As many of you know, classes begin for Mapleton Elementary students Tuesday, Aug. 25. The school is welcoming several new staff members, including a new principal! The Mapleton Parent Organization will also be unveiling some new playground equipment for the Pre-K and kindergarten students.
(More coverage on that in the next week or two). Parents are welcomed to bring their children to school Aug. 25 and look for their teacher on the playground at 8:05 a.m. Teachers, students and their families will march around the front of the school to the flag pole for a brief ceremony. New Principal Dan Duprey will welcome everyone and send students off to start the new school year. Watch your mail for an invitation to attend! Good luck students and staff! Drivers, please be cautious of the buses, bikers and pedestrians!
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Sheridan Boucher, Jenika Buck, Keenan Eaton, Brian Ellis, Michael Michaud, Nicholas Barclay, Elsie Ayotte, Sheryl Grendell, Dara Raymond, Sherry A. Spaulding, Joann Brown, Brett Lovley, Reese Lily MacFarline, Gordie Boulier and Theresa J. Denbow.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary this week to Adam and Angela Rider on the 20th; Scott and Laurie Amero on the 24th, and Peter and Bev Greenier on the 25th.
Mapleton Daze Meeting
There will be a Mapleton Daze meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Pizza House. This is the first organizational meeting to start planning for the 2010 festivities. New members and ideas are welcome!
Little Known Holidays
National Senior Citizens Day is celebrated Aug. 21 every year. According to holidayinsights.com, this day was set aside to honor our elderly population. All are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family and society.
In his Presidential Proclamation, President Ronald Reagan said, “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older.” On Aug. 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5847 creating National Senior Citizens Day to be Aug. 21.
On National Senior Citizens Day, consider taking the time to visit with some of our local senior citizens, show our appreciation for them, or, if you are able, dedicate time volunteering to work with the elderly. Since this holiday falls on a Friday this year, why not offer to provide transportation for some senior citizens to the luncheon held at the Mapleton Methodist Church? Several of our local elderly enjoy a delicious meal each week, and have an opportunity to visit with others they may not see very often.
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.
Celebrating 100 Years
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 4:00 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.
Adult Activities
Just a reminder that the Mapleton Lion’s Hall will be open every day Monday through Friday from 9-11 a.m. for any adults to walk laps upstairs. Adults and seniors are also encouraged to come enjoy knitting, crocheting, puzzles and crafts.
Garage Sale
The Haystack Historical Society will be hosting a garage sale in the east wing of the museum the next two Saturdays. The museum is open Saturdays now until Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
The Society needs new members. 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. 21 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.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
MEMBERS OF THE MAPLETON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN recently visited the Spudland Alpaca Farm in Blaine. Attending the tour were, from left: Pastor Dot Matson, Jean Porter, Sue Boutot, Marie Bagley, Dawn Kenney, Barbara Hughes, Gertrude Christie, Gertie Oaks, Louise McPherson along with the farm owner, Polly Porter and her granddaughter. Following the tour, the group enjoyed lunch at the Blue Moose restaurant in Monticello.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
NOAH RYON TAYLOR of Alabama was certainly the center of attention recently as he met his great-great-grandmother for the first time. The family symbolically laid their hands on him in love and welcome. Pictured at the home of Toni Flannigan of Mapleton, are, from left: Malachi Taylor, father; Anita Flannigan Currier, great-grandmother; Andrea Currier Green, grandmother; and Toni Flannigan, great-great-grandmother holding Noah Ryon Taylor. Other family members visiting that day were Travis Taylor, Angelina Taylor and Stanley Green.
