Outing Club to host
annual bean-hole-bean supper Saturday
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The Squapan Outing Club will be holding its annual bean-hole-bean supper at Scopan Lake (formerly known as Squapan Lake) Saturday, July 14.
Supper will be served from 4-6 p.m. (rain or shine) and the menu will include beans, hot dogs, barbeque chicken pieces, coleslaw, potato salad, rolls and desserts. Adult tickets are $7 and children under 12 are $3. Musical entertainment with Fireman Fred will be featured during the supper. Squapan souvenirs will be on sale during the supper, along with a 50/50 drawing to benefit the Outing Club.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Marla Longley, Donna Garland, Julie Clark, Mike Ireland, Brandon Smith, Edward Christie, Edna Obar, Renee Guerrette, Alan Wilcox, Shae Michaud, Jackie McEachern and Wendy Copeland.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary this week to Benoit and Marcella Michaud on the 11th, Isaac and Kristina Braley and Mike and Andrea Perkins on the 12th, Larry and Louise Boucher and Tammy and Lloyd Dumais on the 13th, Joe and Holly Vigue, Greg and Vicki Michaud, Ben and Penny LeBlanc, John and Lyn Edgecomb and Jason and Michelle Rossi on the 14th, and Brent and Felicia Buck on the 15th.
Concealed weapons permits
Beginning July 2, Mapleton residents applying for original or renewal concealed weapons permits must obtain and submit their application at the Town Office. The town of Mapleton is now the issuing authority for concealed weapons permits, so all resident applications will be processed by the town. Mapleton resident applications submitted to the State Police will not be processed. The fees are $35 for an original application and $20 for a renewal, as established by state statute. For more information, please contact the town of Mapleton at 764-3754.
Eagle rank
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| BRETT STARR, son of Peter and Tammy Starr, was presented with his Eagle rank June 23 at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Clubhouse. His Court of Honor was attended by Rep. Alex Willette (R-Mapleton), Aroostook State Park Ranger Scott Thompson, North Star District Roundtable Chairman Tom Peary, former Scoutmaster Bud Hoffses, friends, and fellow Scouts. Congratulations Brett! |
Vacation Bible School
The Mapleton Baptist Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School this month. “Sent With a Message” will look at the journeys of the Apostle Paul, the message he was sent with, and the message we are to share. Bible School will run Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13 from 12:30-3 p.m. for ages 4 through grade 5. The afternoon will include crafts, snacks and the opportunity to be a part of making a video. There will be a closing program Thursday night, July 12, plus a special activity day on Friday. You won’t want to miss it! For information, contact Betty Ireland at 764-0398.
Mapleton Daze wrap-up
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
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| NATALIA BRAGG, of Knot II Bragg Farm in Wade, talks with Maple Meadow Farm Fest visitor Jimmy Johnston about her all natural products she makes with herbs from Aroostook County. She is a founding member of the Aroostook County Herb Association and is a 42-year practicing herbalist. She is the sixth woman to practice the craft in her family. Bragg is wearing a handmade costume from the Elizabethan Era, which features what she calls “shopping cart” sleeves. According to Bragg, women would go out for the day with a walking stick looking to fill up their sleeves with herbs. Once their sleeves were full, they were “done for the day.” Extremely passionate about her craft, Bragg said, “I practice the same thing as my ancestors did.” For more information about her products, visit www.knotiibragg.com. |
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| DONALD PAUL, also known as “Spirit Bear,” spent his time at the Maple Meadow Farm Fest inside a teepee cooking authentic fry bread over an open flame. Originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick and now living in Castle Hill, Paul says he “learned (his craft) from other natives.” He has shared his recipes with locals including Boy Scout troops. “I come here every year,” Paul said. In spite of the extreme heat on Saturday, Paul continued to make fry bread samples for anyone that was interested in trying a piece. Drizzled in honey, it was delicious! |
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| MEGAN McKNIGHT, a member of the Presque Isle Youth Hockey team, stayed very busy painting faces during the Mapleton Daze Family and Friends Night. Here, she paints the cheek of Addison Haley. The Youth Hockey had a fund-raising booth, selling concessions and face-painting services. |
The 2012 Mapleton Daze kicked off with the annual Woodie Waddell Memorial Cribbage Tournament. Over 20 people competed in the three-hour tournament. Congratulations to Matt Chasse of Mapleton for taking first place! I would like to extend a personal thanks to all the adults that played against my 9-year-old daughter, Madelyn. This was her first cribbage tournament, having just learned how to play a couple of months ago. Those adults that she played showed great patience, helping and teaching her along the way. This experience was enjoyable and memorable for her, thanks to the kindness of local dedicated cribbage players! You can count on seeing her again at next year’s tournament!
At the Family and Friends Night that was moved to the Lions Hall due to pending thunderstorms Friday evening, a great turnout attended the annual Lion’s Club chicken barbeque. The Mapleton Daze Committee held their drawing for the children’s bicycles and wagon. The winners were announced Friday evening and were as follows: tricycle donated by Circle of Friends Day Care Center was won by Zander Adler, the wagon donated by Mapleton ATV Club was won by Ian Roy, the boys bike donated by Star City Sanitation was won by Bryan Searles, and the girls bike donated by the Mapleton Daze Committee was won by Sophia Morton.
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.
