The Francis Malcolm Science Center in Easton held an open house Thursday, May 1 to welcome the ARGT. The Aroostook County Directors for the Gifted and Talented were Susan Beaulier of Ashland, Beth Alden of Caribou/Limestone, Sarah Shields of Easton, Edith Greiner of Fort Fairfield, Elaine Boulier of Mars Hill, Clayton Belanger of Van Buren, and April Flagg and Beth Walker of Washburn.
The instructor for the high school art was Frank Sullivan, and the students under his tutelage were Kacie Getchell and Anna Sherwood, both of Easton; Jacky Raymond and Bethany Wardwell, both of Ashland; Lindsey Blackstone and Kim Osborn, of Washburn; DJ McClung, Michelle Milbrath and Marie London, all of Mars Hill; and Kaityln Kinsey and Samantha Lewis, of Fort Fairfield.
The high school writing class was under instructor Dr. Michael Amey and his students were: Taylor Lawrence and Lisa Dayringer, of Easton; Cameron Huston, Ali King and Alex Mcintosh, all of Washburn; and Sasha Grass, of Mars Hill. The instructor for the Spring 2008 junior high art was Josiah Leighton with these students: Marly Spooner, Nick Levesque and Breanna Hyde, all of Washburn; Ryan Guerrette, Vanessa Lavoie and Richard Michaud, all of Van Buren; Andrew Lewis, of Fort Fairfield; Mikaela Hathaway and Justin Guerrette, of Easton; and Sarah Grass, Brea York, Michaela King and Dylan Murray, all of Mars Hill.
Junior high astronomy instructor was Larry Berz from the Center with students: Daniel Roy and Nick Silver, of Washburn; Marc Lajoie, Forrest Bouchard, Kellie Wievzbicki and Alex Porter, all of Van Buren; Victoria Plourde, of Fort Fairfield; and Megan Frank, of Easton. The high school creative writing was under the instruction of Carol McElwee with students: Alex McIntosh, Brian Campbell and Cameron Huston, all of Washburn; Taylor Lawrence, of Easton; Debi Beckler, Francesca Perez and Shannon Bowring, all of Ashland; Sabrina Doucette, of Van Buren; and Rachel Siford, of Caribou.
Last, but not least, was the high school watercolor instructor, Karen Kirchner. Her students were Melodie Ouellette, of Ashland; Christine Burby and Miranda Akeley, of Fort Fairfield; and Amber Hanson, Victoria Rioux, Robyn Violette, Ashley Ouelette, Kaitlin Parent and Kristy Learnard, all of Van Buren.
These young people spent six weeks working on their special projects on Saturdays in several different places. Not every category was displayed at the Science Center, but what was displayed showed great talent. This was the first time the Science Center has hosted this talent. Mr. Berz took those who were there into the planetarium and spoke to them about keeping up their interest in their art.
Organizations
The Easton Happy Days Senior Citizen’s Club met Thursday, May 8 with 13 members present. After the potluck dinner, a short meeting was held with the opening, the “Pledge of Allegiance,” and the singing of “My Country Tis’ of Thee.” The reading of the minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted. The treasurer reported that the bank balance remained the same as last meeting and that she would drop in to the Town Office and inquire about the money that the town usually donates to the Club. She also called the roll and those present were: Liana and Paul DeMerchant, Clair and Eldora Carter, Marie Hewitt, Glenice Craig, Edith Fuller, Dottie Beaton, Arlene Ladner, Alene Embleton, Ezalee Smith, Lindy Fowler, and Nina Trask.
President Marie Hewitt reported that nutritionist Chris Finnemore would be going to Bangor and had offered to see if she could find some more valances to match the ones that Ezalee and Nina had already purchased and hung in the West Ridge Manor rec room. They were missing two or three more. The president also asked for the group to think about holding only one meeting a month as had been suggested to her. There was some discussion and a decision will be made at the next meeting. Marie had tried to get a pharmacist to speak for this meeting, but couldn’t at this time, but she said she would still try to line one up in the near future. She had pictures of the members who read to the school children last month and some handmade cards that the children had made for them. She also read a Mother’s Day card that she had received from her daughter, Mary Ellen, in Florida. The card was impregnated with wildflower seeds. She had only to tear the paper and put it in the ground for the seeds to grow. She also read a poem about mothers, written by Earlene Lawrence for the County Christian paper. Glenice Craig read a poem that she received from her daughter, Peggy Mitchell, in Presque Isle about “How God Made Mothers.” Some told stories of remembrances of their mothers and then adjourned.
Easton Recreation Calendar
Wednesday, May 14: Junior Activities, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., at the hall. Senior Exercise, 1 p.m., in the Manor Rec. Room. Swimming Lessons: the bus departs directly after school and will return to the hall at 4:40 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: Senior’s Pamper Day at the Manor Recreation Room starting at 11 a.m. Weight Watchers will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the elementary school library.
Monday, May 19: Senior Nutrition Class at 11 a.m. at the recreation room in the Manor. There will be a $2 donation for food. After school hike starting from the hall, pick up time is 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: Seniors BBQ with group from Washburn Recreation Department at 11 a.m. at the hall. Please bring a salad to share. Memorial Day crafts after school until 4:30 p.m. at the hall. Summer Registration from 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. at Town Office. Please come prepared knowing what events and programs your child wants to participate in.
Wednesday, May 21: Junior Activities at the hall from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Senior Exercise at 1 p.m. in the Manor Rec. Room. Swimming Lessons: the bus departs directly after school and will return to the hall at 4:40 p.m.
Eldora Carter is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached at 488-5961.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
THE HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN’S COURT gathered around the chosen 2008 king and queen of Easton Junior/Senior High School, Jeremy Brock and Ana Rae Holmes. They are, from left: Carl Mullen, Kennedy Young, Galen Holmes, Corey White, Sean Daniels, Megan Bradley, Devyn Gray, Abigail Poole, Katie Cyr, and Taylor Burtt. They all enjoyed the homecoming dance held later.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
LOIS LADNER, a member of the Easton Happy Days Senior Citizens Club, spoke to the group recently about her trip to China in 2006. It was a very interesting peek into the life of Chinese people.
