Halvorson and Emily Rooney. Sessions are scheduled by appointment only. Call Laura at 227-7693 to set up your 15-minute session. All pictures will be given to the family on a CD for $25.
All monies received from this fund-raiser will go to Bobbi’s Build An Ear Fund. Bobbi Jo is the three-year-old daughter of Jamie and Ryan Guerrette. She was born with bilateral microtia with atresia (without ears). Her family is raising funds to have reconstructive surgery in California, which would allow her to have ears, eardrums and ear canals.
Karaoke
The Mars Hill American Legion Hall is offering karaoke each Friday night from 7 – 10 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. With emcees Dennis and Celia Maurice, this promises to be a fun thing to do on Fridays. Those under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Singers are to bring their own songs. Prizes will be awarded each Friday for the best performers.
Students of the Month
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding student citizenship, the faculty of Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces that Zachary McClung, Kathleen Decker and Zechariah Sargent have been selected as the October Students of the Month. They were selected in recognition of their commitment to the pillar of character.
Zach is a member of the 7th-grade class and lists English, reading, health, social studies, math and science as his favorite subjects. He is a member of the junior high soccer, basketball and baseball teams, as well as chorus. Zach enjoys skiing, hunting, snow sledding, riding ATVs, fishing, biking and participating in all sports. His future plans involve going to college to become a game warden in Maine. Zach is the son of Daniel and Pam McClung.
Kathleen is a member of the Junior Class and lists English and chemistry as her favorite subjects. She is president of her class and is consistently on the honor roll. Kathleen enjoys hanging out with her friends, biking, four-wheeling and playing basketball. Her future plans involve going to college to become a veterinarian. She is the daughter of Harold and Kathleen Decker.
Zechariah is a member of the Sophomore Class and lists geometry and English as his favorite subjects. He enjoys hunting, fishing, canoeing, mountain biking and mudding. He is also interested in automotive repair, carpentry and plumbing. His future plans involve starting an apprenticeship in plumbing with Bill and Sons’ Plumbing and Heating. He wants to go to college part-time for heavy diesel mechanics and automotive repair, as well as custom paint and detailing. Zechariah is the son of Alan and Janet Sargent.
Library happenings
If there is a topic that someone is interested in and would like to have a program on, please contact the library at 429-9625 or Tammy DeLong, trustee, at 425-1007.
The library is interested in offering computer skills programs for community members. Please call the library for information or to sign up for a class.
If your group is looking for a meeting space, the library is also pleased to offer free meeting spaces. Please call the library to reserve a space today.
Knit or crochet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 at the library. Enjoy each other’s company while you work on your chosen project.
The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – noon. For information, call 429-9625 or visit: www.wtahansenlibrary.org.
Bridgewater Historical Association
BHA meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at the BHA hall. For more information about the BHA and its events, please contact Leona Hess at 425-7946 or Jann Votaw at 425-7901.
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.
