MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
There will be a mother-daughter banquet Friday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Mapleton Methodist Church.
The meal will be potluck, with desserts provided by the United Methodist Women. Local entertainment will be provided during the evening. The UMW will also be hosting a baby shower to benefit the Pregnancy Care Center in Presque Isle. Guests are asked to bring unwrapped baby items to assist the center with their ongoing needs.
Mapleton Lions Club supper and auction
This Saturday, May 7, the 49th annual Mapleton Lions Club auction will be held. The auction will start at 6 p.m. The auction, as in the past, will be held at the Mapleton Lions Hall. There are hundreds of donated items and services that will be auctioned that evening. This annual event is the major fundraiser for the charities supported by the Lions Club. We invite everyone to attend the auction which will follow a public ham and bean supper at the Mapleton Lions Hall. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and the auction will begin at 6 p.m.
Some of the club’s proceeds from the supper and auction will support local organizations including Project Graduation, Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp, Mapleton Boy and Cub Scouts and the Mapleton Recreation Department. Each year, the club hangs the Christmas lights along Main Street and the club bears the expense of the electricity used to keep the lights on. The club conducts the annual Memorial Remembrance Day Ceremony for our Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill veterans at the Mapleton Elementary School following the club’s annual Memorial Day parade.
Lions also help individuals with little income to purchase eyeglasses. In the 1920s, Helen Keller asked Lions Club International to become the “Knights for the Blind.” Mapleton Lions continue in this tradition by collecting used eyeglasses that are recycled for Third World countries.
The Mapleton Lions Club auction is first of its two major fund-raising projects for these purposes. In June, the Mapleton Lions Club will host the Lions Club annual chicken barbeque as the kick-off event of Mapleton Daze which the club sponsors. The club also sponsors the Maple Meadow Farm Festival that will take place the same weekend as Mapleton Daze.
All of these events are made possible by the generous support of our neighbors and businesses in the central Aroostook area. The public is encouraged to attend one or both of these events. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Alyssa Farley, Mimi Lewandowski, Jesse Powers, Howard Brown, Alcide Carney, Shelby Robinson, Christi Hunter Doyen, Bub Nadeau, Felicia Buck, Colt Putnam, Michael McPherson, LuAnne Michaud, Glendon Braley, Omar Braley, Adam Stoutamyer and Jessica Landry.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary to Willie and Carole Soucy on May 9th.
Chapman Ridge Runners meeting
The Chapman Ridge Runners will be having a special meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse to discuss rental issues. All members are encouraged to attend.
Carnival Week
Members of the Mapleton Parent Organization at Mapleton Elementary School have been busy planning a week of activities to celebrate the spring book fair, Spirit Week, the 5th grade science fair and Teacher Appreciation Week! Activities started Monday and will continue through Friday.
Tonight is the Peanut Carnival (without the peanuts!) from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school. Admission is one non-perishable item per family, all of which will be donated to the Aroostook County food pantries. Games and activities are planned and families can shop at the “Buy One, Get One Free” book fair.
Dress up days for the rest of the week are: “crazy hair day” Thursday and “pajama day” on Friday.
Please call Renee Guerrette at 540-5817 or Nora Pangburn at 764-2830 with any questions.
Lunches resume
This Friday, May 6, the Friday luncheon at the Mapleton Methodist Church will resume. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. At this time, organizers will be hosting the luncheons on the first Friday of each month. We look forward to seeing our old friends and new ones. Donations will be accepted and everyone is welcome.
Baked potato supper
There will be a baked potato supper (with a variety of toppings) at the Lidstone United Methodist Church in Washburn Saturday, May 7 from 5-6:30 p.m. The cost of the supper will be on a donation basis. The Good Ole Boys are going to entertain you after you’ve had your supper! Please come and support the Washburn and Mapleton Youth Group as they continue to raise funds to attend the Youth Conference at Purdue University in Indiana this July!
