One-room schoolhouse and more
featured at Haystack Historical Society Museum
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The Haystack Historical Society Museum is now open for visitors on Saturdays through Aug. 27.
Doors are open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On every Saturday that the museum is open, there will be a yard sale in the East wing. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the one-room schoolhouse, agricultural artifacts, clothing, furniture, Girl Scout uniforms and handbooks all from decades ago. There is also information about the lynching of Jim Cullen. New this summer is a display of artwork by SAD 1 students. There is no charge to visit the museum, so stop by this Saturday! Please keep in mind the Historical Society meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Museum. Members and guests are always welcome. Are you interested in becoming a working member? Stop by and get a job assignment.
Heidi Graham
Photo courtesy of Terry Sandusky
NORTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE coworkers of Heidi Graham, of Mapleton, formed a challenge to faculty and staff to help raise funds during Graham’s health crisis. At the recent benefit for Graham, three of NMCC’s faculty members had their heads shaved after the $3,500 check was presented to Graham and her family. Posing with their new looks are, from left: Jason Parent, director of development and college relations; Graham, administrative assistant; Tim Crowley, NMCC president; and Bill Egler, dean of students.
Photo courtesy of Terry Sandusky
FAMILY AND FRIENDS of Heidi Graham turned out to a benefit supper and silent auction recently to help raise funds to assist with her medical bills. Stopping to pose for a family picture are, from left: Graham’s son, Dustin; mother, Jean Pelkey; husband, Tim; Heidi Graham, daughter, Mandy; son, Jacob; and father, Roger Pelkey. According to organizers, nearly $20,000 was raised during the evening.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Parker Sawyer, Skyler Melton, Josh Fisher, John Edgecomb, Sheila Shaw, Amelia Grace Dyer, Michelle Michaud, Geoff Skidgell, Gene Hoffses, Wayne MacFarline, Winnie Ireland, Ryan Kenney and Jocelyn Rossi.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Woodie and Ann Garland on the 20th, Mark and Liza Hutton, Leslie and Nola Farley, Ross and Susan Doyen, and Glendon and Anne Braley on the 24th; and Dale and Trudy DeBlois on the 26th.
Birth announcement
Cody James Ruth was born June 1, 2011 at Maine Medical Center. Son of Amanda and Jeff Ruth of Windham, he weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Joyce and Ron Leonard of Mapleton and Kathy and Richard Ruth of Lynn, Mass. Cody was also welcomed by big sister, Sienna, who is two-and-a-half-years-old. Congratulations to both families!
Vacation Bible School
The Mapleton United Baptist Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School Aug. 1-5 from 12:30-3 p.m. each day. Josh and Melanie Duncan will be returning to serve as leaders. This year’s theme will be “Lights, Camera, Action! God’s Bigger Plan.” Children ages 4 through grade 5 are invited to attend! A daily offering will be collected for a mission project that will be announced the first day of Bible School. Come and enjoy the fun!
The Supreme Court Jesters will be conducting the combined church service of the Mapleton and Lidstone United Methodist Churches on Sunday, July 31. The service, sponsored by the two churches, will be held at Thomas Brewer Park in Washburn. This will be an informal worship at 10 a.m. at the Park. Those planning to attend should bring along their own folding chairs. Following the service, there will be a potluck picnic and games for the children. For more information about the Supreme Court Jesters, feel free to visit their website at http://supremecourtjesters.org/. If you have children, they will truly enjoy this group of talented performers!
Special luncheon
There will be a special luncheon at the Mapleton Methodist Church this Friday, July 22 at 11:30 a.m. Although the weekly luncheons have been cut back to once a month, the ladies of the church, along with the ladies at the Baptist Church, will be serving a lunch on the 22nd. There is no charge for the meal, but donations will be accepted.
Recipes still needed
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society is still looking for recipes. They would like to have their cookbooks ready for this Christmas. Recipes can be e-mailed to dusty5799@yahoo.com or mailed to CHGHPS, 1931 State Road, Castle Hill, Maine 04757. The public is encouraged to send many. The goal is to have at least 200 recipes. Please help the Society make this fundraiser successful!
New members, working and non-working, are encouraged to join. The hall rental schedule is filling up quickly. If anyone is interested in using the hall, please call 764-4826. The hall is available now through October.
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.
