On Sept. 2, family and friends gathered to honor Gertrude Christie as she celebrated her 95th birthday. The party was held at the new Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Clubhouse. All of her family was present, including daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Dan Bridgham, and son and daughter-in-law, Alex and Audrey Christie.
Also present were grandsons Karl Hoffses and Theresa and their children, Karley and Mitchell from Portland, Ore., Scott Hoffses from Presque Isle, Edward Christie and his wife, Laurie and their children, Ashley and Andrew from New Sweden, and Mark Christie and his wife, Lynn from Mapleton
GERTRUDE CHRISTIE’S family and friends gathered earlier this month to celebrate her 95th birthday. Attending were, from left, front row: Sylvia Bridgham, daughter; Andrew Christie, great-grandson; Christie, Ashley Christie, great-granddaughter; and Alex Christie, son. Middle row: Mitchell Hoffses, great-grandson; Lynn Christie, granddaughter-in-law; Karley Hoffses, great-granddaughter; Audrey Christie, daughter-in-law; Laurie Christie, granddaughter-in-law; and Theresa Hoffses, granddaughter-in-law. Back row: Dan Bridgham, son-in-law; Karl Hoffses, grandson; Scott Hoffses, grandson; Mark Christie, grandson; and Edward Christie, grandson.
Great-granddaughters Karley and Ashley attended the guest book. The beautiful cake, made by Tori Huston, was cut by Laurie Christie and served by Lynn Christie, Theresa Hoffses, Karley Hoffses and Ashley Christie.
Songs were sung by special friends Joye Buck, Grenda Stephenson and Trudie Buck, all of Mapleton. Gertrude received many beautiful cards, gifts and flowers. Gertrude’s family would like to thank everyone that helped make this day very special for her!
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Lois Archer, Doug Gilson, Katie Buck, Phoebe McPherson, Deborah Zwearcan, Jill Brown, Cole Putnam, Devyn Grendell, Jonathan Dougherty and Andrea Ritchie. Happy first birthday to Mackenzie Vigue on Sept. 26!
Anniversary
Happy anniversary wishes this week to Debbie and Scott Estey on the 25th.
Popcorn sale
The Mapleton Cub Scouts are currently participating in their annual Trails End Popcorn fundraiser. If anyone is interested in purchasing, please contact Eric Warren at 540-1347, and a Cub Scout will make contact with those wishing to see a catalog.
Looking for Scouts
The Mapleton Boy Scout Pack will be having a Cub Scout Roundup to recruit new members sometime after school starts. No date has been set yet, however, any boys entering first grade who are interested in joining Cub Scouts are encouraged to call Cubmaster Eric Warren at 540-1347. Older boys who wish to join are also welcome to call.
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.
