The Castle Hill Advent Christian Church will be marking its 100th year serving the Lord Aug. 29-30. There will be a picnic Saturday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. at the church, rain or shine. A special cake will be served followed by a service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Dave Ross has been invited to be the guest speaker. Many will remember Rev. Ross when he served as pastor at the State Road Advent Christian for many years.
On Sunday, a morning service will be held at 9:30 a.m. and an evening service is scheduled for 6 p.m. During the weekend, special music will be provided by Sherry Calhoun and Galen Doody. Pastor Lucy Lovley and the entire church congregation invite the public to attend this very momentous occasion!
If you have any special memories of the Castle Hill Advent Christian Church, pictures or history about the church, please contact Natalie Maynard at 764-4878.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Melanie Duncan, Heidi Graham, Michelle Clair Cushman, Mark Ayotte, Georgia Parker, Anita Currier, Tyler Shurley, Ashley Pendexter, Amanda Laurie Winslow, Dylan Eugene Gilson, Gary Brewer, Abigayle Clark, Paula Elliott, Janet Gilson, Mike Kelle and Todd Stephenson.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary this week to Charles III and Heidi Currier on the 12th, Fudd and Brenda Wood and Nathan and Melissa Maurais on the 14th, Brian and Luanne Michaud on the 15th, Barry and Martha Buck on the 16th, Scott and Christa Galipeau on the 17th, and Denys and Mary Cornelio on the 18th.
Bible School Reminder
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School this week! Activities are scheduled from 6-8 p.m. through Friday. Ages Pre-K through sixth grade are invited to attend. The theme for the week is “Cosmic City.” Planned activities include singing, Bible lessons, crafts, and snacks. It’s not too late to join the fun!
Kenney Family holds its 32nd Reunion
The 32nd Bernard and Iva (Bean) Kenney Reunion was held July 25 at the Aroostook Snowmobile Club with 97 family members and guests present.
An early morning gathering of family enjoyed breakfast goodies and lots of conversation. At noon, Dawn Kenney graciously provided the blessing prior to the potluck dinner which was enjoyed by all. Afterwards, President Shawn McPherson called a meeting to order and thanked all the committee members for their hard work and the family for food that was provided. Secretary and treasurer’s reports were read, corrections were made and the reports were accepted.
Several new marriages and births were noted along with a list of family high school seniors who were eligible for scholarships this fall. Thank you notes were read from family members thanking appreciating condolences received on behalf of their loved ones who passed during the last year.
The 2010 elected officers are: Janice (Chaisson) Seabury, president; Andrea (Kenney) Hallett, vice president; Heather (Kenney) Winslow, treasurer; and Janet (Kenney) Hopkins, secretary. While the business meeting was under way, the Entertainment Committee including Krista Hopkins and Holly Higgins, with the assistance of Judy (Packard) Kenney, provided activities to entertain the younger generation. This year, Tate McPherson displayed his witty and skillful talent auctioning off the crafts and food made for the annual auction.
Next year’s reunion will be held the last Saturday of July with a tentative location of the Aroostook Snowmobile Club located in Castle Hill.
McHatten Family Reunion
Descendents of Robert A. McHatten and Mary Hamilton, and James Porter and Matilda McHatten will gather together Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Castle Hill Grange Hall to celebrate their family reunion. A potluck meal is scheduled for noon. Please bring a picnic style lunch and a dish to share.
The family is asking those planning to attend to bring any old documents, correspondence, or photographs you may have. There may be equipment available to copy shared photographs and documents, so those providing original copies may keep them, if so desired.
Family members are also asked to come prepared to discuss any research that may have been completed recently, regardless of how small the information received. Most of our records obtained have been small projects that do add up and look impressive when compiled. If you are a descendent/cousin/family friend, you are invited to attend this celebration.
Please e-mail Roxanne McHatten Gura at rmchatten@sbcglobal.net with any questions or comments.
Garage Sale
The Haystack Historical Society will be hosting a garage sale in the east wing of the museum through August every Saturday that the museum is open. Summer hours are Saturdays now until Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society held its monthly meeting July 28. The small kitchenette has been built and deemed a success by the people who rented the building in July. Pat and Richie Watt’s 50th anniversary party and the Richardson family reunion had good food, lots of family and friends and a great hall to have their functions. On Aug. 29, the McHatten family will be holding their reunion at the hall. The Society is very pleased to see the hall used after so many years of neglect. The next project will be to repair the roof where it has been leaking.
Remember, the Society needs new members. Membership dues are $10 for a working member, $15 for a non-working member, $100 for a lifetime member or $150 for a couple lifetime. Please consider becoming a member. The Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month February through November.
The Grange Hall is available for rent May 1-Nov. 1. Please contact any member if you are interested in renting the hall for your event.
Mapleton United Methodist Church Luncheon
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Aug. 14 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.
