In December 2021, the Mapleton Post Office building changed ownership after 23 years.
In 1998, the building was constructed on the former site of Mapleton’s most famous business, The Shanty Dairy Bar.
The burger and ice cream business was purchased by Dale and Sylvia McHatten. It had been in business from the early 1960’s until the decision was made to replace the business with a new post office.
The Shanty was visited by youngsters during the summer when the Mapleton Pool took its afternoon break. Also every winning Little League team was treated to an ice cream cone after each game. Finally, the Shanty was a place to get burgers and homemade french fries when was it too hot to cook at home in the spring and summer.
The Mapleton Post Office changed ownership in December 2021 after being owned by Dale and Sylvia McHatten for 23 years. (Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
The new post office building was constructed by PNM Construction, who replaced the Shanty structure for Dale and Sylvia McHatten with the new post office. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held the first of January 1999 with Nancy Ash of Ashland starting as the postmistress.
While the McHattens owned the building, the United State Postal Service was and continues to be responsible for the upkeep, cleaning and care of the building.
Upon the passing of Dale McHatten in 2021, the decision was made to sell the building. Today the new owners are the Postal Buying Company out of Colorado.
Town meeting next week|
The 2021 annual town reports are in. Residents can get a copy at the Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill Town Office located at 103 Pulcifur Rd., Mapleton. Town residents may also go online at https://mapleton.me/ website and download the reports.
The Chapman town meeting and election will be Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Chapman Ridge Runners Clubhouse in Chapman. The local referendum vote for a local liquor option will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. The town meeting will immediately follow the referendum vote at 7 p.m. at the snowmobile clubhouse.
Spaghetti drive-thru
The Mapleton Daze drive-thru spaghetti dinner will be March 26 at the Mapleton Lions Hall, from 4:30 p.m. until the food is gone or 6 p.m., whichever comes first.
The meal will consist of: spaghetti with the choice of meat sauce of just plain sauce with roll, a homemade dessert and a bottle of water and/or can of soda.
The Mapleton Daze committee will accept donations for the event. There is no set fee, but committee members suggest a donation of $10 for each meal.
Terry Sandusky is the Star-Herald correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 764-4916 or at starherald.Tsandusky@gmail.com.