Car wash
The Mapleton Baptist Church Youth Group will be washing cars Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Buy, Swap and Sell parking lot on Main Street in Presque Isle (below the former Presque Isle Fire Station). The public can have their car washed for a donation, with proceeds to benefit a trip the youth will be taking this June.
Memorial Day parade
The Mapleton Lions Club will be hosting the annual Memorial Day parade Monday, May 30. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and those participating are asked to line up on the Dudley Road by 1:30 p.m.
Benefit supper
The Mapleton Lions Club invites all the relatives and friends of Murrey Boyles to attend a benefit spaghetti supper to help with related expenses around his treatment and recovery from cancer. His treatments will consist of daily trips to The Aroostook Medical Center along with visiting nurses for several weeks.
This special dinner will be held at the Mapleton Lions Cub Hall Saturday, May 21. Dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. Donations for the dinner will be accepted from those attending with all donations going to Murrey and his family. There will also be a raffle of a few donated items to further assist in this fund-raising effort.
Murrey has been a lifelong resident of Mapleton. He owned and operated an auto body repair business until he retired. He is an active member of the United Methodist Church of Mapleton and the Mapleton Lions Club. Murrey has always been involved in community events and concerns of the community. Please come to support Murrey and his family as they face challenging times ahead in the fight against this disease.
Mapleton Daze events
Mapleton Daze committee members would like to announce some events and activities that will take place during the annual weekend. Jim Burrill is organizing a non-competitive car show. Anyone interested in participating can contact Jim at Jims’ Automotive or by calling 762-5131.
There will be a sidewalk sale for those interested in selling handmade items (craft, baked, etc.) or gently used items. Please contact Suzie Morton at 764-4256.
A new cooking contest using maple ingredients is also being planned. Judges will be taste testing and will select a winner on Saturday. Anyone wanting to enter can e-mail Jolene Blake at jolene082701@yahoo.com or by leaving a message at 764-0980.
Anyone wishing to place an entry in the annual parade is asked to contact parade organizers Randy and Lisa Michaud by phone at 764-3866 or by e-mailing lmichaud41@hotmail.com. Watch this column for the parade time.
Wally and the Virginians are going to be showcased right after the fireworks conclude Friday evening. There will also be other musical acts all weekend and some different stage performers, as well.
For those that are on Facebook, feel free to find out about the annual weekend’s events by looking on the Mapleton Daze page. Much more information will appear in this column in the weeks to come.
Summer camp
Baptist Park organizers have assembled another amazing summer of fun activities for children of all ages! Brochures have been printed and are now available, outlining each of the nine camps being offered this summer.
Flight Camp will be held from June 26-July 1 for ages 14-18. Pre-registration is required through www.brigadeair.org. In partnership with Brigade Air, Baptist Park is offering Flight Camp as an introduction to aviation. Campers will learn about the fundamentals of flight in daily class sessions, participate in actual flights (weather permitting) in an airplane with a qualified, licensed pilot, and be introduced to careers in aviation (with an emphasis on missions aviation) through guest speakers. Registration deadline is June 1.
Senior High Camp will be held from June 26-July 1 for ages 14-18. This year’s theme is “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.” Campers will explore their infinite value in the eyes of a loving God. Camp activities will include rock climbing, canoeing, swimming, challenge wall, zipline, sports and more. A visit to a local nursing home is also planned. The Rev. Donnie Brown will be leading the evening worship for all campers, including flight campers. A discount will be given to those registering before June 16.
Lifting Off Camp will be held from July 3-8 for ages 11-14. This year’s theme is “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.” Campers will explore their infinite value in the eyes of a loving God. Camp activities will include rock climbing, canoeing, swimming, challenge wall, zipline, sports and more. Guest speaker for the week will be the Rev. Peter Valji of the Cary Baptist Church. A discount will be given to those registering before June 16.
