MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The annual cookie sale for Girl Scouts of Maine has begun. Phase one of the three-phase cookie sale will run through Jan. 31.
Customers placing orders during that time can expect their cookies to arrive in Presque Isle March 1 for delivery some time thereafter. Some county troops may participate in booth sales at various local business locations starting March 8, allowing customers to purchase cookies on site, without ordering.
Customers can select from seven of their favorite flavors. This year Council has introduced a new cookie, Cranberry Citrus Crisps. This is a crispy cookie, made with whole grain, full of cranberry bits and citrus flavor.
Several Scouts will be working very hard to sell cookies this year in order to earn a free week at Girl Scout camp this summer. Please support local Girl Scouts by placing an order. If you are unable to eat cookies for health reasons, troops are taking orders for “Cookie Share,” in which cookies purchased by customers will be donated to local Area Agencies on Aging and the Meals on Wheels program.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Matthew Ireland, Chris Tenney, Rebecca Rider, Jeff Lavway, Madelyn Buzza, Madeline Wilcox, Burns Brown, Sierra Galipeau, Piper Galipeau, Darren Collins, Tony Boucher, Neil Ewing, Jean Pelkey, Katelyn McPherson and Margaret McPherson.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary this week to Tom and Kelsey Steeves on the 12th.
Basic training graduate
Army National Guard Pvt. Drew F. Hemphill has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Hemphill is the son of Virginia Willette of Limestone and the grandson of Winnifred Hemphill of Castle Hill.
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.
