Easton holds baccalaureate
EASTON NEWS
On May 23,Easton held a baccalaureate service in honor of the Class of 2010 — a service I’m proud to see continue.
Pastor John Liber from the Baptist Church read a scripture from Proverbs, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” It was also said that if you aim at nothing, you will hit it. There were choral selections from the audience.
Pastor Carlos DaCruz delivered the message on how Dr. David Livingston, from Scotland, never gave up on God and let God direct his life and was a very successful man for it. He told the Class of 2010 to be thankful for the achievements they had made and not to forget to thank their parents and to always be thankful to those who have contributed to their success thus far in life and in the future. Let God be part of your life and He will direct your path. God Bless all of you seniors in everything you set out to accomplish in life.
Gaylen Grant, formerly of Easton, had to have his leg amputated on May 24. He is doing better and is now in the veteran’s hospital in Caribou for rehab.
On June 9, Edward Johnson III, Barbara Chalou, Hunter Dudley and Elsie Codrey will all be another year older. Also on June 9, Jeff and Shelley Clark have an anniversary.
On June 11, Rachelle Salavarria, Rick Henderson and Kayleigh Perry will be celebrating a birthday. Also Brad and Tammy Winger have an anniversary that day.
On June 12, Chad Hewitt has a birthday to celebrate. Also Cynthia and John Young have an anniversary that day.
On June 13, Joe and Barb York have an anniversary.
June 14 will be the day that Andrew Keep, Jessica Rauen, Kim Hammond and Nan Buckingham will turn another year older. Also on June 14, Kim and Troy Finnemore and Stan and Delores Jordan have an anniversary.
June 15 will be a day of celebration for Rae Lynn Hewitt, Tom Place and Lindy Fowler.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
On June 2, Easton Jr./Sr. High School held its annual Class Night. All classes march in one by one. Presidents’ remarks from classes 2011, 2012 and 2013 were given to the Class of 2010.
The class will was read by Luke Budreau and the class history was done by Corey White and Zack Bourgeois. Mr. Wright presented awards for Earth science to Carla Halvorson, comp applications to Anna Sherwood, college biology to Holden Turner, tech chemistry to Brittany Blodgett and college chemistry to Corey White.
Mr. Sutherland presented awards to Carla Halvorson for algebra. In geometry, the award went to Holden Turner, algebra II to Sam Fuller, physics award went to Luke Fuller. The highest scoring senior for small schools was Kaitlin Bennett.
Mr. West presented the following awards: street law went to Corey White, U.S. histroy went to Carla Halvorson, U.S. history I went to Holden Turner and psychology award went to Sydney Trask. Also the history award went to Sydney Trask, the history II award went to Brittany Blodgett and the American government award went to Corey White. Miss Pam Murchison gave out the marketing award to Zach Bourgeois, desktop publishing went to Lisa Dayringer, personal finance went to Corey White, excel award went to Anna Sherwood and Anna also got an award for being the yearbook president and doing such a wonderful job. The Maine Principal’s Association Award went to Lisa Dayringer.
Mrs. Nichols gave the French IV award to Kaitlin Bennett, Frnech III to Sydney Trask, French II to Holden Turner and French I to Carla Halvorson. Miss Phillips gave grade 9 health award to Carla Halvorson.
The athletic award in phys-ed went to Carla Halvorson and Jared Hafford in the Freshman division and to Arianna Babineau and Reed Clark. The lifetime sports award went to Corey White. The Junior certificate of achievement award went to Sam Fuller and Sydney Trask.
Mrs. Kinsey presented the band award to Luke Fuller and the chorus award to Zack Bourgeois. The jazz chorus award went to Lisa Dayringer. The all-star musician award went to Lisa Dayringer. Taylor Lawrence was recognized for being chosen for All State Chorus.
The English I award went to Carla Halvorson, English II went to Holden Turner, American literature went to Lisa Dayringer. Student Council President Corey White was presented a certificate as well as Jacob Bacon for being the vice president. The secretary of the Student Council was Taylor Burtt and treasurer was Jacob Bacon.
The arts awards were presented by Mrs. Hutchision. The Art I award went to Sam Fuller and Art II award went to Nick Monroe. The Arts III award went to Nick Ambrose. The Albert G. Wright Scholarship Award of $500 went to Corey White. The U.S. National Athlete Award went to Corey White and Taylor Burtt. The staff award and outstanding school citizen award were presented. This year’s recipient for 2009/2010 was Taylor Burtt. The Willis A. McPherson achievement award went to Eric Gray.
Congratulations to all of the students for all your accomplishments. Best of luck in the future to all of you.
Speaker for the day at the Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club meeting on May 27 was Richard Langley whose law office is on Main Street in Fort Fairfield. He spoke to the group on trusts, wills and cremation, enlightening them on things they might need to know in the future.
Langley answered many questions from the members and gave them advice. The group felt that they had been helped greatly with things they had learned.
After the speaker left, the meeting was opened by President Nina Trask in the usual manner, with the salute to the flag and the singing of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” with Lianna Demerchant at the piano. Treasurer Ida Doak called the roll with 12 members and two guests present. They were: Lianna and Paul Demerchant, Nina Trask, Ezalee Smith, Joann Johnson, Lois Ladner, Glenice Craig, Lindy Fowler, Arlene Ladner, Rena Richardson, Rogena Thomas and Ida Doak. Guests were Hollis Hull and Barbara Bonville.
