Residents encouraged to help
with cemetery cleanup Saturday
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The public is asked to assist the local cemetery association with its fall cleanup.
Please remove spring and summer decorations, flowers and plants (unless mounted on the stone) from the South Side Cemetery in West Chapman by Friday, Oct. 26. Fall and holiday decorations are allowed from Oct. 1-May 1. Normal spring and summer cleanup will take place Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed. For more information, please call the Town Office at 764-3754.
The “Stop Hunger Now” campaign
MAPLETON JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1133 joined over 100 people from surrounding communities to help compile bags of rice and dehydrated vegetables for the “Stop Hunger Now” campaign. Volunteers gathered at the Washburn Snowmobile Club and within 90 minutes had filled and sealed 14,040 bags, meeting their goal of 14,000 bags. Pictured in front of some of the boxes ready for shipment are, from left: Madelyn Buzza, Bethany Baker, Amanda Winslow, Alexus LaFerriere, Sydney Robichaud, Katelyn Amero and Alexis Getchell. Also assisting were leaders Jennifer Buzza, Nancy Winslow and Laurie Amero and troop helpers Jennifer and Bailee Robichaud. Absent when the photo was taken were troop members Delaney Alward and Rebecca Rider.
Birthday wishes this week go out to Arjuna Elliott, Pete Pendexter, Dan Edgecomb, Gedeon Martin, Troy Stephenson, Carter Vigue, Angela Bernier, Wayne Ireland, T.J. Winslow, Jeff Winslow, Scott Hoffses, Kevin Kinney, Brad Boyles, Michael Hamilton, Andrea Melton, Mike Beaulier, Ewan Brewer, Mitchell Longley, David Raymond and Carolyn Doyen.
PHOEBE McPHERSON recently celebrated her 97th birthday at Ron Shaw and Lisa McPherson’s home in Blaine. Attending the party were Gene and Ina Hoffses, Bob and Lorie Hoffses, Matt and Brittanee Blodget, John Hoffses and Theresa Scott. A nice lunch was prepared by chefs Ron and Lisa. Phoebe is a resident at Madigan House in Houlton.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary this week to Bob and Nancy Vigue on the 25th, Collen and Karen Putnam on the 26th, and Bill and Jayne Parker on the 30th.
Fund-raising supper
The State Road Church in Mapleton will be holding its harvest fund-raising supper Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will go the Mark and Lisa McKenna family of Mapleton to support Mark’s failing health and need for a kidney transplant. There is no charge but donations are encouraged. For more information, please call the church at 764-1331.
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 ongoing 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, too. 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 jbuzza@ainop.com.
