The 31st Kenney Reunion was recently held at the Aroostook Snowmobile Club with 75 family members in attendance. A blessing was provided prior to the potluck lunch, as well as a silent prayer for our troops overseas.
During the family meeting, new marriages and births of the expanding families were noted, as well as scholarships given to the eligible family members entering their freshman year this fall. The Kenney fund donated a racehorse cooler blanket in memory of Harold F. Kenney, which was presented to the winning horse of the third race last July. Also, 30 new folding chairs were donated in Harold’s memory to the Aroostook Snowmobile Club, and a monetary donation to the Castle Hill Grange. The 2009 officers elected were: Shawn McPherson, president; Janice (Chaisson) Seabury, vice president; Janet (Kenney) Hopkins, secretary; and Heather (Kenney) Winslow, treasurer. The family craft and food auction finished off the day and was enjoyed by all.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes go out to Kathie Beaulieu, Bobby Grendell, Laurie Buck, Nancy Estey, Mandy Putnam, Linda Brennamen, Larry Sawyer, Devin Horr, Casey Johnson, Gabriel Parker, Charlene Burby, Annette Pelletier, Dan Coulstring, Julie Sawyer Powers, Michelle Dunham, Bob Kaiser, Renee Keep, Tamma Dumais, Adam Paterson, Chase McIntosh, Chris York, Mary Michaud, Scott Estey, Dean Rafford, Adam Akeley, Brody Smith, Ryan Michaud, Andrew McQuade, Michaela Powers, Molly Turner, Jim Burrill, Drake Boucher, Melanie Duncan, Heidi Graham, Michelle Cushman, Mark Ayotte, Anita Currier, Tyler Shurley, Ashley Pendexter, Amanda Winslow, Dylan Gilson, Gary Brewer, Darren Brewer, Abigayle Clark, Paula Elliott, Janet Gilson, Mike Kelle, Todd Stephenson, Sheridan Boucher, Jenika Buck and Keenan Eaton.
Anniversaries
Anniversary wishes go out to Erwin and Paula Elliott, Peter and Jeannie Wilcox, Jim and Karen Burrill, Martin and Kelly Johndro, Brian and Renee Ellis, George and Lisa Dean, Quinton and Leona Akeley, Steve and Terri Brown, Scott and Kristy Kenney, Steve and Kathie Beaulieu, Randy and Laurie Stephenson, Charles III and Heidi Currier, Fudd and Brenda Wood, Nathan and Melissa Maurais, Brian and Luanne Michaud, Barry and Martha Buck, Scott and Christa Galipeau, and Denys and Mary Cornelio.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society held its monthly meeting July 22. At the meeting, it was decided to cancel the bean supper due to lack of help in putting it on. Instead they voted to have a pie and ice cream social in September with music and door prizes. The date and time will be decided at their next meeting.
Haystack Historical Society
The Haystack Historical Society wishes to thank everyone who made its Pie/Ice Cream Sale so successful during Mapleton Daze. A special thank you goes to the bakers and server volunteers. Thank you to Rachel Burden who greeted the customers. Thank you to all of the people who toured the Museum that day musing the past Maple Leaf yearbooks, reading Mapleton history, and visiting with friends and neighbors. To everyone who enjoyed our homemade pies and homemade ice cream, “Thank you for helping to keep our Museum alive.”
Fresh produce has been available for sale at the Museum from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays this summer and will continue during the month of August. The annual Fall Supper and Auction will be held at the Museum Saturday, Sept. 6. The supper will be from 4:30-6 p.m. and the auction will follow promptly at 6 p.m. with Ron Leonard as our auctioneer. The supper will have our special beans baked by volunteers, Ivan Pratt’s famous baked ham, Jackie Haines’ delicious potato salad, and for dessert, we will have homemade gingerbread and cream.
Come and join in the fun and help with our main fund-raiser for the year. The next meeting of the Haystack Historical Society will be held at the Museum Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend and guests are welcome.
Mapleton United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Aug. 15 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come. Hope to see you there.
Scouts
Cubs, Pack 170 – Any questions on joining, please contact Adam Rider at 764-6897 or Dave Adams at 764-5662.
Boys, Troop 170 – The boys from Scout Troop 170 are collecting donations of bottles and cans. Call Peter Starr at 764-8189 to make arrangements for a pick-up. As always, the boys appreciate all your support, which makes all their yearly activities possible.
If you have any questions on joining, call Peter Starr at 764-8189. They hold their weekly meeting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens
The Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens meets every Monday – except the fifth Monday – at Mapletree Estates. All are welcome.
Bonnie Landry is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 764-4860, or by e-mail at billjobon@ainop.com.
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Landry
WINNER OF THE SMALL GIRL’S BIKE (ages 5-7), donated by Aroosta Cast Inc., was Katelyn Amero, 5, during Mapleton Daze Weekend.
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Landry
EDEN MARTIN, 10, won the large girl’s bike (ages 8-12), donated by Hogan Tire, during Mapleton Daze Weekend.
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Landry
THE LARGE BOY’S BIKE (ages 8-12), donated by Clukey’s Auto Supply, was won by Connor Clark, 11.
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Landry
WINNING THE SMALL BOY’S BIKE (ages 5-7), donated by Star City Sanitation, was Kaleb Aldrich, 7, during Mapleton Daze Weekend.
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Landry
LONDON PUTNAM, 3, won the girl’s wagon (ages 4 and under), donated by the Mapleton ATV Club, during June’s Mapleton Daze festivities. Absent when the photo was taken was the winner of the boy’s wagon (ages 4 and under), donated by Aroostook Savings & Loan, Dane Driscoll, 4.
