EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
Katelyn White and Paige Flewelling were nominated by their Easton science teacher, Ellen Trask, and were accepted to participate in the 18th annual Girls’ Day at the State House. The girls will travel to the State House on Feb. 25 and learn firsthand how our state government works, the importance of women’s leadership and how young women can have a voice on issues they care about. Throughout the day, the girls will meet with elected and appointed Maine leaders. With 98 other young ladies from other schools around the state, they will learn the ins and outs of the legislative process through activities led by State House lobbyists, journalists and volunteer mentors. Girls’ Day at the State House is sponsored by the Maine Women’s Policy Center.
Casco Bay exchange group receives grant
The Casco Bay exchange students and staff at Easton High School received a Members are Leaders grant in the amount of $500 from the Maine Education Association. The students at Easton will use this money to travel to Casco Bay High School, a standards-based expeditionary school, in May. While there students will discover what it is like to go to a larger urban school district and learn about the culture of the community. Students from CBSH visited Easton High School last September and learned about the culture of a rural high school and the culture of Aroostook County. The students and staff from Easton want to thank the MEA for helping to make this final step of the exchange a possibility!
Seniors postpone installation of new officers
The Easton Happy Days Club met Thursday, Jan. 23, for a potluck dinner with nine members present. Installation of 2014 officers was delayed due to the weather. Marie Hewitt opened the meeting in the absence of President Nina Trask. The 2014 officer nominating committee includes: Ezalee Smith, Elizabeth Martin and Liana DeMerchant. The next meeting will be a potluck dinner on Thursday, Feb. 13. The new officers will be installed, with the group planning Valentine cupcakes (bring your best). All Easton senior citizens are invited and bring a friend.
Easton Trailbreakers
The group’s monthly meeting will be held with a spaghetti supper followed by a short meeting on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. All members are encouraged to attend.
Church offers Parents’ Night
The Easton Wesleyan Church will be offering child care services on Friday, Feb. 14, from 5:30-9 p.m. to allow parents to go out. Payments will be by donation and go towards church projects. There will be games, snacks and a movie. Please RSVP to lennydinardofan@yahoo.com or call Melissa at 227-4093 to RSVP and ensure a spot for your child.
Tupperware fundraiser
Easton Elementary will be doing a Tupperware fundraiser Feb. 5-26 to raise money for new cafeteria tables. If anyone is interested, call the office at 488-7700 or there will be a link on their Facebook page when the fundraiser opens.
PCO update
The Easton Parent Community Organization will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair on March 10-14 and are in need of volunteers. Contact the elementary school or email epco@eastonschools.org for more information. The group is always collecting Boxtops for Education.
Photos needed
The 2015 Sesquicentennial Committee is working on a publication and would like to include as many photos and corresponding articles by Feb. 15. If you have any photos that you would like to contribute, please attach your name and mailing address to the photo so that we can return it to you when we are done. Also, indicate the year of the photo and identify people or landmarks. Any stories you may have that go along with the photo would be greatly appreciated! Mail photos to: Town of Easton, PO Box 127, Easton, ME 04740 or email to townclerk@eastonme.com. Thank you!
Upcoming programs
BOKWA — Theresa Bonner, certified BOKWA fitness instructor, will show the simple steps that make BOKWA a perfect workout for everyone. A week BOKWA Fitness class will run on Wednesdays from March 5 to April 9. The cost is $25 session. The class will be from 6-7 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Register with Easton Rec before first class!
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, there will be a taster class held at Easton Elementary School. Registration starts at 6:15 and class begins at 6:30 p.m.
Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival will be held Feb. 28, March 1 and 2. Friday evening there will be pizza and game night starting at 5:30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. Pizza, chips, and soda will be served. Families should bring their favorite games. Donations will be accepted towards supper. A tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own board and cards. The cost is $2. On Saturday morning sliding on Kinney Hill from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Concessions will be sold. Please bring your own sled. There will be a potluck supper at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. The grade 3 and 4 team will take on their parents at 6:30 p.m., and the grade 5 and 6 team at 7:30 p.m. Sunday there will be a dodge ball tournament in the elementary school gym. This will be a fundraiser for Project Graduation; more details coming soon! Concessions will be sold. Please make plans to join us for a fun-filled, community weekend.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Feb. 12 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. BigRock field trip after school until 6 p.m. The cost is $15; pre-registration and release form required. Grades 5 and 6 co-ed basketball practice from 4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13 — Third and fourth grade basketball vs. Limestone at 3:30 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Grades 5 and 6 co-ed basketball vs. Limestone at 4:15 p.m. at home. First and second grade basketball scrimmage at 5:15 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Friday, Feb. 14 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors’ program with Aroostook Agency on Aging about the benefits of chocolate starting at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Lunch will be served following the program for $3. Little Bears cheerleading after school in the school cafeteria until 4 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17 — No Recreation activities and Town Office be closed for the holiday.
Tuesday, Feb. 18 — We will head out for a morning of jumping, climbing and lots of fun at the Aroostook Centre Mall. The cost is $10; this includes entrance, slice of pizza, chips and soda. Concessions will be available for additional items. The bus will depart at 8:50 a.m. and return by noon. Younger children are encouraged to join us with an adult.
Wednesday, Feb. 19 — Hot Shots competition in Caribou for those who qualified. Competition starts at 10 a.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. Good luck to our representatives!
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or call 551-7737.
