Saturday fundraiser to benefit
Mapleton Methodist’s youth
MAPLETON NEWS
There will be a special Farmer’s Market and Flea Market this Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mapleton United Methodist Church. This is to help the church youth group make a trip to Indiana where they will be attending the National Methodist Youth Rally, which takes place every four years. The local fund-raising event will be held rain or shine, and you can reserve your table for $12 by phoning Mike Eaton at 764-3762 or Lisa Reed at 493-0989.
The 19-year-old son of Mike and Torry Eaton, has recently departed for his first year at the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, with a major in marine systems engineering. Eaton will be participating in a training cruise, living on the 500-foot State of Maine vessel for the next five weeks. The first week will be orientation to the regiment of midshipmen and the following four weeks he will begin his classes. During the training ship familiarization program, all midshipmen will be assigned areas of responsibility in addition to being taught rowing, watch standing, problem solving and regimental organization. Eaton is a 2010 graduate of Presque Isle High School.
Birthday wishes this week go out to Joann Brown, Reese Lily MacFarline, Gordie Boulier, Theresa Denbow, Brenda Wood, Harvey Brown III, Josh Chasse, Heather Kenney Winslow, Taylor Elizabeth Doyen, Jayne Parker, Charles Wilcox, Brian Michaud, Jay Luzzi, Heather Carney, Gertrude Christie, Gary Pendexter, Mark Ireland, Betty Ireland, Harvey Brown V, Mandy Graham, Cole Farley, Ann Stephenson, Henry Ritchie, Dana Dean, Tim Bard, Debbie Martin, Joyce Pendexter, Pauline Willette, Jessie Brown and Bailey Hewitt.
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Peter and Bev Greenier on the 25th, Mike and Janet Kelle and Matt and Kelly McHatten on the 26th, Dave and Bonnie Steeves, Jeff and Beth Lavway and Chris and Jessica Putnam on the 27th, and Dan and Sylvia Bridgham on the 31st.
The Mapleton Daze Committee is now taking orders for its annual community birthday calendars. Each calendar is $7, which includes five listings. Each additional listing after the first five is 50 cents each. Listings include birthdays, anniversaries, and in memory of a loved one. The deadline to order is Sept. 20. To order, please contact Andrea Perkins at 764-3430 or at stardust0081@hotmail.com.
There will be a Mapleton Daze Committee meeting Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at 1177 Mapleton Road. For more information, please contact Andrea Perkins at 764-3430.
Mapleton Cub Scout Pack 170 will be holding its annual round-up for new Scouts Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Mapleton Lions Club at 7 p.m. Any child that is interested in joining must be at least 6 years old and entering first grade. Any family looking to have fun and learn more about Scouting should plan to attend. Scouting is a very rewarding venture for not only children, but for adults, as well. For more information, please contact Robby Gross, Cub master at 227-4367.
THE MAPLETON CUB SCOUTS recently returned from Cub Scout camp at Camp Roosevelt. Attending were, from left, front row: Den Leaders Eric Warren, Mike Perkins, Chris Maple and Cub Master Robby Gross. Back row: Ben Cummings, Mike Perkins, Shane Baker, Dylan Jordan, RJ Gross, Isaac Adams and Dustin Alward.
Baptist Park in Mapleton will be sponsoring a Ladies Retreat Sept. 10-11 at the park. Jodie Hovda will be the weekend speaker. Hovda just recently returned from a trip to Malaysia, and Paulette Sherman will be leading worship. Can you remember the last time you had an uninterrupted chance to work on your most recent craft project? Do you scrapbook, stamp, knit, crochet, or quilt? Bring your latest project and enjoy some time to work on it with others. If you don’t have a project started, scrapbooking and stamping supplies will be available to make your own cards. If you cannot attend both days, registering for one day is an option. Please RSVP by calling Annette Bartlett at 207-852-9836 or by emailing info@baptistpark.net. There are registration costs depending on what sessions you attend.
The United Methodist Church will be hosting its weekly luncheon Friday, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. There is no charge for the luncheon, but donations are accepted. All are welcome to attend.
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.
