Town ‘goes to the birds’ for a good cause
EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The Boy Scouts in Easton are putting a “flock of flamingos” on lawns with one big flamingo in the middle that says “You have been flocked.” When these show up on your lawn, you have to call them and pay a fine to get them removed. Then you can have someone else’s lawn flocked. It will be your choice where they end up next. You will be giving to a good cause and the Scouts will appreciate the support.
Photo courtesy Debbie Smith
YOU’VE BEEN FLOCKED — If you see these flamingos on your lawn in Easton, you will know you have been flocked by the Boy Scouts. They are doing this for a fundraiser. They put several flamingos on your lawn with the big one saying you have been flocked. The only way you can get rid of them is to call the Scouts and pay a fine and then they will relocate them for you. You have a choice of whose lawn they go to next. This is for a good cause. Have fun. These flamingos ended up on Jeff and Shelly Clark’s lawn.
The Francis Malcolm Science Center once again invites you to attend our popular wreath-making workshop. We provide all the materials you need to create your own unique and personalized wreath ($10), centerpiece ($8 for one candle and $10 for three candles), swag ($5) or children’s dish ($3). New this year, you can create an arrangement on an old fashioned wooden snowshoe ($35) or in a basket (extra $2).
Reservations required and can be made by calling 488-5451, or e-mailing us at fmscicenter@ainop.com. The center staff will need to know how many will be attending and which items each person will be making. Public workshops are Friday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 4, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
More information will be available soon about the Hannaford store program. Between now and Dec. 5th, we will be collecting Hannaford (Graves Shop ‘n’ Save) receipts from participating products. A coupon will print with your receipt. Feel free to drop your receipts in the box labeled ‘Easton” at Graves, or send them into school with your child. We can use the coupons from other Hannaford stores if you have family or friends that shop these stores as well.
A box in the main office at the elementary school is available to drop off old ink cartridges and cell phones for recycling.
Last year’s shopping event for the children to purchase inexpensive gifts for family members went over so well that we are holding it again this year. This year we are asking people to donate items that could be used for gifts — handmade or other re-gifted items are perfect. Items can be dropped at the elementary school or call 488-7701 to make arrangements for them to be picked up.
On Nov. 25th, Thanksgiving Day, Michael Belle-Isle, Jared Flewelling, Derek Carlow and Denise Clark all have a birthday. On Nov. 26th Blake Bradley, Brook Napoli and Amos Yoder will all turn another year older. If you see Barb Blackstone, Greg Jackson, Bruce Alexander, Ian McLean or Khary Hasley on Nov. 27th you can wish them a happy birthday. On Nov. 28th Roxanne Hafford, Sara Carter, Christy Darr, Earlene Lawrence and Savanna Clark all have a birthday to celebrate. Patience Clark, Caleb Bomar, Marjorie Corey, Tabitha Dudley and Jamie Haines will all be a year older on Nov. 29th. On Nov. 30th Jeremy Brock, Keith Kneeland, Mallard Ireland, Jennifer Morin and Dasha Haines all have a birthday.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
Photos courtesy of Debbie Smith
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, from left: Taylor Nightingale, Abigale Poole, Danielle Dudley and Arianna Babineau helped the Easton Parent Community Organization decorate the elementary school on Friday for its annual harvest party.
TASTY COSTUME — Even physical education teacher Michelle Phillips got in the Halloween act by dressing up as a cupcake.
SUPER HEROES — The Incredibles stopped by to pay a visit at the Easton Parent Community Organization harvest party. Really, it was the Arnett family; Calvin, Peggy, Kaden and Kerrigan.
HOBOS SARA GILMAN, left, and Elise Allen seemed to enjoy the festivities at the harvest party.
Kathleen and Dawson Haney pose for a picture in front of these gorgeous bodies at Trunk or Treat.
