Trunk or Treat takes place Sunday
EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
Trunk or Treat will be held at the Easton Wesleyan Church on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be lots of carnival games, prizes, food, crafts, carnival cops and a magic show put on by Pastor Rob. Then children will have an opportunity to collect candy from car trunks in the parking lot. This is a fun activity for the entire family. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Mike, Donna and Jeremy Corey enjoyed a trip this fall to Jamestown, N.Y., to visit their son, Shawn and his wife Christina and their two children, to celebrate a birthday. On their way they stopped at the Big E in Springfield, Mass., to spend a couple of days. On their way home they stopped to visit with Scott and Glenice Fuller in Wells.
On Oct. 16, there was a benefit supper held at the Odd Fellow’s Hall in Easton for Jayme Scanlin. Over 200 people were fed a spaghetti supper that consisted of spaghetti, green salad, roll and brownie ala mode for dessert. It was on a donations basis. Jayme was able to attend along with his family members. Jayme has come a long way in the last few months after having a stroke. We wish him continued recovery and the very best. Thanks to all who helped with the food and the young people that served the meal. Also, thanks to all who attended and made this event a big success.
Photos courtesy of Debbie Smith
Enjoying THE spaghetti feed at the benefit supper for Jayme Scanlin are, from left: Lois Ladner, Helen King, Elizabeth Ladner, Rogena Thomas, Ida Doak and Ezalee Smith.
WARM WELCOME — These three greeters were at the donation table at the benefit supper for Jayme Scanlin. Pictured from left are: Miranda McLean, Blake Bradley and Logan Embelton.
SCANLIN FAMILY — Pictured here is the Scanlin family at Jayme Scanlin’s benefit supper. Clockwise from left are: Joan Scanlin; Jayme Scanlin; Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Scott; Greg Scott holding his grandson, Cooper; JoEllen Scott; and Winston Scanlin.
On Oct. 27, Tom Osgood, Kennedy Day, Sandy Boxwell, Benjamin Dudley, Heidi O’Clair Thompson, Brandon Lowery and Catie Wilson all have a birthday.
If you see Whitney Smith, Coleby Lamoreau or Janna Dodge on Oct. 28, you can wish them a very happy birthday. Also Jay and Ana Winger have an anniversary on Oct. 28.
On Oct. 29, Antony Michaud and Matt Pelletier both have a birthday.
On Oct. 30, Chris Flewelling, Lori Gilman, Cody Tompkins and Jazmyn T. Brown will all be another year older. Also on Oct. 30, Richard and Jean Kneeland have an anniversary.
On Oct. 31, Sarah Trook, Arlene Mullen, Bill Woodcock and Gaberal Rediker all have birthdays. Also George and Lillian Wipperman have an anniversary on Oct. 31.
Luke Fuller and Markie Pelletier will turn another year older on Nov. 1.
On Nov. 2, Chelsea Hopkins, Lois Ladner, Julie King, Kyle Flewelling and Rick Haines will be celebrating their birthdays.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
The annual harvest party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30th from 2-4 p.m. at the Easton Elementary School. Activities will include the cake walk, bouncy house and tons of games. Admission is a can of soup to be donated to the Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry. Help would be greatly appreciated in setting up Friday after school until 6:30 p.m., as well as cleaning up after the party. We are asking families to send small toys (Burger King and McDonald’s size) to school to be used as game prizes at this event.
Once again, EPCO will collect General Mills Box Tops for Education. Students are asked to collect Box Tops in an envelope or baggie with their name, grade and number of tops included. At the end of the year students who collect the most Box Tops will win a fabulous prize.
More information will be available soon about the Hannaford store program. Between now and Dec. 5, we will collect Hannaford (Grave’s Shop N’ Save) receipts for participating products. A coupon will print with your receipt. Feel free to drop your receipts in the box labeled “ Easton” at Graves, or send them in to school with your child. We can use the coupons from other Hannaford stores if you have family or friends that shop these stores as well.
A box in the main office at the elementary school is available to drop off old cartridges and cell phones for recycling.
We have found a new fundraising program from Tyson. Just save two top strips from the box or bag with the ‘A’ label, and send them to school.
The EPCO & Friends cookbook is on sale right now for $5 or two for $10. They can be found at the elementary school or other locations.
Last year’s shopping event for the children to purchase inexpensive gifts for family members went over so well that we are holding it again this year. This year we are asking people to donate items that could be used as gifts — handmade or other re-gifted items are perfect.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the elementary school. As usual, child care will be provided. Remember, you don’t have to have an elementary student to be a part of EPCO. We would love to have new members. Whatever amount of time you can offer we would greatly appreciate. And you don’t have to make a huge time commitment to be part of the fun.
Don’t forget to find us on the school website or drop us an e-mail at epco@eastonschooldistrict.org.
The Easton Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday, Oct. 5, with six members and a guest present. The flag salute and prayer were given before the pizza and salad supper. President Mike Allen opened the meeting after the evening meal, stating that this was the beginning of the 18th year for the Easton Kiwanis Club and that it was the 12th edition of the Kiwanis Calendar, which was sent to the printers on Sept. 30.
There was discussion about the benefit supper for Jayme Scanlin held on Oct. 16. Jayme suffered a severe stroke several weeks ago but is now improving quite well. The Future Farmers Association members and the Key Club members will act as servers.
Mike reminded the members that there is need to clean up a room in the basement of the Hall and put some shelves for storage up.
