“Apollo 8: Christmas Around the Moon”
On Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. Atlantic), the Francis Malcolm Science Center Planetarium will relive the drama and adventure of the flight of the first astronauts to orbit the Moon and safely return to the Earth!
Narrated by local Aroostook County theatre personalities Jeff Ashby, Ron McCardle, Harold Tardy, Kyle Green and Jim Derosier, “Apollo 8: Christmas Around the Moon” highlights the launch, critical rocket burns, orbital wonder and dangerous Earth re-entry in a way to truly inspire your heart while jogging your memory zone regarding the first human voyage into deep space.
To reserve your place onboard, call the Science Center at 488-5451. Easy access along Route 1A from all local points in Aroostook County and western New Brunswick brings you and your family to the Malcolm Science Center, where you and the Universe become better acquainted.
Wreathmaking Workshop
The time has once again come for our famous wreathmaking workshops. All the materials are here to make your own wreath or evergreen centerpiece. The fee for each item is $8 ($6 for our members). Reservations are required! Please call 488-5451 soon to reserve your spot as these workshops fill up quickly!
Workshop dates: Monday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Friday, Nov. 21, (adults only), 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Party
A special retirement party was held on Thursday, Nov. 6, for Bernard Hussey at the Easton Town Office. Many people came to wish him a restful and uncomplicated retirement in the years ahead. Wanna bet he’ll be doing something still for the people in Easton in his spare time? Bernard is not one to stay idle even if he is in his late 80s. We wish him well. His son, Bernard II, his wife, of Ellsworth, daughter, Nichole, and her son, were all here to help him celebrate.
Sympathy
Word has been received of the unexpected death of Anne Marie Hayden Bradley who passed away at the Eastern Maine Medical Center on Oct. 26 after a week’s illness. Anne was born on July 22, 1941, in Easton, the daughter of the late Bea and Kenneth Hayden. Anne is the first of the 14 Hayden children to pass away. She grew up in Easton and graduated from Easton High School. She lived in Presque Isle, working for Burrell’s until her retirement. She loved her children and her nieces and nephews, e-mailing and sending them goodies often. Everyone loved her strawberry jam and the fact that she knew every useless fact that anyone would like to know. She is survived by: sons – Raphael; and Douglas, and his wife, Dawn Bradley; and daughters – Tracy and Holly Bradley; and grandchildren – Kris, Casey, Ashley, Shane, Hayden and Reginald; great grandchildren – Tristyn and Caidyn.
She will be lovingly and sadly missed by her siblings: Charlotte and Dennis Dyer, Myrna Gardner, Jerry and Sally Hayden, all of Presque Isle; Jim Hayden, of Great Bend, Kansas; Kenneth and Rolande Hayden, of Jacksonville, N.C.; Stephen Hayden, of Searsmont; Gloria and Keith Whitsel, of Grand Prairie, Texas; Elsie and Ethan Kelly, of Detroit; Cindy and Allen Dunehew, of St. Louis, Mo.; Becky and Tim McGrath, of Carmel; Debi and Mark Hews, of Poland; Patty and Jim Reed, of Wade; and Melanie and Bob Kaiser, of Mapleton; and their families. All of the brothers and sisters were able to visit with Anne sometime during the week she was hospitalized. At her request, there was no funeral.
Easton Rec calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 12 – Senior exercise at 1 p.m. at the manor recreation room. Gymnastics class after school until 4 p.m. at the hall.
Thursday, Nov. 13 – Seniors’ Thanksgiving Dinner at the Easton Elementary School cafeteria at 12:30 p.m. This is open to all senior citizens in town. Game Day after school at the hall from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Open to grades 1 and older.
Friday, Nov. 14 – Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. YAP (Youth Advocacy Program) meeting at 11:20 a.m. in the cafeteria.
Monday, Nov. 17 – Senior nutrition class at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2 towards the cost of food. “Boys Only” after school until 4:30 p.m. at the hall. Open to any boys in grade 1 and up.
Tuesday , Nov. 18 – Swag or centerpiece making at the Science Center. Children should be picked up at 4:30 p.m. from the Science Center. There is no fee for this program.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise at 1 p.m. at the manor recreation room. Gymnastics class after school until 4 p.m. at the hall.
Eldora Carter is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached at 488-5961.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
Survivor participants from Easton enjoyed ‘roughing it’ as part of ‘Survivor Day’ activities held over harvest recess. Those taking part included: Annie Gillespie (chaperone), Quin Gillespie, Sophia Gillespie, Carson Flewelling, Kyle Flewelling, Breann Clayton, Sara Gilman, Kylee Carter, Elise Allen, Stacy Landry and Madison Leach.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter 
During Survivor Day 2008 Easton children built their own shelters and started a fire. Here, showing off their campfire, are: Isabelle Morin, Delia Bonner, Delaney Leach, Abby Thompson, Troy Chasse, Chris Place, Aidan Maxwell, Kerrigan Arnett, Bailee Getchell, chaperone Matthew Maxwell, Ashley Hershey, Liam Maxwell and Cecilia Morin.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
Kiwanis Governor Dick England, of Cape Cod, Mass., was feted at a supper at a special meeting at the Easton Kiwanis Club on Oct. 31, with surrounding Kiwanis Clubs also in attendance. The governor performed the Installation Service for the officers of the Easton Kiwanis. In back are: Kiwanis Secretary Keith Richardson, President Mike Allen and Past President Harold Clark.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
Officers of the Easton Kiwanis Club for 2009 are, in front, from left: Board Chairman Barbara Blackstone, Vice President Ann Osgood, possible member Vicki Saucier and Treasurer Esther Richardson. Back row: Supper Committee Chairman Mike Cyr, President Mike Allen and Secretary Keith Richardson.
