Youth to put on school play
EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The students of the Easton Elementary School are putting on their annual play on Friday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a great play and well worth coming out to. The title of the play is “Pirates of the Curry Bean.” Come out and support our young actors. There will also be brownie alamode and root beer floats for sale.
Community night
AMELIA BATE, a kindergarten student, dressed up as Big Bird at the family reading night at Easton Elementary School on May 3.
On May 3, the Easton Elementary School hosted a “We are the People in Your Neighborhood” night. Guests from the community came in to read to the families. The Grouch’s trash can was in the hall with a street light and signs naming the hallways “Grover Gulch” and “Big Bird Boulevard” as well as others. The evening ended by all enjoying ice cream sundaes and honoring parent volunteers.
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Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
KATIE (LOVELY) STEPHANIC, with the help of her niece, Hadley, is pictured opening up a gift for her baby shower given by her family. |
Mime and dancing
INSPIRED by Karen Montanaro, 
a dancer and mime, students from Easton Elementary School are pictured pretending to be mimes. Montanaro recently visited the school, performing for the children.
Students from Easton Elementary School enjoyed having Karen Montanaro dancing and doing a mime routine for them. She preformed for the older students teaching them to dance. Then she performed for the entire school in the afternoon. The students were mesmerized by her performance and are still talking about how much they enjoyed her visit. Her visit was made possible by a generous grant from the Aroostook Partners in the Arts.
Maple Moose
Thanks to CJ, Jodi and Joe King for an informational and yummy tour. Those taking part were, from left, in front: Margaret Adams, Ida Doak, Marie Hewitt, Lois Shaw and Polly Lockhart. Back row: Ezalee Smith, Dellas Adams, Arlene Ladner, Marjorie Leach, Carol Adams, Annette Copeland, Joan Flewelling and Helen King.
Easton Alumni Dinner
The Easton Alumni group will be hosting its Alumni Banquet to honor the Class of 2012 on Thursday, June 7, at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served in the Easton Elementary School cafeteria and members are asked to bring a salad or dessert along with $5 for their dues. The Classes of 1962 and 1987 will also be recognized. This year’s newsletter can be found online at www.eastonschools.org.
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Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
Riley Mazzerole, at left, was appointed the new vice president of Easton FFA for 2012-13 and Stephanie Hammond was chosen president for the FFA. Congratulations to both of you. |
Summer booklets available
Summer booklets are available at the Easton Town Office; only one copy per household please. If you would like a digital copy, visit our website at eastonme.com.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, May 16 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Gymnastics after school; bus will return to the elementary school by 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 17 — Senior field trip to Lilley Farms and Brookside Inn. The bus will depart from the Manor at 9:40 a.m. Participants are responsible for their own lunch.
Friday, May 18 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall.
Senior Program with Aroostook Agency on Aging starting at 11 a.m. in the Rec Room at the Manor. Topic will be putting together a longevity click. Lunch will be served following the presentation. The cost is $3.
Monday, May 21 — Senior Nutrition Class starting at 11 a.m. in the Rec Room at the Manor. The cost is $3 to cover the cost of food.
Kindergarten swim lessons; bus leaves the school at 1 p.m. Please be sure your child has all their swim gear!
Cookin’ Cookies with Chris Finnemore from Maine Cooperative Extension from 3-4:15 p.m. at the Hall.
First major league practice on the ball field from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Zumba (first class) in the elementary school gym from 6-7 pm.
Tuesday, May 22 — Summer Registration at the Town Office from 3-5:45 p.m.
King graduates
On Saturday, May 5, Jacob King graduated from Husson University in Bangor, with a master’s in business administration and a B.S. in accounting. Jake is a 2007 graduate of Easton High School. He is the son of C.J. and Jodi King of Easton and is married to Amanda Plourde King, previously of Madawaska. Jake and Amanda make their home in Brewer.
Students take first place
On Wednesday, May 9, the University of Maine at Presque Isle hosted the second annual Battle of the Books for 7th and 8th grade students from across the County. Easton’s 7th and 8th grade team won the battle, with Presque Isle Middle School’s team finishing in second place. Ten schools participated in the event and there were 12 teams total. The participating school teams were from: Mars Hill, Washburn, Presque Isle, Easton, Van Buren, Caribou, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Fort Fairfield and Ashland. Students read a total of six books and had to battle teams to make it to the afternoon final battle. The event is designed to work similar to the National Battle of the Books.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
