At the Mapleton Lions Club’s first meeting of the new year on Jan. 5, William McCartney and Wilson (last name not provided) spoke to the cub about the Presque Isle Recreation traveling youth basketball team.
Both of these Mapleton players along with a third Mapleton player are members of the traveling team. They explained the purpose of the team and how it travels across northern and central Maine playing youth teams from other town recreation programs. Games are played as far south as Bangor and as far north as Fort Kent. Teams fundraise the necessary funding to cover the costs of their travel to these other towns.
After a question-and-answer session in which these players answered questions from the Lions Club members, the club voted to donate $250 to help with team travel expenses.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Vice district governor recognizes Lions
Also at the Jan. 5 club meeting, Second Vice District Governor Sandy O’Farrell from Waldoboro spoke on the importance of respecting and supporting all members of the Lions Club.
She presented to Mapleton Lions Club King Lion Rick Fowler a certificate of appreciation from Past Lions Clubs International President Fabrico Oliveirs in “recognition of distinguished achievements in fulfilling the mission of Lions Clubs International.”
This recognition was for the Club’s prior year of service to the community that occurred during Oliveirs’ year as international president.
O’Farrell also presented significant longevity membership awards to club members. These are presented for each five years of membership.
The 2026 awards were given to Joe Greaves and Bruce Guerrette for 15 years of consecutive membership. followed by Steve Hanning with 30 years of membership. The grand winner of the evening was Lion Paul Grendell, recognized for 35 years of membership having joined the club in 1990.
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.
