MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
On June 22, Katelyn Amero, of Mapleton, received MoonDance Studios’ highest honor. Following the final performance of the studios’ annual recital at the Caribou Performing Arts Center, Amero was named “MoonDance Studios’ Dancer of the Year for 2014.”
Kim Lauritsen, owner of MoonDance Studios, explained, “This award is decided on by myself and my instructors. The dancer chosen is one who stands out among their peers. They must be a talented dancer, but beyond that, they must have a passion for dance, a great work ethic and a positive attitude. Katelyn has all these qualities and more. She was our perfect choice this year.”
Amero joined MoonDance Studios in Presque Isle in 2007 at the age of four, and has enjoyed all her classes, especially clogging.
This year’s recital marks her eighth one with the studio. Amero stated she was surprised and excited to receive this award and is very proud to be a MoonDancer. She is the daughter of Scott and Laurie Amero of Mapleton.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Bethany Paterson, McKenzie Pelkey, Calli Ambrose, Ron Guillemette, Duska Boyles, Craig Garland, Janet Braley, Debbie Walton, Neve Guerrette, MacKenzie Carney, Gary Jarvis, Charlene Buzza, Todd Newlands, Paige McHatten, Abigail Ireland, Michael S. Buck and Melissa Wilcox.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary this week to Reno Sr. and Flora Boucher on the 5th, Reno Jr. and Angela Boucher on the 6th, and Joe and Kristi Greaves on the 7th.
Squapan Outing Club news
The Squapan Outing Club will be holding its annual meeting Sunday, July 13 at 10 a.m. at Dave and Phyllis McIntyre’s camp on the Seven Islands Road. All camp owners are encouraged to attend, as various club issues will be discussed.
Anyone interested in running for a position on the board of directors is asked to contact Aaron Buzza (760-9115) to have their name included on the voting ballot.
Bean-hole bean supper
The public is invited to attend Squapan Outing Club’s annual bean-hole bean supper at the lake Saturday, July 12 from 4-6 p.m. The menu will include the traditional bean-hole beans, hot dogs, barbecue chicken thighs, potato salad, coleslaw, roll and homemade desserts. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Squapan Outing Club/Scopan Lake souvenirs will also be on sale.
Sunday VBS
Mark your calendars! The Mapleton United Baptist Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School Sundays at the church from 10 a.m.-noon starting Sunday, July 6. Sessions will run for eight weeks. Watch this column for more details.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115 or by email at jbuzza@ainop.com.
