When local PTO representative Nikki Guess asked for assistance from local industries for a recent shoe drive to help raise funds, she never expected a company to go above and beyond the way McCain Foods Inc did.
The Easton PTO has been collecting gently used shoes. They will earn funds based on the total weight of shoes collected. They will be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations.
HOT SHOT — Camden Michaud of Easton recently won the 13- to 15-year-old Maine Red Claws regional Hot Shot competition.
(Hillary Hallett)
IN THE TOURNEY — Taking part in the Northern Maine Recreation Association’s fifth- and sixth-grade girls basketball tournament for Easton are, from left, front, Olivia Keep, Amelia Bate and Kenzie Legassie. Back, Grace Flewelling, Maggie McQuade, McKenzie Kinney and Jenna Cochran. (Hillary Hallett)
Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and group businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe and house their families.
Enter McCain Foods. They agreed to help the PTO out and set up a competition between their four shifts. They offered prizes to the shift that collected the most. Over the four-week period, they were able to collect 960 pounds of shoes.
School registration
The Easton School Department is now accepting registration for children entering Kindergarten or pre-K in the fall of 2017. All children residing within the Easton school district who are 5 years old on or before Oct. 15, 2017, are eligible for kindergarten, which children who are 4 years old on or before that date are eligible for pre-K.
Call Easton Elementary School at 488-7700 as soon as possible to register your child for either of the above classes. The classroom teacher will notify parents/guardians when an informational meeting for parents is scheduled.
The following documents are required by the state of Maine: proof of immunizations; birth certificate (hospital copies are not acceptable); and proof of residency.
Community library
On Saturdays the Community Library will be held at the Easton High School Library and will feature a story time from 10 to 10:30 a.m., geared for toddlers/pre-K to grade 3; children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Story time will include a picture book with an activity/color page to follow.
ALL STARS — Taking part in the Senior All-Star Basketball Class Game representing Easton High School are, from left, Elise Allen, Casey Lovely and Sara Gilman. (Hillary Hallett)
The library will be open to the community for patrons to utilize library services; book loans, use of periodicals and reference materials, Internet and computer access. Patrons may bring their own devices to access the Internet and will be asked to follow existing library rules/guidelines.
This week’s dates include Wednesday, March 15, at the elementary school and Saturday, March 18th at the High School.
Happy Days Update
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met following a pot uck luncheon on Feb. 23 with the following members present: Annette Copeland, Julia Allen, Marie Hewitt, Carrie Mason and Jackie Condon.
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.
IT’S A SHOE-IN — McCain Foods recently assisted Easton School’s PTO with a shoe drive. They set up a competition between their four shifts and were able to collect 960 pounds of shoes. Seen delivering the shoes are, from left, Dave McKenney, Easton plant manager; Adam Tibbitts; Daniel Harris; Tina Ireland; Cindy French; Ryan Gardner; and kneeling, Nick Grass. (Hillary Hallett)
