EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
On Monday, May 25, there will be a Memorial Day Service at the Veterans’ Memorial near the entrance of Easton High School at 10 a.m. Following the event at the monument there will be a brief program at the bridge on Center Road (near downtown). This event is being sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Pattee-Page Post 187.
While reviewing the town’s past history for the Sesquicentennial year ,the group realized that is also 150 years since the end of the Civil War, with many men from Easton serving then, as well as many years following. Please join the American Legion Auxiliary as they remember those who served our town, state and country.
NHS Sesquicentennial event
On May 2, the Easton NHS held a pie social and talent show in honor of Easton’s Sesquicentennial. During the pie social, donations were accepted to go toward cystic fibrosis research.
The talent show consisted of students from the NHS and the high school performing a variety of talents. The evening began with the senior Jazz Choir girls — Hannah Ferris, Abby Thompson, Kelsey Frank, Kristen West, and Kalie Ward — singing “Home”. The next act was Nick Clark performing the “Evolution of Dance”, followed by Toria Tarbox singing “Hallelujah.” Hannah Ferris, Kelsey Frank, Kristen West, Kalie Ward, Madison Leach and Alex Allen danced to the Bella’s final number from the movie “Pitch Perfect.” Madison Shaw played “Fur Elise” on the piano. Emma Bonner and Breann Clayton sang and played guitar to “That’s What’s Up.” After that, Macey Currier danced to “Read All About It,” followed by Kalie Ward and Kelsey Frank singing “Heaven.” Hannah Ferris then played “Scarborough Fair” on the guitar. Kristen West next performed a vocal selection called “Have a Nice Day.” The last talent of the night was a group of boys, including Connor Burtt, Nick Clark, Drew Sotomayor, Logan Halvorson, Cody Halvorson and Ian Sotomayor; they danced to “Soul Man.”
It was a an amazing show organized by Easton students and a great addition to the Sesquicentennial events!
Sesquicentennial activities continue
Throughout the entire year the Sesquicentennial Committee will be offering a different event(s) each month.
On Friday, May 22, Easton history comes alive with a production in period dress by the high school students at local cemeteries. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m., starting at the elementary school. Transportation will be provided around town and buggy rides at the cemeteries. For more information visit eastonme.com or call the Town Office at 488-6652.
The elementary school play titled “Story of Our Town” will be performed on Friday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. The show will include some factual information about the town, mixed with some fun surprises.
The Committee is currently selling the following items to commemorate Easton’s year-long 150th celebration along with 20-ounce glasses with Bears and Sesquicentennial logos, glass coffee mugs with Bears and Sesquicentennial logo, royal blue T-shirt with sesquicentennial logo, royal blue hoodie sweatshirts with Sesquicentennial logo for $25 and two-tone caps or standard caps with Easton Bears logo or Sesquicentennial logo. Orders can be placed by emailing info@eastonme.com or call the Town Office at 488-6652. To see samples please visit eastonme.com.
2015 graduation events
Senior Church Supper at the United Baptist Church on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m.
Baccalaureate Service in the Easton High School gym on Sunday, June 7, at 6 p.m.
Class Night will be held at 7 p.m. in EHS gym.
The graduation ceremony honoring the Easton High School Class of 2015 will be held Friday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the high school.
First annual Bear Brunch
On Monday, June 1, Easton seniors are invited to a Bear Brunch put on by Easton Elementary School’s second-graders. The students will read “And Here’s to You!” by David Elliot and “I Can Be Anything” by Jerry Spinelli. Senior citizens will receive favors for attending and brunch (fruit, muffins, coffee and juice) will be served free of charge. The children have been working very hard on manners and team work please make plans let them share their progress with you!
Alumni Association
The annual Alumni Banquet will be held Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. in the Easton Elementary cafeteria honoring the classes of 1965 and 1990 on their 50th and 25th anniversaries, and welcoming the Class of 2015. The menu will consist of teriyaki or barbecue chicken, mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Alumni are encouraged to bring a salad or dessert.
All-School Reunion
The 2015 All-School Reunion scheduled for Friday, July 10.
There will be a social time at Easton High School from 2-4 p.m. Come and enjoy time exploring the building and visiting with old friends from near and far. Refreshments will be served.
The All-School Reunion Dinner will take place at Easton Elementary School at 6 p.m. with great food, friends and entertainment. There will also be many door prizes with local flair!
Open house
On Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., your friends at the Francis Malcolm Institute invite you to stop by their open house for experiences in science, nature and astronomy. Activities will include: planetarium presentations, ocean touch tank demonstrations (sponsored by University of Maine), model rocket launches (weather permitting), hands-on science activities. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 488-5451. The event will take place at FMI at 776 Houlton Rd.
Easton PTO update
The Easton Elementary School PTO is still collecting BoxTops for Education — keep clipping!
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 provided for a small fee. Please plan to join them.
Happy Days Club
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met on May 14 in the recreation room at the Manor for a potluck lunch with 12 members and two guests present. Guest Jim Gardiner, Easton town manager, spoke to the club about ongoing/upcoming events.
The meeting scheduled for May 28 is cancelled! We will be traveling to Smyrna on Wednesday, May 27, for lunch (on your own) at Brookside Restaurant and then will visit the Amish store. The bus will leave the Manor at 10 a.m. Seniors, please join us and bring a friend.
Easton ATV Club
On Saturday, May 23, the Easton ATV Club will be building a new ATV bridge across the brook on the Fry Pan Road. This new structure will allow ATVers to get from Easton to Presque Isle, Mars Hill and all points south.
They need your help! They have collected all the supplies to build but need volunteers to help with the construction of this bridge.
It is important to the Club to make access to these areas for the people of Easton but it will also allow riders from other areas to support the town by buying gas and food. Remember, the more hands the quicker everyone can get riding. The trail master expects to have the work completed in two or three hours. Please report to the Fry Pan site at 8 a.m. on May 23.
For more information or to volunteer, call Donald Boxwell at 22-5995 or Barry Wolverton at 551-5224.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, May 20 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall.
Thursday, May 21 — Swim Lesson at Gentile Hall bus departs from elementary school at 2:45 p.m. and will return by 4:30 p.m. Cardio Mash-Up 5:30 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Friday, May 22 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Senior Patriotic Lunch at the Manor starting at 11:15 a.m. The cost is $3. Wear red, white and blue!
Monday, May 25 — No recreation activities and the Town Office will be closed. Weight Watchers at 5:30 p.m. in the elementary school library.
Tuesday, May 26 — Summer Recreation Department sign-up from 3-5:45 p.m. at the Easton Town Office.
Wednesday, May 27 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. First Major League practice from 5:30-7 p.m. on the baseball field near tennis courts.
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.