FOR THE PANTRY — Easton Parent Community Organization member Heidi Thompson caught the attention of students on their way home Oct. 29 by dressing up as a friendly cow. She and EPCO member Cyndi Kimball reminded students to bring a can of soup to the party to be donated to the Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry.
CHEMICAL-FREE PLEDGE — Rosie Kawalansky, Acacia Kimball, Abby Stewart and Tristan Tompkins recently planted a bulb in front of the Veterans’ Memorial in Easton to signify that they will live their lives drug free.
HOLIDAY MEAL — Several senior Easton residents sit down to eat a Thanksgiving meal at the Easton High School cafeteria.
Two buddies — Jared Hafford and Zach Clark smile for the camera after one of Zach’s last soccer games with Easton. Zach is a senior this year.
TEAMS CONCLUDE SEASON — The third- and fourth-grade soccer team from the Easton Recreation Department recently finished their season. Players included in front row from left: Gavin Pangburn, Mitchell Flewelling, Kyle Flewelling, Kody Carter, Brenley Fredette and Matthew Pangburn. Second row: Alexis Hayes, Logan Halvorson, Lydia Ferris, Wilder Mitchell, Cecilia Ferris and Carson Flewelling.
MOUNTAIN HIKE — This group from the Easton Recreation Department hiked up Mars Hill Mountain during harvest break. Pictured from left in front are: Kody Carter, Paul Bonner, Mitchell Flewelling and Rec Director Hillary Trainer. Second row: Olivia Lamoreau, Brenley Fredette, Lydia Ferris, Chris Busse, Cassidy Tinkham, Anna-Lynn Fredette, Kassidy Brewer, Carson Flewelling, Emma Lamoreau, Denver Fredette and Delia Bonner. Third row: John Fredette, Cecelia Ferris and Collin Sotomayor. Fourth row: Gabby Caldwell, Dakota Bass, Dominic Fredette, Drew Sotomayor, Hannah Ferris, Elise Allen, Alex Allen, Emma Bonner and Paige Flewelling.
PUMPKIN COOKING — The Easton Recreation Department’s Fall Cooking Camp theme this year was pumpkins. The kids made pumpkin cookies, waffles, soup, chili, squares, corn bread, biscuits and more. During the final evening they were able to serve their grandparents and other senior members of the community dinner. Thanks to Chris Finnemore from the Maine Cooperative Extension. Taking part in the front row from left: Kody Carter, Kyle Flewelling, Mitchell Flewelling and Eva Callioras. Second row: Collin Sotomayor, Delaney Leach, Carson Flewelling and Paige Flewelling. In back is Christine Finnemore.
HORSE CAMP was offered by the Easton Recreation Department at the Rocking S Ranch over harvest recess. Learning to ride in front from left were: Kody Carter and Mitchell Flewelling. In back: Katelyn White, Emily Tompkins, Paige Flewelling and Collin Sotomayor.
FALL TRIP — Hunter Brother’s Farm in Florenceville is one of Easton Recreation Department’s favorite fall trips. This farm is in known for their “world famous” sweet corn. While there we enjoyed a hay ride, feeding the goats, a hotdog/corn picnic and tried not to get lost in their corn maze. Participants included in front from left: Cecilia Morin, Kody Carter, Emma Lamoreau, Kassidy Brewer, Kyle Flewelling, Mitchell Flewelling, Eva Callioras and Lydia Ferris. Second row: Olivia Lamoreau, Carson Flewelling, Wilder Mitchell, Cecelia Ferris and Matthew Poole. Third row: Elise Allen, Paige Flewelling, Delaney Leach, Collin Sotomayor, Blake Bradley, Nicholas Clark and Hannah Ferris. Fourth row: Sara Gilman, Kerrigan Arnett, Madison Leach, Drew Sotomayor, Alex Allen, Kylee Carter, Hunter Turner, Carter Mazerolle, Riley Mazerolle, Connor Burtt and Zachary Lamoreau.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
