The Squapan Board of Directors has scheduled another work day for Sunday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. Any camp owners that would like to meet at the landing to help with some general maintenance and cleaning are encouraged to attend.
The board is also looking for volunteers to mow the landing area this summer. Any camp owners that are willing and able to take a turn are asked to contact Aaron Buzza at 760-9115.
Birthday wishes this week go out to Lisa Dean, Terri Brown, Ethan Braley, Ellie Goheen, Jacob Graham, Margaret Damore, Leah Buck, Bethany Elaine Lord, Kimberly Turner, Philip McPherson, Troy Allen Michaud, Noah Allen, Hayley Ritchie, Graydon Dougherty, Zachary Dube, Joshua Boucher, Joey Greenier, Jessica Pratt, Elizabeth Ann Dyer, Jessica Roope, Tiffany Tompkins, Gretchen DeLong, Martha Doyen Buck, Michael W. Buck, Nathaniel Allen and Raymond Robinson.
Happy Anniversary this week to Paul and Sheryl Grendell on the 13th, Rod and Nadiene Brewer on the 14th, Troy and Kim Finnemore on the 14th, and Mike and Sharmon Clark on the 16th.
The Mapleton Fire Department will be hosting the Aroostook County Fire Muster Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. The muster events will take place in the Mapleton Elementary School yard. Participating departments are invited to have trucks and marching units in the Mapleton Daze parade being held Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. There will be a pig roast following the parade hosted by members of the Mapleton Fire Department, and the muster events begin at noon.
This week many will celebrate Flag Day, on Saturday, June 14, a day that was proclaimed by President Harry S. Truman in August 1949. All Americans are encouraged to proudly hang the American flag outside their homes and businesses.
The day after Flag Day, June 15, has been marked “Fly a Kite Day,” celebrating the anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment in 1752 when he discovered electricity. So, after you hang our country’s flag, go fly a kite!
Students and their families, along with colleagues, friends and family members of Mapleton Elementary School Principal Gail Gibson recently celebrated her years of dedication at a retirement party. Following the meal, students sang a special song to Ms. Gibson called “I’ve Got a Friend Like You” (complete with hand motions) accompanied by school music teacher, Sherry Calhoun, on the keyboard. Several students that attend the Maine Dance Academy also performed a dance routine to “Shining Star” in honor of their principal. Retired Ashland school teacher Sheila Lyons read an original story written especially for Ms. Gibson by former student, Ingrid (Braley) Sutherland. She also read a children’s story, in true teacher fashion, entitled, “Yay You! Movin’ Up, Movin’ Out, Movin’ On!” Cake and cupcakes were served to end the evening celebration. In lieu of gifts, Ms. Gibson asked that donations would be made to help cover costs for students to attend camps this summer.
The Boy Scout Troop 170 is accepting donations of bottles and cans which will help raise money to attend summer camp. Please drop off your returnables at the Parsons Street Redemption Center and let the employee know they are for Mapleton Boy Scout Troop 170. You can also call Scoutmaster Peter Starr at 764-8189 or 551-5196 to schedule a pickup.
The next regular meeting of the Haystack Historical Society will be held June 22 at 7 p.m. at the museum. All members are urged to attend and guests are welcome. Don’t forget our homemade pie and ice cream sale Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The museum will be open all day. We have a great selection of pictures of schools in the Mapleton area for your viewing pleasure.
The next Mapleton Daze Committee meeting will be TODAY, Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Pizza House. If you enjoy this annual festival and can donate some time to see that it continues, please show your support and consider attending this meeting!
Only two more weeks to pre-register for the annual Mapleton Daze parade! Please contact parade organizer Grenda Stephenson at 764-0452. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 27. Unlike previous years, the Mapleton Daze Committee has decided not to award trophies this year. Thank you for registering prior to the Saturday morning parade!
The Mapleton Class of 1949 will be holding its 60th class reunion Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center. All classmates and guests are invited to attend and encouraged to bring photos and other memorabilia to share. Those in attendance will be ordering dinner from the restaurant’s menu. For more information, please contact Arnold Carter at 207-873-1334 or Catherine (Smith) Wallace at 207-745-8680.
The Society would like to extend a big “thank you” to the following businesses and individuals who sold candy bars this year: Chandler Farms, the Mapleton Town Office, Clukey’s Auto, Anita Beaulieu, Sheena and Deanna McHatten, and Rhoda Wells. Thank you, again, to those who purchased the candy.
During the monthly meeting May 26, the major topic of discussion focused on installing the new kitchenette in the front of the hall. The goal is to complete the project this summer.
The hall is scheduled to be rented several times this summer. The first function will be July 11 when Richard and Patricia Watt celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. On Aug. 29, the McHatten family will be hosting a family reunion. If anyone would like more information or has knowledge of any McHatten family member that may not be aware of the reunion, please pass this information along, or contact Sheena McHatten.
The Society has voted to offer a couple’s lifetime membership for $150. If two people from the same family would like to join, this option would save $50, rather than purchasing one lifetime membership for $100.
The Grange Hall is available for rent May 1-Nov. 1. Please contact any member if you are interested in renting the hall for your event. The Society meets one night a month from February through November and welcomes new members. Please consider helping the Society preserve a piece of local history.
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, June 12 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday, June 14 will be a busy day at the Mapleton Baptist Church. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Day Worship, with special music, worship and Bible stories, continues at 10:45 a.m. At 6 p.m., we will bring our day to a close with “Sundaes on Sunday,” a fun mixture of Christian fellowship and ice cream. Mapleton Baptist is located directly across from the elementary school and is handicapped accessible.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115, or by e-mail at jbuzza@ainop.com.
