Community plans benefit supper at Central Aroostook
MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
There will be a benefit dinner for Evan Bretzke on Saturday, April 23, at Central Aroostook High School. Originally from Limestone, Evan was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Evan and his wife, Alishia (Grow), will be traveling to Dana Farber for his treatments.
A dinner of beans, hotdogs, rolls, coleslaw, potato salad and apple crisp will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is by donation. Proceeds will be used to assist them with medical and travel expenses.
There will be music by the Shaw family, an auction by Bert Winslow, as well as a silent auction. For more information, contact Tiffany Faulkner at 227-7195. Donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 282, Blaine ME 04734. Updates on how Evan is doing can be seen by going to www.caringbridge.org/visit/evanbretzke.
COUNCILOR RECOGNIZED
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A special plaque was presented to
Todd Grass, left, by Mars Hill Town Manager Dan McClung.
Todd has been on the Town Council for three three-year terms. Thank you, Todd, for all your hard work for the town. It has been appreciated.
ALLEN HONORED
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Shawn Lovley,
director of manufacturing at Naturally Potatoes, left, presented a plaque to Mickey Allen, named February Employee of the Month. Mickey exemplifies what is considered hard work, top-notch job performance and exceptional reliability. He is truly a valuable employee and an integral part of the maintenance department. He works well with all his peers and never hesitates to lend a hand to his fellow employees within the packaging and processing areas. He is a true asset to the company.
United Methodist Women
The March meeting of the UMW was held in the church vestry at noon, March 14, with seven attending. Each brought her own sandwich and dessert was furnished by co-hostess Elaine Bailey. Elaine offered the blessing on the food.
After an hour of socializing, Vice President Elaine conducted the business meeting in the absence of President Donna Brewer. Elaine led all in the Purpose Pledge and Prayer.
A favorite part of the meeting is sharing the acts of kindness by the members.
The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted as read. Thank you notes were read. Treasurer Diane Ketchum reported a successful food sale done in connection with the recent Winterfest. She reported that a little over $600 was realized from the sale. The secretary was instructed to write thank-you notes to Penny Hickey, Betty Mahan, Cathy Simonson, Kathy Davis and Brianne O’Leary for sending cooked food for the sale.
Vice President Elaine announced the UMW Sub-District meeting will be held in Mapleton on April 13. Members attending are to bring a bag lunch, with the dessert being furnished by the host club. Members are also asked to bring something for a silent auction.
Members voted to give $100 to the Salvation Army for the recent Japanese disaster.
The UMW received recognition for their 5-Star Mission giving in 2010.
Catholic Charities is asking for any type of clothing for their clothing project. Clothing is to be put in plastic bags and left at the Fort Street Elementary School on any Tuesday.
Tentative plans were made for having a Spring Luncheon on April 30 at noon in the church vestry.
The program was on Self Denial. Elaine presented each with a prepared printed program. Members took turns responding as Elaine read portions of scripture from St. Paul’s Corinthians. Methodist women have been involved in all kinds of missions over the last 140 years, helping to relieve hunger and poverty in some of the poorer countries all over the world.
A collection was taken as part of Self Denial. A belated collection was also taken for the pledge and budget meeting that took place in February, the money going to the UMW District treasurer for continuing missions. After the benediction, the meeting was adjourned.
Members attending included: Elaine Bailey, Joan Boone, Diane Ketchum, Ruth Sylvester, Frances Banks, Joan Walsh and Clara Hussey.
MISS GREATER MARS HILL CONTESTANTS
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On April 2 at 6 p.m.,
the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center will be full of beautiful young ladies vying for the crown. Miss Greater Mars Hill contestants include, in front from left: Mariah Brewer, Patricia Donovan and Chelsea Stiggle. In back: Lindsey Watson, Miss Greater Mars Hill 2010 Rachel Donovan and Tanika Klinger. Not pictured is Whitney Klein. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students and can be purchased from any contestant or at the door.
LITTLE MISS CONTESTANTS
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On April 2 at 6 p.m.,
the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center will be full of beautiful young ladies vying for the title of Little Miss. Contestants include, from left: Janelle Tweedie, Libby Grass, Little Miss 2010 Gracie Giberson, Sarah Mailette and Elizabeth Hotham. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students and can be purchased from any contestant or at the door.
Bottle drive
There will be a bottle drive for the Walter T.A. Hansen Memorial Library during the month of April. Anyone willing to help can drop off their cans and bottles at the local redemption center, mentioning that they are for the library. You can also drop off bagged bottles during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met at 6:30 on Tuesday morning, March 15, at the Aroostook Health Center. The special speaker was Rotarian Dr. Eric Nicholas. He spoke about Polio Plus and the efforts by Rotary to help eradicate polio.
His special guest was Maynard Cowan, who contracted polio when he was 9 months old. He had a fever and was falling down a lot. At that time, it affected only his right shin. Polio has no pain involvement – your affected muscles just don’t work. Maynard went on to work his entire life. He has now been diagnosed with Post Polio Syndrome and has trouble walking. His memory and stamina have been affected.
Polio has been eradicated in most of the world, with only parts of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria still in need of receiving the vaccine. Rotary President Ed Wright, with the help of Maynard, spoke to an assembly at Fort Street Elementary School on Friday, March 11, about Polio Plus. Maynard was very patient and answered many questions asked by the students. The students were challenged to help with a fundraiser and raised $190 for Polio Plus.
Kindergarten registration
SAD 42 will be having registration for the 3-, 4- and 5-year-old programs for the 2011-12 school year. The registration will be held on Thursday, April 14, at the Fort Street School and is open to 3-, 4- and 5-year-old 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. Contact Fort Street School at 429-8514 or 429-8515 to schedule an appointment to register your child.
The state of Maine requires: proof of immunizations and a 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 the 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.
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.
