Church marks milestone
On Saturday Oct. 10, from 1-3 p.m. there will be an open house at the Easton Wesleyan Church, hosted by Keith and Esther Richardson, in celebration of the church’s 40th anniversary. There will be a time of reminiscing and visiting. Refreshments will be served.
On Oct. 11, there will be a service at 11 a.m. honoring our founders. The speaker will be Dr. Kim Richardson. There will be special music by various groups and Pastor Larry and Becky Palmer. Also on Oct. 11, at 6 p.m., there will be a time of sharing and remembering. Come and be a part of our celebration.
Birthdays/anniversaries
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Georgette and Todd Ireland will celebrate their anniversary. Happy anniversary to you. Sara Gilman, Todd Ireland, Iva Miller and Maria Miller will be another year older. Happy birthday to each one of you. A special happy birthday to Sara Gilman. Have a great day Sara.
On Thursday, Oct. 8, Carol Johnston, Willow Fitzherbert, Kay Clark and Shopia Graziano are celebrating birthdays. Also on Oct. 8, there are a couple of anniversaries: Barb and Phil Halverson and Vincent and Lois Pelletier.
On Friday, Oct. 9, Kristen Page will be having a birthday. Also, Robyn and Chris Hall have an anniversary that day.
On Saturday, Oct 10, Peter White, Heather Nations, Greg White, Thresa Lloyd and Amanda Miller turn another year older.
Sunday, Oct. 11. is the day that Travis and Sheri CArter will be celebrating their anniversary. Also on that day, Bill Crandall, Dale Hudson and Chase Flewelling have birthdays.
On Columbus Day — Monday, Oct. 12 — Matt and Suzanne Maxwell were married. Happy anniversary to both of you. Also on Oct. 12, Kay Rhoades, James Kearney and Sammie Yodera have birthdays.
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Kimberly Hall, Jadynn Blackstone, Kerri Foster and Nancy Tracy will be celebrating birthdays. Blessings to you all on your special days.
Hospitalized
Helen Cleaves is in Bangor hospital and has undergone heart surgery. She needs our prayers. I wasn’t able to get ahold of anyone to update her condition, but will try and do that next week.
Rec news
The Easton Rec Department took a trip over to Hunter’s Farm in Canada on Sept. 30. They had a great time going through the corn maze. The maze was made like a Montreal hockey player. The field of fun was also exciting with a hay castle, racetracks, a cow train, slide and a store to buy things. Everyone had a good time.
Easton Methodist women meet
The Easton United Methodist Women held their first meeting, after discontinuing them for the months of June, July and August. The meeting was held at the church dining room on Aug. 16, with seven members present, including: Marie Hewitt, Glenice Craig, Margery Niblett, Eldora Carter, Dottie Beaton, Lindy Fowler and Freida Dionne.
The meeting opened with devotions by Marie Hewitt with the word of the month, “neighbor.” The secretary, Marjorie Corey, was absent so there were no reading of the minutes of the May meeting. After the treasurer’s report by Marie Hewitt, the quilt chairman, Freida Dionne, reported the sale of two baby quilts with four left for sale.
The group was reminded that the Northern District of United Methodist Women will be held at the Grant Memorial United Methodist Church on Oct. 3. Forty-one visitations were made by the group and seven cards were sent out.
It was voted to donate $100 to the Easton Friends Helping Friends Food Cupboard; $50 each was given to help families that were undergoing health problems. Prayers were said for those people on the church prayer list. The meeting then adjourned, followed with refreshments by Marjorie Niblett.
Rec classes to begin
Gymnastics classes will be starting Oct. 14. Allison Wheeler will teach a five-week series of classes from Oct. 14 through Nov. 18. The cost is $25 for intermediate and advanced, $18 for beginners and $12.50 for each additional child from the same household. Classes will be held in the high school gym. To register, please e-mail eastonrec@myfairpoint.net.
Yoga class (for adults) will begin on Oct. 15 and end on Nov. 19. Class will meet every Thursday evening from 6:15-7:30 in the elementary school gym. The cost is $25 for six weeks of lessons. The instructor’s name is Allison Wheeler from Bridgewater. Participants will need their own yoga mats for class. This class will consist of core muscle work, muscle strengthening and flexibility. There will be some breathing and relaxation time but it will not be the main focus. Please make childcare arrangements for your children. Registration will begin immediately at the Town Office.
Rec Department calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — There will be a field trip to Kings Landing Historical Village. The bus will depart from the hall at 8 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. The cost is $7/children and $11/adults (please send exact American money). We’ll be touring the village in small groups. Children should wear their yellow summer recreation T-shirts. Please send your child with a bag lunch. Children must have a release form signed and have a passport or birth certificate to cross the border. All adults must have a passport to accompany us.
Thursday, Oct. 8 — Daytime sleepover from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the hall. The 34d- and 4th-grade soccer team will play Ashland at home at 1 p.m. Players meet at the hall by noon.
Friday, Oct. 9 — Hike on Haystack and lunch at McDonald’s. The bus will leave the hall at 9 a.m. and return by 12:15 p.m. Open to grades 1 and up. Swim lessons. The bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and will return at 2:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 — After-school program (Potato Day) at the hall from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. The 5th- and 6th-grade soccer team practice will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. on the girls’ soccer field.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Trainer
SENIORS VISIT REFUGE — The Easton Recreation Department Seniors’ Group recently visited the Limestone Animal Refuge and the Weapon Storage area at the former Loring Air Force Base. Seen here enjoying a presentation by Kurt are: Ezalee Smith, Lindy Fowler, Helen Cleaves, Marjorie Niblett, Eldora Carter, Dellas Adams, Clair Carter, Helen King, Arlene Ladner, Rena Richardson, John Trask and Marie Hewitt.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
ANOTHER HERO being honored during Heroes Day in Easton was Shayne Anderson, pictured here with his son, Joe. Shayne is a Border Patrol agent.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
FIREFIGHTERS ARE HEROES too. Pictured here are: Kyle White and Gary Barnes of the Easton Fire Department are pictured at the heroes’ lunch.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Trainer
ANIMAL REFUGE — Members of the Easton Recreation Department's Seniors’ Group pictured in front of the Limestone Animal Refuge are: Nina Trask, Ezalee Smith, Helen King, Rena Richardson, Eldora Carter, Lindy Fowler, Marjorie Niblett, Duncan Beaton, John Trask, Dotty Beaton, Ida Doak, Marie Hewitt, Arlene Ladner and Helen Cleaves.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
EASTON STUDENTS passed out cookies to the heroes at the Easton Heroes Day luncheon. Students participating, from left: Jonah Bacon, Holden Turner and Reed Clark.
