MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
Mapleton Elementary School second-grade teachers Athena Hallowell and Cindi Condon are proud to incorporate agriculture in the classroom setting to help them meet curriculum goals in science.
According to Hallowell, “We want children to know how some of the food they eat makes it to their plate. We use our neighbors and friends, Buck Farms, to learn about potato planting, harvesting, and processing. The kids got to visit the fields and pick their own bag of russet potatoes. They learned about the harvester and windrower from Barry Buck and Martha Buck. They also visited the storage facility to see how they are stored for the winter. They learned from Brent Buck just what happens to the potatoes in the storage house. The field potatoes were going to McCain’s to eventually make it to McDonald’s. The potatoes in the storage facility were going to other farmers in the spring as seed potatoes.”
In addition, the second-grade classes also take part in learning about apples by reading books, watching videos, and visiting the SAD 1 School Farm apple orchard and cider mill. During their tour, with the help of volunteers, the students made dried apple rings and homemade applesauce. While working with the apples, the children also measured apple peeling lengths.
This fall, both second grades took part in a daylong celebration of the apple by participating in various activities including math, reading, science, art, and social studies. Hallowell says, “All the activities use the ‘amazing apple’ to help them learn. Many high school students and parents volunteer for this fun day as it is during harvest break. Many of the older students remember taking part in the activities when they were in second grade and come back to volunteer because it was so much fun!”
Birthdays
Happy birthday wishes this week to Bert Winslow, Daniel Bridgham, Sierra Farley, Caleb Buck, Jacob Buck, Ryan Bernier, Charles Currier II, Lee Putnam, Dustin Graham, Darlene Espling, Hunter Steeves, Brianna Gilson and Janet Kelle.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Chris and Kim Woodworth on the 5th, and Elvert and Juanita Woodworth on the 7th.
Church luncheon
The Mapleton United Methodist Church will hold its monthly luncheon this Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Donations accepted.
Chicken pie supper
The Mapleton United Methodist Women will be hosting a chicken pie supper Saturday, Nov. 8 at the church from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu will include chicken pie, mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, peas, jello salad, homemade pie, coffee and tea. There will be musical entertainment following the meal at 6:30 p.m.
Adult tickets are $10, children ages 6-14 are $5, and children under 6 are free. All proceeds will benefit local charities. Takeouts will be available. To order ahead for takeout meals, call 764-7109 or pick up during the meal hours. There will also be a few craft and food items for sale during the supper.
Harvest supper
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church would like to invite the public to their annual harvest supper Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the church. This will be a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey and ham and all the fixings. The church is hosting this meal as a fund-raiser supper to benefit the Rev. Paul Carter who is being treated for kidney cancer. All are encouraged to come and support him while enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal.
Senior citizens
Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman Senior Citizens have started their meetings for the season. The group now meets at 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Mapleton Lions Hall on Main Street in Mapleton. The meetings are open to anyone who has lived or lives in Mapleton, Castle Hill or Chapman and is over 55 years of age.
Every week we have a potluck lunch, socialize, have a brief business meeting, and then play bingo. We would love to have new members, so if you would like to join us, please come to the Lions Hall Mondays at 11:30 a.m. and bring a dish to share for the potluck and a small bingo gift. If you have any questions, please call 764-5832 for more information.
MPO meeting
The next Mapleton Parent Organization meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at the school in the art room. New members are always welcome!
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 760-9115 or at jbuzza@ainop.com.
