Holiday donations needed
in greater Mapleton area
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
The tri-community of Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill, in conjunction with the Town Office, is collecting items for local families this holiday season. According to Deputy Town Clerk Sue Skidgell, officials are collecting items with a “night-night” theme in mind. Donations of pillowcases have already been made, so other items to complete the gift baskets are needed.
Suggestions include pillows, toothbrushes, toothpaste, children’s pajamas (size 12 months to size 10), books, small cuddle blankets/quilts, as well as wrapping paper and large gift bags. Donations can be dropped off at the Town Office by Friday, Dec. 14.
In addition to what community members donate for the “night-night” baskets, towns will also receive some donations from the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Towns receiving toys sort donations by age and gender. Boxes are then filled for the local families in need. If any family has a need, they should contact the Mapleton Town Office by Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Beth Doyen, Gerry Jackson, Andrea Perkins, Lita Perkins, Taylor Ellis, Connor Savage, Tyler Merchant, Andrea Pratt, Tommy York, Taylor Sutherland, Mitchell Hoffses, Parker Brown, Jasmine Ireland, Laurie Christie, Lisa Brown, Kristi Greaves, Willie Winslow and Barry Buck.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary this week to Adam and Kristi Stoutamyer on the 10th.
Church luncheon
The Mapleton United Methodist Church will be hosting its monthly Friday luncheon Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome (and encouraged) 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.
