Kim Smith, Presque Isle public information officer, met with the Mapleton Lions Club to discuss the possibility of the club running a food booth during the eclipse event next April.
Towns of central Aroostook County are preparing for an influx of 10,000 to 40,000 visitors for the eclipse, she said. Several viewing sites are being prepared but the Northern Maine Fairgrounds will be one of the largest of the sites. The Lions’ food booth called the Mapleton Lions Den is located at the fairgrounds. She asked the club to consider opening and operating the booth on eclipse day.
he Mapleton Lions Club committed to operating their food booth on Eclipse Day next April. From left are Club Secretary Terry Sandusky. Presque Isle Public Information Officer Kim Smith and Club President Rick Fowler. (Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)he Mapleton Lions Club committed to operating their food booth on Eclipse Day next April. From left are Club Secretary Terry Sandusky. Presque Isle Public Information Officer Kim Smith and Club President Rick Fowler.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Later in the meeting club members voted to open the booth for the event.
In addition to the eclipse, Smith also spoke on the upcoming Antique Automobile Association of America tour of Central Aroostook County this coming August. She also asked the club to open its food booth during the car show and concert by Star City Syndicate at the fairgrounds, and the club agreed.
The booth will also be open during the Northern Maine Fair and the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest in August.
Mapleton Lions Club President Rick Fowler (left) welcomes Pine and Spurs Riding Club President Maddy Caron (center) and Vice President Rose Archer, who asked the club for funds to help rebuild their riding show ring. (Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Riding club request
Pine and Spurs Riding Club President Maddy Caron and Vice President Rose Archer spoke to the Lions about the substantial funds they need to repair and upgrade their show ring.
Over the past several decades the ring has been slowly deteriorating and now needs new fencing. The riding club has had a large influx of youth riders as their program continues to expand.
The club voted to provide $1,500 for the riding club ring repair. The riding club has several other financial needs but the show ring is critical for their operation this year.
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.
