Mapleton Cub Scouts hold annual Pinewood Derby
MAPLETON NEWS
by Jennifer Buzza
Mapleton Cub Scout Pack 170 held its annual Pinewood Derby Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Mapleton Lions Hall. Twenty-two Cub Scouts ranging from grades 1-5 competed with cars they created themselves, as well as seven siblings of the Scouts who also participated. Parents, grandparents, family, friends and community members all came together to support the Scouts and cheer them on.
THE TOP FOUR FINISHERS 
in the recent Pinewood Derby for Mapleton Cub Scout Pack 170 are, from left: Mark Curtis (fourth place), Austin Pictou (third place), Holden Stoutamyer (second place) and Tyler Farnum (first place). Congratulations and good luck at the mall.
Each Scout had the opportunity to race their car down the four-lane track in eight different heats throughout the afternoon. The boys had a wonderful time watching the car they built (with a little help) race for the checkered flag. In the end, all the boys earned a trophy that represented their car. Most Tricked-out Car, Brightest Paint Job or Best Designed Car are just a sampling of the prizes awarded.
The top four finishers have the privilege of taking their cars to the Aroostook Centre Mall for the Katahdin Area Council, North Star District Scout Show to race all other area Cub Scout Packs for top honors.
The top four finishers for Mapleton Pack 170 are Mark Curtis (fourth place), Austin Pictou (third place), Holden Stoutamyer (second place) and Tyler Farnum (first place). Congratulations to these top four and best of luck as you move to the mall competition.
The Scouts and their families would like to thank all the den leaders, set-up volunteers, concession stand workers and their parents, since without them, this fantastic day would not have been possible. Last, but not least, they would like to thank Eric Warren, pack leader, who works tirelessly to keep Scouting in the lives of our boys.
Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C.A.N.C.E.R.)
FACULTY, staff and students at Mapleton Elementary School recently collected items for Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C.A.N.C.E.R.). The 1,001 items that were collected will be placed in the group’s monthly bags that are given to local residents in treatment for cancer. Pictured during the presentation were, from left, front row: Cole Mints, Torrie Casey, Xander Balkman, Emily Straetz, Gunnar Carter and Bethany Baker. Back row: C.A.N.C.E.R. board members Susan Black, Lou Calabrese and Louise Calabrese.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Rick Bagley, Flora Boucher, Lindsay Buck, Karen Hilt, Damian Argraves, Judy Brown, Charles Currier III, Bill Landry, Susan Black, Kristina Putnam, Rossalyn Buck, Lori McQuade and Josh Easler.
Anniversary
Happy anniversary this week to Bob and Karen Hilt on the 17th!
Church to host Fat Tuesday pancake supper
On Tuesday, Feb. 21 there will be a Fat Tuesday pancake supper at the Mapleton United Methodist Church from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, ham, potatoes and dessert. This should be a fun time, featuring a Mardi Gras theme!
The cost is $5 for adults and no cost for children. Everyone is invited and we’d love to see you there.
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.
