Mapleton United Methodist Church kicked off Planet Head Day celebrations this past Sunday after Sunday morning worship. Pastor John DeFelice and church member Saul Nunez volunteered to have their heads shaved and painted following the church service for the purpose of raising donations for Planet Head Day, sponsored by the Caring Area Neighbors For Cancer Education and Recovery (C-A-N-C-E-R).
Pastor John DeFelice and church member Saul Nunez got a “head start” on Planet Head Day as members of the United Methodist Church of Mapleton helped shave and paint their heads and then collected donations in their honor to be given to Caring Area Neighbors For Cancer Education and Recovery (C-A-N-C-E-R) at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Planet Head Day this Saturday, March 10.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
They decided to have their heads shaved and painted as a prelude to Planet Head Day, which will take place at the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday, March 10. Pastor John has had his head shaved in the past but was unable to be here on this year’s scheduled date, so his congregation at the United Methodist Church in Mapleton is helping him out by having a mini Planet Head Day for him. Saul Nunez will also be away at the time of the event and as a result volunteered to join Pastor John in the celebration.
This year was the first time Nunez, 22, volunteered to have his head shaved for Planet Head Day. Heidi Nunez, his mother, did the honors cutting his hair and helping church member Susan Black paint Pastor John’s and Saul’s heads to match the planet Pluto with a heart.
Church members and attendees looked on and made donations that will be presented at Planet Head Day to C-A-N-C-E-R. Pastor John has personally battled cancer in the past. He encourages everyone to support the cause in order to help families deal with the challenges of cancer.
Pre-K registration
Preregistration and Informational nights will be held this evening, Wednesday, March 7, at Mapleton Elementary School. Parents planning to have their children attend Mapleton Elementary School Pre-K this fall are encouraged to come and register their children tonight at 6 p.m. at the school.
All SAD 1 children who are 4 years old on or before Oct. 15, 2018, are eligible for enrollment.
At the time of registration, parents must present the following documents: proof of immunization, legal birth certificate, legal guardianship/custody papers, parent/guardian photo identification and proof of residency within SAD 1 (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.).
Parents and guardians with questions regarding the registration process should call the SAD 1 Health Services Office at 764-8105 during school hours.
Youth trip fundraiser
On March 10, 2018, the 2018 Discover D.C. group will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to raise funds to cover the Presque Isle Middle School student trip to Washington D.C. The dinner will be held at the Mapleton Lions Hall on Main Street in Mapleton from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
According to Bill Guerrette, Discover D.C. trip coordinator, the evening’s menu will include: spaghetti, meat sauce by Adam Ryder, salad, roll, drink and brownie ala mode.
Donations will be accepted and all proceeds will benefit the 2018 Discover D.C. trip. The public is invited to attend and support the students who will be traveling to Washington to learn about our government and the history of our nation.
Directors’ meeting
The monthly directors’ meeting of the Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club will be tonight, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the clubhouse, 94 Town Hall Road, Chapman.
Members’ night
A Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club members only soup and sandwich night (bring one) will be held at the clubhouse on March 10 at 6 p.m. Following the meal, there will be a Bingo night for members.
For more information regarding the evening, call Sue Maynard at 764-1236.
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.
