MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Girl Scout Troop 1134 of Mars Hill has been very busy this fall and for the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting.
The troop is growing by leaps and bounds. They’ve gone on a few field trips that were both fun and educational. The troop has learned about saving money, has brightened the faces of some of their community members and not only saw a live performance but had the chance to meet the actors afterwards.
Upcoming plans include learning more about budgeting and money earning by participating in January in the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale. If you’re interested in purchasing cookies, contact Cathy Cropley to place an order.
AHC events
Upcoming events for the week of Nov. 23-29 at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill include: Wednesday — the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Wii Bowling at 9 a.m., Devotions with Velma at 9:30 a.m., Walton Thanksgiving at 1:30 p.m. and the East Ridge Union Church at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday is Thanksgiving Day; Friday, Nov. 25, will feature afternoon Bingo at 1:30 p.m.; Karaoke with Fireman Fred at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday; Mennonite Hymnsing at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday; Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m., Fancy Nails at 10 a.m., Social Visits at 1:30 p.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. on Monday; the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, contact Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met on Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, at 6:30 at the Aroostook Health Center. Rotarian Steve Hitchcock informed the club about a group of locals that are forming a committee to explore the restoration of the dam area called Friends of the Mars Hill Dam. For more information, contact Steve or Sam Mahan.
The special speaker was Rod McCrum of Naturally Potatoes. Teamed up with the Libra Foundation, the company was restructured in January of 2010. Now a part of Pineland Farms Food Group, products from around the state include potatoes, meat and cheese.
The group produces products mostly for food service, with a small part as retail sales. Naturally Potatoes produces product for many restaurants as well as for Disney and are looking into expanding the product line to include macaroni and cheese. They use only two varieties of potatoes, russets and dark red Norlands, and buy from farms located from Fort Kent to Island Falls.
The company prides itself as being a place for young people to work, with jobs for people in marketing, accounting and manufacturing. Rod noted that he is about the oldest person at the plant. They employ around 90 people and run two 12-hour shifts. They offer health, life and dental insurance.
Library news
The library is planning on another online auction at www.biddingforgood.com. The time of the auction will be announced soon. Anyone with questions or who is willing to donate items for the auction is asked to contact Ryan Shaw at 429-9500 or at rshaw24@yahoo.com.
During the month of September, Hermon Middle School began practicing punting, passing and kicking the football during gym class. Bryanne Crouse was the winner for her age group in the girls’ division for her school and went on to participate at the Northern Maine Sectional held at Dedham Middle School on Oct. 15, where she placed first. On Sunday, Nov. 6, she won the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Team Competition held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Bryanne, the 12-13 year old girls’ winner, defeated three other New England area finalists.
Bryanne was recognized for her accomplishment at half-time of the Patriots/Giants game. Bryanne’s winning score will be compared to the other winners from across the NFL for the right to compete in the National NFL Punt, Pass and Kick finals later this year.
The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick began in 1961 and each year more than four million boys and girls participate in the program. For more information on Punt, Pass & Kick visit www.NFLyouthfootball.com.
Bryanne is the daughter of Heather and Eldon Crouse, Jr. of Herman and the granddaughter of Stillman and Bev Miller of Mars Hill and Sherri and Eldon (Ed) Crouse, Sr. of Blaine.
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.
