MAPLETON NEWS
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society held its meeting Sept. 27.
The cookbook fundraiser was at the top of the agenda. They were completed and sent to the company after Labor Day. At this time, the Society would like to thank everyone who submitted recipes. There were many different recipes contributed to the book with almost no two alike! The wide variety should make for a great book! Look for them by the middle of November, just in time for Christmas.
The hall now has a new screen door for the front door to allow for airflow without letting in unwanted “visitors.” The outside door has been painted and a new bulletin board hung outside the entrance. The board will be available to post town notices, eliminating tacking them to the front door.
The board of directors’ meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25. Anyone wishing to bring suggestions, become a member, or just stop in and see what the Society is up to is welcome to attend. New active members are needed. Please consider joining!
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Jeanese McPherson, Vicki Murchison, Melissa McGary, Debbie Pelkey, Andrew Christie, Jeana Carter, Sarah Hansen, Bob Hoffses, Susan Kennedy, Diana Coulstring, Lucas Ireland, Aiden Shea Boyles, Steve Brown, Daniel Rafford, Kelly Johndro and Collen Putnam.
Anniversaries
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Ashley and Jon Cole and Barrett and Mary Potter on the 14th, and Chris and Suzanne Morton on the 18th.
Bible study
A Community Bible Study called “Better Together” is a study that focuses on fulfilling our lives’ purpose in community with others. This six-week study will start Monday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Beth Pickens. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Beth at 764-3190.
Baked potato dinner
The Mapleton United Methodist Church will be hosting a baked potato buffet Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Mapleton United Methodist Church. Guests will be able to fix their baked potatoes as they desire from a variety of toppings (sour cream, chives, cheese sauce, bacon bits, chili and more) all for a donation. Salad, punch and dessert will also be served.
Ladies retreat
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church is issuing an invitation to all ladies that have ever felt stressed. Come away for a day of joy and laughter as the Rev. Brenda Cross opens God’s word and shows area ladies simple ways to de-stress their lives.
Brenda is from Brunswick, where she and her husband, Arden, pastor the Gospel Light Fellowship in Bath.
This will be held at the church Saturday, Oct. 15. There will be two sessions. The morning session will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. with lunch provided. The afternoon session will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
If you have questions or want to register, e-mail Maralee Gardiner at gardiner@mfx.net.
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.
