School to host Scholastic Book Fair
EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The Easton Elementary School is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair during the week of Sept. 12-16.
Books and other items will be available to purchase, however, times may vary. To view current book fair hours, you can go to the school website and look at the elementary school news. There will be a link to the Scholastic Book Fair website. Times should be up-to-date there.
Photos courtesy of Debbie Smith
Senior class officers for the year 2011-12 are, in front from left: Jessica Bennett, treasurer; and Ariana Babineau, vice president. Back row: Jonah Bacon, Student Council; Holden Turner, president; and Reid Clark, Student Council.
Class Officers for the 8th grade this year are, in front from left: Blake Bradley, secretary; and Emma Bonner, treasurer. Back row: Logan Halvorson, Student Council; Drew Sotomayer, vice president; Dominic Freddette, president; and Trevor Hathaway, Student Council.
Elected by their classmates to be class officers this year in the 7th grade were, in front from left: Jake Flewelling, president; John Fredette, Student Council; and Michael Brown, secretary. Back row: Breann Clayton, vice president; Elise Allen, Student Council; and Sarah Gilman, treasurer.
Harvest party
The annual harvest party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2-4 p.m. If anyone has Happy Meal-type toys to get rid of, they could be used as prizes at a number of the games there. Donations of candy for the party are needed as well and would be greatly appreciated. Admission to this event will be a can of soup to be donated to the Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry.
Christmas Bazaar
Plans are already under way for the Christmas Bazaar, to be held in December. Children will be able to purchase gifts for $1 and have them wrapped. Tift items are needed (new or gently-used) as well as wrapping paper, gift tags and bows. If people are cleaning over the harvest break, please think of the EPCO if there are items you no longer need. Surely someone thinks junk is wonderful.
ATV club news
The Easton ATV Club meets every second Tuesday of the month from February through November at the ATV Club in Easton. During the winter months they meet at the Odd Fellow’s Hall on the Station Road in Easton. If you would like to become a member or be involved there are applications at the Town Office. It is $20 for membership for a spouse and child. It is $25 for a business to join. If you have any questions, call Traci Place at 488-2290.
Amazing Race
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, all grade 1 through 6 students are invited to come to the Easton Elementary School for the Amazing Race. Students will be put into teams and will race against other teams to accomplish a series of fun games and activities. The fun begins at 6 p.m. The Amazing Race is being hosted by the Easton Wesleyan Church. Everyone is invited.
The Easton Little School Restoration Committee is looking for donations of items for a yard sale. The sale will be held at the Easton Elementary School Cafeteria on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1. We are asking for no electronics or clothing. If you have any questions or would like anything picked up, call Heidi at 488-4991 or Myrna at 316-5821. All money raised helps with the restoration of the little school in Easton on the Station Road. Thank you.
Birthdays/anniversaries
On Sept. 14, Zachary Pelletier, Cindy Hazelton, James Brock 1V, Abbigayle Moorefield and Destiny Fitzherbert will all be another year older.
Lori Silvia, Joshua McMann and Melvin Cleaves have a birthday on Sept. 15. Also on that day Forest and Candy Dudley have an anniversary.
Larry Hammond and Pat Patterson have a birthday to celebrate on Sept. 16.
On Sept. 17, Robert Chalou, Bruce Blodgett(Moochie), Cayla Robbins and Walter Osgood all have a birthday.
On Sept. 18, Shelliese Mullen, Loren Flewelling, Zach Clark and Nova June Fitzherbert all will turn another year older. Happy birthday Zachman. Hope you have a great day.
Randy Ladner, Elizabeth Shaw and Beth Jennings have a birthday on Sept. 19.
On Sept. 20, Candice Polchies, Margurite Brown, Beth Hammond, Michael Ireland and Mary Ann Page will all be celebrating their birthdays.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
Happy Days Club
A meeting of the Easton Happy Days Club was held on Aug. 25. The eight members attending were: Helen King, Marie Hewitt, Ezalee Smith. Margery Niblett, Lianna Demerchant, Ida Doak, Arlene Ladner and Nina Trask.
Ida Doak said the blessing and President Nina Trask opened the meeting with a salute to the flag. Singing of “America” was accompanied by Lianna Demerchant on the piano.
On July 11, two members, Ezalee Smith and Nina Trask, were able to attend the Northern Maine Council on Aging picnic at Mantle Lake Park in Presque Isle. Also attending from Easton were Sheldon, Fern and Maureen Hull.
Their next meeting will be at the VFW hall in Ashland on Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at noon.
On Sept. 29, a trip is planned to Grand Falls, N.B., with a meal at PreDeLac. All Easton seniors are welcome. The Club members have approved the listing of Lois Ladner’s name on the plaque for deceased members. Lois will certainly be missed.
There will not be a meeting on Sept. 22.
Senior bus trip
There will be a senior bus trip on Thursday, Sept. 15, which will travel to Houlton to tour the Smith and Wesson Factory. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring identification (license or any photo ID will work). There is no fee for the tour but participants are responsible for their own lunch. Departing from the Manor at 9:30 a.m.; everyone welcome!
