Chapman Ridge Runners create
‘Design in the Snow’
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The Chapman Ridge Runners successfully created their “Design in the Snow” with the participants of the 7th annual Andy Santerre Sno-Run Saturday, Feb. 12.
Photo courtesy of Paul Cyr/NorthernMainePhotos.com
FORTY MEMBERS of the Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club are pictured here spelling out “MAINE” during the annual Andy Santerre Sno-Run, benefiting AMHC. Included in the county outline are other participating riders in the Sno-Run. The NASCAR drivers and friends of Andy Santerre are standing by their sleds. Special thanks to Paul Cyr who took the photo, and Gene Lynch II who flew over the field allowing for the photo op. The successful event took place Feb. 12. In the photo, the old, smaller clubhouse can be seen in the far left, while the new, log cabin-style clubhouse is pictured in the center.
The proceeds from the annual Sno-Run, dinner and auction benefit AMHC and Aroostook County children who are victims of sexual assault. Andy Santerre brings his fellow NASCAR drivers to participate in the Sno-Run and auction. Chapman Ridge Runners hosted the luncheon for the run, and the riders made a loop ride on trails groomed by the Chapman Ridge Runners and the Walker Siding Snowmobile Club. According to organizers, the riders were very complimentary of Chapman’s new clubhouse, the meal that was served and the well-groomed trails.
The youngest participant in the snow photo was Mason Archer, the 8-month-old son of Travis and April Archer of Presque Isle, and the oldest was Mac Weaver, 80, also from Presque Isle.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Clayton Black, Angie Kennedy, Karl Hoffses, Chad Carter, Cameron Wilcox, Julia Blake, Dylan Mountain, Michael Michaud and Martin Carter.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary this week to Stuart and Jennifer Smith on the 23rd and Harvey III and Julie Brown on the 28th.
Fat Tuesday
The Mapleton United Methodist Women will be hosting a Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, March 8 at the church. Watch this column for more details next week.
Benefit supper
There will be a benefit supper for Kathy and Alden Swanson Saturday, March 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mapleton Lion’s Hall. The menu will include spaghetti, homemade sauce, salad, rolls and gingerbread for dessert. Donations will be accepted at the door. Raffle tickets will also be on sale for a two-night stay for up to eight people at The Pines at Chapman (www.thepinesmaine.com). Raffle tickets are $10 each and will be sold the night of the supper, as well as at The Pizza House in Mapleton and Bradley’s Citgo in Presque Isle. Kathy was recently diagnosed and is undergoing treatment for cancer. For more information, please contact Lynn Maillett at 764-1827 or Anne Braley at 764-4382.
Baptist Park Fun Day
Baptist Park will be hosting a Fun Day at the park on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities for the day will include snow sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, pond hockey, ice skating, snow sculptures, a bonfire and devotions. All are encouraged to bring their own winter equipment, as well as extras to share. Some activities will be subject to equipment availability for those not providing their own. Grills will be available for any wishing to bring their own hot dogs or hamburgers. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided. Please RSVP either Daniel Jackson (Bethany Baptist Church) at 551-7810 or Isaac Ashby (Mapleton United Baptist Church) at 554-8737. If the events cannot be held on the 5th, the alternate date will be Saturday, March 19.
Mapleton Baptist Tour
The 2011 Mapleton Baptist Tour will feature great food, plenty of shopping time, and the exciting Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in Halifax. Quite simply – the Tattoo is the world’s largest indoor show! Featuring over 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers, the Tattoo continues to live up to its reputation as one of the world’s premier cultural and entertainment events.
It is a fast-paced, two-and-a-half hour family show featuring music, dance, acrobatics, drama and comedy in a number of innovative acts. The Tattoo is held at the Halifax Metro Centre, a modern, air-conditioned arena located in the very heart of downtown Halifax.
This deluxe motor coach tour leaves Mapleton Tuesday, July 5 and returns Friday, July 8. This tour will have a professional driver and escort. Please note that this tour requires appropriate documents for international travel. Trip brochures are available at Goin’ Postal, 26 North St. in Presque Isle, or by calling Ken Phelps at 764-6776.
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.
