Couple honored by Chapman Ridge Runners
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The Chapman Ridge Runners surprised members Susan and Mickey Maynard at the club’s annual fall dinner with a trail sign made in their honor. According to Susan, “We were very surprised to receive this trail sign in our honor.”
HERE’S YOUR SIGN 
— The Chapman Ridge Runners surprised charter members Susan and Mickey Maynard with a trail sign made in their honor. The couple has been dedicated members since the club’s inception in 1981. Mickey is the current club president and Susan is the current secretary. The sign was made with donations from club members and designed by Mark Brown. Pictured are, from left: Guy Jackson (behind the sign), Susan Maynard, Mickey Maynard and Terry Hanlon.
The Maynards are the only original members of the club, which began in 1981. They have held leadership positions over the years and Mickey is the current president and Susan is the current secretary. They were also instrumental in initiating the building of the new clubhouse two years ago.
When speaking about the honor, Susan said, “We have to remind everyone that it takes so many hands to effectively operate a club. Many people share the load, from completing grants, organizing mailings, keeping track of the funds, signing trails, making and mounting signs, taking care of a building, taking our photos, cooking and planning and serving the suppers, fundraising, grooming in winter, doing maintenance on the equipment, keeping a fire going, the yard plowed and the grass mowed, mowing trails, cutting brush, not to mention public relations! It’s a balancing act in these tough economic times. We’re just so fortunate to have great club members and it’s nice to be appreciated.”
In the club’s history, there has only been one other trail named in someone’s honor. “Buster’s Trail” was named in honor of club member Vinal “Buster” McPherson. The “Maynard’s Trail” sign has yet to be posted, but will be located somewhere on one of the main trails, according to member Terry Hanlon. When speaking of his close friends and fellow club members, Hanlon said the couple has gone “above and beyond” when it comes to matters of the club.
Still surprised by the gesture, Susan said, “We couldn’t imagine how it happened without our knowledge! We’re very thankful and honored.”
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Jackson Greaves, Craig Trombley, Tammy Getchell, Judy Ireland, Jennifer Buzza, Lynn Christie, Malerie Buck, Joyce Smith, Kelsey Buck, Natasha Tompkins, Maralee Gardiner, Rena Carlin and Kristy Kenney.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary this week to Hugh and Sandra McHatten on the 19th.
Grange Hall news
On Oct. 30, the Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society held its yearly board of directors meeting. All officers will remain the same as will the board of directors. Guy Beaulieu will replace Sherri Guerrette as a board member. Pizza and drinks were served before the meeting and ideas for fundraisers and projects for 2013 were discussed.
The society has 29 cookbooks left to sell. These would make a great birthday or Christmas gift! The annual candy bar sale will be held this winter to help cover the expenses for fuel and insurance.
The last meeting of the year will be held Nov. 27, weather permitting. Please consider joining this group. One hour a month to keep the hall functioning could go a long way. Members, ideas and donations are always needed.
MPO Book Fair
The Mapleton Parent Organization is holding its annual fall Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be open through Tuesday, Nov. 20 during school hours. It will also be open during parent teacher conferences on Monday Nov. 19, from 5-8 p.m. and again on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Support the MPO and get some of your holiday shopping done early.
Lions Club members recognized
MAPLETON LIONS CLUB MEMBER 
Peter Greenier, right, was presented with a 25-year monarch chevron pin by the club’s Immediate Past President Steve Hanning. Greenier joins fellow members Wendell Coffin, Dale McHatten, Ron Leonard and Terry Sandusky with over 25 years of membership to the club.
At its November meeting, the Mapleton Lions recognized Lion Peter Greenier for his completion of nearly 26 years of membership in the club. Greenier received a 25-year monarch chevron for his membership pin. This recognition came from the president of Lions Clubs International and was presented by Immediate Past President Steve Hanning. With Greenier’s recognition, the Mapleton Lions Club now has five members with more than 25 years in the Mapleton Lions Club. He joins the following members with 25 or more years of membership: Charter Member Wendell Coffin (55 years), Lion Dale McHatten (53 years), Lion Ron Leonard (38 years) and Lion Terry Sandusky (29 years).
Raffle winners announced
The Mapleton Lions Club recently drew the winners of the 2012 gun raffle. First-place winner of a Thompson .308 hunting rifle was Wesley Leathers. The second-place winner of a Rossi 30.06 plus 12 gauge interchangeable barrel hunting rifle was Shaun Hallabaugh. These rifles will be presented as quickly as possible to allow each winner the opportunity to use his rifle in this year’s hunting season. The Mapleton Lions Club wishes to thank everyone who purchased a raffle ticket this year. All funds from the raffle will go to Mapleton Lions Club charities, which include the Mapleton Lions Club Scholarship Program, Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp, and eyeglasses and hearing aid assistance for low income individuals.
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.
