MAPLETON, Maine — On Saturday, Feb. 10, the annual area Cub Scout Pinewood Derby model car races were held in Mapleton.
On racing day, over 40 Cub Scouts participated in this year’s derby. To add some additional fun to the races, brothers, sisters and fathers who are not members of one of the Cub Scout packs were allowed to participate in non-competitive races.
This year Teddy Donovan won first place and Tucker Lamoreau took second place, while Eli Jandreau and Daxton Jordan took third and fourth places, respectively.
RACING FUN — Cub Scouts and their families enjoyed the Pinewood Derby Model Car races in Mapleton. Scouts, from left, Aaden Dobrin, Brennan Bugbee, Silas Baser and Levi Cole get a close-up, exciting view of their cars in action.
(Photo courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Cub Scouts began Pinewood Derby racing in 1953, and the Scouts in the central Aroostook area have been racing for many years.
The cars are start as blocks of wood with plastic wheels and nails used as axles. Each Scout is required to use all of the kit’s nine pieces and then carve, shape and decorate his or her wooden model racer. The cars are powered by gravity down a sloped 32-foot aluminum four-lane track.
Building the cars are fun activities for Scouts and their families. The Scouts get to show their artistic flair in the design and painting of their cars. Additionally, making and racing these cars is a great STEAM. Project (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).
Congratulations to all of the participants and winners in the derby. Thanks to all the leaders and volunteers who make these races possible.
As part of the Mapleton Lions Club’s sponsorship of the Cub Scout Pack 176, they make the Mapleton Lions Hall available to the Scouts free of charge. The Scouts thanked them for their support and commitment.
First Friday Luncheon
The Mapleton United Methodist Church will hold its regular First Friday Luncheon on April 07, 2017 at 11:30 am. The public is invited to attend. If you have missed these luncheons, please plan to attend. These luncheons are excellent times to meets friends and neighbors who you may not see too often. There is no charge for the lunch but donations are accepted.
Senior Citizens Meeting
The coming April 3 meeting will return to the Mapleton Methodist Church. The Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill Seniors Group’s members had an enjoyable trip to Presque Isle on March 6, with Bonanza hosting the members’ lunch.
The second meeting of the month will return to its potluck format and to the Mapleton United Methodist Church as the location. Remember to bring something for the potluck and your place setting.
Trash program
Pay As You Throw Program: Information regarding the changes to PAYT will be posted on the towns’ website. Remember the PAYT program ends on March 31 and residence must arrange for or take care their own trash and garbage removal effective April 1, 2017.
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.
