Chapman Ridge Runners
to host potato and pie supper
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile and ATV Club will host a potato and pie supper this Friday, Feb. 1 at the clubhouse at 94 Town Hall Road. Supper will be served from 4-6 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person.
The meal will include a hot baked potato with toppings and a piece of homemade pie. There will be a variety of pies and toppings. Take-outs will be available. The funds will be used for groomer repairs. The club hosted a successful supper like this years ago in conjunction with their poker run at their former clubhouse, so they are hoping for another great turnout.
Fourth- and fifth- grade boys
THE FOURTH- AND FIFTH-GRADE boys’ intramurals group from Mapleton Elementary School recently visited the Presque Isle Middle School to watch an eighth-grade boys’ basketball game. During the visit they were able to tour the building with principal Anne Blanchard to get a feel for how things will look when they attend middle school. Pictured are, from left, front row: players Khasen Lowe, Gavin Kelley and John Saucier. Second row: Nick Bartlett, Patrick Cash, David Kofstad, Marcus Ouellette, Grant Stewart, Brad Kinney, Grant Bridges and Hunter Flynn. Third row: intramural participants Cameron Levasseur, Landon Newlands, Holden Stoutamyer, Cameron McKay, Ian Langille, Josh Raymond, Malcolm York, Jacob Foster and Michael Perkins. Back row: Josiah Washington, Austin Broad and Brady Miller. The intramurals group has organized physical activities throughout the winter months and it was a treat to check out one of the extra-curricular opportunities that they might have when they get to middle school.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Kristen Frost, Joan Estey, Logan Dumais, Jeff Cray, Erick Tompkins, Roger Higgins, Gloria Wilcox, Hunter Brown, Tammy Johndro, Jeaudi Landry, Millie Putnam, Cordella Bard, Joanna Newlands, Lucinda Edgecomb, Gertie Oakes and Alex Kennedy.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary this week to Chad and Roxie Putnam on February 2.
Church luncheon and Bingo
The Mapleton United Methodist Church will host its monthly luncheon Friday, Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. Stop in for a warm, home-cooked meal. Donations will be accepted. Bingo will follow the luncheon. Anyone willing to bring a small gift for a prize is welcome to do so.
Valentine’s Breakfast
The Mapleton Fire Department will be having a Valentine’s Breakfast fundraiser at the Mapleton Diner Sunday, Feb. 10 from 7-11 a.m. Tips received will benefit the fire department.
Pageant meeting
There will be a parent informational meeting for those interested in competing in this year’s Mapleton pageant(s) Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Mapleton Lions Hall. The pageant(s) will be sponsored by Presque Isle High School’s Class of 2015 and is scheduled for Saturday, April 6. For more information, please contact Jennifer Buzza at 760-9115 or e-mail jbuzza@ainop.com.
National Guard promotion
Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, the Adjutant General for Maine, announces the promotion of Mapleton resident Logan Craig. Logan was promoted to Private 2 of the Mountain Infantry Unit in Brewer. He joined the Maine National Guard in March of 2012 and attended Basic Training later that summer. This June he hopes to attend Advanced Individual Training to become a medic. Logan is a senior at Presque Isle High School and is the son of Larry and Eva Craig of Mapleton.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Josh Cheney for having the winning 50/50 ticket for the recent Mapleton Daze fund-raiser raffle. Tickets for the bi-monthly drawings are available at the Mapleton Diner, Tenney’s and the Town Office. Drawings are held the first and third Mondays of the month.
Dean’s List
Paige Doyen was named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester. She is a freshman at UNE and is the daughter of Beth and Keith Doyen of Mapleton.
Mapleton Daze Parade
Plans are now under way for the 25th annual Mapleton Daze festivities. This year the parade will return and those interested in participating are encouraged to reserve their spot now. The committee would like to see the return of traditional float entries, but any and all are welcome to join the parade. The parade is set for Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact Deana Easler at 540-7055 or easler.dee45@gmail.com.
Town reports due
The Town Office is requesting reports and/or photos from department directors, board directors, local clubs, organizations, queens and others wishing to be included in the 2012 Town Report. The deadline for submissions is this Friday, Feb. 1. Those submitting reports and photos are encouraged to send them as an attachment through e-mail to tgetchell@mapletontownoffice.com. If you have any questions, contact Tammy Getchell at the Town Office at 764-3754.
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.
