MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The Mapleton Methodist Church and the Washburn Methodist Church are joining forces to conduct a day of volunteerism for the “Stop Hunger Now” campaign Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Washburn Snowmobile Club.
According to the website, Stop Hunger Now is an “international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid around the world. The organization is driven by a vision of a world without hunger and a mission to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-saving aid to the worlds most vulnerable and by creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.”
Volunteers will assist with the meal packaging program where dehydrated, high protein, nutritious meals are put into sealed bags that will be boxed and shipped to schools and orphanages in developing countries around the world.
Organizers are looking for volunteers from local churches and other organizations willing to spend a couple of hours in this effort. The packaging will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday. To volunteer, please contact Lisa Reed at 493-0989.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Steve Brown, Daniel Rafford, Kelly Johndro, Collen Putnam, Mary Potter, Ashton Luppon, Tim Wood, Bev Greenier, Maggie McQuade, Norma Johnson, Rhonda Bagley, Amanda Wilcox, Louise McPherson, Nathan Gardiner, Alek Bushey, Audrey Christie, Steven R. Smith, Valerie DeLong, Desiree Luzzi, Sara Gilson, Kevin Carter and Jennifer Smith.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary this week to Nathan and Maralee Gardiner on the 20th.
Supper cancelled
The Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club’s Oct. 20 Potato and Pie Super has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Ladies Retreat
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church will be hosting a Ladies Retreat with Brenda Cross of Brunswick Saturday, Nov. 3. The theme for this retreat is “Strength Training” using the scripture from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.” All ladies are asked to bring or wear their favorite clothes, past or present styles included!
The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. with lunch provided. There is no cost for this time of “refreshing” and fellowship. Brenda will also be bringing the morning message Sunday, Nov. 4. Church service begins at 10:45 a.m.
Box Tops and soup labels
Have you noticed the colorful coupons on some of your grocery packaging that say “Box Tops for Education?” Have you wondered what they were for and who might benefit from them? What about the point coupons on the back of Campbell’s soup and Spaghetti O’s cans? Well, the students at the Mapleton Elementary School, under the direction of the Mapleton Parents Organization, have an on-going fundraiser and would welcome the support of the community.
All you need to do is cut out the Box Tops from any participating company’s product or remove the soup labels from your Campbell’s soup cans (as well as other Campbell’s products). If you have a student that attends MES, place those Box Tops and point coupons in a small bag and send it to school. Anyone can collect these items and send them to the school or drop them off in the main office. The MPO receives 10 cents for each Box Top and credit toward products for the school with the Campbell’s points. The school is also collecting Capri Sun pouches. What a great way to help the students in the community and do a little recycling in the process!
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115 or by e-mailing at jbuzza@ainop.com.
