The Winterfest Committee will be featuring the Second Annual Talent Show on Friday night, March 9, at 7 p.m. at Central Aroostook High School. Fireman Fred will be the emcee for this year’s contest.
There will be cash prizes for this judged event in three categories this year: Adults, 18 and over – $200, Ages 11 – 17 – $100 and Ages 10 and under – $50.
Those interested in registering, or for more information, are to contact Joy Taylor at 429-9823. Spots are limited, so please call soon to pre-register.
Winterfest 2007
The Greater Mars Hill Winterfest will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 9 to 11. Friday night and Saturday morning and afternoon events will be held at CAHS. Saturday evening and Sunday events will be held at Big Rock.
This years events include: Friday night: a Beans and Franks Dinner ($6) from 5 to 7 p.m. sponsored by the Mars Hill Rotary Club and a Talent Show ($3 per person / $7 per family) at 7 p.m.
Saturday morning will start with the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast ($3) from 6 to 9 a.m., a Cribbage tournament ($5) at 9 a.m., PeeWee Basketball games at 9 a.m. ($1 Admission), the Methodist Women Bake Sale in the lobby during all events, an FFA Baked Potato Bar (or hotdog and fries) at 10:30 a.m. ($3), children’s coin search at 11 a.m., horse drawn sleigh and snowmobile rides from (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), BINGO from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
The Mars Hill Snowmobile Club will hold a Poker Run. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The run begins at noon, returning to the clubhouse at 4 p.m. hands are $5 each or three for $12. Food will also be available for a donation. Hands can be pre-purchased by contacting Bill Corson at 429-8017 or any club member.
Evening Events planned at Big Rock will include the Kardboard Klassic ($5 per sled) at 5 p.m. with three categories (kids, JH/HS and Adults), a Chicken Stew ($6) at 5:30 p.m., a Big Air Contest ($10) at 6:30 p.m., a Torchlight Parade at 7:45 p.m. and Fireworks at 8:15 p.m.
Pre-Registration is required for the Kardboard Klassic, Big Air Contest and Torchlight Parade.
These events will be followed by an Adult Dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with the band Too Far North. You must be 21 to attend, IDs are required and there will be a cash bar. There will be a $5 admission charge.
On Sunday at 1 p.m., the Big Rock Youth Ski League will hold a race. Pre-Registration is required.
Posters listing the events will be put up in several areas and flyers will be available at the Mars Hill Town Office, the Blaine Town Office and the Mars Hill IGA.
Senior citizen meals
The Central Aroostook High School cafeteria will be a meal site for area Senior Citizens on Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 27. Senior citizens will be served at 12 noon each Tuesday that school is in session. The cost of the meal will be $3.25, payable at the meal site.
Please call Sylvia at 429-8464 by the Monday before each Tuesday to sign up.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill. The special speaker was Tammy Beaulier-Fuller of TA.M.C.
She spoke to the club about what will take place if a pandemic flu outbreak occurs. The WHO and CDC is concerned that an influenza pandemic will occur within the next several years.
A pandemic begins in the wild bird population, then travels to domestic birds and then to humans. With the flu virus being capable of replicating itself within hours, it is very difficult to stop once it begins. It usually will spread in two to three waves, lasting six to eight weeks. These waves would be weeks or months apart.
With the pace that we live in today, it can spread around the world in a matter of days. The best way to protect yourself is to be prepared, keep your distance from others, wash your hands frequently, use tissues to cover coughs and sneezes, use paper towels instead of cloth hand towels, etc.
For more information on Pandemic Flu, check out one of the following Web sites: www.cdc.gov,
www.PandemicFlu.gov, or www.redcross.org (Get Prepared).
