The Mapleton United Methodist Church luncheons are held every Friday at 11:30 a.m. The next luncheon is Friday, April 13. This is open to the public and there is no cost. Donations are accepted. Hope to see you there.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes go out to Chris Raymond, Kim Woodworth, Bruce Buck, Tammy Buckley, Faye Martin, Barbara Buckley, Sylvia McHatten, Alyssa Trombley, Polly Stewart, Ingrid Braley, Mason Bushey, Nickolas Michaud, Gordon Buzza Jr., Ebb Lovley, Kelley MacFarline, Rowena Burrill, Bradley Bard and Michaela Dube.
Anniversaries
Anniversary wishes go out to Geoff and Sue Skidgell, and Scott and Casey Johnson.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society is in desperate need of new members and need fresh ideas. 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. Working member is $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 have candy bars on sale at Chandler Farms, Percy’s Auto Sales, and the Mapleton Town Office. You can also get them from any member. They have only 30 cookbooks left. These will become collectors’ items, as there will not be another re-printing. They will start renting the hall in May until October. Please see any member for details. Further projects and events will be listed. Please support them.
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.
Mapleton Alumni Association
The first meeting for the Mapleton Alumni Association will be Monday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mapletree Estates on the Hughes Road. All members are encouraged to attend to plan activities for this year.
Junior Miss and Miss Mapleton
Any young lady interested in the Junior Miss and Miss Mapleton contest may contact Jolene at 764-1697. Girls in the sixth-, seventh- or eighth-grade may compete for the title of Junior Miss, while high school juniors and seniors are eligible for Miss Mapleton.
Scouts
Cubs — Pack 170 — Any questions on joining, please contact Adam Rider at 764-6897 or Mike Eaton at 764-3762 or e-mail him at meaton@mfx.net.
Boys — Troop 170 – Boy Scout Troop 170 will be having a bottle drive Saturday, April 14 to help raise money for them to attend summer camp. The boys will be going door-to-door collecting any cans and bottles you wish to donate. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, contact Bud Hoffses at 764-4885 or Peter Starr at 764-8189. Holds their weekly meeting on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information on joining, contact Scoutmaster Bud Hoffses at 764-4885.
Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens
The Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens met April 2 at the Mapletree Estates with 24 members present. Chick McPherson said the blessing on the food. After lunch, Marie called the meeting to order. The flag salute and Lord’s Prayer were repeated. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted. A thank you note was read from the Salvation Army for a recent donation. An invitation to a meeting on colon cancer was read. This will be held at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center on Wednesday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fee luncheon will be served. Anyone interested can contact Barbara Waddell at 762-3101.
Cards were signed for Gertrude Hughes and Madeline Hammer. Becky Sargefield gave readings.
The Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Seniors Citizens meets every Monday – except the fifth Monday – at Mapletree Estates.
