The Mapleton Extension is having a Christmas tree lighting at the gazebo Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. We will light the community tree and sing Christmas carols. We will then go and have hot chocolate and cookies at the Lions Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the start of the Christmas season.
Northern Lights Youth Choir to hold auction Nov. 28.
The Northern Lights Youth Choir will be holding their annual fund-raising auction Friday, Nov. 28. It will be held at the State Road Advent Christian Church on the State Road in Mapleton. The Northern Lights Youth Choir is a four-part Christian interdenominational choir comprised of young adults (from sixth to twelfth grade) from Aroostook County. They are raising money for their mid-east tour to perform musical concerts during April school vacation. Viewing of items will begin at 5 p.m. with the auction starting at 6 p.m. with Bert Winslow as auctioneer. Hot dogs, chips, coffee, soda and snacks will be available to purchase throughout the evening.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes go out to Andrea Bard Smith, Allen Michaud, Nancy Charette, Ryan Hansen, Gunnar Carter, Reg Mountain, Tyler Noyes, Brenda Boykin, Marcella Michaud, Travis Bard, Hale Cushman, John Hoffses, Sue Damore, Heidi Currier and Tanner Smith.
Anniversaries
Anniversary wishes go out to Larry and Debbie Sawyer, and Ronnie and Julie Roope.
Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society
The Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society is looking for volunteers to please give them an hour of your time once a month to help keep the building operating. The fund-raisers they have are just paying their expenses and leave them with little else to do their projects. If you have enjoyed voting, going to town meetings, their suppers, having a reasonable hall to rent right in your own town, and other events, please consider helping to keep their organization going for future years. Dues for a working member are $10 per year, or $15 for non-working member, or $100 for a lifetime membership. Their meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month from February through November.
They are requesting that anyone who has knowledge of a veteran who served in the military between 1903 to the present to write or call Natalie Maynard, 2877 State Road, Castle Hill, Maine 04757 or 764-4878. They need names, dates, and any information you can give them so they can place the names on a sign or in a book in the future. The person must have been a resident of Castle Hill at the time of service.
All meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month from February through November.
Mapleton United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Nov. 28 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come. Hope to see you there.
Scouts
Cubs, Pack 170 – Any questions on joining, please contact Adam Rider at 764-6897 or Mike Eaton at 764-3762.
Boys, Troop 170 – The boys from Scout Troop 170 are collecting donations of bottles and cans. Call Peter Starr at 764-8189 to make arrangements for a pick-up. As always, the boys appreciate all your support, which makes all their yearly activities possible.
If you have any questions on joining, call Peter Starr at 764-8189. They hold their weekly meeting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens
The Mapleton Chapman Castle Hill Senior Citizens meets every Monday – except the fifth Monday – at Mapletree Estates. All are welcome.
Bonnie Landry is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 764-4860, or by e-mail at billjobon@ainop.com.
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MRS. PHYLLIS HANSON’S morning pre-kindergarten class at Mapleton Elementary School surprised SAD 1 bus driver Kevin Carter during Bus Driver Appreciation Week by singing “Happy Birthday” to him Oct. 23. Carter was touched by the children’s gesture.
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MAPLETON DAISY GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1133 recently held its Investiture Ceremony to formally welcome the girls into Scouting. Each Daisy present recited her Girl Scout Promise and also recited one part of the Girl Scout Law. The girls wore daisy crowns that they made at one of their meetings in preparation for the ceremony. Those participating were, from left: Katelyn Amero, Madelyn Buzza, Rebecca Rider, Taylor Stephenson, Alexis Getchell, Bethany Baker, Amanda Winslow and Delaney Alward. Absent when the photo was taken were Paige and Brooke Trask. The girls also received awards that they had earned as a troop.
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Landry
DEBBIE’S DAYCARE in Castle Hill celebrated Halloween with a party and several games. The famous “donut on a string” game was the usual messy hit and a favorite with all the kids! In charge of the games was helper Jen Steeves. Pictured are, front row, from left: “Ladybug” Morgan House, “Little Skunk” Carter Vigue, “Batman” Cody Savoy and “Little Lion” Brayden Boulier. Back row: “Jessie” Madelyn Buzza, “Pirate” Kendall Robbins, “Cowgirl” Katelyn Amero, “Cat Girl” Sherralyn Robbins, “Southern Belle” Samantha Boulier and “Little Devil” Amanda Winslow. Camera shy was “Dinosaur” Ryan Vigue. Parents and grandparents attending were included Casey Johnson, Laurie Amero, Rachel Boulier, Nancy Winslow, Jennifer Buzza, Jason and Trisha House, Holly Vigue, Nancy Vigue, Blair and Debbie McCartney, Marion Guerrette, Steve Stoddard, Holly Savoy, Larry and Debbie Sawyer and Jen Steeves.
