The Easton Little School Restoration Committee is looking for donations of items for their yard sale. Please, no electronics or clothing as donations. The sale will be on Friday, Sept. 30, and on Saturday, Oct. 1. If you have anything to donate, call Heidi at 488-4991 or Myrna at 316-5811 to schedule your drop-off. Hope to see you at the sale. All money raised helps with the restoration of the Little School on the Station Road.
Michaud’s staff to visit
Congressman Mike Michaud’s staff will be available to meet with Mainers in Easton this Thursday on issues they are facing with federal agencies and to discuss services available through his office.
On Sept. 22, constituent service representative Rachel Smith from Michaud’s Presque Isle office will be available from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Easton Town Office, located at 3 Station Road. If Mainers have any questions or would like to set up an appointment (not required), they are encouraged to contact Smith at 764-1036.
Birthdays/anniversaries
On Sept. 21, Uria Miller and Lyndsay White both have a birthday. Also on that day Sally and Bud Budreau have an anniversary to celebrate. I’d like to wish my Dad and Sally a very happy anniversary. Love ya both.
On Sept. 22, Jackson Dow, Jeremy Haines, Mary Wilcox, Linda Bill, Justice Kneeland, Yvonne Pelletier, Marilyn Richardson, Makayla Richardson and Angelica Rose Burlock will all be celebrating their birthdays.
Christy Tompkins has a birthday on Sept. 23. Also John and Nina Trask and Derek and Lori Silvia have an anniversary on that day.
Jeff Blackstone will be another year older on Sept. 24. John and Karen Schroder and Arida and Ed Clark will be celebrating their anniversaries on that day also.
On Sept. 25, James Fitzherbert and Dayanaira Tompkins have a birthday. Also Alan and Tabitha Dudley and Vicki and Lee Saucier will be celebrating their anniversaries.
Jesse Bell, Ashton Embelton, Fern Hull, Brian McNamara, Mark Wakefield, Chad Coffin and Wayne Brown all turn another year older on Sept. 26.
On Sept. 27, Lois Haines, Kobe Argraves, Mark Sotomayer, Von Perry and Nathan Beaton all have a birthday.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
Annual Harvest Party
The annual Harvest Party will be on Oct. 22 from 2-4 p.m. If anyone has Happy Meal-type toys they would like to get rid of, organizers could use them as prizes at a number of the games. Donations of candy for the party are welcome as well. Admission to this event will be a can of soup to be donated to the Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry.
Christmas Bazaar
In December, the Christmas Bazaar is planned. Children will be able to purchase gifts for $1 and have them wrapped. Items are needed ( new or gently used), as well as 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 your junk is welcome.
Kiwanis Club meets
The Easton Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday, Sept. 6, for their regular business meeting with 10 members and nine guests. The guests were all members of the “Hands and Feet” ministry program from the Easton Wesleyan Church, under the direction of Pastor Vaughn Martin.
After the pizza supper with cookies for dessert, the Hands and Feet ministry put on a very enjoyable show. Some of the actors had been with the group for only two weeks but it was so well done.
In a short time, on Sept. 30, the group will be traveling to Springfield, Mass., for a time of learning puppetry, magic tricks, ventriloquism and competition. If they make “gold” in competition, they can go on to Chicago to compete. Past groups have gone to Chicago five times but only competed once.
After the show, with no other business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned. Mike and Loris Allen, Irene DaFonte, Herbert Demerchant, Bernard Hussey, Barbara Blackstone and Clair and Eldora Carter were in attendance from the Kiwanis members. Those from the Wesleyan Church were: Peggy Arnett, Caitlyn Monroe, Sara Gilman, Toria Tarbox, Alana Tarbox, Elise Allen, Melissa Corbin, Bonnie Dewitt and Pastor Vaughn Martin, who is also a Kiwanis member.
Visiting
Eldora and Clair Carter recently returned home from a five-day visit over Labor Day with their sons: Dana and family in Scarborough, Wendell and Doreen in Saco, and Mike and Beth in Portland. On the way down they spent the night with Eldora’s brother.
Happy Days Club
The Easton Happy Days Club met for their first regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, with 14 members and a guest speaker to enjoy the delicious noontime meal.
Stewart White, a member of the TAMC Cardiac Rehab Program, spoke to the Easton Happy Days Club during their regular meeting on Sept. 8.
After the meal, guest speaker Stuart White, a member of the Cardiology Rehab Department at TAMC, spoke to the group about recovery after a heart attack. He talked about how one can be rehabilitated afterward with exercise and diet. Those who have had a heart attack should go to rehab three days a week at least. They should check and see if their insurance covers it.
He said the key is exercise. He passed out material on fiber, discount papers, Heart Truth for Women and healthy eating. He asked for questions and the group felt well-informed.
Stuart spoke some on CPR but said it wasn’t his expertise and that 9-1-1 should be called as soon as possible and then use compression. He said mouth-to-mouth wasn’t used much now. He also said that the American Heart Association has a spot on the Internet for more information and 9-1-1 could also talk you through what to do.
After the speaker left, President Nina Trask called the meeting to order with the salute to the flag and the singing of “God Bless America,” with Elizabeth Martin at the piano. Ida Doak called the roll call with members Nina Trask, Elizabeth Martin, Eldora Carter, Marie Hewitt, Helen King, Lindy Fowler, Rogena Thomas, Margery Niblett, Barbara Bonville, Vera Cullins, Jean Ann Ames, Hollis Hull, Eldora Carter, Ida Doak —secretary, and Helen King read the minutes of the last meeting, taken in Eldora Carter’s absence.
