MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill Fire Chief Richard Wark was presented his Level 1 Basic Emergency Manager Certification by Aroostook Emergency Management Agency Director Darren Woods on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Mapleton Town Office in front of the Mapleton Select Board. Wark was also awarded a jacket with the Emergency Management Agency patch designating the certification.
Chief Wark is the first Local Emergency Management Director in Aroostook County to earn the Level 1 Basic Emergency Manager designation.
According to Town Manager Jon Frederick, “Woods praised Wark’s efforts for being the first local director in the County to make the effort and set an example for other area local directors. Chief Wark thanked the Mapleton Select Board for all three select boards’ support of the fire department and his efforts to better position the department to respond to the towns’ emergencies.”
Frederick thanked Wark for making the towns look good with his efforts and also thanked both Wark and Woods for their work during the April floods, stating that their efforts were, “A tremendous help to a new town manager during a very hectic period.”
Birthdays
Happy birthday wishes this week to Frank Nunez, Saul Nunez, Barry Buck, Kristi Greaves, Misty Steenwyk, Cristian Nunez, Chelsea Buck, Jennifer Steeves, Brooke Lavway, Kevin Michaud, Kelsey Steeves, Nicole Sikorski, Deidre Braley and Marriane Lafland.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary wishes today to Adam and Kristi Stoutamyer.
Holiday babysitting service
Mapleton Girl Scout Troop 1133 is joining forces with the Mapleton United Methodist Church to offer babysitting for children ages 2-8 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the church from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Scouts have recently finished a babysitting course and are ready to put their skills to use. Parents are invited to drop their children off and take advantage of the time to do some holiday shopping. The Scouts, along with their leaders and church volunteers, will be providing snacks, crafts and games for the children. Older children will be able to play outside, so please bring winter outerwear.
The troop is working to raise funds for a trip, so donations are being accepted, but are not required.
For more information, please contact Scout Co-Leader Jennifer Buzza at 760-9115 or church member Torry Eaton at 227-0102.
Christmas program
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church will be having its Sunday School Christmas Program and its Adult Choir performances together on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 760-9115 or at jbuzza@ainop.com.
