Future of Mapleton Daze in question
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
Over the past 20-plus years, the citizens of Mapleton and the surrounding areas have enjoyed the festivities of the annual Mapleton Daze weekend.
Many faithful and dedicated volunteers have given their time and energy to organize this event. Area businesses and individuals have supported this event with their financial donations. Community members have attended auctions and various fundraisers. Each year we have a few new committee members join and each year we have some members retire. Unfortunately at this time, the committee has not heard from any new committee members willing to join. Equally unfortunate is the fact that the 2011 committee has decided that it is time to retire.
Currently there is no Mapleton Daze committee for 2012. If there are people in the community that are interested in organizing this event, the time to act is now. It takes months of preparation and fundraising to pull off the weekend. Mapleton Daze does have a Facebook page that may be useful to help organize those willing to take over. Remember, no person should be criticizing what is or isn’t done in their community unless they are willing to do something themselves.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Marty Turner, Dustin Graham, Alexis Winslow, Torry Eaton, Amelia Rossi, Janet Kelle, John Melton, Brianna Gilson, Andrew Carney, Tyler Brown, Renee Ellis, Tina Warner, Larry Damore, Matt McHatten, Jackson Greaves, Craig Trombley and Tammy Getchell.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Wesley and Katie Buck, Dwight and Gloria Wilcox, and Peter Goheen and Leah Buck, all on the 12th.
Youth Choir auction
The Northern Lights Youth Choir will be holding its annual fundraiser auction Friday, Nov. 25 at the State Road Advent Christian Church. Items can be viewed from 5-6 p.m. with the live bidding to begin at 6 p.m. Concessions will also be sold. All proceeds will benefit the Choir’s annual spring concert tour. Come support these talented young people and do a little Christmas shopping!
Harvest sale and luncheon
The Mapleton United Methodist Church women will be hosting their annual harvest sale Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church. There will be a bake sale, crafts and “Grandma’s attic.” Coffee and muffins will be sold starting at 9 a.m. and a luncheon of soups, biscuits and dessert will be sold starting at 11 a.m.
Benefit supper
The State Road Advent Christian Church will be hosting its annual harvest supper Saturday, Nov. 12 at the church at 5:30 p.m. This year the church will be collecting an offering during the supper to benefit the Sjoberg family of Presque Isle and their ongoing medical expenses. For those who might be unable to attend but would like to help support the family, you are encouraged to mail a donation to State Road Advent Christian Church, P.O. Box 551, Presque Isle ME 04769-0551. Please write “Sjoberg Family” in the memo line of your check.
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.
