EASTON NEWS
By Hillary Hallett
Town Manager Jim Gardner and his wife Averill, along with the Hayden family, invite all senior citizens of Easton to a special Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall on the Station Road.
Also, the Easton School Board and food service department is inviting all senior citizens who reside in Easton to join them for Thanksgiving dinner in the elementary school cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m.
Baptist church plans revival services
The Easton United Baptist Church is planning a Revival: A Call to All Christians from Nov. 11-15. The times will be Wednesday through Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A children’s ministry for ages 4-10 will be offered and nursery as needed. The church is located at 63 Center Road. For more information, contact Pastor Greg at 538-6079.
Wellness team offers health fair
It was a busy, fun-filled day for students from Easton Elementary School who took part in a hands on Health Fair on Oct. 30. The presenters included Collette Thompson, ACAP 5-2-1-0; Christine Finnemore, University of Maine Cooperative Extension – Sugar Content in Drinks; Adam Perkins, Easton School Department – Fire House and Fire Safety; Barbara Blackstone, UMPI/ Athletic Training Students – Strengthening/Stretching/Assessment; Shelia Bragdon, TAMC – Infection Control w/ Glo-Germ light; Mandi Putnam – “Pound” Exercise with music and sticks – Zumba; and Dr. Eric Johnson, Pediatric Dentist – St. Apollonia Dental Clinic – Dental Health.
Aroostook League names All-Stars
The Aroostook League has named their all-star teams for Class D soccer. Congratulations to those representing Easton, including boys’ players Jake Flewelling, Logan Halvorson and Drew Sotomayor and girls’ players Elise Allen, Emma Bonner and Isabelle Morin.
Happy Days Club update
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met for a potluck lunch on Oct. 22 with six members present. The meetings for November are cancelled due to dinner at Easton Elementary School and Thanksgiving. The next meeting will be a potluck lunch on Dec. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the recreation room at the Manor. Please join them and invite a friend.
PTO update
The Easton PTO plans to hold a Christmas bazaar at the elementary school Dec. 9. This event allows children to ‘shop’ for parents and siblings, arriving home with a wrapped gift chosen especially for them. Each item is only $1. However, the bazaar will only be able to run if there are enough donations made.
The organization is seeking gift items for all members of the family, but typically run low on gifts for men. Items can be left at the main office of the Easton Elementary School. Gift bags and tissue paper of any theme are also needed. If you are unable to drop them off, please call the school 488-7701 to arrange for pick up. Don’t forget to keep clipping those BoxTops for Education!
The PTO is excited about their upcoming Book Fair at the Elementary School from Nov. 23-Dec. 10. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! You will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Mark your calendar for the family event where the whole family can join in the fun. And, you can contribute books to your child’s classroom library. The book fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading. Hope to see you at the Book Fair!
An 1865 Christmas being planned
The Sesquicentennial Committee and Little School Restoration Committee is teaming up to offer a 1865 Christmas and tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 6. Committee members are in hopes of giving out mittens to children who attend. If you’re willing to knit (or know someone who is), we will provide the yarn. Please contact Hillary at 551-7737 for more info.
Sesquicentennial items make great Christmas presents
The committee is currently selling the following items to commemorate Easton’s year-long 150th celebration including Easton History Books for only $10, 20-ounce glasses with Bears and Sesquicentennial logos for $8, glass coffee mugs with Bears and Sesquicentennial logo, royal blue T-shirt with sesquicentennial logo for $8, royal blue hoodie sweatshirts with sesquicentennial logo for $25, blue sweatshirts with sesquicentennial logo for $20 and two-tone caps or standard caps with Easton Bears logo or Sesquicentennial logo for $10.
Orders can be placed by emailing info@eastonme.com or calling the town office at 488-6652. To see samples, visit eastonme.com or stop by the town office.
Kiwanis meetings
Kiwanis Club of Easton meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall and everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner is provided for a small fee.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.
