EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
Huber Engineered Woods and McCain Foods recently put on the second annual Relay for Life Basketball fundraiser. The event has been well received in the community and was even bigger and better this year.
Teams competing this year included: Huber, two teams from McCain’s, Easton Recreation Department, Mars Hill and Presque Isle fire departments. Easton Rec ended up narrowly defeating McCain’s with an at-the-buzzer shot. The event raised almost double last year’s event for this great cause. In addition to the entrance fee for the tournament, there were many silent auction items, raffles, a concessions bar, bake sale and more! All teams had a great day and are looking for ways to make it bigger and better in 2015. This year’s event raised nearly $2,000 that will go towards this worthy cause.
Easton pageant winners
Congratulations to the newly crowned Easton queens including: Little Miss Easton Amelia Bate, Jr. Miss Easton Emmy Thompson, Miss Teen Easton Bree Clayton and Miss Easton 2014 Toria Tarbox.
Science Center fund-raising auction
The Aroostook Auction Barn in Easton will host a benefit auction on Saturday, May 3, and will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the Francis Malcolm Institute’s fund-raising campaign. They need your help to make this event a success. They are looking for items to put up for auction. Business owners, kindly consider a donation of good and/or services to show your support. Thinking about spring cleaning? 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.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, April 30 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall.
First kindergarten swim lessons; the bus departs from elementary school at 1p.m.; this program is full to capacity.
Friday, May 2 — Junior activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall
Senior activity at the Manor; we’ll be having a salad bar. The cost is $3.
Monday, May 5 — Sr. Nutrition class at the Manor in the recreation room starting at 11a.m. We’ll be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a make-your-own-taco bar. The cost is $3.
After-school cooking at the Hall from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Free.
Tuesday, May 6 — Swim Lessons at Gentile Hall at UMPI. The bus departs at 2:45 and will return by 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Wednesday, May 7 — Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11a.m
Kindergarten Swim at Gentile Hall. The bus departs at 1 p.m. and the kids will ride the after-school bus home.
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.
