On Saturday, Sept. 7, two special dinners were held in Mapleton and West Chapman. As a dutiful Star-Herald correspondent for these communities, I attended both events. The first event was the annual Haystack Historical Society Baked Ham and Bean Dinner and the second event was the West Chapman Advent Christian Church’s Pastor’s Pasta Extravaganza. The food at both fundraising dinners was excellent and enjoyed by all who attended.
Leroy Shepard, on right, slices servings of fresh-out-of-the-oven baked ham to diners at the annual Haystack Historical Society Baked Ham and Bean Dinner, which is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Haystack Dinner
The Haystack Historical Society holds three significant fundraisers each year. Their Homemade Pie and Ice Cream Sale during Mapleton Daze, the Wednesday Evening Fiddlers in August and this first Saturday in September Baked Ham and Bean Dinner. The Hams were a low salt type of ham that was prepared by Ivan Pratt while the baked beans were prepared by Alice Shepard. The scrumptious potato salad was prepared by Christine McPherson with huge tossed salad with deviled eggs incorporated into the salad prepared by Dana Allison. Many sweet treats were made served by members of the Society.
Alice Shephard, Society President, personally many of the diners who came out for supper. She expressed the Society’s appreciation for all who helped with event, especially the donation from Pepsi-Cola for the drinks served that evening.
Mrs. Shephard also announced the Society’s closing event of the year, which will be a Christmas glass ornament class to be held for the Society at the “Glass with Class” store. The workshop will be led by Mapleton’s own Lisa Wark. Registration and cost details will be announced in the next week’s Star-Herald.
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church is renovating their church building in a multiphase plan that starts with reconstruction of the church’s front entrance to make it more handicap accessible. Donations from their recent Pastor’s Pasta Extravaganza will help defray the cost of the renovation.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Pasta Extravaganza
The Pastor’s Pasta Extravaganza was another successful dinner. The dinner was inspired by Pastor Nathan Gardiner’s love of good pasta of all types. Hosting the evening’s dinner was the pastor’s wife, Maralee Gardiner, who filled in for the pastor as he unable to attend due to illness. Members of the church donated the lasagna (at least four kinds), baked ziti, stuffed shells, Asian noodles and the favorite dish of mac and cheese. There other additional items including some raised rolls that almost like a bit of heaven.
The attendance was excellent with many church members and neighbors in attendance. On behalf of her husband, Mrs. Gardiner thanked all who attended, enjoyed the meal and donated to the expenses of the new front entrance that now under construction. The new entrance is Phase One of the church’s plan to make their building more accessible to worshippers with physical disabilities. More events are planned in the future to these renovation efforts, so stay tuned to see you can help them in this effort.
Merrilee Gardiner, wife of Pastor Nathan Gardiner of the West Chapman Advent Christian Church, serves diners through multiple pasta choices made available by members of the church for the “Pastor’s Pasta Extravaganza” fundraiser to help fund accessibility renovations to the church building.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Tri-Town Seniors
Starting Monday, Oct. 7, the Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill Senior Citizens group will resume their 2019-2020 monthly luncheons. The group holds two potluck luncheons at the Mapleton Methodist Church on the first and third Mondays of each month from October to June.
The group engages in a wide variety of activities besides having a terrific potluck lunch. They discuss issues such as dealing with dementia, consumer fraud and town issues. Sometimes they just have fun doing craft projects such as making soap, Christmas decorations or May baskets. Occasionally, there is is a semi-serious Bingo session.
If you are over age 55, you are invited to attend and join the group. Plan on attending the October 7 meeting of the Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill Seniors. Please keep in mind the luncheon is potluck that is enjoyed by all who attend.
Terry Sandusky is the Star-Herald correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 764-4916 or at starherald.Tsandusky@gmail.com.
