EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
In collaboration with the Maine Red Claws, Maine McDonald’s and the Maine Association of Basketball, the Easton High School boys’ basketball team was presented the fourth annual Team of the Year award at the 2014 Maine McDonald’s All-Star banquet.
The boys were honored last week at the banquet in Bangor and received a $1,000 check to put towards their program. They will also be honored at a Red Claws’ basketball game in Portland this month.
The criteria used to select the winning teams included contribution to community, exemplifying sportsmanship, team competitiveness snf spirit, and commitment to academic excellence. The winning team(s) were chosen by coaches, parents, principals, community organizations and athletic directors.
Great job, gentleman, your community could not be more proud of you!
Local athletes honored
Hunter Turner, an Easton High senior, was named to Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Team. The “east” team took on the “west” on Saturday, March 8, at the Newman Gym at Husson University. Mariah Cyr and Turner also were members of the Aroostook Senior All-Star Team.
Book fair rescheduled
The EPCO Book Fair Fiesta Family Reading Night has been moved to Thursday, March 20.
Science Center fundraiser
On Wednesday, March 19, there will be a Pampered Chef fundraiser at 776 Houlton Rd. in Easton from 6-7:30 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of tasting and shopping — what a combo! They will be making bananas foster, Asian chicken slaw, and cucumber dill guacamole. Browse the catalog and try out new products. Twenty-five percent of all sales will go directly to the Francis Malcolm Institute fund-raising campaign. Earn one ticket for every $35 purchased and one ticket for booking a party for chances to win prizes! Online orders can be made at www.pamperedchef.biz/cheftam and enter “Science Center” as “host.” For more information call 488-5451.
Relay for Life fundraiser
There will be an open house held at the Odd Fellows Hall (23 Station Rd.) in Easton on Saturday, March 22, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All Lia Sophia orders placed will benefit this fundraiser. They will be featuring the “Awareness” necklace; a supportive reminder of love, decorated with cut crystals and a message of Hope! Please support this worthy cause.
Auction to benefit center
The Aroostook Auction Barn in Easton will host a benefit auction on Saturday, May 3, donating 100 percent of the proceeds to the Francis Malcolm Science Center’s fund-raising campaign. They need your help to make this event a success. They are looking for items to put up for auction. Donations for the auction are welcome. They will accept most items (no clothing please) such as antiques, furniture, appliances tools, toys, etc. Call 488-5451 or 540-5101 with any questions or to arrange a delivery/pick-up of a donation.
Want to be an Easton queen?
The Easton Community Fundraising Pageant is still looking for contestants. There is a division for grades 1-12. It’s not too late! Please email Tina Fields at ecfp2013@yahoo.com or message her to get your information packet today! Hurry, the deadline is March 21! No one else will be accepted after that date!
Rec calendar
Wednesday, March 19 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Bigrock field trip departing from the elementary school at 3 p.m. Contact the Recreation Department to register and for more information. Bokwa class starting at 6 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Thursday, March 20 — Movie field trip to the Braden Theatre, the bus departs from the elementary school at noontime (this is an early release day) and return around 2:45 p.m. The cost is $5; this includes ticket, popcorn and soda.
Monday, March 24 — Adult Nutrition class at the Manor starting at 11 a.m. The cost is $3. Gluten-free after-school cooking program at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. Free.
Wednesday, March 26 — No Junior Activities today! Bigrock field trip departing from the elementary school at 3 p.m. Contact the Recreation Department to register and for more information. Bokwa class starting at 6 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
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.
