EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The third grade students at Easton Elementary School were presented with thesauruses as a gift from the Presque Isle Rotary as part of the Rotary Literacy Initiatives. Mr. Keenan, (Supt. and Principal) and Darrell White (Presque Isle fire chief) made the presentations. They also spent a few minutes with them providing information about what Rotary clubs do, explained the club’s mission of “Service above Self” and reviewed many of the projects that the Presque Isle Rotary Club has financed in central Aroostook County through their many fundraisers.
The Presque Isle Rotary has donated funds in the past towards the purchase of playground equipment at the Easton Elementary School and will be donating another $2,000 towards further playground equipment this year with funds from the annual Rotary auction. Each year a graduating student from Easton Jr./Sr. High School receives a $500 scholarship to attend college from the Presque Isle Rotary.
The EPCO (parent organization) is planning to hold a Christmas Bazaar in early December. This will give elementary school students an opportunity to purchase inexpensive gifts for their family members and have them wrapped to take home. The group is asking for any crafters willing to donate items they make, or anyone with gently-used items that would be suitable for this event. Feel free to re-gift to the EPCO and leave your donation at the elementary school office, or call 488-7701 to make arrangements for pickup.
Many thanks go to the businesses and families that supported the EPCO’s annual Harvest Party. Over 125 children were in attendance at the event; pictures will follow soon.
Once again, EPCO will collect General Mills Box Tops for Education. Students are asked to collect Box Tops in an envelope or baggie with their name, grade and number of tops included. At the end of the year students who collect the most Box Tops will win a fabulous prize.
A box in the main office at the elementary school is available to drop off old ink cartridges and cell phones for recycling.
The Junior Class of Easton High School is having their Junior Exhibition on Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Easton High School gym. Hope to see you all there.
Thanks to all the givers and everyone who made Jayme Scanlin’s supper a great success. We appreciated everyone involved and all they did, it was such a show of love. We will never forget it. Easton is a great town to live in. The Scanlin family loves you all.
On Nov. 11, Hal Tardy III, James Haines, Lisa Guerette, Kassidy Brewer and Brooklyn Fitzherbert all have a birthday. Also on that day Todd and Connie Bradley and Shirley and Claude Foren have an anniversary. Linwood Gray, Debra Tibbitts and Jessica Blackstone will all turn another year older on Nov. 11.
On Nov. 12, Julie Nadeau and Taylor Burtt will be celebrating their birthdays. Brianne Clayton will be marking her 12th birthday as well today.
On Nov. 14, Grammy Spike, Brad Nadeau, Jackie Condon and Karen Schroder all have a birthday. Also Joe and Polly Lockhart have an anniversary on that day.
Andrew Perry. Valerie Martin Cramer, Arthur Ladner and Alanah Tarbox will be celebrating their birthdays on Nov. 15.
Cecelia Ferris, Wendy Ambrose, Charity Rooney Eivers, Sheri Carter and Carol Haines all have a birthday on Nov. 16.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
Tuesday, Nov. 23 — Bowling in Presque Isle from 12:15-2:45 p.m. (this is an early release day). The cost is $5. Concessions will be available. The bus will depart from the school and return to the hall. Open to grades 1 and up; younger children are welcome with an adult.
Wednesday, Nov. 24 — Movie at the Caribou Theatre. The cost is $5 for your ticket, soda and popcorn. “Megaminds” will be showing; it is rated PG. The bus will depart from the hall at 12:10 p.m. and return by 3:10 p.m. Open to grades 1 and up.
Swim lessons will be offered for those in kindergarten and younger from Monday, Nov. 8, through Dec.13, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool. The cost is $20. Transportation will be provided directly after the 1 o’clock dismissal and we will return in time to ride the regular after-school bus runs home.
We are glad to present a new program called “real food, real fast and really good for you” in cooperation with the Maine Cooperative Extension. The class will meet every other Tuesday evening in the recreation room at the manor starting at 5:30 p.m. This is a great time for families to prepare food together, get some new recipes and fellowship with other member of the community and you may even learn a few things along the way. Our November classes will be held on Nov. 16 and 30. The cost is $2 per participant.
The Easton Recreation Department is selling tickets to the Harlem Superstars in Ashland on Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Ashland District School. Tickets can be purchased at the Easton Town Office for $8. They will be $10 at the door. Tickets are limited.
For more information on any of these activities please contact Hillary at the Easton Recreation Department at eastonrec@myfairpoint.net.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 — Junior activities for ages 2 and up at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior citizens’ Thanksgiving dinner at the elementary school cafeteria at 12:30 p.m. Gymnastics classes at 3 and 3:45 p.m. in the high school gym.
Thursday, Nov. 11 — No recreation activities due to Veteran’s Day holiday.
Friday, Nov. 12 — Junior activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the hall. Open to ages 2 and up. Seniors’ game day starting at 11:15 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Please bring a bag lunch.
Monday, Nov. 15 — Senior Nutrition Class starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Kindergarten swim lessons; we’ll carpool and return in time to ride the after-school buses home. After-school program, “Jump into Foods & Fitness” with Chris Finemore from the Cooperative Extension. Children must have a note for their classroom teacher and should be picked up at the hall at 4:15 p.m. Zumba class from 6-7 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Tuesday, Nov. 16 — After-school program, “movie” at the hall. Children should be picked up at the hall by 4:15 p.m. Family Night in the recreation room at the manor starting at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per participant.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
