Heroes honored
On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Easton Elementary School put on an Honor our Heroes breakfast and program. The people being honored were the Easton Fire Department and those Easton residents who serve in the law enforcement profession.
While the men ate their breakfast on the stage, kindergarten through 5th grade sang to them the “Song of the Constitution.” Mrs. Sencerbeaux handed out awards to several students whom she said were heroic for the things that they did around the school. Superintendent Frank Keenan welcomed the Easton heroes, saying that this was not only to honor them but to teach the young people what heroism was all about. Representatives of the high school came in and Anna Rae Holmes read a thank-you to the honorees, while others of the group handed out awards. After the breakfast and before the men got up from the tables, the younger group sang “Never Play With Matches” for the firemen and “I’m a Police Officer” for the lawmen. It was a very special event and well done. Easton does have one of the best volunteer fire departments of any little town around, and they are appreciated for what they do.
Senior Citizens Club
The Easton Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club held their regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13, with 10 members and two guests present. After the luncheon, Cheryl Boulier and Judy Gould spoke to the group. Boulier is the Lifeline supervisor from The Aroostook Medical Center and Gould is her assistant and installs Lifeline units in homes.
They said that there are 540 people from Allagash to Island Falls who have Lifeline units.They explained how important it was to get help as soon as possible when something happens. They said that within 30 seconds of a call on Lifeline someone is there to listen. They also told of how these units have also been used to warn away prowlers, because of the very loud voice that answers these calls, and also it’s been used to catch someone prowling around in someone’s garage stealing tools. They also said that a woman in a wheelchair was saved from her burning trailer after pressing her Lifeline button.
The women stressed that the buttons were even better than calling 9-1-1 because all the person’s data had already been processed into the system, where 9-1-1 had to get all the pertinent information on the phone before they could come. The cost of the unit is $25 and there may be assistance with that if need be.
There is also a wristwatch that has the Lifeline button in it and that can be purchased for $75. All buttons and watches are waterproof. A live demonstration was performed with two of the club members, Margery Niblett and Ida Doak. Questions were answered for the club members.
All in all, it seemed like a very needed item in the life of many people. Those attending were: Ida Doak, Margery Niblett, Marie Hewitt, Arlene Ladner, Dottie Beaton, Ezalee Smith, Eldora Carter, Edith Fuller, Vera Cullins and Rena Richardson and the guest speakers.
Visits
Fred Osgood is enjoying some free time with his daughter, Lori Bjorn, at her home in Kennebunk. His daughter, Julie Barros, also lives in that area so he can make that visit too.
Congratulations
Sandra Boxwell was the lucky winner of a 1999 Ford Tauras from Carroll’s Auto Sales at the special day held at the business on Saturday, September 8.
Congratulations to Brandon Carlow for making high honors at the Northern Maine Community College for the spring semester. Grades must be between 3.85 and 4.0 for high honors. We also congratulate David Fitzherbert and Harold Kierstead Jr. for making the dean’s list at the same college with at 3.20 -3.84 grade.
We also congratulate Christopher and Barbara Randolf on the birth of their son, Christopher Timothy Randolph. Little Christopher’s grandparents are Betty Brown of Easton, Justin Brown of Holden and paternal grandparents Timothy and Linda Randolph of Presque Isle. He was born on August 18, 2007 in Presque Isle.
Sympathy
Our sympathy goes out to Jan Adams and her family on the death of her father, Kenneth Drake, of Washburn. Mr. Drake, 84, passed away at the Veteran’s Home in Bangor on Sept. 10, 2007. Kenneth was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a plant steam operator for Maine Public Service for 28 years after leaving the Army. He leaves his wife, Pauline, of Presque Isle; a son, David Drake and family of New Hartford, Conn.; and daughter June Peters of Hampden and Jan. He leaves four brothers and their families: Allen, of Conn.; Rodney, of Fla.; Melvin, of Tenn.; and Wilbur, of Ariz. He also leaves four sisters and their families: Marie Foote, of Fla.; Lillian Curtis, of Orono; Betty Berglind, of S.C.; and Helen Tompkins, of Wade. He is remembered by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Riverside Extension Cemetery, in Washburn, with Pastor Vaughn Martin officiating. A reception followed at the Easton Wesleyan Church. Those who wish to remember him may donate to the Maine Veterans Home, at 44 Hogan road, Bangor, ME 04401.
Easton Rec calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 19: Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m.; senior exercise t the manor – 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 20: School Farm tour, lunch at McDonald’s and Frisbee golf. The cost is $4 plus the cost of lunch. The bus will depart from the hall at 9:40 a.m. and return at 3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 21: Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m.
Hiking at Trask’s on Graham Road. Transportation will depart from the hall at 11 a.m. and return at approximately 1 p.m. Please bring a bag lunch.
Monday, Sept. 24: Senior nutrition in the manor recreation room at 11 a.m. Please remember the ingredient you agreed to bring.
Grades 3 and 4 soccer vs. Mars Hill at 2 p.m. Players should be at the elementary school field by 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 25: Field trip to King’s Landing all day. The bus will depart from the hall at 7:45 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. The cost is $6 for children and $10 for adults. All participants must be pre-registered due to border regulations.
Scrapbooking at the hall from 5-9 p.m. Any interested ladies and girls bring your photos, supplies and a snack to share.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
LAW ENFORCEMENT officers from Easton who were honored at the breakfast for our local Easton heroes were, from left: Hugh Turner, who is now retired from the Maine State Police after 22 years; Shane Anderson, of the Border Patrol; Jeff Clark, Maine State Police; John Bonner, Border Patrol; Alan Dudley, Maine Warden Service; and Forrest Dudley, Sheriff's Department.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
THE EASTON Elementary School, kindergarten through 5 grade, opened the Honor Our Local Heroes program with a "Song of the Constitution." After breakfast they sang "Don't Play With Matches" and "I'm a Policeman."
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
SUPERINTENDENT Frank Keenan of the Easton schools greeted local heroes – firemen and lawmen – gathered at the Easton Elementary School cafeteria for a special breakfast put on by the elementary school.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
THE EASTON Elementary School held an Honor Our Local Heroes breakfast on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the school cafeteria, with a great program. Front row, from left, are local firefighters: Sam Bacon, joined this year, Tony Brown, joined this year; Loren White, Jr., joined in 1972; and Fire Chief Kim White, in 1971. Middle row: Mark Kearly, joined this year; Assistant Fire Chief Paul DeMerchant, joined in 1978; Jeremy Corey, in 2000; Carl Mullen, in 2004; and Greg White, in 1980. Back row: Jack Shannon, joined in 2003; Mark Copeland, in 2001; Matt Blodget, in 2006; Gary Barnes, in 1981; and Assistant Fire Chief Loren White Sr., in 1972. This is only some of the volunteers, as a dozen or more couldn't attend. The White brothers were brought up in the fire department as their father, Pete White, was once fire chief for some time; another brother, Darrell White, is fire chief in Presque Isle.
