The Mapleton Lion’s Club will host the annual Memorial Day Parade starting at 2 p.m. Following the parade, the Mapleton Lion’s Club, with the assistance of local veterans organizations, will honor all who served in our nation’s armed forces. A special remembrance ceremony will occur for those who sacrificed all to preserve this nation and our freedom. All veterans are welcome to attend this special recognition. Organizations, businesses and individuals who wish to participate in the parade should contact Lion Steve Hanning (764-5170).
Birthdays
Birthday wishes go out to Bub Nadeau, Felicia Buck, Michael McPherson, Omar Braley, Adam Stoutmyer, LuAnne Michaud, Glendon Braley, Bob Hilt, Troy Fraliex, Reggie Mountain, Naomi McEachern and Melissa Doyen.
Anniversaries
Anniversary wishes go out to Willie and Carole Soucy, and Gerry and Jean Jackson.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society is in desperate need of new members and need fresh ideas. Please give them an hour of your time once a month to help keep the building operating. The fund-raisers they have are just paying their expenses and leave them with little else to do their projects. If you have enjoyed voting, going to town meetings, their suppers, having a reasonable hall to rent right in your own town, and other events, please consider helping to keep their organization going for future years. Working member is $10 per year, or $15 for non-working member or $100 for a lifetime membership. Their meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month from February through November.
They have candy bars on sale at Chandler Farms, Percy’s Auto Sales, and the Mapleton Town Office. You can also get them from any member. They have only 30 cookbooks left. These will become collectors’ items, as there will not be another re-printing. They will start renting the hall in May until October. Please see any member for details. Further projects and events will be listed. Please support them.
They are requesting that anyone who has knowledge of a veteran who served in the military between 1903 to the present to write or call Natalie Maynard, 2877 State Road, Castle Hill, Maine 04757 or 764-4878. They need names, dates, and any information you can give them so they can place the names on a sign or in a book in the future. The person must have been a resident of Castle Hill at the time of service.
Mapleton Daze
Mapleton Daze Weekend is June 28-July 1 this year. The date on the Community Calendar is incorrect. Mark your calendars for this big weekend coming up. We’ll begin with the Cribbage Tournament and Bingo on Thursday night, and the Chicken BBQ and Fireworks on Friday night. The Biggest Parade west of the Potato Blossom Parade is Saturday morning, followed by several activities for the whole family Saturday afternoon. Sunday begins with a Sunrise Service and more activities. Watch for new events to be announced later! For more information, please call Jim Burrill at 762-5131 on Debbie Sawyer at 764-1735.
Mapleton Lion’s Club Chicken Barbeque
The Mapleton Lion’s Club’s annual chicken barbeque will be held June 29 starting at 5 p.m. and will run until the chicken is gone. The location for the barbeque will be the Mapleton Elementary School as a kick-off for the annual Mapleton Daze weekend.
Mapleton United Methodist Church
The Mapleton United Methodist Church luncheons are held every Friday at 11:30 a.m. The next luncheon is Friday, May 11. This is open to the public and there is no cost. Donations are accepted. Hope to see you there.
Scouts
Cubs – Pack 170 – Any questions on joining, please contact Adam Rider at 764-6897 or Mike Eaton at 764-3762 or e-mail him at meaton@mfx.net.
Boys – Troop 170 – Boy Scout Troop 170 will be having an open house May 3 at the Lion’s Hall starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be demonstrations and we are looking for boys and parents interested in scouting to attend. See you there!
If you have any questions on joining, contact Bud Hoffses at 764-4885 or Peter Starr at 764-8189. They hold their weekly meeting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens
The Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens met at Mapletree Estates with 26 members present. Chick McPherson asked the blessing. After lunch, president Marie Little brought the meeting to order. Lord’s Prayer and flag salute was repeated. A treasurer’s report was given by Ticki Allen. A thank you card was read for their contribution to the Methodist Church. A card was signed for Violet Frazier who is in the Van Buren Rehab Center after having knee surgery. Violet and Avis Spear have May birthdays. Millie Putman is making cake for May.
