EASTON NEWS
Fifteen members of the Easton Happy Days Club travelled by bus to Oxbow on Thursday, June 9th, to visit the Homestead Lodge and see the buffalo herd and the new babies that were born this spring. They had a delicious lunch of buffalo burger, fries and dessert. After, they enjoyed shopping at the Oxbow Wreaths Gift Shop, owned by Steve and Judy Sherman.
Enjoying the ride were Helen King, Dellas Adams, Gerald and Vera Shaw, Elizabeth Martin, Nina Trask, Ed and Alta Rattray, Annette Copeland, Barb Bonville, Hollis Hull, Ezalee Smith and Marie Hewitt.
Photo contest winner
The winner of the Kiwanis Club Photo Contest was Trudy Fuller. Her picture of the Prestile Stream in Easton will be on the front of the Kiwanis calendar this next year. Congratulations Trudy.
Sympathy
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Walter Glijam, who passed away on July 13th. Walter and his wife Janet and their family lived in Easton for many years. They now live in Florida where the funeral service will be held.
Visiting
Larry Nichols and his wife and daughter were visiting in Easton over the Field Days weekend.
Also visiting for a week with her mammy and grampy was Miss Olivia Smith from Westbrook. She had a great time at Field Days and swimming in mammy’s pool.
The Easton Field Days Committee would like to send a huge thank you to all their sponsors, volunteers and the entire Easton community who help make the week-long celebration such a success! Also, a great big thank you to the Field Days Committee again this year for putting on such a great time for everyone. Thanks for all the hard work and long hours you put into it.
Birthdays and anniversaries
On July 21st Sheldon and Maureen Hull both have a birthday along with Allyssa Beaton. Mia and Steve Pangburn have an anniversary on July 21st also. July 22 Zachary Hammond, Stanley Jordan and Carol Higley have a birthday.
On July 23rd Shawn Doody has a birthday. Sharon Brown and Jason White will be another year older on July 24th. Also Lori and Garth Gilman have an anniversary on July 24th.
On July 25th Brenda Caldwell, Korrin Patterson and Galen Holmes Jr. will all be celebrating their birthdays. Merle and Pat Lamoreau and Wayne and Nola Pendexter will be celebrating their anniversaries on July 25th as well. On July 26th Nancy Nichols, Hugh Turner and Shana DaCruz all have a birthday. Also Brain and Lynn Flewelling and Mary and Tim Wilcox have an anniversary on July 26th.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
Easton Rec Department
Basketball Camp will be held at Easton Elementary School for those completed grade 2 and up on July 25, 26 and 28 from 4-6 p.m. The cost is $5; please pre-register at the Town Office.
Wednesday, July 20: Shakaree Deer Farm and Turner’s Camp field trip. There is no cost but please send snacks or drinks to share with the group. Open to children who have completed grade one and up; children must be able to swim! Any weaker swimmers must bring a life jacket! Please wear your teal summer shirt. There will also be Tee Ball from 6-7 p.m. on the field behind the high school.
Thursday, July 21: Day Camp at the Hall from 9 a.m.-noon. Today’s theme will be Science. Sara McQuarrie from Sneakin’ in Science will be with us; we will be building boats! “Will you build the boat that will sail the furthest and fastest? How about the one that can hold the most pennies? Test your design skills and creativity in this exciting hands-on engineering challenge.” Breakfast and lunch served. Open to grades one and up.
Hike Haystack and Swim trip departing from the Hall at noon and returning at 4:15 p.m. Children must be able to swim the width of the pool to attend without an adult.
Horse Camp is from 2:30-5 p.m. Minor League game in Limestone at 5:30 p.m.. Carpool from the Hall at 4:45 p.m.
Friday, July 22: Swim lessons departing from the Hall at 8:30 a.m.. Lessons start at 9 at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool. Pre-registration required! Open to ages four and up.
Playgroup at the Hall from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Open to age 2 through those completed kindergarten. Horse Camp from 2:30-5 p.m.
Monday, July 25: Day Camp at the Hall from 9 a.m.-noon. Today we’ll visit the Northeast Publishing. Don’t forget to wear your teal summer shirt. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Open to grades one and up. Senior Nutrition class at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Garden Group meets at the Hall from noon to 1 p.m.
Swimming at the Outdoor Pool from 1:40 to 4:15 p.m.; your child must be able to swim the width of the pool without a flotation device to go on this field trip without an adult. Basketball Camp is from 4-6 p.m. at the Elementary School.
Tuesday, July 26: Camp is at the Hall from 9 a.m.-noon. Today’s theme will be Christmas in July. If parents could sent small gifts for our Christmas treat bags it would be very appreciated. Breakfast and lunch served. Open to grades one and up. Basketball Camp is from 4-6 p.m. at the Elementary School.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
