Pattee-Page Post 187 members
discuss future of Legion Hall
EASTON NEWS
The Pattee-Page Post 187 American Legion of Easton held their monthly meeting with the salute of the flag and the Legion Preamble. Chaplain Bernard Hussey led the group in prayer.
The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted.
Once more there was concerned discussion about what to do with the Legion Hall as it had not been in use for a long time and would be too costly to bring back to use. It was decided that Bernard Hussey would see to getting the propane tank back to the company. After more discussion it was decided that because the building was not costing the Post anything right now, that the problem would be tabled for the time being to see what might come up in the future.
It was voted to not have a yard sale as once talked about. A sum of money was voted as a donation to Doug and Kim Hammond to help with their medical finances. The Post had been approached about making a donation toward the purchase of flags to put along the street. This motion was defeated.
It was voted that the Post would hold a Bean-Hole-Bean Supper at the elementary school cafeteria during the Easton Field Days celebration. They would also supply a color guard and a float for the Easton Field Days parade.
Those Legionnaires present were: James Ireland, Bernard Hussey, Hayward Ames, Clair Carter, Doug Henderson, Jeff Larsen and Ronald Michaud. As there was no more business, the commander declared the meeting adjourned.
St. Patrick’s Day birthday wishes go out to Pat Fitzherbert on March 17.
On March 18, Carolyn Longley, Grampy Dery, Riley Clough, Angie Johnson and Rodney Codrey will all celebrate their birthdays. Also on that day George and Kay Rhoades will have an anniversary.
March 19 will be a birthday day for Lisa Turner, Bruce White, Mary Yoder and Graydon Buckingham.
On March 20, Tommy Fogarty, Danny King, Barbara Kierstead, Carrie Hull, Noah Yoder and Suzanne Maxwell will all turn another year older. Happy birthday wishes to my Pastor’s wife, Suzanne. Have a great day. Also Phil and Leslie Carlow have an anniversary on March 20.
On March 21, C.J. McMahon, Collin Sotomayer, Mikey Fitzherbert, Paul Demerchant and Stephen Rooney all have birthdays.
Phil Carlow, Sydney Trask, Lynda-Foren Turner, Jennifer Nadeau, Melissa Corbin, Traci Page and Elijah Saucier will all celebrate their birthdays March 22.
March 23 is the special birthday day for Vicki Burtt, Rick Frank and Heidi Richardson.
Special blessings to you all on your special day.
The Francis Malcolm Science Center invites you to enjoy a moonlight snowshoe hike on Saturday, March 27, at 6 p.m. The hike will take about three-quarter to one and a half hours, depending on your choice of trail. Hot chocolate will be served upon returning to the Science Center. This event is being offered free if charge, thanks to the generous sponsorship by Cary Medical Center’s Healthy You Program. Snowshoes are available for your use, however supplies are limited so you must reserve ahead. Book your spot today for this fun and healthy event. Reservations are required. Flashlights or headlamps recommended. Location: 776 Houlton Rd., Easton; phone 488-5451.
The Easton Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met recently at the manor for their last of the month meeting with 15 members present. The potluck meal was made up of dishes that the members’ mothers or grandmothers used to make, such as hash, biscuits, casseroles and salads. Some of the members also brought recipes that went along with their dish.
After their meal, the meeting was opened by President Nina Trask, with the salute to the flag and the singing of “My Country Tis of Thee” with Liana Demerchant at the piano. The group sang “Happy Birthday” to Joann Johnson whose birthday was on March 1. Treasurer Ida Doak called the roll call with these members present: Liana Demerchant, Clair and Eldora Carter, Lindy Fowler, Marie Hewitt, Rogena Thomas, Ezalee Smith, Nina Trask, Glenice Craig, Joann Johnson, Arlene Ladner, Rena Richardson, Lois Ladner, Ida Doak and Helen King.
The treasurer’s report was read and accepted as was the secretary’s report. A thank-you note was read by the president from Steve Farnham for the donation given by the Club to the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging.