Horse Camp
Horse Camp will be offered through the Easton Recreation Department the week of Sept. 19. The cost is $25 for beginners and advanced beginners. Open to grades 2 and up. Classes will take place at the Rocking S Ranch in Fort Fairfield. Space is limited.
Fall Cooking Camp
Fall Cooking Camp will be offered through the Easton Recreation Department the week of Sept. 26. The cost is $10. Open to grades 1 and up. Classes will take place at the Hall. Space is limited.
Gymnastics Camp
Gymnastics Camp will be offered through the Easton Recreation Department the week of Oct. 3. The cost is $25. Open to children 4 years old and up. Classes will take place at the Hall. Space is limited.
Swimming lessons
Swimming lessons will be offered through the Easton Recreation Department during harvest recess. The cost is $20 for six lessons; open to children ages 5 and up.
Rec T-shirts
Rec T-shirts are currently for sale through the Easton Recreation Department. The cost is $10; youth and adult sizes are available.
Zumba
Zumba(tm) with Zumba Toning(tm) will resume through the Easton Recreation Department Oct. 11 through Nov. 17. The cost is $35 for once a week and $60 for two classes per week. Class will be held in the Easton Elementary School Gym from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pre-registration is required and can be done at the Town Office. The instructor will have a limited supply of Zumba toning sticks to use for the class. If participants wish to bring light weights, between 1-3 pounds, they can do so. If participants wish to purchase toning sticks they can contact Theresa Bonner at 488-6859 for more information.
Zumbatomic classes (Zumba for kids) will resume on Thursday, Oct. 13, and run weekly through Dec. 8. The cost is $16 per child. Class will start directly after school at the Hall.
For more information on any Easton Recreation Department programs, call 488-6601 or e-mail eastonrec@myfairpoint.net.
Easton Recreation Department
HANDY IN THE KITCHEN — Children from Easton Recreation Department’s Cooking Around the World class show off their awards. Thanks to Chris Finnemore from the Cooperative Extension for this experience. Taking part were, in front, from left: Mitchell Flewelling, Kody Carter, Matigan Dow and Wyatt Brewer. Row two: Collette Thompson of the Cooperative Extension, Jordan Doody, Delaney Leach, Paige Flewelling, Emma Lopez, Christine Finnemore of the Cooperative Extension and Olivia Lamoreau. The kids “visited” Scandinavia, Italy, Germany and Mexico.
FUN IN THE SUN — Thank you to Hugh and Lynda Turner for hosting the Easton Recreation kids once more. It was a great day of fun in the sun. Taking part were, in front, from left: Riley Mazerolle, Kody Carter, Alexis Pelkey, Grace Flewelling, Keegan Dumond, Alysabeth Lamoreau, Wilder Mitchell, Wyatt Brewer and Shell Mullen. Second row: Taylor Burtt, Sydney Trask, Delaney Leach, Carson Flewelling, Connor Burtt, Kyle Flewelling, Recreation Director Hillary Hallett and Nick Clark. Third row: Jordan Doody, Trevor Hathaway, Collin Sotomayer, Matthew Poole, Dominic Fredette, Carter Mazerolle, Drew Sotomayor, Tristan Woodworth, Blake Bradley, Alexandra Allen and Elise Allen.
THE OLDER GROUP OF “PAINTBALLERS” from the Easton Recreation Department were a bit foolish but they had a great time at Megiddo Paintball! The group consisted of, in front from left: Joe Lamoreaux, Trevor Hathaway, Hunter Turner and Connor Burtt. Second row: Ian Sotomayor, Kylee Carter, Nicholas Clark and Cody Halvorson.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 14 – Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for children ECP age and younger. Senior Exercise Class in the Manor Recreation Room at 1 p.m. After-school program, fall cooking with Chris Finnemore, until 4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Please send a note for your child’s classroom teacher.
Thursday, Sept. 15 – Senior trip to Smith & Wesson in Houlton; the bus departs from the Manor at 9:30 a.m. Third- and fourth-grade soccer game after school against Limestone on the field behind the playground.
Friday, Sept. 16 – Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for children ECP age and younger. First- and second-grade soccer at Mars Hill at 12:45 p.m. (departing at 12:15 p.m. from the elementary school). Third- and fourth-grade soccer at Mars Hill at 1:45 p.m. (departing at 12:15 p.m. from the elementary school).
Monday, Sept. 19 – Horse Camp at Rockin’ S Ranch starts; pre-registration required. Senior Nutrition Class at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. First swim lesson; pre-registration required – bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns at 2:20 p.m. Playgroup will meet at the Hall from 2:30-3:45 p.m. for those in kindergarten and younger.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 – Horse Camp in the morning. School Farm and Haystack field trip; departing from the Hall at noon and returning by 3:30 p.m. Fifth- and sixth-grade soccer practice from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. on the girls’ soccer field.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