Outpost Wilderness Camp will be held from July 10-15 for ages 13-17. This camp is for courageous teens willing to spend time “roughing it” in the wilderness. Activities will include hiking, canoeing, cooking over an open fire and sleeping in tents. Roy Mickelson, principal of the Windham Christian Academy, will return to lead the wilderness adventure and John Weller, the youth pastor at the Windham Assembly of God, will return as guest speaker for the week. Chapel services will be around the campfire each evening. A discount will be given to those registering before June 30.
Jump Start Adventures Camp will be held from July 17-22 for ages 8-10. The theme for this year is “Cartoons.” Campers will play games about, dress up like and create cartoons. Those attending will also have the opportunity to swim, catch frogs, ride the zip line and slip ‘n slide, play field games, and more! The speaker for the week will be Dana Perkins, a Christian ventriloquist and missionary to Russia. A discount will be given to those registering before July 7.
Maxed Out Adventure Camp will be held from July 24-29 for ages 9-12. The theme for this camp will be “Bullfrogs and Butterflies.” Campers will learn about God’s creation in their morning classes and look at how metamorphosis is one of many metaphors for spiritual truths. The evening speaker will be Rick Messana of the North Livermore Baptist Church. A discount will be given to those registering before July 14.
Growing Up Adventures Camp will be held from July 10-12 for ages 6-8. This is a three-day camp to allow children to experience overnight camping for the first time. The theme for this partial week camp will be “Doc Seuss.” Classes will look at some of the themes in this classic children’s author’s work: “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” The speaker will be the Supreme Court Jesters, gospel jugglers and magicians. Organizers are requesting parents register their children by July 3.
Puddle Jumpers Camp will be held Thursday, July 14 for ages 4-6. This day camp is for the youngest campers. The theme for the camp will be “Welcome to Camp.” Campers will be introduced to staff, the facility and fun at Baptist Park. Children will also swim, make crafts, do nature studies, catch frogs and have Bible lessons and songs geared toward their young ages. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., supper will be served at 4:30 p.m. and pickup will be promptly at 5 p.m. Children should be registered before July 7.
A second Puddle Jumpers Camp will be held Friday, July 15 for ages 4-6. The theme for this second day camp will be “Old MacDonald’s Farm.” Campers will experience pony rides, a petting zoo, animal related games, songs and Bible lessons. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., supper will be served at 4:30 p.m. and pickup will be promptly at 5 p.m. Children should be registered before July 7. Puddle Jumpers can do either or both days.
All this information was taken directly from the 2011 Baptist Park brochure. For more information about these camps, please check out the Park’s website at www.baptistpark.net, e-mail info@baptistpark.net or call 207-764-1832.
Get your tickets
The Chapman Ridge Runners will be hosting its second annual fiddlehead supper Friday, May 20. All proceeds will benefit the building fund. The supper will be held in their new clubhouse at 94 Town Hall Road in West Chapman. There will be two seatings, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The supper will be somewhat unique in that it features our native fiddleheads. The menu will include roast pork loin, potatoes, fresh fiddleheads, apple and cranberry sauce, rolls and homemade desserts. There will also be a “fiddlehead tidbit” table where several fiddlehead recipes may be taste tested. Club members will be waiting tables and serving. The cost is $10 per person. Tables for eight may also be reserved. Since seating is limited, tickets are sold in advance only and may be purchased from Audrey Christie, chairperson, at 764-1769 or Sue Maynard at 764-1236. Get your tickets early!
Recipes needed
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Society has plans to create a cookbook to be available for purchase by Christmas 2011. It has been 11 years since the Society sold its last cookbook. The public is encouraged to share favorite recipes for this publication. Please feel free to submit as many recipes as you choose. Submissions can be e-mailed to dusty5799@yahoo.com or mailed to Sheena McHatten 1931 State Road, Castle Hill, Maine 04757-5105. Recipes can also be hand-delivered to any member.
Please keep in mind that the hall is available for rent from May 1-Nov. 1. The society is always looking for new members. Meetings are only once a month. Volunteers are asked to consider donating an hour each month to assure that the hall stays open and available for public use.
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.