The treasurer gave her report and told the group that she had received the annual donation from the town. The report was accepted as read. There was no secretary’s report in the absence of the secretary, Eldora Carter. A get-well card was signed to be sent to the past president, Marie Hewitt, who was in the Presque Isle hospital after having hip surgery. A birthday card was also sent to Margery Niblett.
The next meeting will be held on June 10 at the West Ridge Manor and will be the annual picnic. Ida will buy the hotdogs and rolls. The members are asked to bring salad or dessert. There will be no more meetings until Aug. 24, so have a joyful summer.
The Easton Kiwanis Club met at the Odd Fellow’s Hall on Tuesday, June 1, with 10 members present: Bernard Hussey, Keith Richardson, Esther Richardson, Mike Cyr, Barbara Blackstone, Loris and Mike Allen, Ann Osgood, Clair and Eldora Carter and young Karson Winger. After a supper of make-your-own subs and brownies, the meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Karson and a prayer by Bernard Hussey.
President Mike Allen told the group that there was a training evening at the University of Maine at Presque Isle that some might like to attend. The last training was held last year in November.
The President brought up the business of getting new officers for the coming year and was having some difficulty with volunteers. He agreed to take the office for another year as did Esther Richardson, who has been the vice president. Keith Richardson agreed to stay in the position of secretary and because he deposits all the money, he also agreed to have the position of treasurer added to his duties. Ann Osgood agreed to be the chairman of the Board of Directors with Harold Clark, Loris Allen, Jessica Blackstone and Mike Cyr on the Board. Karson Winger agreed to be the leader in the flag salute. The slate of officers was accepted.
Mike informed the group of the upcoming District Convention on Aug. 19-22 in Mansfield, Mass., and that they were allowed three voting delegates as long as their dues were paid up, if anyone planned to attend. They were invited to donate to the convention programs but voted to keep their money and donations local.
They were all reminded of the chicken barbecue to be held on Thursday, July 8, beginning at 4 p.m. outside the elementary school building, during Easton’s Field Days.On the 10th, they will be serving hotdogs and hamburgers on the school grounds. He also told them that the Presque Isle fair starts on July 30, but didn’t know at this time if they would be doing anything out there or not. The meeting was then adjourned.
On Sunday, June 13, the Mars Hill United Methodist Church will be joining the Easton United Methodist Church at Easton for six Sundays running; following that the Easton church will spend the next six Sundays at Mars Hill.
The Wesleyan Church in Easton invites you to a farewell event for Rev. Matthew Maxwell and his family. This will be held on June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Easton Elementary School Gymnasium. Everyone is invited to join us, so mark your calendar!
Pastor Matt has ministered to many people over the past 14 years while here in Easton and has probably had an impact on you and your family. He has been a friend to all, regardless of what church people attended or didn’t attend. He visited in the hospital, married people, buried dear ones, counseled, prayed for everyone and visited many. We want to honor him and his family before they leave for his new position as senior pastor in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Rachael Grant Edwards, from Fort Collins, Colo., and her brother Gaylen Grant, from Minden, Nev., will be visiting in the area over the 4th of July. They plan on being around for about 10 days.
Dutch Soccer Academy will be at the Easton Recreation Department June 14-18 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The cost is $60 ($10 discount for additional family members) pre-registration is required. Open to ages 4th through the 8th grade. Camp will be held on the boys’ soccer field at EHS. To register contact Hillary at the Easton Town Office.
UMPI Outdoor Adventure Camp UMPI and the Easton Recreation Department will be offering an adventure camp June 14-17 from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $40. Activities will include rock climbing, mountain biking, the high/low ropes course and canoeing. This program is open to those who have completed grades 2 through 8. To register contact Hillary at the Easton Town Office.
Wednesday, June 9 — Junior activities field trip to the Wintergreen Arts Studio and McDonald’s. Pre-registration is required. Departing from the hall at 9:30 a.m. Summer registration at the Town Office from 1-4:15 p.m. Major League practice from 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 10 — Garden Group from 12-1:15 p.m. at the hall. We will be planting the garden.
Friday, June 11 — Summer registration at the Town Office from 9-11 a.m. Seniors’ Matter of Balance Class starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor.
Monday, June 14 — UMPI Outdoor Adventure Program from 8 a.m. to noon starting at the hall. Pre-registration required. Hershey practice at the Presque Isle track from 12-2:30 p.m. Please bring money for ice cream. Dutch Soccer Academy 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the boys’ soccer field. Pre-registration required. Major League practice from 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15 — UMPI Outdoor Adventure Program from 8 a.m. to noon starting at the hall. Pre-registration required. Dutch Soccer Academy 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the boys’ soccer field. Annual Girls’ Night at the hall from 5-8 p.m.
Prom photos
by Debbie Smith
PROM NIGHT in Easton was a festive occasion. Enjoying the night were Luke Budreau and Jessica Lawrence.
ATTEDING EASTON's Senior Prom were Taylor Burtt and Chris Flewelling.
MEAGAN FRANK and Chris Bomar are pictured here at the Easton Senior Prom.
Eric Gray escorts his date (whose name was not available at time of publication) to the Easton prom.
PICTURED HERE is Jolleen Guerette with her prom escort, Brian Young..
HERE ARE THE SENIOR GUYS at this year's prom. Pictured from left are: Nick Ambrose, Chris Bomar, Zach Bourgeois, Luke Budreau, Luke Fuller and Corey White.
Youth from the Easton Recreation Department recently attended the Shrine Circus, seen here with one of the clowns is the whole gang. Special thanks to the Shriners for providing tickets to the show!
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
