MAPLETON NEWS
The Supreme Court Jesters will be conducting the combined church service of the Mapleton and Lidstone United Methodist Churches 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!
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Parker Lynn Hansen, Rachel Potter, Sophia Morton, Shaye McHatten, Allison Morton, Willie Soucy, Olivia Grace Boyles, Kathie Beaulieu, Bobby Grendell, Laurie Buck, Ranger Morton, Mandy Putnam, Linda Brennamen, Larry R. Sawyer, Devin Horr and Houston Putnam.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Scott and Rena Carlin and Josh and Melanie Duncan on the 27th, Chad and Emily Carter, Terry and Heidi Chasse and Jeramy and Melissa Buck on the 28th, Peter and Carla Burlock and Norman and Joyce Johndro on the 29th, Erwin and Paula Elliott on the 30th, and Jim and Karen Burrill, Martin and Kelly Johndro and Peter and Jeannie Wilcox all on the 31st.
Heidi Graham and family express their appreciation
People traveled near and far to support Heidi Graham, of Mapleton, and her family at a benefit supper and silent auction held Saturday, July 9 at the Mapleton Lions Hall. Graham has been diagnosed with breast cancer and she and her family were more than overwhelmed with the effort and support that was given.
The evening included a spaghetti supper, prepared and served by members of the Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp program and other friends of Graham’s family, with donations from local businesses, a silent auction organized by colleagues of Graham at Northern Maine Community College, music playing by Dusty’s Jamboree, and even three haircuts took place during the event.
More than 600 people were in attendance throughout the evening that included close friends, family, friends of Graham’s three children, Jacob, Dusty and Mandy, colleagues of Graham’s husband, Tim, past and current co-workers of Graham, along with other community members.
Nearly 125 items were donated to the silent auction and ranged anywhere from handcrafted items, gift baskets, Boston Red Sox tickets, and anywhere in between. Donations came from faculty, staff and students of NMCC, along with area businesses, friends and family who joined the efforts.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all the people who showed support to me and my family during the benefit supper,” said Graham. “Your kindness during this difficult time in my life means more than words could ever say. I am very fortunate to know such wonderful and caring people. I am so very appreciative of all the support from the community, friends and family.”
Prior to the benefit supper, a goal was set by colleagues of Graham at NMCC that if a specific amount of money was raised to give as their contribution to Graham and her family, then three senior management leaders would take part in shaving their heads at the supper to show their support and to let Graham know she is not alone in the battle.
The event was a huge success and Graham and her family extend their deep appreciation of the support, thoughts, and prayers from everyone during the benefit and those that came prior to and after the dinner.
Kids’ Camp
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School Monday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Children ages 3 through the sixth grade are welcome to attend. The theme this year is “Son Rock Kids’ Camp” and will include Bible lessons, crafts, games and snacks. Children do not have to be church members to attend. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Lynn Maillett (evenings) at 764-1827 or Maralee Gardiner (evenings) at 764-4133. The church is located at 3466 West Chapman Road in Chapman.
Museum open
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, and 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.
Vacation Bible School
The Mapleton United Baptist Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School Monday, Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 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’s project that will be announced the first day of Bible School. Come and enjoy the fun!
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.
