Mapleton Elementary sets $1,000 goal
for C.A.N.C.E.R. penny drive
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The students and staff of Mapleton Elementary School have begun what Principal Dan Duprey is calling “phase two” of this year’s community service project. They are currently holding their annual penny drive for Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C.A.N.C.E.R.).
FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS have started their annual penny drive to collect money for Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C.A.N.C.E.R.). 
Community members are encouraged to drop their change off at the school in the front office. The school’s goal is to match the $1,000 that was collected last year. Donations are being collected until Thursday, May 30, when the grand total will be presented to the organization at the volunteer appreciation assembly. Making their donations are, from left: second-graders Cole Chase and Logan Akeley.
The C.A.N.C.E.R. organization provides assistance to many local patients and families in Aroostook County while they or a loved one are undergoing treatments for various types of cancer. On the third Tuesday of each month, this organization makes sure that cancer patients in treatment are provided home deliveries of baked goods donated by local volunteers. Patients also receive a tote bag filled with items (crossword puzzle books, journal, magazines, travel toiletries, hats, etc.) to help them through the lengthy treatment sessions. Assistance is also given to the families for travel expenses, prescriptions and medical costs.
Earlier this school year, students at Mapleton Elementary gathered over 1,000 items for the tote bags and each grade level has been making cards to be placed in the monthly bread bags being delivered. Loaves of bread are baked by Velma Sperry in the school’s cafeteria each month and are paid for by some of the staff. The staff also collectively sponsors a hole at the C.A.N.C.E.R. golf tournament each spring. This sponsorship also includes a sign that honors the staff and family of staff that have had cancer.
During this year’s penny drive, the school’s goal is to collect $1,000 to match the amount that was raised last year. Donations are being collected until Thursday, May 30 when the amount raised will be presented to the organization at the volunteer appreciation assembly. Community members can drop off their donations in the front office of the school.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Sylvia Bridgham, Ryan Pendexter, Stephen Kenney, Asher Carter, Matthew Doyen, Alta Bagley, Vicki Michaud, Billy Doyen, Hilary Jo Bard, Bonnie Johnson, Kristi Stoutamyer, Tyler Arndt, Riley Hamel, Luca Tenney, Joyce Johndro, Karen Putnam, Troy Finnemore, Jolea Robinson and Kellie Wood.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary this week to Rhett and Tracy Fox on the 17th, Brent and Melissa Dyer, Bob and Lorie Hoffses and Jenn and Dan Edgecomb on the 20th, and Ryan and Renee Guerrette on the 22nd.
Fiddlehead supper
LAST YEAR’S Fiddlehead Supper, 
hosted by the Chapman Ridge Runners, was well attended. Here diners enjoy having their meal served to them by club members. The club’s third annual Fiddlehead Supper will be held Friday, May 18, at the clubhouse at 94 Town Hall Road. Come and enjoy this unique meal with fiddlehead tidbit samples and delicious desserts.
The Chapman Ridge Runners will host its third annual fiddlehead supper this Friday, May 18. Be sure to get your tickets early. The supper will be held at the clubhouse at 94 Town Hall Road. There will be two seatings; the first at 4:30 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets are $10, advance sales only. No lines, the meal is served to you. Tickets are available from members or call Audrey at 764-1769 or Susan at 764-1236. Call today.
Church to show feature film
The Mapleton Baptist Church is showing the feature film, “Courageous,” at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20. Filled with action-packed police drama, “Courageous” is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the movie-making ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga.
Viewers will once again find themselves laughing, crying and cheering as they are challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children.
There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served. Mapleton Baptist is located directly across from the Mapleton Elementary School and is handicapped accessible.
Mapleton Daze meeting
The next meeting of the Mapleton Daze volunteers will be on Thursday, May 17 at 6 p.m. at the Mapleton Lions Hall. Committee co-chairs Darcy McBay and Dennis Hoffses invite everyone who would like to volunteer for Mapleton Daze to attend the meeting. Non-profit groups are needed to sell food on Friday night, and any group interested in providing face painting or other activities for children are encouraged to come and participate! Please call McBay at 554-6350 or e-mail her at dmcbay95@gmail.com. Mark your calendars for the Mapleton Daze Family and Friends Night Friday, June 29.
College graduate
Chantelle Cyr graduated from Husson University May 5 with a bachelor’s of science degree in kinesiology, Summa cum Laude, with a grade point average of 3.9. A 2008 graduate of Presque Isle High School, Cyr is the daughter of Kim McGlinn of Presque Isle and Louis Cyr of Brewer. She is the granddaughter of Robert and Carolyn Beaulieu of Mapleton. Congratulations, Chantelle!
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.
