MAPLETON NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
Veterans’ Memorial
The Mapleton Lions Club added two stones to the veterans’ memorial at Mapleton Elementary School in their continued effort to ensure every veteran from the three towns that served during a war period is properly represented.
The search for names to be added to the memorial has not ended. The factors considered by the Lions are: the home of record upon entry into military service, service during a war period and honorable discharge. If the discharge papers have a home of record upon entry into military service that is not Mapleton, Castle Hill or Chapman, then the veteran would not be eligible for the memorial. However, if there are extenuating circumstances with the home of record (e.g. parents moved after the veteran enlisted; married a girl from Presque Isle after enlisting and used her address; etc.), the Lions will consider each case if the facts are presented with the discharge papers.
If you are a veteran or know a veteran that may be eligible for the memorial, please send your information substantiating eligibility to Town Manager Jon Frederick, P.O. Box 500, Mapleton 04757, or call 764-3754.
Church Luncheon
The Mapleton Methodist Church will be hosting their monthly luncheon Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome!
Girl Scout Fundraiser
Local Girl Scouts are taking part in their annual fall fundraiser now through the middle of October. Girls will be approaching family, friends and neighbors selling nuts, candy, magazine subscriptions and photo memorabilia. During the sale, customers will also have the opportunity to make a $5 donation to help purchase canned nuts and candy for the local Area on Aging and the Meals on Wheels program.
There are 15 candy and nut offerings this year, including new items: Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix, Black Forest Trail Mix and Dark Chocolate Caramel Caps with Sea Salt. There are also nut free and gluten free items for those with allergies. Magazine subscriptions include all the popular titles along with dozens of others.
Items are also available for purchase online for those family and friends not in the area.
Girls have a chance to earn funds for their troops, as well as fun incentive prizes for themselves. Those individuals meeting specific requirements can also work towards a free week at Girl Scout camp next summer. Please consider how you might be able to support your local Girl Scout troops. If you would like to place an order in the Mapleton area, please call Jennifer Buzza at 760-9115.
Birthdays
Happy Birthday wishes this week to Hannah Stoutamyer, Nola Farley, Dennis Gilson, Grace Braley, Bay Murchison, Angeline Steeves, Bruce Ayotte, Jenn Edgecomb, Lynn Frost, Isaiah Sutherland and Lloyd Wardwell, Jr.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary wishes this week to Aaron and Jennifer Buzza on Oct. 5.
Bible School for Kids
The Mapleton United Methodist Church is starting a Bible School for children ages 6 – 12, called “Fun Fridays.” This will be held on Friday evenings at the church beginning on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be a kid-friendly supper (parents are welcome to stay) with a fellowship time to follow. Hope to see you there!
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 760-9115 or at jbuzza@ainop.com.
