The Mapleton Lions Club will host its annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony. All events will be held on Memorial Day, May 25, with the parade starting at 2 p.m. and the remembrance ceremony starting 15 minutes after the parade ends. The parade will start from Main Street and Dudley Road on the west side of Mapleton and will end at the Mapleton Elementary School. Any group, organization or individual may participate in the parade.
Everyone is invited to view the parade and attend the remembrance ceremony that will be held at the monuments recognizing the Mapleton-Chapman-Castle Hill citizen soldiers who sacrificed so much for our freedom and liberty. We invite all military servicemen and women who formerly served or currently serve in our armed forces. Memorial Day is a day to remember those who protect our freedom.
If you wish to participate in the parade, please contact Steve Hanning, club president at 764-5170, or write to the Mapleton Lions at mapletonlions@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Naomi McEachern, Melissa Doyen Buck, Sylvia Bridgham, Ryan Pendexter, Stephen Kenney, Asher Carter, Matthew Doyen, Alta Bagley, Vicki Michaud, Anthony Benn, Billy Doyen, Hilary Jo Bard, Bonnie Johnson, Abigail St. Peter and Kristi Stoutamyer.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary to Gerry and Jean Jackson on the 14th, Rhett and Tracy Fox on the 17th, and Mitzi and Sam Rogers on the 19th.
Student Receives Award
The Geology and Geophysics Department at Boston College has named Jesse Powers as the recipient of the Donald J. White Teaching Excellence Award for the 2008-09 school year. Jesse is a second year graduate student at Boston College where, for the last two years, he has worked as a teaching assistant in the Geology Department. Powers was honored during an awards reception at BC April 27. He is the son of Joe and Sue Powers of Mapleton.
A Big “Thank You” from the Mapleton Extension
Our new 2009 queens have been crowned: Katelynn Hartt is our new Miss Mapleton, Hannah Stoutamyer is the new Junior Miss Mapleton and Jaidyn Blake is our new Little Miss Mapleton. The Mapleton Extension would like to congratulate our town’s new queens! We would like to thank both directors of this year’s pageants. First, Rebeckah Perry. Rebeckah was our director for the Junior and Miss pageant. This was the first time Rebeckah has been a director for one of our pageants and she did an excellent job. Next, Jennifer Buzza. Jennifer has been directing Mapleton’s Little Miss pageant for eight years now and, as usual, did a wonderful job. We would like to thank both Jennifer and Rebeckah for all of their hard work and dedication in making these pageants happen. These pageants help fund our small organization in hopes that we will be able to continue giving back to the residents of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. Without people like these two women, willing to donate their time and talents for the young ladies of our communities, we would not be able to give each of our participants the experience that they have shared together in the days leading up to and including the day of the pageants. These girls go on to represent our town by participating in a number of community events, parades and, of course, at the Potato Blossom Pageants. Again, thank you both, Rebeckah and Jennifer. You did a great job!
We also would like to thank the Mistresses of Ceremonies for both pageants. The Junior and Miss pageant was emceed by Alex Cheney and Chelsea Kaiser. Patti Crooks was the emcee for the Little Miss. All three went above and beyond to make the pageants what they were. Patti, thanks, too, for loaning extra stage decorations and donating gifts for the participants.
This year, for the first time, the Mapleton Extension asked for donations toward a scholarship for the 2009 Miss Mapleton. We would like to thank the following businesses for their contributions: Gardengate Fabrics, Mapleton Lunch, Pizza House, Reno Guerrette Carpentry, W.C. Doyen & Sons, Chandler Farms, Inc., Polaris, Debbie’s Daycare, and Buck Construction.
We would also like to thank S.W. Collins for their material donation of blueboard insulation, which was used to make decorations for the Little Miss pageant.
Lastly, we would like to thank the Mapleton Lions Club for the opening their hall to allow all contestants to rehearse in preparation for their pageants.
Senior Citizen News
The Mapleton/Castle Hill/Chapman Senior Citizens met at Maple Tree Estates Monday, May 4 with 26 members present. Chick McPherson offered the blessing and the club enjoyed a healthy lunch. Members celebrating May birthdays were Merle Wilcox and Wayne Kennard. The group sang “Happy Birthday” then shared birthday cake and ice cream. Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were read and accepted, and the door prize was won by Phoebe McPherson. The group enjoyed a few games of Bingo with President Shirley Coty calling the numbers. Winners included Maxine, Laura, Norma and Anna.
All senior citizens are invited to join the group that meets every Monday at Maple Tree Estates on the Hughes Road in Mapleton.
Mapleton Daze Meeting
The Mapleton Daze Committee is very busy finalizing plans for this year’s annual festivities. If you can help in ANY way – setting up activities, supervising activities, cleaning up after the events on Saturday, please plan to attend the next meeting TONIGHT at 6 p.m. at the Pizza House. If you can donate just 30 minutes of your time, the committee would greatly appreciate it! Please contact Ann Stephenson with any questions at 768-3390.
