APPLETON, Maine — The Appleton Volunteer Fire Department will hold a benefit supper and silent auction for fire department member Steven Billiat 4:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Appleton Village School.  Steve Billiat has been diagnosed with advanced cancer.  Chef Randy Rickards of Appleton Baptist Church will prepare a spaghetti supper with all the fixings, and all desserts will be homemade by community members.  Minimum donation requested is $8 per adult, $5 per child under 12, or $25 per family.  The silent auction will feature a wide range of interesting and beautiful items, and gift certificates.  The event is supported by Appleton Volunteer Fire Department, Appleton Baptist Church, Union’s Boy Scout Troop 207, and many local businesses.  To donate an item to the silent auction, contact John Metcalfe at 785-4531.  Snow date is March 2.