EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Easton School Department will be offering a Christmas meal for Easton resident senior citizens starting at 12:30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria.
The meal will include turkey, stuffing, gravy, baked potatoes, mashed potato, squash, peas and rolls.
Note of sympathy
Sympathy goes out to the family of Peter White. He was 83 years young and enjoyed a happy, healthy life until his passing on Nov. 26, surrounded by his family. Pete was a long-time member of the Easton Volunteer Fire Department where he served as chief in the 1970s. He cherished his time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The coffee pot was always on and the door was always open to friends and family. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, worked for Vahlsing Inc. for the major part of his working career, was the project engineer for Maine Sugar, owned and operated a garage/service center at Easton Center and retired from work as a boiler engineer for the state of Maine
Peter was born Oct. 10, 1930 in Easton, son of Theodore and Francis (Stickney) White. In addition to his wife Ann of Easton, he is survived by five sons, Kim, Loren, Darrell, Randy and Greg and spouses, a sister Pat Fitzherbert of Bowling Green, Ky., 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter will be missed dearly by his entire extended family and close friends. It was Pete’s wish to have no funeral service. For those who wish, you may make a memorial contribution in Pete’s memory to either the Stephen “Manny” White scholarship at Easton High School, P.O. Box 126, Easton, ME 04740 or Mars Hill Country Club, PO Box 338, Mars Hill, ME 04758. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
85th birthday celebration
Marjorie Corey celebrated her 85th birthday with friends dropping in on Saturday, Nov. 30, the day after her birthday. Ardis Humphrey made a beautiful cake that was enjoyed by Marjorie and her guests: Marie Hewitt, Barbara Kerr, Shirley Dawson, Arlene Ladner, Arlene Mullen, Mike and Donna Corey, Ardis and Raymond Humphrey, Ira and Janna Dodge, Elizabeth Maynard as well as, Marjorie’s children; Jill Barnes, Keith Corey and wife Kathy and sons, Kent and Kyle.
All-Star Soccer Team members named
Kylee Carter, Cody Halvorson and Hunter Turner were nominated by the coaches around the state to the Eastern Maine Class D All-Star Team. They were given a plaque and certificate at a banquet in Bangor this past Sunday. Hunter Turners also participated in the Senior Bowl on the “East Team” in Hampden the past month.
Easton Wesleyan Christmas Program
The Easton Wesleyan Church children and teens will be presenting the Christmas musical “Check Out That Star” on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come and see the youth present the Christmas story with this fun, comical presentation.
EPCO Alert!
The EPCO (Easton Parent Community Organization) will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Thursday, Dec. 12, for Easton Elementary students to purchase gift items for family members at the bargain price of $1 each. The group is still in need of gift bags (any occasion) and tissue paper for wrapping. They will also require a lot of adult help to make this event run smoothly. If you would be willing to help us the day of the event, call 488-7701 or e-mail epco@eastonschools.org.
Upcoming Rec events
Christmas Gift Making — For the last several years the children have been making gifts for the special people in their lives (parents, teacher, siblings, grandparents, etc.) and bringing them home wrapped up and ready to go under the tree. This year we will be running this program again. Children must be signed up in advance and will be assigned a date to attend. (Please note children only come to one of the three dates; at that time they will make all their gift(s). This program is limited to the first 36 participants. There is no fee, but parents will be asked to help with supplies. To register you must call or e-mail Hillary at your first convenience. Your child will be assigned one of the following dates: Dec. 18, 19 or 20. This program will take place at the hall until 4:30 p.m. (please notice the change in time from regular programs)!
Basketball practice — The third and fourth grade basketball team will be starting practices early this year in order to participate in a basketball games over Christmas recess. The athletes will practice on Friday, Dec. 13 and Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the elementary school gym until 4 p.m. This is a somewhat sporadic schedule due to working around the junior high teams games and practices. Friday, Dec. 27 the team will play against Mars Hill at home. Games will be played at 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. Please be at school by 9:15 a.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 30 we’ll play in Ashland at 10 a.m.; departing from the Hall at 9 a.m. (carpooling, if possible). Practices will continue into January and run through (approximately) February break.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Dec. 11 — No Junior Activities!
Christmas after-school movie at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. Popcorn and beverages will be served; open to first grade and up.
Thursday, Dec. 12 — Sr. Christmas Dinner at the Easton Elementary School at 12:30 p.m. for Easton residents.
Ginger Bread House Making at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. for grades one and up; pre-registration was required to ensure adequate supplies!
Friday, Dec. 13 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m.
Adult game day starting at 11:15 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. Please bring a bag lunch.
First 3rd and 4th grade basketball practice from 2:45 to 4 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Monday, Dec. 16 — Adult Fondue Party starting at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. The cost is $5 to help cover the cost of food.
After-school program with Chris Finnemore for grades one an up at the Hall until 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 — There will be 3rd and 4th grade basketball practice from 2:45 to 4 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Wednesday, Dec. 18 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m.
Christmas Gift Making (Group A); (pre-registration was required and is now closed) at the Hall until 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball tournament
On Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Easton High School gym, the Easton High School Class of 2017 will be hosting a volleyball tournament. It will start at 11 a.m. and end whenever it finishes. The cost is $10 a team, and registration will take place until Wednesday, Dec. 11. There is a maximum number of 20 teams in the tournament. The ages are grade 7 to adult and there must be at least two girls per team. Babysitting will be provided for free at the event. Food and drinks will be for sale to benefit the Class of 2017. If you want to just watch, admission is $2. To register your team, e-mail eastonclassof2017@gmail.com. Hope you can join us!
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or call 551-7737.
