The month of October was an extremely busy month for the Mapleton Lions Club. There were three major club activities. On Oct. 25, the club held a successful Hunter’s Breakfast. Many members of the three towns turned out for an excellent breakfast.
A 50-50 draw was won by Rick Boucher, who kept his breakfast money and then turned the winnings back into the club. Rick said that he appreciated all the good things the club does and he was happy to return the winnings to them to help the club in its projects. The club thanks Rick for being so generous.
Later on the same day, the club, in partnership with the Mapleton Parent Organization, held a Youth Day party. Children from across the three communities came dressed in costumes as their favorite characters. There were princesses, pirates, Star Wars storm troopers and characters galore. The club wishes to thank the MPO for their partnership on this project and also to thank the students from Presque Isle High School who helped put fun in this Youth Fun Day project. Prizes were won, pumpkins decorated, and cakes won at the old fashioned cakewalk. The kids will remember this day for a long time.
The club’s last project for the month was a fund-raiser for the club. The club raffled a Mossberg Hunting Rifle Model 4 x 4 with high-powered scope. Tickets were sold throughout September and October. Lion Kevin Nightingale, project chair, had to have a second batch of tickets printed due to the popularity of the raffle. The rifle winner was John Preston of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Thanks to everyone who bought a raffle ticket. These funds will greatly help the club with its scholarship program and the expenses of operating the Mapleton Lions Hall.
Mapleton Extension to host tree lighting ceremony
The Mapleton Extension is having a Christmas tree lighting at the gazebo Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. We will light the community tree and sing Christmas carols. We will then go and have hot chocolate and cookies at the Lions Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the start of the Christmas season.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes go out to Shirley Dougherty, Peggy Carney, Liam Woodworth, Brandon Getchell, David Hamilton, Beth Doyen, Gerry Jackson, Tessa Saucier, Brady Miller, Janice Lovley, Taylor Ellis, Connor Savage, Tyler Merchant, Andrea Pratt, Tommy York, Natile Carney, Mitchell Hoffses, Parker Brown, Sonya Lovley, Jasmine Ireland, Laurie Christie, Sue Hay, Logan Akeley and Lisa Brown.
Celebrates 60th birthday
Pam Lord celebrated her 60th birthday with friends at the home of Dory and Jeff Smith. The group enjoyed an evening playing Bunko and sharing good food while helping Pam go over another speed bump on the road of life. Many in the group will be following her reaching 60 this year. Congratulations, Pam!!
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
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.
All meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month from February through November.
Mapleton United Baptist Church
The children’s choir of the Mapleton United Baptist Church will present a children’s musical entitled “The Pirates of the I Don’t Care’-ibbean” Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. Adults as well as children will enjoy this entertaining musical with a message that God’s greatest treasurers are common, everyday people. Mapleton Baptist is located directly across from the elementary school and is handicapped accessible.
Mapleton United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Dec. 5 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 Terry Sandusky
THE MAPLETON LIONS CLUB held its annual Hunter’s Breakfast Oct. 25. Many members of the three towns turned out for an excellent breakfast. A 50-50 draw was won by Rick Boucher, who kept his breakfast money and then turned the winnings back into the club. Here, Boucher, left, is congratulated by Lion Kevin Nightingale, breakfast chair.
Photo courtesy of Terry Sandusky
IN PARTNERSHIP with the Mapleton Parent Organization, the Mapleton Lions Club held a Youth Day party Oct. 25. Children from across the three communities came dressed in costumes as their favorite characters. There were princesses, pirates, Star Wars storm troopers and characters galore. Prizes were won, pumpkins decorated, and cakes won at the old fashioned cakewalk.
