Lots of hard work and preparation went into the Easton Wesleyan Church’s 40th anniversary celebration. May God richly bless all of you that worked so hard and helped in any way. Oct. 10 started things off with an open house at the Easton Wesleyan Church, hosted by Keith and Esther Richardson. Approximately 40 people attended. They toured the church, visited and had some snacks.
The banquet was held at the Easton Elementary School with 194 in attendance. A wonderful meal was served and slides presented, showing the whole evening from when the church was founded to present. Scott Fuller was the speaker for the evening and spoke about the history of the church, which was founded in 1969. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. the morning service started. The praise and worship service was led by Pastor Larry Palmer and his wife, Becky. There was special singing by different groups. There was a duet by Leanne (Sullivan) Carey and Kendra (Richardson) Polson. There was a quartet of men that sang and many other special performances. Dr. Rev. Kim Richardson was the special speaker of the day. He did a great job. Rev. Arthur Maxwell, acting president of Bethany Bible College, presented greetings from the college. Rev. LeRoy, the district superintendent, presented greetings from all the Wesleyan churches. A collection was taken up to reduce the church’s mortgage and over $10,000 was collected. They are now mortgage free. The evening service was one filled with stories and praises, with old hymns and songs. About 75 attended.
Harvest Party
The annual Harvest Party will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Easton Elementary School gymnasium. The event is for children up to grade 6 and their families. Admission will be a can of soup to benefit the Friends Helping Friends food pantry. Games will include the bouncy house, guessing jars, dart throw, cake walk (the decorated cakes are made by school children and their parents – a yummy treat), costume judging (each child will be judged in their age/class by a panel of experts. Categories will include Most Original, Most Colorful and Best Group Costume), and more. Organizers still need small kid’s meal-type toys to use as prizes for some of the games at the party!
Recovering
Helen Cleaves is doing much better and is at her son and daughter-in-law’s, Sonny and Linda Robbins, recovering. She is gaining more strength every day. She will be at Sonny and Linda’s at least until Nov. 4, after she sees her doctor in Bangor again. We are glad you are doing better, Helen.
Birthday party
There was a birthday party held on Oct. 8 for Loretta Brown, formerly of Easton, but who now resides at the Presque Isle nursing home. She will be 92 on Oct. 24. Celebrating her birthday with her was: Sally Longmore, her daughter from Hingham, Mass.; Donna Corey from Easton and her daughter, Molly Curran, from Easton; plus many residents and nurses from the nursing home were present. A meal of Chinese food and chocolate cake were enjoyed by all.
Congratulations
Congratulations goes out to Shawn and Christina Corey on the birth of their sweet little baby girl, Anna Grace. Anna Grace was born on Oct. 8, weighing 7 lb. 14 oz. Anna is the granddaughter of Mike and Donna Corey, of Easton, and Dwight and Ginger Chapman, of New York. Anna has a big brother, Lucas, at home that is 2.
Congratulations also goes out to Derek and Ebony White on the birth of their first child, Ramiyah. Ramiyah was born on Oct. 19, and she weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. Derek, Ebony and Ramiyah live in Fort Sill, Okla. Also congratulations to Grammy and Grampy Hafford, Tisha and Rick. Also to Great Mamie Winters in Mars Hill and Great Grammy and Great Grampy (Avis and Llewellyn White) in Easton.
Birthdays/anniversaries
On Oct. 28, Whitney Smith, Coleby Lamoreau and Janna Dodge all have birthdays. Also Jay and Ana Winger have an anniversary. Happy anniversary to you.
On Oct. 29, Anthony Michaud has a birthday.
Richard and Jean Kneeland will be celebrating their anniversary on Oct. 30. Have a great day. On Oct. 30, Chris Flewelling, Lori Gilman and Cody Tompkins will be another day older. Happy birthday to you all.
On Oct. 31, Halloween, Sarah Trook, Arlene Mullen, Bill Woodcock and Gaberal Rediker have birthdays. Also on Halloween George and Lillian Wipperman have an anniversary.
On Nov. 1, Luke Fuller, Bobbi Hewitt (Cat) and Markie Pelletier will be celebrating their birthdays.
On Nov. 2, Chelsae Hopkins, Tim Bolster, Lois Ladner, Julie King, Kyle Flewelling and Rick Haines all have birthdays. Have a great day, each one of you.
Ed Rattray, Paige Nichols, Amber Manning-Harris and Martin Hewitt all have a birthday on Nov. 3. Blessings to you all on your special day.
Junior Ex
The Easton High School Junior Exhibition will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The admission price is $ 3 (students), $5 adults, $12 for family of four and $2 discount to all senior citizens. Everyone is encouraged to come and support the Junior Class.
Club helps food pantry
The Easton Trotters 4H club celebrated National 4H week (Oct. 4-10) by helping the Friends helping Friends Food Pantry fill boxes for distribution. Pictured are: Nate Hawksley, Dianna Plourde, Pastor Vaughn Martin, Jonathan Kimball, Tristan Tompkins, Amanda Plourde, Seth Hawksley and Sydnee Waters. Absent from this photo are Acacia Kimball and Olivia.
The group has been helping the pantry as part of its community outreach. They are also launching a collection of pet items to donate to the Central Aroostook Humane Society. Club members will be gathering items such as blankets, towels, cleaning products and pet food that the shelter needs. If you have any items to donate or would like more information about the Easton Trotters 4H Club, please contact Cyndi Kimball at oceanpackrat@yahoo.com or Dee Hawksley at chickadee@pioneerwireless.net. The club meets on the fourth Friday of each month and includes members from Easton, Mars Hill, Caribou, Woodland and Mapleton.
Rec schedule
Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Junior activities (for ages 2 through school age) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors’ exercise class staring at 1 p.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Beginners’ gymnastic class from 3-3:45 p.m. in the Easton High School gym. The cost is $18. Advanced beginners’ gymnastics class from 3:45-4:45 p.m. in the Easton High School gym. The cost is $25.
Thursday, Oct. 29 – Halloween movie after-school from 2:45-4:15 p.m. at the hall. Open to grades 1 and up. Yoga class (for adults) from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Elementary School gym. The cost is $25 for six weeks of classes.
Friday, Oct. 30 – Junior activities (for ages 2 through school age) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors’ Halloween party in the recreation room at the manor starting at 11:15 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 1 – Seniors’ nutrition program at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
