MAPLETON
Family and friends surprised Millie Putnam with a birthday party celebrating her 82nd birthday. The party was held at the Pizza House with 24 filling up the back room at the restaurant.
Millie’s grandson, David, and his wife, Evelyn, made the special trip north from New Hampshire to attend! Also attending were church friends Ticky Allen, Arlene Baker, Anita Morin, family friends Matt, Kelly, Shaye and Paige McHatten, and family members (including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren) Charles, Karen, Houston, David, Evelyn, Galen, Chris, Jess, Colt, Phil, Katie, London, Cammy, Chad, Roxie and Millie’s sister, Marilyn.
Millie was surprised with two cakes to share with her loved ones in honor of her birthday. Millie’s family would like to thank the Pizza House, Carla, Rachel, Ann and Debbie for helping make this party so special!
Birthday wishes this week go out to Judy Brown, Charles Currier III, Bill Landry, Susan Black, Rossalyn Buck, Lori McQuade, Josh Easler, Mitzi Morrison, Melissa Maurais and Ann Garland.
Happy Anniversary wishes this week to Bob and Karen Hilt on the 17th, and Stuart and Jennifer Smith on the 23rd.
Contestants are still being sought for the newly added titles of Miss Pre-Teen Mapleton and Miss Teen Mapleton. If girls are in grades 4 or 5 and are residents of Mapleton, Chapman, or Castle Hill, they are eligible for the title of Miss Pre-Teen Mapleton.
Any girls interested in participating in this year’s pageant are asked to contact Jennifer Buzza at 760-9115. Girls in grades 9 or 10 and residents of the towns listed above are eligible for the title of Miss Teen Mapleton. Any girls interested in participating in this pageant are asked to contact Jolene Kinney at 540-0997.
All Mapleton pageants are scheduled for Saturday, April 10.
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society looked back on 2009 as a successful year for their small group. There were several large functions held at the hall. Castle Hill residents Richard and Pat Watt held their 50th anniversary celebration at the hall in July and two local families hosted reunions. The Richardsons hosted a reunion in August and the McHatten family hosted their first reunion in 17 years, also in August. The Society was very pleased to see the 105-year-old building in use again.
The Society marked few accomplishments for the year, but those that were completed were desperately needed. A new kitchenette was built in the front of the hall to provide better accommodations for renters. Leaks were repaired in the hallway and bathrooms, and Herman Condon repaired the platform for the fire escape.
Projects for 2010 include heating the bathrooms, hanging curtains for the main area of the hall and finishing the hallway leading to the bathrooms. An anonymous donation was received in honor of Robert McHatten’s 95th birthday in the amount of $1,000. This donation will certainly assist the Society in its renovations.
Winter fund-raising is still going strong. The Society is currently selling candy bars at Chandler Farms in Mapleton, the Mapleton Town Office, Clukey’s Auto Parts in Presque Isle, or from any member.
New members are always encouraged to join to help keep the hall open for functions and town voting. Memberships are $10 a year, $15 for non-working members, $100 for a lifetime membership or $150 for a lifetime membership for a couple. Meetings are every Tuesday from February through November. By donating one hour a month, the Preservation Society will stay strong.
The Society will sadly miss Rhoda Wells and Forest Chandler, both lifetime members and supporters who passed away in 2009. They were both so willing to help and were so proud of the group’s accomplishments.
During the board meeting, it was decided that Christine McPherson will replace Joyce Boynton as board member. The officers will remain unchanged.
The Society would like to remind the public that the hall can be rented for $100 during the months of May through Nov. 1.
Thank you for your continued support!
The Mapleton United Baptist Youth Group met Feb. 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. The evening began with games and worship. The youth prayed and made beautiful cards for families affected by the Haiti earthquake. Leader Isaac Ashby gave devotions about love. All young people are encouraged to join in the fun with this newly-formed group. If you have questions, please call 764-6034.
The youth group will be going snow tubing Saturday, Feb. 20. Please meet at Marden’s parking lot by 8:15 a.m. to car pool. Snow tubing is from 9 a.m.-noon at Bigrock Mountain. Parents are encouraged to attend. Children must be 42 inches to participate.
Baptist Park is sponsoring a rally for youth ages 9-14 at the State Road Advent Christian Church Friday, March 26 from 5:30-9 p.m.
The rally will begin with praise and worship with the Baptist Park Praise and Worship Band. Steve MacDonald from the Bangor Baptist Church will be the featured speaker. After worship time, the youth will have an opportunity to play G Force Laser Tag!
Those that have attended Baptist Park are encouraged to come to the rally with a friend to introduce them to the park. Door prizes will be given out, including a scholarship for a week at camp. A suggested donation of $5 per person will be collected at the door.
Please RSVP by March 13 to Annette Bartlett at 207-852-9836 or e-mail abartlett@tds.net.
As part of a school-wide community service project, students and faculty at Mapleton Elementary School are collecting items to be used in clinic bags that are provided to area cancer patients by the local group, C.A.N.C.E.R – Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery.
Needed items include puzzle books for adults, blank note cards, travel size toiletries, antibacterial wipes, Listerine breath strips, unflavored wax floss, pencils and sharpeners, pens, lifesaver candy, chapstick, gallon size Ziploc bags, and Boost drink (no substitute brands).
Items collected by each class will be recorded and the Mapleton Parent Organization will be awarding a special prize for the winning class(es). The public is encouraged to donate, as well. Please drop off your donations at the main office of the school. The school plans to collect donations through the month of February.
Thank you for supporting this local, strictly volunteer organization. They truly are neighbors helping neighbors!
The United Methodist Church will be hosting its weekly luncheon Friday, Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
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.
