Scholarships
A little over $200,000 in scholarships were awarded to 17 college-bound seniors from Easton Jr./Sr. High School for the year 2007. Leah Alexander was awarded the Francis Malcolm Scholarship. Holly Beaton received the Annual Easton Alumni, the Clair E. Carter, and the Steve Perry scholarships. Denise Clark received the Annual Easton Alumni, the Wilda Wathen, the Sid Bradley Scholarships and the Agnes Lyndsay Trust and is the alternate for the John Folsom Hoyt Scholarship.
Seth Cleaves received the Ted Libby Scholarship. Kendra Conroy was awarded the Masonic and the C.H. Carlson Memorial scholarships, as well as a four-year scholarship from Aroostook Farms Fund, at $1,600 a year. Brandon Davenport received the David Hafford Scholarship. Tammy Dayringer received the Parent/Teacher’s Organization and the Northern Maine Community College scholarships and was chosen alternate for the Jenny McManus and Terry/Barbara Chalou Scholarship. Abby Gray received the Jesse R. Pelfrey, the Jenny McManus and the Terry/Barbara Chalou scholarships and was named the alternate for the J.M. Huber Scholarship. Laura Hopkins was awarded the John Folsom Hoyt, and the National Association of Women’s scholarships. Jacob King received the “Chip” Dodge, the Annual Alumni and the Winston Larsen scholarships. Kassie Lovely was awarded the J.M. Huber, the Student Council, the Bragdon Stevens, the Neil Wortman, the Earla Budreau and the Husson’s Distinguished Scholars scholarships and the Mercedes Benz Scholarship for $2,500 for four years; she was also picked as alternate for the Ted Libby Scholarship.
Other awardees include: Michelle Osgood who received scholarships from the Presque Isle Rotary, the Flewelling Family, the Easton Kiwanis, the Elks Lodge 1954, the Earla Budreau, and $1,500 for each of four years from Ricker College and $2,000 each year from the Hussen College Distinguished Scholars scholarships. Tyler Plourde received scholarships from the Annual Easton Alumni and the Fred Seaborn American Legion scholarships. Briana White was awarded the Barking Foundation, the Melmac Principals, the Tyson Perry, the Mary Sharp and the George Mitchell scholarships, as well as a four-year $2,500 scholarship from the Chet Jordan Leadership. Kyle White received an Easton Annual Alumni, the Steve White, the Madeline Gardner, the Kendall Bolster and the Dr. Brennan for planning to train as an EMT, and was picked as alternate for the David Hafford Scholarship. Lyndsay White received the Dunehew/Hayden Scholarship. Each college-bound senior received $3,300 from the Hayden Family Trust, which is the first time for this scholarship. One senior decided not to attend a school of higher learning.
Congratulations
Our congratulations goes out to those Easton young people who participated in the Hershey Track and Field event held at Caribou High School on June 23. For the girls in the 9-10 group: Kylee Carter came in third in the 200 meter dash; Hannah Ferris came in first in the Long Jump, hitting 6-foot 3-inches; and the Easton team came in third in the 4-by-100 Relay Race. For the boys in the 9-10 group: Cody Halvorson came in third in the 200-meter dash and in the standing long jump he came in third with a distance of five-feet nine-inches. For girls in the 11-12 group, Carla Halvorson came in third, and she also came in second in the standing long jump with 6-feet two-inches. For the boys in the 11-12 age group, Hunter Turner came in first in the 100-meter dash, and second in the 200-meter dash, with Ian Sotomayer coming in third. For the girls in the 13-14 year group, Ariana Babineau won second place in the 200-meter dash and Mikeala Hathaway won third place in the 800-meter dash. For the boys in the 13-14 year group, Holden Turner won second place in the 100-meter dash and second in the 200-meter. The youngsters were taken to Hershey, Penn., to participate in the national event with the placements to be reported later.