Mapleton Daze Parade
Any and all who are interested in participating in the annual Mapleton Daze parade are asked to pre-register by contacting Grenda Stephenson at 764-0452. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 27. A change from previous years, the Mapleton Daze Committee has decided not to award trophies this year. Thank you for registering prior to the Saturday morning parade!
Retirement Party
The Mapleton Elementary School is hosting a retirement party for Principal Gail Gibson. After 37 combined years of teaching and serving as principal, Gail will be retiring at the end of this school year. Please join the Mapleton Elementary School in thanking Ms. Gibson for her years of dedication to the children of our community – past and present! A celebration is planned for Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the State Road Advent Christian Church gymnasium. In lieu of gifts, it is Ms. Gibson’s wish to send all interested children to summer camp. A money tree will be available for those who wish to donate toward this goal. Please contact Kori Ellis at 764-4467 with any questions.
Upcoming Holidays
Friday, May 15 is National Pizza Party Day! What a great excuse to go out to your favorite pizza “joint” and celebrate! Experiment a little and try some unusual toppings!
Saturday, May 16 is Armed Forces Day. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated May 20, 1952. According to a New York Times article published May 17, 1952: “This is the day on which we have the welcome opportunity to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces … to all the individuals who are in the service of their country all over the world. Armed Forces Day won’t be a matter of parades and receptions for a good many of them. They will all be in line of duty and some of them may give their lives in that duty.” Let us all take a moment this Saturday, especially, to think of those men and women serving in all branches of our armed forces, here and abroad.
Picnic Potluck
The Castle Hill Advent Christian Church is hosting a picnic potluck Wednesday, May 20. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Ernie Boykin will be providing the musical entertainment.
Baked Bean Supper
There will be a benefit baked bean supper at the Mapleton Methodist Church Saturday, May 23 at 5 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12.
Thank You!
The Boy Scout Troop 170 would like to thank everyone that donated bottles and cans this past Saturday. All your donations will help raise money for local Boy Scouts to attend summer camp. If you would still like to donate, please call Scoutmaster Peter Starr at 764-8189 or 551-5196 to schedule a pickup.
The troop also invites any young men between the ages of 11 and 18 who might enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, and many outdoor activities to come visit them. This week we will be meeting the Starr home, 53 Moose Ridge Road, Mapleton, on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. so come see what it’s all about. If you have any questions, please contact Peter Starr.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
Candy bars are still on sale and can be purchased at Clukey’s Auto, Chandler Farms and the Mapleton Town Office.
The Society has voted to offer a couple’s lifetime membership for $150. If two people from the same family would like to join, this option would save $50, rather than purchasing one lifetime membership for $100.
The Grange Hall is available for rent May 1-Nov. 1. Please contact any member if you are interested in renting the hall for your event. The Society meets one night a month from February through November and welcomes new members. Please consider helping the Society preserve a piece of local history.
Mapleton United Methodist Church Luncheon
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115, or by e-mail at jbuzza@ainop.com.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
THE MEMBERS of the Northern Lights Youth Choir recently wrapped up their annual spring tour with a performance at the State Road Advent Christian Church. Over 50 teens and adults make up the choir that spent April vacation week touring Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut, performing at various churches. The choir is under the direction of Bonnee McLaughlin.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
MAINE AGRI WOMAN Mary Anne Buck, recently visited the first-grade classes at Mapleton Elementary School. While there, she read the book “All Around the Farm” as part of Agriculture in the Classroom. Pictured here are students in Rebecca Langille’s class. They all enjoyed her visit very much and were thrilled to have the book donated to their classroom library!
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
HANNAH STOUTAMYER, a seventh-grade student at Presque Isle Middle School, was recently honored by the Maine Elks Association at their Maine State Convention in Augusta May 2. Hannah wrote an essay about “What Freedom Means to Me” and was awarded first place in the state for her efforts. At the convention, she read aloud her essay and was rewarded with a standing ovation by the Elks. Hannah received a plaque with her essay engraved on it and a check for $100. She is the daughter of Adam and Kristi Stoutamyer of Mapleton.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
DURING THE FINAL PERFORMANCE of the Northern Lights Youth Choir, director Bonnee McLaughlin recognized the four seniors that would be graduating in June. Those being honored for their years of talent and dedication to the choir were, from left: Paige McEachern, Katelynn Hartt, Hannah Cheney and Reed Moody.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
BETH BERRY provided some musical entertainment during a recent luncheon in April at the Castle Hill Advent Christian Church. Over 20 people enjoyed a meal and viewed the quilt being raffled off by the Washburn Soup Kitchen. The Church is planning a picnic potluck luncheon May 20 at 11:30 a.m. Ernie Boykin will be on hand to provide some musical entertainment.
