Trask celebrates 80th birthday
EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
On Wednesday, Jan. 5, there was an 80th birthday party for John Trask, of Easton, at his home.
Home for the celebration was his daughter, Norma, and her husband, Peter, and their son, Jason, from Florida. They flew from Orlando to Bangor and daughter, Cheryl, and their mom, Nina, drove down and picked them up at the airport. They were happy to be here and enjoyed the snow and sledding.
Also attending the party were John’s sister, Helen King; Kathie Perry, Bob and Karen Hilt; Rickie, Carrie and Jasmine Hull; Ezalee Smith; Kirk, Cheryl, Bradley, Ryan and Austin Thibeau; Bruce, Elaine and Katelyn White; Sheldon, Fern and Maureen Hull; and John’s wife, Nina.
5th Sunday Night Service
The Easton Wesleyan Church will be hosting the Grant Memorial United Methodist Church Bell Choir. This will take place on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. There will also be singing from local soloists.Light refreshments afterwards in the dining hall. We would like everyone, who is able, that attends the service to bring some food items to the service. The food items are for the Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry. The items they can use right now are crackers, boxed meals, peanut butter, jelly and cooking supplies. We will have the children collect the food during the service as our offering for the evening.
Correction
In last week’s Easton column under ‘Light Our Community,’ the number for the text message was wrong. The correct number is 105242. You text 73774 and then write in under message 105242. So sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone. Please vote, vote, vote. You can vote every day until the end of this month. Get everyone you know to vote for our school to get new lights for our soccer field. You can also vote on the computer under pepsirefresheverything.com or go to our school website as well. Thank you for voting.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
John Trask, of Easton, was guest of honor at his 80th birthday party on Jan. 5.
On Jan. 19, Patricia Desmond and Leah Alexander have a birthday.
Jesse Fitzherbert, Kelly Richardson, Ryan West and Harvey Yoder all have a birthday on Jan. 20.
Jan. 21 will be a birthday celebration day for Matt Ferris, Jacob Day, Vicki Kearney and Keegan Fitzherbert. Also Barb and Harold Clark have an anniversary the same day.
On Jan. 23, Brittany Tompkins, Allison Cronkite, Lucy Alexander and Terresa Holmes all have birthdays. A special birthday wish to Brittany Tompkins. Have a great day.
On Jan. 24, Deane Ames, Nicholas Clark and Kristen Boxwell will all turn another year older. Also on Jan. 24, Gloria and Barry Richardson have an anniversary. Happy anniversary to you both.
On Jan. 25, Jeffrey Hitchcock, Loren White, Jr. and Bernard O’Mara all have a birthday. Also on that day Joy and Wayne Ferris have an anniversary.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
The children and parents of Easton Recreation Department’s Junior Activity Program recently surprised Recreation Director Hillary Trainer with a birthday party, thanks to the secretive little planners. Pictured from left are: Dakota Day; Chase Flewelling; Jeb Fields; Hillary Trainer, recreation director; Gus Bonner; and Josiah Fredette.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Jan. 19 — Junior activities for ages 2 and up at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors’ exercise at 1 p.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Sneakin’ in Science program after school until 4:15 p.m. at the hall. Pre-registration required.
Thursday, Jan. 20 — Senior game day at the rec room at the manor starting at 11 a.m. Please bring a bag lunch.
Field trip to Big Rock. The cost is $13; this price is good for children and adults. This includes lift ticket, ski rentals and a lesson, if necessary. We will depart directly after school from the elementary school and return to the hall by 8 p.m. Children will need a bag lunch or money for supper. There is no age limit on this trip but children must have an adult with them if they cannot ski. Lessons will not be available every time we go so if your child has expressed an interested in skiing, this is a great opportunity. Pre-registration is essential to determine if we need a bus or can carpool, please e-mail or call.
Friday, Jan. 21 — Junior activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the hall. Open to ages 2 and up. Seniors’ Healthy Lifestyles class begins at noon in the recreation room at the manor. Lunch will be provided free of charge starting at 11:15 a.m. Zumba Gold from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the hall. Pre-registration recommended.
Grades 5 and 6 girls’ practice from 3-4 p.m. at the elementary school gym. Little Bears grades 1 and 2 team will play at Limestone at 6:30 p.m. We will carpool from the hall at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 22 — Recreation activities cancelled due to school being made up.
Monday, Jan. 24 — Senior Nutrition Class starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. After-school program, “Power Up,” 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.
Tuesday, Jan. 25 — Cross country skiing at Ferris after school until 4:15 p.m. Zumba Gold from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the hall. Pre-registration recommended.
Photos courtesy Easton Rec Dept.
HOLIDAY RECREATION — Children from the Easton Recreation Department, at right, were kept busy over Christmas break with ice skating, swimming, rollerskating and a basketball tournament. Seen waiting patiently at the pool are in front from left: Taylor Webster, Delaney Leach, Cecelia Morin, Paul Bonner and Mitchell Flewelling. Second row: Collin Sotomayor, Alexis Pelkey, Cecilia Morin, Lydia Ferris, Paige Flewelling. Isabelle Morin and Delia Bonner. Row three: Elise Allen, Emma Bonner, Carson Flewelling, Drew Sotomayor, Kyle Flewelling, Ian Sotomayor, Connor Burtt and Riley Mazerolle.
FOOD GROUPS RELAY — Easton Recreation Department’s Food & Fitness Program offered participants fun ways to learn about food and nutrition. Seen here at right after a food groups relay game are clockwise from left: Paul Bonner, Mitchell Flewelling, Matthew Poole, Eva Callioras, Paige Flewelling, Wilder Mitchell, Kody Carter, Cecelia Ferris, Delaney Leach and Lydia Ferris.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
