EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
Easton Elementary School officials are proud to name Ashley Cowley as their Student of the Quarter for the first quarter. Ashley is in the sixth grade and is the daughter of David and Melissa Cowley. Ashley is an outstanding student and gives her best effort in all she does. She is kind, polite, honest and sets a wonderful example for her peers. She exhibits excellent citizenship qualities and is well-deserving of this honor.
Congratulations, Ashley!
Clark graduates basic training
Airman first class Reid A. Clark recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lacklandin San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Clark earned the Thunderbolt award for fitness excellence. He will continue his training at Lackland AFB for Security Forces. Reid is the son of Jeff and Shelley Clark of Easton. He is a 2012 graduate of Easton Junior/Senior High School.
Carmer graduates
Vaughn Martin headed to California last weekend to attend the graduation of his daughter, Valerie Carmer. Valerie graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a master’s of art degree in game design, with an emphasis in technical art. It was a quick trip so Valerie and her husband Ryan spent time with Vaughn on the BART subway as they traveled to hotels, restaurants and stores. The graduation ceremony was special because a couple dozen students out of the hundreds graduating were featured in a special video presentation, and Valerie was among those featured. Vaughn hated to return during the impending snow storm as well as returning to sub-zero temperatures, as it was in the 60s in California. Valerie has a job in a promising new company that is developing an educational game for children, teaching kids about finances but done in a fun game. Schools are already showing interest in the game. Congrats, Valerie!
Project Graduation
The Class of 2014 Project Graduation will be having a bottle drive in Easton on Saturday, Jan. 4. Members of this group will be collecting around Easton or returnables can be dropped off at Easton High School from 10 a.m. until noon. Please save your recyclables for this worthwhile cause!
Alumni basketball game
An Easton vs. Mars Hill alumni basketball game will take place on Saturday Dec. 28; the ladies’ game will start at 4 p.m. and the men’s at 6 p.m. Prices are $4 for an adult and $2 for a student, children under 2 get in free. There will be a 50/50 raffle for each game. Easton Recreation Department’s 3rd and 4th grade team will be playing an exhibition game at half-time. Items raffled off will include a Zumba shirt, passes for Bokwa classes, gift basket, Easton windbreaker and other items. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.Concessions will be available including a baked potato bar.
Rec upcoming activities
Little Bears Basketball — The Easton Recreation Department is currently take registrations for first and second grade and third and fourth grade basketball and cheerleading to start in early January. Please contact the Recreation Department at recreation@eastonme.com.
Vacation Week Field Trips include the following:
• Thursday, Dec. 26 — Swimming and McDonald’s. The cost is $2.75 (exact change please) and lunch money. Please be sure your child has a swimsuit and towel; 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 30 — Rollerskating. We will head to Caribou for skating at Melody Roller Rink. The cost is $5 for skating and rentals. Please be sure your child knows his/her shoe size and is wearing socks. Concessions will be available for purchase. 9:40 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Calendar of events
Friday, Dec. 27 — Third and fourth grade basketball games vs. Mars Hill at home starting at 9:30 a.m. Players should be at the elementary school gym by 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 — Third and fourth grade basketball games at Ashland at 10 a.m. Carpooling from the Hall at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1 — Happy New Year! No recreation activities and the Town Office will be closed.
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.
