Easton News
by Debbie Smith
The All-Aroostook band members chosen from Easton High School are: Meghan Frank and Jessica Bennett. Those students chosen for high school chorus are: Lisa Dayringer, Marissa Parlin, Zackari Bourgeois and Taylor Lawrence. The middle school chorus members chosen for All Aroostook Chorus are Kerrigan Arnett, Abigail Thompson, Nichole Dudley, Alyssa Beaton, Logan Halvorson and Drew Sotomayor.
The students performed an all-day concert in Fort Fairfield recently. Congratulations to you all. Great job, everyone.
On Jan. 20, Jesse Fitzherbert, Kelly Richardson, Ryan West and Harvey Yoder all have a birthday.
On Jan. 21, Matt Ferris, Keagan Fitzherbert, Jacob Day and Vickie Kearney will be celebrating their birthdays. Also on Jan. 21, Barb and Harold Clark have an anniversary. Happy anniversary to you both.
Jan. 22 Robert and Dot Waugh will celebrate their anniversary.
Brittany Tompkins, Allison Cronkite, Lucy Alexander and Thresa Holmes all have birthdays on Jan. 23.
On Jan. 24, Deane Ames, Nicholas Clark, Kristen Boxwell and Wayne Pendexter will all be another year older. Also Gloria and Barry Richardson have an anniversary on Jan. 24.
On Jan. 25, Jeffrey Hitchcock, Loren White Jr. and Bernard O’Mara all have a birthday to celebrate. Joy and Wayne Ferris have an anniversary on Jan. 25 as well.
On Jan. 26, Ralph Dhuy, Anna Wilson and Lori McMann all have birthdays.
Happy birthday to you all. Blessings to you all on your special day.
Marie Hewitt flew out of Bangor the first of December for Sarasota, Fla. The day before she flew out, her son Mike and daughter-in-law RaeLynn Hewitt took her to Old Town to spend the night with Jamie. The next day she flew to Saratoga to visit a while with her daughter, Mary Ellen.
While she was there, Marie’s niece came for Christmas from Milbridge. Also, her son Maurice and Patti came from Florahome, Fla., to spend Christmas with them. Matthew and Beth Hogan were also guests over Christmas. They live in Georgia.
Marie stayed a month at Mary Ellen’s and then Maurice picked her up and took her to Florahome to his house for two weeks.
While with Maurice, she was taken around St. Augustine and toured many other places. She saw the ice on the strawberries that farmers were trying to save. Florida had very cold weather while she was there. One day it was warmer here in Easton than in Florida. Can you imagine that?
Marie flew out of St. Petersburg and into Bangor where Mike and RaeLynn picked her up and brought her home. She had a great trip with lots of fun and eating.
A lot of the members of the Class of 2009 got together at Kilynne Beaulieu’s house for a get-together while they were home for Christmas break. Those in attendance were: Kilynne Beaulieu, Tony Brown, Sean Daniels, Katrina Martin, Sam Bacon, C.J. Beaton and Brad Trask. Everyone had a great time catching up and having fun.
Joanne Johnson and Angie Johnson took the bus a few days before Christmas to Fall Rivers, Mass., where Joanne’s daughter, Lori Silvia, picked them up and took them to her house. Lori lives in Somerset, Mass.
Angie’s daughter, Rhonda, and son-in-law, Wayne, picked Angie up at Lori and Derek Silvia’s and took her to their home in Plymouth, Conn., for the holidays. She spent the holidays with them and then Rhonda and Wayne brought her home.
Joanne spent the holidays with her daughter, Lori, her husband, Derek, and granddaughters, McKenna and Taylor. She had a great time. She returned home after the holidays on the bus.
On the way home there was a big storm and Joanne ended up spending the night in Presque Isle before returning home the next day. She had a great trip and can’t wait to go again.
A local pastor of the Easton Wesleyan Church turned 40 this last week, a noteworthy milestone. After all, you only turn 40 once in a lifetime. We want to wish you a very happy belated birthday, Pastor Matt, we wish you the best. Enjoy 40 because 50 is right around the corner.
On Saturday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m., the Francis Malcolm Science Center invites you to take part in a snowshoe hike through the beautiful woods near the center. Depending on the trail you choose, hikes take approximately 45 minutes to one and a half hours. Hot chocolate will be provided upon returning to the Science Center. Cost is $3.50 for adults, $1.50 for seniors and students, and members hike for free. Snowshoes are available at no charge with your paid admission, however supplies are limited so you must reserve ahead. Reservations are required so please call 488-5451. The Science Center is located at 776 Houlton Road in Easton.
Congratulations to Jake Flewelling for winning the Regional Elks’ Hoop Shoot Contest in the 10-11 boys age group. Jake competed at the State Competition in Bangor on Sunday, Jan. 16.
All-Star Gymnastic will be offering an eight-week session of gymnastics classes from Feb. 3 and running through March 31 at the gym in Mars Hill. The cost is $40 or $30 for each additional child from the same family. Classes will be held in Mars Hill but transportation will be provided. Class will run from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. (with another class added if necessary). Open to ages 4 and up. Pre-registration is required.
Mark your calendars for Easton Recreation Department’s Winter Carnival on Feb. 25, 26 and 27. Activities will include laser tag, family game night, cribbage tournament, sliding party, community supper, mother-daughter/father-son basketball games and more!
Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Junior activities (for ages 2 through ECP) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise class starting at 1 p.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Little Bears cheerleading practice from 2:45 to 4 p.m. at the hall.
Thursday, Jan. 21 — Snow shoeing at the Science Center. Children should be picked up at the Center at 4:15 p.m. The cost is $1.
Friday, Jan. 22 — Playgroup (for ages 2 through kindergarten) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors’ Game Day starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Please bring a bag lunch.
Monday, Jan. 25 — Senior nutrition class in the recreation room at the manor at 11 a.m. The cost is $2 and lunch will be provided. Cross-country skiing after school until 4:15 p.m. at the Ferris’s home on Lander Rd.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 — After-school movie at the hall until 4:15 p.m. Open to grades one and up.
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
MARIAH CYR won the Easton Recreation Department's 12-13 Girls’ Hoop Shoot division.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
Corey White is pictured accepting his soccer award for getting over 50 goals during Easton High School’s soccer season. Pictured with him are his mom, Tina, and his dad, Darrell. Congratulations Corey, great job.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
Sean Daniels, of Easton, is pictured with Danielle Brewer, from Katahdin Trust, as she presents him with a $500 check for making a half-court shot at one of the Easton Bears’ games. Nice job.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Trainer
HOOP SHOOT CONTEST — The Easton Recreation Department has been participating in the Elks’Hoop Shoot Contest during gym classes for the past several weeks. Seen here are the winners who competed at the regional competition this past Saturday, pictured from left: Brenley Fredette, Carson Flewelling, Sara Gilman, Jake Flewelling and Dominic Fredette.
