EASTON NEWS by Hillary Hallett
Easton High School students played hosts to 11 students and two teachers from Casco Bay High School in Portland this past week.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett
VISITING THE BORDER — As part of Casco Bay High School’s trip to Easton they visited the Canadian border. Taking a moment for a photo shoot are Oriana Smith and Eliza D’Anieri, both of CBHS, and Connor Burtt and Ian Sotomayor of EHS.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett
These students are the first group of participants in a LEGO Robotics group in Easton. Paula Giles, math teacher at Easton Jr/ Sr. High school, received a Perloff grant to expose her students to a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) activity. Members included in front from left: Carson Flewelling, Hunter Dudley and Autumn Gray. Second row: Collin Sotomayor and Delia Bonner. Third row: Noah Kinney, Ryan West, Isabelle Morin and Delaney Leach.
Their visitors were anxious to learn about life at Easton High School and Aroostook County! The goal of this trip was to explore the differences/similarities of two very different communities within the confines of the state of Maine. CBHS students loved the wide-open spaces and fresh air. They were able to go on Gator rides through the woods and fields; none of them had ever been on a UTV! The group visited the Canadian border; many of them had never been to another country! They also toured Gentile Hall at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and some showed interest in applying to UMPI. The group even experienced an Amish barn raising at Jacob Gingerich’s farm, and they were amazed at the process. Other new experiences while the group was here included visiting the Flewelling family’s potato farm and enjoying an “authentic” County meal complete with baked potatoes, fiddleheads, ploys moose meat chili, broccoli (from Ayer Farms), maple syrup (from Dwight Flewelling), backed beans, homemade rolls and biscuits.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett
GATOR RIDE — Students from Casco Bay High School recently visited Easton High School and had the opportunity to go on a few new adventures; including a Gator ride. Back Seat riders from left are: Max Semba, Colleen Coffey and Caity Conley. In front are Samantha Dunnigan, Eliza D’Anieri and driver Ian Sotomayor, of Easton.
In the spring students from Easton High School will be traveling to Portland to experience a day in the life of a Casco Bay student.
Softball tournament
Easton Recreation Department hosted a co-ed softball tournament in conjunction with Westfield Jubilee Days. Thanks to all the teams that competed and congratulations to the winning team, Northern Dispatch and the runners-up, Fastenal!
Happy Days update
On Thursday, Sept. 26, there will be a fall trip to Lakeview in St. Agatha. Easton seniors are invited to attend and bring a friend. The group hopes to see you at their meetings. Please contact President Nina Trask for more information.
Benefit plans in the works
Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett
Art Camp — Taking part in Easton Recreation Department’s summer Art Camp were in front from left: Madison Seeley, Amelia Bate, Grace Ellis, Rylee Leavitt, Jadon Ellis and Maggie McQuade. Second row: Kody Carter, Cecelia Ferris, Lydia Ferris, Kayla Symonds, Alexis Pelkey, Chris Busse and instructor Kris Lento. The participants are seen here showing off their favorite piece of artwork.
Save the date! On Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be supper for the Lento family. Paige has Jeune’s Syndrome, liver disease and has recently transitioned into kidney failure. She is 8 years old and lives in Easton. Currently she is on the waiting list for a new liver and kidneys. Meanwhile Paige is a patient at Boston Children’s Hospital and has recently started dialysis. She will require dialysis treatments three times a week from now until the transplants become available. Beans, hotdogs, coleslaw, potato salad and gingerbread are on the menu. Dinner will be served at Central Aroostook High School from 4-6 p.m., by donation, with a silent and live auction to follow at 6 p.m. If you would like to donate for the auction please do so by Friday, Sept. 27. Items can be dropped off at the Northern Lighthouse on Main Street in Mars Hill anytime between now and then. Items must be received by the Sept. 27 so they can be numbered and put in a booklet for the auctioneer.
Upcoming Rec programs
Swimming Lessons will be offered at the Presque Indoor Pool and are open to children ages 4 and older. Classes will be held on Mondays and Fridays at 1 p.m. from Sept. 23 through Oct. 1. The bus departs from the Hall at 12:30 p.m. and will return by 2:20 p.m. The cost is $21 ($16.50 for additional child from same immediate family). Pre-registration required!
Easton Recreation in collaboration with MoonDance Studios will be offering a dance camp on Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 3 and 4 at 8:30 and 10 a.m. at the Hall. The cost is $25. First class will be for ages 6-9 and second class 10 year olds and up. We will be focusing on hip-hop and jazz. Dress in comfortable clothes to move easily.
Karate Camp will be offered over harvest break at the Easton Recreation Department on Oct. 7, 8, 10 and 11 from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $20 and pre-registration is required. Open to ages 6 and up. Must have a minimum of 12 participants to run the program. Athletes should wear comfortable clothes to move easily.
Calendar of events
Wednesday, Sept. 25 — Field trip to Playland Adventures in Brewer for grades one and up. The bus will depart at 7:45 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. The cost is $10; this includes 11 inflatables and lunch. Children must wear socks and have a release form on file.
Thursday, Sept. 26 — Cooking Camp 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hall.
Trip to Hunter Brothers’ Farm; the bus departs from the Hall at noon and will return at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $12. This year’s corn maze celebrates Secretariat. We will go on a hay ride and play in the “field of fun.” New features this year include over-sized Lincoln logs and bouncy race horses; other activities are a pedal cart track, giant slides, a jumping pillow, the tire park, a straw castle, the cow car train, duck races, swings, spider web and corn cannon and Snack Shack.
Third and fourth grade soccer vs. Washburn at home at 3:45 p.m. Please be at the field by 3:30 p.m.
Final Little Kickers on the Recreation soccer field from 5-6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 27 — Cooking Camp 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hall.
Senior Luncheon served by cooking camp kids at the Hall at 11:15 a.m. Grandparents and Easton seniors invited. The cost is $3.
Swim Lessons at Presque Isle Indoor Pool; bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns by 2:20 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, Sept. 28 — Soccer round robin in Caribou. Easton’s team will play at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on the Teague Park field.
Monday, Sept. 30 — Dance Camp at the Hall; pre-registration required.
Swim Lessons at Presque Isle Indoor Pool; bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns by 2:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 1 — Dance Camp at the Hall at 8:30 and 10 a.m.
Field trip to School Farm departing t 12:15 p.m. and returning at 2 p.m. from the Hall.
Fifth and sixth grade soccer practice from 5-6:15 p.m. on the girls’ soccer field.
Wednesday, Oct. 2 — Field trip to Kings Landing Historical Village Departing at 8 s.m. and returning at 4:30 p.m. to the Hall. The cost is $8/children and $15 for adults. We’ll be touring the village in small groups. Please send your child with a bag lunch and layered clothing as it can be cool along the riverbank. Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: recreation@eastonme.com or call 551-7737.
