EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
Aunica Tomlinson is the kindergarten daughter of Aaron and Rachel Tomlinson and is one of the Students of the Quarter for the second quarter at Easton Elementary School.
Aunica Tomlinson
She is a kind and hard-working young lady who sets a great example for her peers. She always has a smile on her face and looks for opportunities to lend a helping hand whenever she can.
Kaitlyn Hurley
She is the fifth grade granddaughter of Stephen and Faith Cochran and is also our Student of the Quarter for the second quarter at Easton Elementary School. Kaitlyn works hard every single day to make the kinds of choices that make her the wonderful citizen she is. She is kind and helpful and always gives her best effort in all she does. She is a wonderful friend and can always be counted on to make the right decision.
Congratulations to both of our Students of the Quarter!
McLean graduates
Ian McLean of Easton graduated on Jan. 22 from D Company of the 795th Military Police Battalion in Fort Leonardwood, Mo. He is waiting to go to Fort Benning, Ga., to attend airborne school.
Hot Shot winners
Congratulations to the Easton Hot Shot winners. Taking first place in their division were: Cheyanne Day, Eva Callioras, Isabelle Morin, Evan Carver, Paul Bonner and Jordan Doody. The second-place finishers were: Austyn Cowley, Lydia Ferris, Delia Bonner, Rylee Chasse, Camden Michaud and Collin Sotomayor. Grace Flewelling, Kaylee Boyce, Paige Flewelling, Devin Daniels, Austin Carver and Matt Quimby took third place. The above winners qualify for regional competition on Wednesday, Feb. 18, starting at 10 a.m. at Caribou Wellness & Rec Center. Congratulations and good luck!
Winter Ball
Come Join Easton queens Miss Easton Toria Elizabeth Tarbox, Teen Miss Easton Bree Clayton, and Jr. Miss Easton Emily Jo Thompson to dance the night away on Friday, Feb. 6! Cost is $6 at the door; that includes snacks, drinks and the best dance music you could ask for. The ball is open to all area students in seventh grade and up. Due to legal reasons the age limit for this party is 21. Additional questions please call 551-7312 or 768-0798. This is Easton Pageant’s biggest fundraiser of the year; the money collected goes back into the ECFP budget to provide the up and coming Miss Easton scholarship.
Music at the Hall
Warren and Friend will be performing country music at the Odd Fellows Hall (Station Road, Easton) on Sunday, Feb. 8, starting at 1:30 p.m. Spectators are asked to please bring a finger-food platter to share. Donations would be appreciated.
Church requests community’s assistance
The New Song Church has installed emergency strobe lights in the event their furnace(s) are not operating. If you see the lights flashing, please call the Lambs at 551-6223 or 551-6224. They appreciate your assistance.
Valentine’s Day child care
The Easton Wesleyan Church will be doing a babysitting service on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 5:15-9 p.m. They will have movies, games, snacks and crafts for the kids. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call Melissa Corbin at 227-4093.
Fair accepting registrations
There will be a craft, vendor & trash n’ treasure sale at Easton Elementary School on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Setup time will be available on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Anyone interested in having a spot, call contact Melissa at 227-4093 or email crazycountygirl96@gmail.com.
Pageant parent meeting
Please come sign up on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to compete for the 2015 title of Little Miss (first through third grade), Pre-Teen Miss (fourth and fifth grade), Jr. Miss (sixth through eighth grade), Teen Miss (ninth and tenth grade) or Miss Easton (open to grades 11 and 12, up to age 20). You must be an Easton resident to participate. For additional information, call 551-7312 or 768-0798.
Kiwanis meetings
The Kiwanis Club of Easton meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall; everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner is provided for a small fee. Please plan to join them.
Sesquicentennial birthday parties
Easton will celebrate its 150th birthday party on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The Town Office will be open all day for an open house with cake and punch served. The Sesquicentennial Committee members will also be serving cake at the Elementary and High School during the school day.
On Friday, Feb. 27, the Sesquicentennial and Recreation committees will be hosting a birthday party. There will be a pizza party, cake and ice cream, bounce house, face-painting, photo booth and fireworks! Donations will be accepted. Activities will start at 5:30 p.m. at Easton Elementary School.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Feb. 4 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Science Program at the Francis Malcolm Science Center from 3-4:15 p.m. The cost $2. Fifth and sixth grade basketball game at Fort Fairfield at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5 — Fifth and sixth basketball team play Ashland at home at 3:30 p.m. Cheerleaders will be cheering.
Friday, Feb. 6 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. “Wear Red Day” at the Manor starting at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will be served, $3. Cheerleading practice after school until 4 p.m. at the Hall.
Saturday, Feb. 7 — Little Bears grades 1 and 2 practice from 9-10 a.m. at elementary gym. Third and fourth grade Little Bears from 10-11 a.m. at the elementary school gym. Fifth and sixth grade basketball from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Monday, Feb. 9 — Adult Nutrition starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the Manor. The cost is $3. After-school cooking from 3-4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Open to grades one and up. Free. Weight Watchers class, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Easton Elementary School.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 — Fifth and sixth grade basketball game at Mars Hill starting at 3:15 p.m. First and second, and third and fourth grade basketball teams at Limestone. Time and location TBA.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Valentine’s Day craft after school at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. Fifth and sixth grade practice from 5-6:15 p.m. at the elementary school.
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.
