The Mapleton Lions Club thanks the many individuals and groups with their support teams for coming and participating in the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony. The Club thanks all of the attendees at the ceremony as it was the high moment of the day when as a community everyone could come together to honor those who gave their all for country and the freedom we enjoy.
Next week’s edition will have photos and more coverage of the parade. Meanwhile the Mapleton Lions Club will post photos of the parade on its Facebook page for all to see and enjoy.
Year-round project
It is hard to be thinking about Christmas when the summer has not yet started here in Mapleton. However, this past week the Mapleton Lions Club prepared for Christmas.
Because Emera Maine is upgrading the electric power system for Mapleton and the surrounding area, the Lions need to make installation adjustments for the annual town Christmas lighting. Emera has installed new, taller (60 to 80 feet) poles through the town, which has resulted in the need to reinstall light brackets and electrical connections for the Christmas lights.
Last Tuesday, Lions Dennis Hoffses, Ron Leonard, Wesley Buck and Terry Sandusky began the reinstallation work. The light hanging brackets were moved to the new taller poles. Also the wiring connections, receptacles, and conduits were removed. New wiring and updated connectors will be made ready for installation as Emera and Spectrum Cable make the final relocation of transmission lines from the old poles to the new taller poles.
Mapleton Lions Club members work installing Christmas light brackets on the town’s new — and taller — power poles. Lions Dennis Hoffses and Wes Buck are the ground crew, and Lion Ron Leonard installs from the bucket. Not pictured is Lion Terry Sandusky, who assisted on the ground. (Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
The club, through its fundraising, pays for all the lighting and associated materials as well as the cost of the electricity for the lights. All the lighting consists of LED lights, which replaced the old incandescent bulbs, and has resulted in a tenfold savings.
First Friday lunch
The monthly First Friday Luncheon at the Mapleton Methodist Church is scheduled for June 1 at 11:30 a.m.
The luncheon promises to be fun, with many of our returning snowbirds expected to be in attendance. The chefs are planning an enjoyable lunch for everyone. While the food is always delicious, the real joy is being with longtime friends as well as making new friends sharing family updates, stories and memories.
Remember, there is no charge for the lunch, but donations will be accepted.
Food sale a success
The Mapleton Seniors held its annual Memorial Day Food Sale before and during the Mapleton Memorial Day Parade. They thank everyone who stopped by and made purchases of the donated homemade food items. The funds raised will be donated on behalf of the Mapleton community and the club.
Last seniors lunch
The next regular Seniors Lunch is scheduled for this coming Monday, June 4,. This will be the last scheduled potluck lunch before the summer break.
The lunch will be held at the Mapleton Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m. All seniors are welcome to attend. Just bring something for the potluck and your place setting. There is no charge to attend and enjoy the meal and the following activity.
The after lunch activity will be Bingo to clean out all the remaining prizes.
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.
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- Mapleton Lion Ron Leonard works in the bucket, using an impact drill to unmount and reinstall the brackets used to hang decorative lights each Christmas. (Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
