Field Days: a time for fun

Organizations
The Easton Field Days events went off with much fun and satisfaction, from the golf tournament and basketball tournament on Thursday, to the very end with the Singspriation on Sunday afternoon.  The booths were busy, especially the food booths. The United Methodist Women’s craft booth was well supplied with pillows, holders, bags and quilts, which were mostly made by a housebound member, Lillian Flewelling. They really thank her for all her work. The Saturday morning breakfast this year was put on by the Easton Extension and was tasty. The parade that followed the breakfast was well supplied with floats, queens from other towns as well as Easton’s, the school band and many farm machines. The basketball tournament included summer teams from Ashland, Limestone, Fort Fairfield and Easton. On Thursday night Ashland played Fort, and Easton played Limestone. On Saturday evening, the two teams that lost on Thursday evening, Ashland and Limestone, played off with Ashland, the winner. The two Thursday evening winners were the Fort Fairfield Tigers and the Easton Bears, with Easton pulling it out at the last minute with two foul shots – a very exciting game. The Legion’s bean hole bean supper was well attended and the fireworks at dusk were a fun way to end that busy day. On Sunday the United Methodist Church held their annual church service in the little Union Church in River de Chute with nearly 40 in attendance. The afternoon Community Singspiration was also well attended with each of the town’s churches entertaining with song.
The Easton High School Class of ‘57 held their reunion during the Easton Field Days. They enjoyed a dinner at Slope’s Restaurant, rode on the float during the parade, enjoyed the Easton Bears’ basketball game and the Legion supper. After supper, they gathered at the Easton Odd Fellows Hall for a time of reminiscing and dancing. Those who were here were: Jim Hayden, of Great Bend, Kansas; Carl Clark, of Londonderry, N.H.; Delores Keegan Woodworth, of Lyman; Mickey Perry, of Houston, Texas; Dan Wathen and Judy Foren Wathen, of Augusta; Loomas Scott, Stanley Jordan and Evelyn Holmes Stickney, all of Easton. Those unable to be here were Christina Driscoll Cyr of Redwood, Cali.; Elaine DeMerchant Walker, of Trotwood, Ohio; Glenda Stickney, of Levant; and Gary Lynch of Sheffield, Penn. Those deceased from this class were: Sandra Wortman Lapointe, Dell Turner and Russell Lapointe.
Visits
Mickey Perry, wife, Charon, and daughter, Kelly, of Houston, Texas, were home so that Mickey could attend his 50th class reunion. Perry graduated in the class of 1957.
Joyce and Oscar Trask of Bracey, Va., along with their daughter, Diana Trask Baker, of Lumberton, N.C., and granddaughter Courtney Trask of Columbia, S.C., enjoyed the visiting of family and old friends at the Easton Field Days events. They will all spend some time at Oscar and Joyce’s camp at Chittihawk, New Brunswick, Canada before returning home.
Bobby McPherson Rauen, her husband, Mark, and daughter, Jessie, and sons, Eric and Dana, all of Spring Hope, N.C., were also in Easton during Easton Field Days, visiting with her father, Bob McPherson and friends. Bobby also has a son, Mark Beaton, Jr., who is in the Marines and is serving in a hospital in Iraq.
Joe Trask of Lindenhurst, Ill., was in Easton visiting with family and friends. He is just beginning his work at Duke University in research.
Hospitalized
Elva Patterson has been taken back to The Aroostook Medical Center after suffering with hypoglycemia.
Flora Adams is still a patient at the Presque Isle hospital and is now suffering with pneumonia.
Congratulations
Our congratulations to Nathaniel White on achieving the President’s List at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. for the spring semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher with no course grade below 3.0 during the term. Nathaniel is the son of Bruce and Elaine White.
Easton Rec calendar
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.
Thursday, July 19 – Summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hall. Today’s theme is Thanksgiving. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Playgroup 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 Presque Isle outdoor pool. Bus departs at 1:40 p.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Basketball Camp from 3:30-5 p.m. Minor League game at Washburn at 5:30 p.m. Team will depart at 4:40 p.m.
Friday, July 20 – 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 Big Rock. The bus departs at 10:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served.
Monday, July 23 – Summer day camp from 9-12 at the hall. Today’s theme is cooking. 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 4:15 p.m. Basketball camp for grades 6-8 at the elementary school gym 3-5 p.m., pre-registration is required. Tennis lessons from 6-7 p.m. at the tennis courts.
Tuesday, July 24 – Summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hall. Today’s theme is New Year’s. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Senior’s Game day at the Manor Recreation Room at noon. Basketball Camp from 3-5 p.m. at the elementary school gym.
Wednesday, July 25 – Wacky Wednesday Field Trip to Water Wizard Water Slides. Bus departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. from the hall. The cost is $10. Matter of Balance Class at 1 p.m. at the recreation room at the manor. Basketball Camp from 3-5 p.m. at the elementary school. Tee-ball at the field behind the high school from 6-7 p.m.