Visiting
Michael and Beth Carter, of Portland, spent several days over the 4th of July with his mother and father, Eldora and Clair Carter. While here they helped with some odd jobs that needed doing. On the 4th everyone met at Vaughn and Cheryl Carter’s for a cookout. Those attending were Mike and Beth, Clair and Eldora, Julie, Matt Nadeau and Cole, and Troy, Lori Carter and Kayla, from Presque Isle.
Hospital
Elvira MacAdam has returned to her apartment in West Ridge Manor after spending a long weekend in The Aroostook Medical Center with respiratory problems. She was taken directly to the hospital, from her doctor’s appointment, by ambulance.
Sympathy
Word has been received of the passing of 91-year-old Janet Fraser, in Vacaville, Cali., on June 27, at the Vacaville Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center where she spent the past two years. She was a Mapleton girl, one of eight children born to Frank and Annie Pelkey. After she married Earl Fraser, they moved to Easton where they lived and worked a 300-acre potato farm. She was a great cook and homemaker and loved spending time at their camp on Madawaska Lake. In 1975, they sold their farm and moved to Fairfield, Cali., where she lived for 30 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church there and spent long hours in her flower garden and enjoying her daughter and grandchildren. She leaves a son, Adrian Fraser and wife, Nicole of Easton, and a sister, Lois Brayall, of Caribou. Our sympathy goes out to them, and a son-in-law, Ken Nicholas. She also leaves grandchildren: granddaughters Elisabeth and Kathryn Nicholas of Fairfield, Cali.; grandsons Kenneth Nicholas of Rohnert Park, Cali., and Joshua Fraser of Presque Isle; great grandchildren Kenneth lll and Giovanni Nicholas of Woodland, Cali. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl, and her daughter, Paula Nicholas, a brother and five sisters. A graveside service was held at Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery where her husband is buried.
Easton Rec calendar
Wednesday, July 11 – Wacky Wednesday Field Trip to go strawberry picking, for a picnic and Frisbee golf. Bus departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. from the hall. The cost is $7. Matter of Balance Class at 1 p.m. at the recreation room at the manor. Cheering Camp from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. Tee-ball at the field behind the high school from 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, July 12 – Summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hall. Today’s theme is Water. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Play group from 12-1:30 p.m. at the hall. This is open to children ages 3 to those who’ve completed kindergarten. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. Swimming at the PI outdoor pool. Bus departs at 12:40 p.m. and returns at 4:15 p.m. (from the hall). Cheering Camp from 4:30-6 p.m. at the hall. Minor League game vs. Limestone at 5:30 p.m. Team should be at the field by 5:15 p.m.
Friday, July 13 – Basketball IQ Program will be offered for grades 6-12 at the elementary school from 8-11 a.m. Swimming lessons at 9 a.m. Bus departs from the hall at 8:35 a.m. and returns at 10:15 a.m. Hiking at Aroostook State Park. The bus departs at 10:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. The cost is $1 to enter the park.
Monday, July 16 – Summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hall. Today’s theme is Celebrating our Veterans. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Garden Group at the hall from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Swimming at the outdoor pool in Presque Isle. The bus leaves at 1:40 p.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. (Please note the difference in time from our usual schedule.) We will go directly to the school to drop off basketball participants and then back to the hall. Basketball camp for grades 1-5 at the elementary school gym 3:30-5 p.m., pre-registration is required. Tennis lessons from 6-7 p.m. at the tennis courts.
Tuesday, July 17 – Summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hall. Today’s theme is Saint Patrick’s Day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Matter of Balance Class at 1 p.m. at the recreation room at the Manor. Basketball Camp from 3:30-5 p.m. at the elementary school gym. Minor League game at 5:30 p.m. against the Fort Fairfield Cubs at the school field.
Wednesday, July 18 – Wacky Wednesday Field Trip to go to Turners Camp on East Grand Lake. The bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Please bring a swim suit, life jacket, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and a water bottle. Basketball Camp from 3:30-5 p.m. Tee-ball from 6-7 p.m. at the field behind the high school.
