MAPLETON NEWS
By Jennifer Buzza
Mapleton Girl Scout Troop 1133 celebrated its seventh rededication ceremony at the Mapleton United Methodist Church Nov. 10. The ceremony began with the introduction of the five troop members present, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Girl Scout Promise.
The girls were recognized for the awards they had earned from the beginning of their new Scouting year in September to date. Making the presentations were co-leaders Nancy Winslow and Laurie Amero, while co-leader Jennifer Buzza read the list of awards for each Cadette.
The girls received patches for spring registration, GSME’s “Be a Reader,” yard sale fundraiser, spaghetti supper fundraiser, auction fundraiser, rededication ceremony and Cadette badges “Budgeting,” “Comparison Shopping” and “Think Big.”
Following the awards, the troop took part in a candlelight ceremony. The three leaders addressed the girls, asking, “What would the world be like if…?” relating each question to omitting parts of the Girl Scout promise and 10 laws. After each question, a candle was extinguished to remind the girls that if we stopped living the promise and laws, the world around us would become a place full of inconsiderate, disrespectful and self-serving people.
Each of the leaders, along with the five Cadettes present, made a verbal commitment during the ceremony to live a part of the Girl Scout law, followed by lighting a candle. The formal ceremony concluded with the girls singing six verses of the traditional Girl Scout song, “Make New Friends.”
Collection for neighbors
Mapleton Elementary School is collecting items to benefit Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C.A.N.C.E.R.). Students, faculty and staff are collecting items for the bags that are given to patients during their first trip to the clinic. Bags are also given to patients that begin treatment outside of the County when they are put on C.A.N.C.E.R.’s bread delivery list.
Some of the things that are being requested for the clinic bags are travel size shampoos, conditioners, lotions, body wash, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, soap, wet wipe packs, crossword/puzzle books, toothbrushes, blank cards with envelopes and pencil sharpeners.
Although this is a school-wide drive, the community is welcome and encouraged to contribute. Any donations can be dropped off in the main office at the school by Friday, Nov. 20. A presentation will be made to the group the following week.
Town Office Hours
The Town Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. Regular hours will resume on Monday, Nov. 30 at 8 a.m.
Craft Fair
The Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club will host a craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the clubhouse. Donations are needed for the sale. If you are a member and can donate items or baked goods, please contact Sue at 764-1236.
Book Fair
The Mapleton Parent Organization will host their annual fall book fair now through Nov. 25. The fair will be open during the school day from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and during parent/teacher conferences Monday, Nov. 23, from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Volunteers are still needed to assist with the book fair. If you are able to help, please contact Sue Phillips at 768-0669 or suephillips5@yahoo.com.
Senior Citizens
The Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman Senior Citizens met Nov. 9 at the Mapleton Lions Hall. Six guests were welcomed and invited to join the group at a future meeting.
The group enjoyed a potluck lunch and a stained glass presentation by Wayne Kennard. At the end of the presentation everyone was presented with a stained glass gift. The group meets every Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Mapleton Lions Hall, and are very thankful to the
Club for allowing the seniors to use their facility.
New members are always welcome. Plan to attend next Monday. Just bring a place setting and a dish to share for lunch. If you have questions, contact Judy at 764-5832.
Nuts & Candy Orders
Those who ordered nuts and candy from local Girl Scouts during the fall product sale will be receiving those items in the coming days. The goal is to have all items in the hands of our customers by Thanksgiving.
Thank you for supporting your local Girl Scouts.
Birthdays
Happy Birthday wishes this week to Natasha Tompkins, Dale Lovely, Rena Carlin, Kristy Kenney, Owen Estey, Susan Doyen, Michelle Frederick, Elizabeth McHatten, Molly Copeland and Kenneth Wardwell.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary wishes this week to Hugh and Sandra McHatten on Nov. 19, and to Billy and Carolyn Doyen and Todd and Joanna Newlands on Nov. 24.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 760-9115 or at jbuzza@ainop.com