During this meeting Mike explained the workings of the Kiwanis to their guest, Herbert Demerchant. Others attending were: Loris and Mike Allen, Barbara Blackstone, Mike Cyr and Clair and Eldora Carter.
At the next meeting the guest speaker will be Rick Duncan who will talk on mortuary information, and the second meeting in November the speaker will be President Don Zillman of the University of Maine in Presque Isle.
On the last meeting of the Easton Kiwanis Club there were 12 members present and the talk was about the reason for the setup committees and the Christmas subjects. The Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, with a Yankee Swap. Membership was discussed.
The dues are $100 but if anyone would like to help the Kiwanis with their mission projects they would be welcomed. The president said that they are in need of a good secondhand canopy, 20-foot by 20-foot and two pop-up ones, 10-foot by 10-foot. They do not own anything except their tents but there is need for a grill, some tables and coolers. It was suggested that money from the calendar sales might be used to purchase the items. It was moved and seconded that they do this.
There was discussion on the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets before the meeting closed. Those present at this meeting were: Mike and Loris Allen, Mike Cyr, Jeremy Corey, Barbara Blackstone, Harold Clark, Bernard Hussey, Tom and Ann Osgood, lair and Eldora Carter and Irene DaFonte.
Soccer season has come to an end and we all know what this means, winter isn’t far away. We would like to thank the Easton Lady Bears and the Easton Bears for the exciting games you played this year. It was truly a delight to watch you all play your hearts out. Thanks. Now we will continue to watch you give all you have at the basketball games. Can’t wait for them to start. You are all a great group of young people that we as a community are very proud of. Keep up the great work in the upcoming basketball season and we will be there cheering you on. Go Bears, Yay! Give me an ‘E’ …
On Wednesday, Nov. 10, the staff and students of the Easton School Department will be honoring local Veterans at the annual Veteran’s Day Celebration. Veterans are invited to be guests for Thanksgiving dinner at 12:30 p.m., with an assembly to follow. As part of the ceremony, veterans will be recognized in a PowerPoint presentation. If you have not sent a picture for our previous celebrations, please bring or send a picture to the elementary school office for us to include you in this presentation.
Also, to help our cooks prepare, we ask that all who plan to attend contact the elementary school for a reservation, 488-7701. On behalf of the Planning Committee and the entire Easton School Department, we look forward to honoring our local veterans on the 10th of November.
Swim lessons will be offered for those in kindergarten and younger from Monday, Nov. 1, through Monday, Dec. 6, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool. The cost is $20. Transportation will be provided directly after the 1 o’clock dismissal and we will return in time to ride the regular after-school bus runs home.
We are glad to present a new program called “real food, real fast and really for you” in cooperative with the Maine Cooperative Extension. The class will meet every other Tuesday evening in the recreation room at the manor starting at 5:30 p.m. This is a great time for families to prepare food together, get some new recipes and fellowship with other member of the community and you may even learn a few things along the way. Our November classes will be held on Nov. 2, 16 and 30. The cost is $2 per participant.
Zumba class (for ages 12+) has begun and will end on Nov. 22. Class will meet every Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. in the elementary school gym. The cost is $25 for six weeks of lessons. Theresa Bonner has recently earned her certification to teach the class and she is very excited to get started. This class will be lower impact, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness-party™ that keeps you in the groove of life. Please make childcare arrangements for your children. Registration will begin immediately at the Town Office.
The Easton Recreation Department is selling tickets to the Harlem Superstars in Ashland on Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Ashland District School. Tickets can be purchased at the Easton Town Office for $8. They will be $10 at the door. Tickets are limited.
For more information on any of these activities please contact Hillary at the Easton Recreation Department at eastonrec@myfairpoint.net.
Wednesday, Oct. 27 — Junior activities for ages 2 and up at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise class starting at 1 p.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Gymnastics classes at 3 and 3:45 p.m. in the high school gym.
Thursday, Oct. 28 — Halloween movie after school at the hall until 4:15 p.m. Open to grades one and up.
Friday, Oct. 29 — Junior activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the hall. Open to ages 2 and up. Seniors Halloween Party starting at 11:15 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Please bring a pizza topping.
Saturday, Oct. 30 — EPCO Harvest Party from 2-4 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Open grades six and under.
Monday, Nov. 1 — Senior nutrition class starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. First kindergarten swim lesson. We will carpool directly after the1 o’clock dismissal and return in time to ride the after-school buses home. After-school program, “Jump into Foods & Fitness,” with Chris Finemore from the Cooperative Extension. Children must have a note for their classroom teacher and should be picked up at the hall at 4:15 p.m. Zumba class from 6-7 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Tuesday, Nov. 2 — After-school program, “boys only” at the hall. Children should be picked up at the hall by 4:15 p.m. “Real Food, Real Fast, & Really Good for You” in the recreation room at the manor. Open to families. 5:30-7 p.m. The cost is $2/ participant.
Photos courtesy of Hillary Trainer
BATTER UP — Mitchell Flewelling, Kody Carter, Cassidy Tinkham and Brenna Maxwell wait for their turns in the batting cages at Blackbeard’s in Bangor during the Easton Recreation Department’s field trip this past summer.
NEXT BOY BAND? — Riley Mazerolle, Hunter Turner, Connor Burtt — from the Easton Recreation Department — treated the group to some karaoke during a recent field trip to the Bangor Discovery Museum.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
