EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
Students of the Easton Elementary School were welcomed back from harvest break with some new playground equipment.
Donations from the Presque Isle Rotary and the EPCO Organization were used to purchase a new swing set and two balance beams which were set up over the harvest break. The Presque Isle Rotary also made it possible to purchase a four-person teeter-totter which will be set up at a later time.
Thank you Easton Parent Community Organization and KeyBank. Easton Elementary School is enjoying a new stage curtain due to the generous donations from the EPCO and KeyBank.
Easton staff and students greatly appreciate these new additions to the school and are extremely grateful for this expression of community support. Thank you!
Birthdays/anniversaries
On Oct.26, Travis Fitzherbert, Gerald Shaw, Emma Lamoreau, Anna Yoder and Scott McEntee all have a birthday. Celebrating their birthday on Oct. 27 are: Tom Osgood, Kennedy Day, Benjamin Dudley, Catie Wilson, Brandon Lowery and Heidi Thompson. On Oct. 28, Coleby Lamoreau and Janna Dodge have a birthday.Matt Pelletier will turn another year older on Oct. 29. Lori Gilman, Cody Tompkins, Chris Flewelling and Jazmyn Brown all have a birthday to celebrate on Oct. 30. Also Richard and Jean Kneeland have an anniversary on Oct. 30. On Oct.31, Arlene Mullen, Sarah Trook, Bill Woodcock, Gabriel Rediker and Gaylen Oldenburg all have a birthday. On Nov. 1, Luke Fuller and Markie Pelletier have a birthday.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
Trunk or Treat
The Easton Wesleyan Church will be holding the annual Trunk or Treat program on Monday, Oct. 31, from 6-7:30 p.m. for children up to kindergarten age upstairs and children older up to grade 6 downstairs. Children earn tickets to purchase items at the “store” or to place someone in the popular jail for a few minutes. New this year will be a parents’ corner in the auditorium for parents of older children who want to socialize over a cup of coffee while their children play games. At 7 p.m., participants will assemble in the auditorium for a special presentation of puppets that will last about 20 minutes. Then children will go out to Trunk or Treat, where they will collect treats from the trunks of many vehicles set up in the parking lot. Children will also be able to finish shopping in the store at this time.
Happy Days meeting
The Happy Days seniors’ meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct.27. The guest speaker will be Glenna Smith. Glenna is a very good story teller and has lots of stories from the Coast to the County. Everyone is welcome to attend. Come and hear the great stories and have a potluck dinner. The dinner will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Manor. Hope to see you all there.
Cross country ski rentals
Easton Recreation Department will be working with Mojo’s this winter to offer a complete package of cross country skis, boots, poles and bag for the price of $60. To rent skis through the Recreation Department an adult/guardian and child must come to a sizing afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 1, or Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Odd Fellows Hall and pay the full rental price of $60 at that time. If this time doesn’t work for you, please let Hillary know and arrangements can be made. After this date it will be too late and you will have to contact Mojo’s directly to check on availability, and the price increase to $80! Rental equipment will be available for pickup in mid-December at any time Hillary is at the Hall or by appointment. To make an appointment call 551-7737. The skis will be yours to keep until late March/early April.
Swim lessons
Swimming lessons will begin on Nov. 8 through the Presque Isle Indoor Pool. The cost is $20 ($16 for each additional child from the same household) for six lessons. Transportation will be provided directly after school. Please make checks payable to the Town of Easton prior to the first lesson. Open to children in grades 1 and up. Students will be assigned to classes based on their abilities. We will return to the Hall by 4:30 p.m. Lessons will be held each Tuesday from Nov. 8 through Dec. 20 (with the exception of Nov. 22).
Shirts available
T-shirts are currently for sale through the Easton Recreation Department. The cost is $10; youth and adult sizes are available.
Zumba
Zumba™ with Zumba Toning through the Easton Recreation Department started on Oct. 11 and will run through Nov. 17. The cost is $35 for once a week and $60 for two classes per week. Class will be held in the Easton Elementary School Gym from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pre-registration is required and can be done at the Town Office. The instructor has a limited supply of Zumba Toning Sticks to use for the class. If participants wish to bring light weights, between 1-3 pounds, they can do so. If participants wish to purchase toning sticks, they can contact Theresa Bonner at 488-6859 for more information.
Zumbatomic classes (Zumba for kids) started on Thursday and Oct. 20 and run weekly through Dec.16. The cost is $16 per class. Class will start directly after school at the Hall.
For more information on any Easton Recreation Department programs; call 488-6601 or e-mail eastonrec@myfairpoint.net.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 26 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Exercise Class starting at 1 p.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Please wear comfortable foot wear.
Halloween crafts after school for grades 1 and up. We will meet at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. The cost is $3. Open to girls and boys.
Thursday, Oct. 27 — Zumbatomics Class at the Hall after school until 4 p.m. The cost is $16 per child; pre-registration required. Zumba Class from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Pre-registration preferred.
Friday, Oct. 28 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Halloween Party at the Manor starting at 11:15 a.m. We will also have a presentation on reflexology. The cost is $2 towards the cost of food.
Monday, Oct. 31 — Senior Nutrition Class starting at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Power of Choice (with Cooperative Extension) after school until 4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Open to grades 1 and up.
Tuesday, Nov. 1 — Girls Only after school until 4:15 p.m. at the Hall for grades 1 and up. Cross country ski signup at the Hall after school until 4:15 p.m. Parents must attend with their child and pay the full fee at this time.
Zumba with Zumba Toning will be held in the Easton Elementary School Gym from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
