The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society held its last meeting for 2008. They were able to get their siding fixed and the original fire escape put back up this fall. The platform is missing from the escape and it was there earlier this summer. If anyone has information as to where the piece may be or if it was taken in error thinking it was going for scrap, please contact any member.
Leave in on the porch and there will be no questions asked. They will be selling candy bars again this winter. It has always been a great fund-raiser thanks to everyone’s sweet tooth out there. Their next meeting will be Feb. 24, 2009.
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society is looking for volunteers to 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. Dues for a working member are $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 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.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes go out to Josh Duncan, Jared Buck, Sue Skidgell, Karen Burrill, Steven Kennedy Sr., Jaime Beals, Ruth Frasier, Holden Stoutamyer, Galen Kennedy Jr., Amanda Getchell, Celeste Johnson, Robert Bagley, Galen Smith, Micah Calhoun, Tim Smith, Kendra Kennedy, Isaac Breton, Camden York, Mark Christie, Ryan Guerrette, Jay Lamoreau and Joshua Looman.
Mapleton United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come. 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.
Boys, Troop 170 – The boys from Scout Troop 170 are collecting donations of bottles and cans. Call Peter Starr at 764-8189 to make arrangements for a pick-up. As always, the boys appreciate all your support, which makes all their yearly activities possible.
If you have any questions on joining, call Peter Starr at 764-8189. They hold their weekly meeting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens
The Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens meets every Monday – except the fifth Monday – at Mapletree Estates. All are welcome.
Bonnie Landry is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 764-4860, or by e-mail at billjobon@ainop.com.
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Landry
On Dec. 13, Mapleton Girl Scout Troop 292, together with “the little Daisy” Troop 1133, went caroling in the Mapleton area. Pictured here are the girls of Troop 292: First row – Kayla A. and Eden M. Second row – Micheala D., Mandy G., Brittany W. and Cassidy C. Third row – Abbie E., Stephanie W., Kylie C. and Madison W.
Contributed photo
MAPLETON DAISY GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1133 recently enjoyed a morning of Christmas caroling to the residents of Living Easy Apartments and Maple Tree Estates. Participating were, front row, from left: Madelyn Buzza, Amanda Winslow, Delaney Alward and Paige Trask. Back row: Taylor Stephenson, Rebecca Rider, Katelyn Amero, Brooke Trask and Bethany Baker. Absent when the photo was taken was Alexis Getchell.