The president also had application papers from the Maine Commodity Supplement Food Program for anyone to fill out if they were eligible, money-wise, for this program. No one took the paper.
She also told the group that she was contacted by Julie Waugh to see if the manor rec room might be available for a group to play music. She was told that she would have to contact the Easton Housing Corp. for that information.
There was no new business and Lois Ladner took over the program. She asked each member to go back in their memory and tell the rest of the members something special about their lives that the group probably hadn’t known. It was a fun time in reminiscing about the past. It was voted to adjourn the meeting.
The Easton Kiwanis Club met at the Odd Fellow’s Hall on March 2, with nine members and two guests. After a pot roast supper cooked by Loris Allen, with cheescake, Mike Allen opened the meeting with the salute to the flag and prayer by Ann Osgood.
He reported that the Winter Carnival went off with a lot of children and adults in attendance. The Kiwanis served hotdogs and rolls as well as sweets and soda. They donated $80 of the donations taken in to the Rec Department and also the hotdogs, rolls and soda, that were left over.
Mike also reminded the group of the upcoming benefit supper that will be held for Kim Hammond on March 13 at the Odd Fellow’s Hall. This is an auction where people who see something they might like write their name on a piece of paper along with the amount they are willing to pay for it, then slip it, face down, under that item. The highest bidder on that item gets it. Donations of nice things would be appreciated.
Before adjourning, Mike told the group that there would be a walk for multiple sclerosis to be held on May 1. Jessica Blackstone is in charge of setting this up.
Those members present at the meeting were: Bernard Hussey, Harold Clark, Ann Osgood, Lt. Governor, Barbara Blackstone, Esther Richardson, Mike Cyr, Eldora and Clair Carter and Mike and Loris Allen. The guests were Jim Cilley and the Allens’ grandson, Jaren Winger.
The Living Well Class has started for seniors in Easton. The Living Well Program is a six-week course to help people improve their health one step at a time. Participants will learn: how to set goals that are doable; stress management techniques; how to find solutions and support to problems; tips for coping with sadness, pain, and extreme tiredness; how relax and enjoy life; nutrition; exercise and communication skills. Lunch will be provided each class, a $2 donation towards the cost of food is requested. For more information contact Hillary at 551-7737 or Darcy at 768-4081. The class will be taught by representatives from TAMC and the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging.
Save the Date — Saturday, April 3, will be the Recreation Department’s annual Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m., elementary school cafeteria.
Wednesday, March 17 — Junior activities (for ages 2 through ECP) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Gymnastics class in Mars Hill starting at 3:15 p.m. and returning at 4:30 p.m. The 5th and 6th grade girls’ basketball practice from 2:45 to 4 p.m., elementary school gym.
Thursday, March 18 — The 5th and 6th grade basketball teams vs. Mars Hill at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Easton Elementary School.
Friday, March 19 — Junior activities (for ages 2 through ECP) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors’ Living Well Class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2 for lunch. The 5th and 6th grade girls’ tournament in Fort Fairfield. Times TBA.
Saturday, March 20 — The 5th and 6th grade girls’ tournament in continued in Fort Fairfield. Times TBA.
Monday, March 22 — Senior nutrition class starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2. There will be 5th and 6th grade basketball in Fort Fairfield at 4:45 and 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23 — Swimming lessons at the PI Indoor Pool. The bus departs directly after school and will return to the hall at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $24 and lessons are open to grades 1 and up. The 5th and 6th grade boys’ basketball team play against Ashland at 5 p.m., elementary school gym.
THE EASTON HIGH SCHOOL seniors honored their parents on Senior Night. Pictured, in front are students, from left: Lisa Dayringer, Taylor Burtt, Luke Fuller, Corey White, Luke Budreau and Mike Petrin. Behind the students in the second row are their parents, from left: Gail Taylor, Heidi and Ali Burtt, Tammy and David Fuller, Tina White and Darrell White, Steve and Stephanie Budreau, Karin Petrin and Patrick Patterson.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
