On Dec. 1, the Easton Kiwanis Club held its Christmas supper at the Odd Fellows Hall with 20 present. The members brought gifts for children to be handed out for Christmas. A delicious ham and other potluck items were enjoyed by the group.
President Mike Allen opened with the Pledge to the Flag and Ann Osgood offered prayer. The meeting was short with thanks for the children’s gifts and Mike explained that more gifts would be coming from another organization.
Happy and sad dollars were received and then the speaker for the evening, Lois Ladner, gave a very interesting talk on her growing up and attending the old Easton High School which had just recently burned. She also went on to speak of other funny episodes in her life and her disgust on some things children are able to hear and see, with a warning that this will not be well for the future adults. Her talk was well received with laughter and concern.
Guests for the evening were Walter and Nicki Lockhart, Lois Ladner, Vaughn and Cheryl Carter, Pastor Matt Maxwell, Barbara Clark and a future Kiwanis, little 2 year old, Chloe Kneeland, Barbara’s granddaughter. Members present were Mike and Loris Allen, Mike Cyr, Eldora and Clair Carter, Harold Clark, Vaughn Martin, Bernie Hussey, Ann Osgood, Irene DaFonte, Barbara Blackstone and Jessica Blackstone.
Dana and Kimberly Carter and daughters, Emily and Molly, arrived in Easton at midnight on Friday the weekend before last. They left their home in Scarborough after Molly’s basketball game with Gorham. While here, Dana put up the outside lights for Christmas and did some shopping. They all attended church with his parents on Sunday then left for home that afternoon. While here, his brother and sister-in-law, Vaughn and Cheryl Carter, their family, Travis and his wife Sheri, and children Kylee and Kody, as well as Julie Nadeau and her two children, Cole and Callie, dropped in to visit with them for a while.
Olivia Smith was visiting her mammy and grampy Smith (Vance and Debbie) for a week. While she was here they had a Christmas party for her. Those present were Nina and John Trask, Ezalee Smith (great-grammy), Bud and Sally Budreau (great bampa and nana), Debbie and Vance Smith (mammy and grampy), Aunt Peg and Calvin Arnett and cousins Kerrigan and Kaden, Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Steve Budreau and cousin Luke, Jessica Lawrence and Aunt Stacey Smith. Olivia had a great time opening presents and eating food. Olivia will be spending her Christmas in Texas.
The American Legion Post 187 members would like to thank everyone for their huge successful breakfast Oct. 31. They would like to thank especially the following businesses for their support – Country Farms Market, McCain’s, Coca Cola, Garelick Farms, Hillside IGA and R&J Market. Also a huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped in any way. The volunteers were Paul Mullen, Clair Carter, Doug Henderson, Bernard Hussey, Louie Copeland, Matt Copeland, Roland Michaud, Rick Brown, Jim Brown, Hayward Ames, Jeff Larsen, Bob Clark, Wanda Prather and Arlene Mullen.
Also a big thank you to Eldora for getting Clair out of bed to help. We will be looking forward to seeing you all next year. Thanks again.
On Dec. 23, James Ireland, Stephen Hopkins and Colleen Woodtke all have a birthday. Also Hughie and Joan Gray have an anniversary on that day. On Dec. 24, Jamie Hewett and Jimmy Codrey have birthdays. Happy birthday to you all. On Dec. 26, Lindsay Scanlin, Logan Halverson, Forrest Dudley, Seth Dudley, Bruce Robbins, Larry Hathaway and Isaiah Rediker will be another year older. I won’t mention any names but happy birthday, Twirp.
On Dec. 27, Marie Hewett and Ember Pelletier will celebrate their birthdays. Doug and Barb Blackstone will celebrate their anniversary Dec. 28. Also Cindy Bomar, Tina White, Jerry Flewelling, Stephanie Rice, Rilee Ann Robbins and Samantha Tibbetts have birthdays on this day. On Dec. 29, Debbie Smith, Jamie Wells, Christopher Fuller, Jeff McAdam, Alan Trook, Steve Budreau and Jim Lagassie will be celebrating their birthdays. A very special happy birthday wish to my sweet brother who was born on my second birthday. Happy birthday Steve, I love you with all my heart. Thanks for being a great brother. Blessings to you all on your birthdays.
Christmas Eve service
The Easton United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Eve service Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to worship the “Reason for the Season.”
Wednesday, Dec. 23 – Junior activities (for ages 2 through ECP) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Ice skating at The Forum in Presque Isle. The bus will depart from the elementary school at 12:30 p.m. and return to the hall at 3:10 p.m. (Please note the change in time from the original schedule). The cost is $5, and concessions can be purchased for an additional fee. If you have your own ice skates, feel free to bring them. Please be sure your child is dressed warmly.
Thursday, Dec. 24 – Seniors’ Christmas Eve breakfast starting at 9 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. There is no fee for this program. Feel free to wear your pajamas.
Monday, Dec. 28 – Playgroup (for ages 2 through Kindergarten) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Roller skating field trip departs at 12:10 p.m. and will return at 3:45 p.m. The cost is $4 to skate (this includes roller skates; roller blades are $2 extra). Concessions will be available.
Tuesday, Dec. 29 – Dodge ball tournament for grades 4-6 at the Presque Isle Rec. There is no fee for this program, but registration is required to determine the number of teams.
Merry Christmas
I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and healthy and prosperous New Year. Enjoy your holiday and time with your families.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
