On Sunday, the Mapleton Lions Club officially kicked-off the annual Christmas season in Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill with the hanging of the Maine Street Christmas Lights. The Club is pleased to show the Christmas Spirit by lighting Main Street.
The Christmas lighting is made possible as a result of our friends and neighbors’ support of Mapleton Lions Club fundraising, the Christmas lights are a direct benefit to the towns of our friends and neighbors’ support.
This year’s lighting crew included chairman Steve Hanning, Rick Fowler, Jon Roark, Eric Rodd, Jake Graham and Allen Salo, club president. The Mapleton Lions Club wishes everyone a happy holiday season.
Girl Scouts celebrate together
Mapleton Girl Scout Troops 1133 and 187 gathered at the Mapleton United Methodist Church on Thursday, Nov. 10th for their annual Investiture and Rededication Ceremony. This type of ceremony starts the new Scouting year and gives girls the opportunity to begin their journey as a Scout, or rededicate themselves to another year of Scouting.
The ceremony began with the introduction of the girls from both troops, followed by the flag salute and Girl Scout Promise. All of the girls participated in a candle-lighting ceremony as they took turns reciting each part of the Girl Scout Law.
Jennifer Buzza and Nancy Winslow, co-leaders for Troop 1133, presented their multi-troop of Cadettes and one Senior with the awards they earned since June. The girls received patches for spring registration, troop trip to Florida, Disney educational tour, GSME’s “Be a Reader” activities, scrapbooking, leadership workshop and rededication ceremony. Maddie Buzza was recognized for earning her Community Service pin for allotting 20 hours of community service to non-Girl Scout affiliated organizations.
Members in Troop 1133 are Senior Scout Katelyn Amero and Cadettes Bethany Baker, Maddie Buzza, Alexis Getchell and Amanda Winslow. The troop is led by Jennifer Buzza, Nancy Winslow and Laurie Amero.
Lisa Dean and Amanda Robinson, co-leaders for Troop 187 presented their multi-level troop with awards they also received since June. The girls received patches for participating in the Memorial Day parade, roller skating, spring registration, “Go Green” environmental clean-up activity, pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, hiking and outdoor skills day. The Daisies also received one of their petals.
Members in Troop 187 are Daisies Lilly Dean, Maude Drew, Madison McCartney, Mikayla Michaud and MacKenzie Vigue; Brownies Madison Brazier, Hattie Cogswell, Olive Gregg, Addyson Haley, Hailey Himes, Kobee Jordan, Shelby Robinson, Rylan Sturtevant and Mylee Waugh; and Juniors Bobbi Guerrette, Neve Guerrette, Olivia Locke and JoLea Robinson. The troop is led by Lisa Dean, Amanda Robinson and Marcia Cogswell.
The ceremony concluded with the Brownies singing “The Brownie Smile Song” and all of the Scouts joined together to sing “Make New Friends.”
School Book Fair largest ever held
Janet Brown of the Mapleton Parents Organization thanks parents, grandparents, teachers and friends for their purchases in the book fair. Sales were over $5,400 and most appreciated by the MPO. Also during the fair, the school held a Grand Luncheon, where family members and caregivers were invited to lunch with students. This year’s group of guest dinners was the largest group of people to ever attend the Grand Luncheon.
Thanks to everyone who attended these two Mapleton School events in support of the parent teacher organization and the school.
Finally everyone should be looking for the announcement regarding the MPO’s spring book sale. The MPO is planning another sale of books the kids can read during the summer. Thanks again to all supporters of the MPO.
Chapman Ridge Runners events and activities
The Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club monthly directors’ meeting is scheduled for tonight, December 7th. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 94 Town Hall Road.
On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Chapman Ridge Runners will have a members’ potluck supper. In keeping with the Christmas Spirit, there will be a Yankee Gift Swap. As part of the evening, members will discuss the coming January auction. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. at the clubhouse.
Most importantly, the Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club thanks everyone who turned out to make our craft fair last Saturday a success. Your support of the Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile and ATV Club through funds raised helps with the club’s mortgage payments . If you wish to make a further donation for this purpose, please contact Audrey Christie at 764-1769 for more information.
First Friday Luncheon postponed
Caroline Ballerstein announced that due to bad weather and other needs, the Mapleton Methodist Church’s First Friday Luncheon was postponed to Friday, December 16 at 11:30 a.m. Telephone contacts with regular attenders were made to announce the change. Also Caroline promised a very special holiday lunch for everyone who comes.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy food and visitation. The luncheon is free to all who attend, however donations are welcome and appreciated.
Special Christmas church services and events
– Mapleton United Baptist Church — Christmas Cantata “He Came to Us” — Sunday, Dec. 18th at 4 p.m.
– West Chapman Advent Christian Church – Sunday School Christmas/Adult Choir program on Sunday, Dec. 11th at 4 p.m.; Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Saturday, Dec. 24th at 6 p.m.; Christmas Day morning service only at 10:45 a.m.
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.