Treasurer Ida Doak reported that she had paid Arlene Ladner for cards that she had sent, $10 to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern Maine in memory of past member, Lois Ladner. A thank-you card was read from that fellowship by President Nina Trask. Ida also brought a few other items for the rec room kitchen.
There was a discussion about attending the Northern Maine Council on Aging to be held on Sept. 19 in Ashland at the VFW Hall beginning at 10:30 a.m. No one was sure about going so Nina said to call her if anyone decides they would like to go. The president brought up the trip the group would be taking on Oct. 13 to Grammy’s restaurant in Linneus and the tour of Smith & Wesson. This is a trip with the Rec Department and participants pay for his/her own meal. She also asked if everyone had their passport card for the trip the senior citizens are taking to Grand Falls on Sept. 29. All Easton senior citizens are welcome on the trip. Call Nina Trask for more information at 488-6190.
Pattee Page 187 meets
The Pattee Page Unit 187 American Legion Auxiliary met at the home of Jean Kneeland on Monday, Sept. 12, with six members and two working on the membership. The meeting was opened with prayer by Chaplain Freda Dionne, followed by a moment of silence in honor of those killed in war.
The salute to the flag and the reading of the Auxiliary Purpose was then carried out. Anita Michaud brought in her papers for membership and she was presented with the Auxiliary pin by President Eldora Carter.
The minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Jean Kneeland and accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Marjorie Corey showing that finances were very low. A letter was read from the IRS by the president which was quite confusing. The treasurer volunteered to take it to someone who could explain it to her. It was noted to take the Auxiliary Charter material (pictures) to the Odd Fellow’s Hall where Bernard Hussey will put them with the Legion material removed from the Legion Hall.
There was much discussion about how to raise finances to be able to carry out the projects of the Auxiliary. It was voted to hold a yard sale on Oct. 14 and 15, with the president to find a place to hold it. The chaplain volunteered to print up a list of items that they could count in their homes and pay a small price for them to bring a little more cash.
Helen Palmer volunteered her time and expertise to take pictures of Legionnaires and Auxiliary members to put in albums for posterity. This she would do for free. The president plans to contact the commander about their plans. A few other ideas on fund-raising were floated around for the future.
The chaplain closed the meeting with prayer. The next meeting will be the first Monday in Oct. 3, at the home of President Eldora Carter, beginning at 1 p.m. Those present were Eldora Carter, Margery Corey, Arlene Mullen, Freda Dionne, Anita Michaud, Jean Kneeland, Helen Palmer and Ann Morehead of Presque Isle, who are in the process of transferring to the Pattee Page Unit 187.
Rec news
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 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 will be offered through the Easton Recreation Department during harvest recess. The cost is $20 for six lessons; open to children ages 4 and up.
T-shirts are currently for sale through the Easton Recreation Department. The cost is $10; youth and adult sizes are available.
Zumba™ with Zumba Toning™ will resume through the Easton Recreation Department on 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 and 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.
TAKING PART IN WATERSLIDE FUN with the Easton Recreation Department during the summer were, in front from left: Kassidy Brewer, Alysabeth Lamoreau, Ben Pelkey, Kody Carter and Mitchell Flewelling. Second row: Blake Bradley, Unknown participant, Cecelia Ferris and Keegan Dumond. Third row: Lydia Ferris, Taylor Devoe, Carter Mazerolle, Hunter Turner, Jackson McDowell, Katelyn White and Alexis Hayes. Fourth row: Kerrigan Arnett, Abby Thompson, Riley Mazerolle, Connor Burtt, Nick Clark, Paige Flewelling, Miranda McLean, Liam Woodworth, Michael Brown, Wilder Mitchell, Shell Mullen, Breann Clayton, Elise Allen and Sara Gilman.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 21 — Field trip to TreeGo in Mactaquac, N.B.; departing from the Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $25 for children 12 and older, $18 for children 11 and younger. There are some specifics for this trip: to do the older course your child must be able to reach 5-feet 11-inches with feet flat on ground; to be big enough for the kids’ course, children must be able to reach 4-feet 7-inches with their feet flat on the ground. Participants will begin by getting comfortable with equipment, then it’s on to rope swings and climbing trees; then you’ll zip through the forest and walk across moving obstacles. Please bring a bag lunch and be sure to have a release form and birth certificate on file at the Town Office. Check out the website: www.treegomactaquac.ca/english.html.
Thursday, Sept. 22 — Girls’ Day at the Hall from 12-3 p.m. There is no fee. It’s all about the ladies today; bring your favorite makeup, nail polish, hair accessories, etc. and come play with your favorite girlfriends!
Third- and fourth-grade soccer game against Washburn at 5 p.m. Please be at the field by 4:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23 — Movie field trip to the Braden Theater to watch “Rio;” departing from the Hall at 10 a.m. and returning at 12:15 p.m. The cost is $5. This price includes ticket, soda and popcorn. Concessions will be open for additional items.
Swim lessons; pre-registration required. Bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns at 2:20 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24 — Soccer Round Robin for 5th and 6th grade in Fort Fairfield. Times TBA.
Monday, Sept. 26 — Cooking Camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hall. Pre-registration required.
Senior Nutrition Class at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor.
Swim Lessons; pre-registration required. Bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns at 2:20 p.m.
Play group will meet at the Hall from 2:30-3:45 p.m. for those in kindergarten and younger.
Third- and fourth-grade soccer vs. Limestone at 4 p.m. For departure time, contact the Rec Department.
Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Cooking Camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hall.
Stewart’s Farm and Aroostook State Park field trip; departing from the Hall at noon and returning by 3:30 p.m.
First- and second-grade soccer vs. Washburn at 5 p.m. Please be at the field by 4:45 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.
NEW BUS — Easton purchased a brand new school bus this year. It is driven by Terry Clark.
