MAPLETON News
by Jennifer Buzza
Mapleton Daisy and Brownie Troop 1133 celebrated Girl Scout World Thinking Day Feb. 20, surrounded by flags of other countries, inflatable globes and the paper lanterns the girls made in honor of their chosen country, India’s “Festival of Lights.”
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
THE MAPLETON UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH youth group enjoyed a morning of snow tubing at Big Rock in Mars Hill Feb. 20. Youth attending were, front row, from left: Daisy Hatcher, Cassidy Clair, Beth Baker, Shane Baker and Joshua Baldwin. Middle row: Quinn Thibault, Brittany Warner, Colin Daigle, Jarod Kilcollins, Jesse Hatcher and Jessica Baldwin. Back row: Youth Leader Isaac Ashby, Wesley Thibault, Bobbie Murchison and Emily Buckley.
Thinking Day is the mutual birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement, and his wife, Olave, who served as World Chief Guide. This is a day set aside each year for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world to stop and “think” about their sister Scouts and the countries they are from.
This year, the Mapleton troop studied the country of India, as one of the four Girl Scout World Centers, Sangam, is located in Pune, India. Each troop member researched a topic and returned to the group to “teach” what they had learned. Topics included the Indian flag and its meaning, common religions, tourist attractions, currency, language, games played by the children, holidays observed, and forms of transportation. Many of the girls made visual displays to show to the group during their individual presentations.
Juliette Girl Scout and junior at Presque Isle High School, Divya Bisht, was invited to come and share her knowledge and personal experiences of India. Divya wore a beautiful, bright, beaded outfit, commonly worn by women in India. She also brought along other clothing, shoes, bracelets, photos, and dolls all for the girls to look at and a special Indian snack for them to taste. (They all loved the potato balls cooked in chickpea flour). She spoke of her several trips to the country and the fact that her father was born and raised in India and her grandparents still reside there. She taught the girls a few words in Hindi and answered several questions.
Troop members participating in the Thinking Day celebration were Katelyn Amero, Rebecca Rider, Madelyn Buzza, Alexis Getchell, Jenna Mountain, Alexus LaFerriere, Sydney Robichaud and Amanda Winslow. Other troop members that were unable to attend were Delaney Alward, Bethany Baker, Brooke Trask and Paige Trask.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Adam Lafland, Maren Millard, Carol Allen, Lucie Simpson, Bethany Baker, Lucas Wood, Leslie Farley, Tyler Dean, Wilma Winslow, Amy Thurlow, Jean Jackson, Isaac Braley, Tyler Thompson, Jonathan Copeland, Katelyn Powers, Kacie Getchell, Kali Warner, Shelley Michaud, Jennifer Carney, Vinal McPherson, Michelle Gardiner and Marshal Dyer.
Anniversaries
There are no anniversary wishes this week.
Dinner and a movie
The Mapleton Ladies Extension will be having its monthly meeting Monday, March 8. This month the group will be enjoying dinner at a restaurant and a movie. Any local ladies are welcome to attend. Please contact Sylvia Buob or Jackie Putnam for more information.
Birthday wishes
Former Mapleton and Castle Hill resident Margaret Chandler Russell, now of New Hampshire, will be celebrating her 90th birthday March 15. Margaret taught kindergarten in the Mapleton and Presque Isle schools. The family is asking that a shower of birthday cards be sent to her in honor of her milestone birthday. Please send birthday wishes to: Margaret Russell, P.O. Box 933, North Conway, N.H. 03860.
Mapleton Parent Organization
The Mapleton Parent Organization will be meeting tonight at the school in the Art Room at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided. If you would like to volunteer to help with the upcoming Family Fitness Night, please make plans to attend! Donations for the C.A.N.C.E.R. clinic bags are still being accepted, too!
Boy Scout news
Mapleton Boy Scout Troop 170 recently participated in the 2010 Winterama at Aroostook State Park along with several other local troops. The Mapleton troop will be hosting an Eagle Court of Honor March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mapleton Lions Hall to present Henry Ritchie with his Eagle Award. This will be the troop’s first Eagle earned in nine years and the troop’s Scoutmaster hopes more will soon follow!
The troop meets regularly Thursday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Mapleton Lions Hall. Any boys interested in joining Scouts or just curious to see what Scouting is all about are always welcome to come visit one of the meetings. Please contact Scoutmaster Peter Starr at 764-8189 if you would like to attend prior to the meeting in the event that the meeting place has been changed that particular week. Thank you to the Lions Club and the good people of Mapleton for your continued support!
Have you registered for Youth Rally?
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
MAPLETON BOY SCOUT TROOP 170 recently attended the 2010 Winterama at the Aroostook State Park. Pictured are, from left: Senior Patrol Leader Joel Shay, Cody Flannery, Kyle Rider, Tristen Woodworth, Brett Starr and Scoutmaster Peter Starr.
Only one week left to reserve your spot at Baptist Park’s youth rally! Youth ages 9-14 are invited to go to the State Road Advent Christian Church Friday, March 26 from 5:30-9 p.m. to enjoy praise and worship time with the Baptist Park Praise and Worship Band. Steve MacDonald from the Bangor Baptist Church will be the featured speaker.
After worship, the youth will have an opportunity to play G Force Laser Tag! Those that have attended Baptist Park are encouraged to come to the rally with a friend to introduce them to the park. Door prizes will be given out, including a scholarship for a week at camp! A suggested donation of $5 per person will be collected at the door. Deadline to RSVP is March 13 to Annette Bartlett at 207-852-9836 or abartlett@tds.net.
Mapleton United Methodist Church hosts luncheon
The United Methodist Church will be hosting its weekly luncheon Friday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Family Fun Night
The Mapleton Methodist Church will be sponsoring a Family Fun Night every Friday night. This week’s family night will be March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Some weeks may feature a movie, while other weeks organizers may have games to play. If you are looking for a way to spend some quality time together as a family, come join the fun!
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.
