Hard shoes to fill
As you all know this is my first week doing the Easton community news column. I would like to say a BIG thank you to Eldora Carter from everyone here in Easton for her many years of dedicated service to our community. Eldora researched and wrote the Easton news for the Star-Herald and did a great job. I have some big shoes to fill, but I will try my best. I would greatly appreciate any news you may have. You can e-mail me at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call me at 488-5530. Thanks.
Again I say thanks, Eldora. We love and appreciate you. Enjoy your retirement.
Visits
McKenna Walker from New Mexico is visiting with her grandparents Paula and Terry White for a while this summer. McKenna’s mom, Amber (White) Walker, lived in Easton most of her life. They now reside in New Mexico.
Bernie Hussey was home over the Memorial Day weekend visiting with his dad, Bernard Hussey.
Cynthia Plourde and Linda Hanson of Salisbury, Mass. are visiting with their parents Roland and Freida Dionne.
A special visitor of Debbie and Vance Smith’s last week was their little granddaughter, Olivia. She lives in Portland. She also visited with Uncle Craig, Aunt Stacey, Uncle Jared, and Great-Grammy Smith. She had lots of fun playing with cousins Kaden and Kerrigan and visiting other relatives as well.
Birthdays and anniversaries
Today we would like to wish Joan Flewelling a Happy Birthday.
Thursday you can wish Amanda Lamoreau a Happy Birthday. Also Charles and Laureen Beaton are celebrating their anniversary on that day.
Milton Burtt celebrates his birthday on June 5 and Logan Embelton and Perrin Ellis on June 6.
On June 7 wish Janna and Ira Dodge a happy anniversary. Bryan Lawrence and Charlotte Hopkins celebrate their birthdays as well. Happy birthday to you both.
My mom, who is no longer with is would have celebrated her birthday on June 7. Happy birthday Mom. We love and miss you.
Happy anniversary to Iola and Bill Page on the 8th of June.
On June 9th you can wish a happy birthday to Elsie Codrey, Hunter Dudley and Barbara Chalou. Also Jeff and Shelley Clark celebrate their anniversary on the 9th.
Blessings to all of you on your special day!
Class of 2009 happenings
The Easton High School Class of 2009 will be celebrating their last days at EHS this week with several events taking place. Tonight, June 3, will be Class Night with all classes participating. On Thursday evening there will be an alumni supper at 6 p.m. This will honor our 2009 graduates. All Easton alumni are invited to attend.
The final event for the Class of 2009 will be their commencement exercises on Friday night at 7 p.m. I’m sure this is the one they are most excited about and looking forward to. Best of luck always to all of you. Focus on the journey, not the destination.
Back in town
Bonnie and Carl Fuller are back in town after spending the winter in Kentucky with their daughter Sarah and other family members. It’s great to have you back. Welcome home.
Melvin and Helen Cleaves are also back to Easton after spending the winter in Florida. Even though we all envy you for spending the winter in Florida we are glad you are back. Melvin and Helen are now making their home at the manor in Easton.
Out of town
Dottie and Duncan Beaton are enjoying a nice trip to China.
Birthday Party
A 94th birthday party was held for Rena Doak, a longtime resident of Easton. The party was held at the Mars Hill nursing home by Tammy Fuller. Those attending from Easton included Tammy Fuller, her children, Samantha and Luke and Edith Fuller.
Alumni news
Sister Joyce Mahany, RSM, EHS Class of 1948, received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from St. Joseph’s College at its 2009 commencement on May 9. The degree was conferred in recognition of her life’s work and contribution to education on all levels. Joyce is the daughter of the late Eldore and Delia (Long) Mahany of Easton.
Sympathy
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Jim Foren who passed away on May 25. We are saddened to hear of his passing. Jim lived in Easton most of his life. He brought joy and meaning to the lives of his parents and sparked their years of devoted service to the Central Aroostook Association for Retarded Citizens. Jim possessed an uncommon wisdom, a love of kindness and a deep appreciation of music. He attended the Presque Isle Wesleyan Church, participated in the Special Olympics, loved karaoke night, the Shrine Circus and parades.
AWANAS hold last meeting before summer break
The Easton Wesleyan Awanas Club held their last meeting on May 27. The evening started out with a supper of barbecue of hotdogs, salads, chips, watermelon, drinks and many delicious deserts. They then proceeded with the awards night, with many children earning well deserved awards. These children work hard for these awards. They have to memorize a lot of scriptures as well as other things.
After the awards ceremony there was a Pinewood Derby car race. Each child created his or her own car and competed against all the other children. It was lots of fun. Delaney Leach ended up the overall winner. Congratulations Delaney on a good job! Thanks to all of the dedicated workers who put in countless hours working with these children and sacrificing their time to do it. Blessings to all.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
THE EASTON CUB SCOUTS assisted the American Legion members at the local cemeteries on Monday, May 18, by placing flags on the graves of those who proudly served our country. This is the second year the local Cub Scout pack has participated in doing so and continues this tradition in honoring veterans on Memorial Day. Pictured placing a flag is Cub Scout Trevor Hathaway.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
MEMBERS OF EASTON Cub Scout Pack 187 recently helped place flags at a local cemetery, honoring veterans on Memorial Day. Pictured, from left: John Anderson, Chris Place, Aidan Maxwell, Joseph Anderson and Logan Embleton.
Contributed photo
REC DEPARTMENT ROAD TRIP — It was a gorgeous summer day when the bus trip from the Easton Recreation Department set out for Grama’s Restaurant and the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Factory in New Brunswick. Enjoying the sunshine and good company were, in front, Brenna Maxwell. Middle row, Elizabeth Martin, Nina Trask, Helen King, Lois Ladner, Ida Doak, Glenais Craig, Marie Hewitt, Vera Shaw, Rogena Thomas and Suzanne Maxwell, Back row: Loris Allen, John Trask, Carol Adams, Joanne Johnson, Hollis Hull, Jerry Shaw, Vera Cullins, Dellas Adams and Margaret Adams.
