Maine Agri Women read to Mapleton students
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
Maine Agri Women Mary Anne Buck and Judy Kenney recently read the Ag in the Classroom book, “Dairy Farming for ME” to the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grades at Mapleton Elementary School.
Each classroom heard the story, received posters, follow-up lesson plans were given to the teacher, and a bookmark was left for each student. The books then were donated to the classrooms. Volunteers from the Maine Dairy Promotion Board and Dairy Nutrition Council teamed with MAITC this year to collect the pictures of real Maine dairy farms and farm families. The students enjoyed the idea of learning about the farmers and animals that help feed us.
Funding for this project is — in part — a result of the Ag license plate, funding from the Maine Dairy Promotion Board, and a grant from USDA.
Last year the Read ME Agriculture reached over 12,000 students and 600 classrooms. Maine Agri Women also read the book to schools in Belfast, Mars Hill, Houlton, Monticello, Fort Fairfield, St Agatha and Madawaska.
Birthdays
Photo courtesy of Judy Kenney
LENA KENNEY recently celebrated her 93rd birthday with family at the home of Maylen and Judy Kenney in Castle Hill. All five of her children: Russ and wife, Kay, Maylen and wife, Judy, Kendall and son, Alex, Janet and husband, Dave, and Karel and friend Pierre and son, Scott, gathered to celebrate the occasion. Lena received many cards and telephone calls from family and friends. Many fond memories were shared of antics and times on the farm in Castle Hill.
Birthday wishes this week go out to Vanessa Rafford, Kelly McHatten, Levi Cole, Chris Raymond, Kim Woodworth, Bruce Buck, Faye Martin, Sylvia McHatten, Alyssa Trombley, Ingrid Sutherland, Mason Bushey, Carla Burlock, Nickolas Michaud, Gordon Buzza Jr. and Kelley MacFarline.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary this week to Geoff and Sue Skidgell on the 13th.
Church luncheon
The Friday luncheon at the Mapleton United Methodist Church was canceled last week due to sickness. It has been rescheduled for this Friday. Lunch will be served at the church April 12 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
50/50 winner
The winner of last week’s Mapleton Daze Committee’s 50/50 drawing was Shelby Stormann. Tickets can be purchased from Tenney’s, Mapleton Diner or the Town Office. Proceeds will benefit this year’s 25th annual Mapleton Daze festivities.
Thank you!
Mapleton Girl Scout Troop 1133 would like to thank all those who stopped by their cookie booth at Graves’ Shop ‘n Save March 30. The sale was a huge success! We look forward to seeing you next year.
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.
