Organizations
The Francis Malcolm Science Center is opening up a one-mile snowshoe trail for the residents of Easton. However, in order to be able to use the trail, you must attend an introduction hike with Vaughn Martin.
On this required hike you will be introduced to the procedures and rules of using the trail and then go on a hike of the entire trail. Introduction hikes will be on Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. Please call the Science Center at 488-5451 to sign up for one of these hikes. Please leave a message if no one answers. You may use your own snowshoes or rent a pair for $3.
The entire community of Easton is invited to come have their pictures taken and receive a free 8×10 portrait. Olan Mills will be at Easton Wesleyan Church on Friday, Jan. 18, from 3 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no sitting fee. You will have the option of purchasing more pictures at a 20 percent discount, but no purchase is required. Any portraits ordered will be delivered within 30 days, and a 50 percent deposit is required. The sittings are scheduled every 10 minutes. Please call or e-mail the church to make an appointment that best fits your schedule: 488-6874 or eastonwesleyan@veriizon.net.
The Easton Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met on Thursday, Jan. 9, with 11 members, three new members and two guests. There were no meetings in the months of November and December because of dinners at the school cafeteria. After the potluck dinner, guest speaker Mona Lynch from the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging spoke to the group on fraud and abuse. She told the group that fraud was rampant, especially with the older generation, and that they should always be aware of what comes by way of the telephone, computer and mail, and to never give out their Social Security number or other personal information without proof of who wanted it. She said to call her at AAAA if anyone feels that they are being targeted. Out there they can put that information through the Smart Fact program on the Internet and find out what it is all about. She gave out papers with different information, such as the Medicare Private Fee program, and informed the group that this program can be more expensive and can put you out of Medicare all together. They were encouraged not to sign up for it.
Lynch told of a woman in Portage who had found a way to help diminish junk mail. She said to write on a piece of paper, “Please remove my name from this mailing list” with name and address and send it back in the return envelope that came with the mailing. Lynch also spoke on being prepared in case of a disaster, such as ice storm, loss of power or other emergencies, and showed the group her ‘go bag’ that she had packed with all the things she thought she would need in case of an emergency such as these. She also encouraged people to keep their homes stocked with water and food and something to keep them warm, in case of such an emergency. She reported that one would need a birth certificate to cross into Canada after Jan. 31, 2008.
Carol Fitzherbert, also from the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging, spoke to the group for just a few minutes as she is the new coordinator for the Money Management program that she now works for part time. She had been with Social Services for many years before taking this position. She was asking for volunteers. She explained that any volunteer would be interviewed and have a background check before being accepted into the program. Their jobs would be to assist people who were having money management problems. If there is someone out there who is having that type of problem and wishes help, her telephone number is 676-3396.
Hospitalized
Joanne Johnson was taken to The Aroostook Medical Center last week by one of her children where she spent a few days and then was transferred to the rehabilitation part of the Mars Hill Health Care Facility.
Visits
Dottie and Duncan Beaton had quite a time getting to their daughter’s in Iowa right after Christmas. It took them three days, with bad weather, canceled flights and overloads. They have finally returned home, no worse for wear.
Easton Rec Calendar
Wednesday, Jan. 16, junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise at the manor at 1 p.m. Little Bears grades 1 and 2 team will be playing at Bridgewater School at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 17, Seniors’ field trip to the Science Center and to Slopes for lunch. We will meet at the Science Center at 10 a.m. After-school program, Winter Crafts, at the hall until 4:30 p.m. Grade 5 and 6 girls vs. Ashland at 6 p.m. at the elementary school gym.
Friday, Jan. 18, junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 19, Little Bears grades 1 and 2 practice from 9-10 a.m. Little Bears cheering practice from 9:15-10 a.m. Little Bears grades 3 and 4 practice from 10-11:15 a.m. Grade 5 and 6 boys practice from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grades 5 and 6 girls practice from 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, cross-country skiing after-school until for at the elementary school. Grade 5 and 6 girls and boys vs. Mars Hill starting at 6 p.m. at the elementary school gym.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise at the manor at 1 p.m. Little Bears cheering practice after-school until 4 p.m. at the hall.
Eldora Carter is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached at 488-5961.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
LUKE FULLER is well pleased with how his pioneer-type wheelbarrow turned out. The wheel is covered with a rough material for better traction. He made this as his project for Paul Dudley’s American History class at Easton Junior/Senior High School. Fuller’s father will probably put him to work with it once he gets it home.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
NEW OFFICERS of the Sophomore Class at Easton Jr./Sr. High School for the coming year are, front row, from left: Kaitlen Bennett, vice president; Taylor Burtt, president; and Corey White, Student Council. Back row: Luke Fuller, Student Council; and Bryan Young, treasurer.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
PICTURED, from left, are Keegan Dumond, Wyatt Brewer and Colby Gray from the Early Childhood Program class at Easton Elementary School as they performed the song "Peppermint Stick" at their Christmas play, "The Night Before Christmas."
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
KYLE FLEWELLING and Liam Maxwell spend a serious few minutes with Santa at the conclusion of their Christmas play at the Easton Elementary School.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
LIAM MAXWELL, of the ECP class at Easton Elementary School, performs as Santa Claus in the play, "The Night Before Christmas,” while Colby Gray plays Comet, one of Santa's reindeer.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
TEACHER TAMMEY WHITE reads “The Night Before Christmas" as students in the Early Childhood Program class perform the story. Here, the little mice are not stirring.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
TWO YOUNG QUEENS braved the cold evening weather to ride in the Parade of Lights in Presque Isle on Dec. 1. From left: Little Miss Easton Breann Clayton, daughter of Tony and Jodie Clayton; and Miss Teen Easton Krystal Gadaire, daughter of Wayne and Carrie Haas.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
THE FRESHMAN Class of the Easton Jr./Sr. High School have elected their class officers for the coming school year and they are, front row, from left: Samantha Fuller, president; Zachary Clark, Student Council; and Katie Cyr, secretary. Back row: Marissa Parlin, treasurer; Devon Gray, vice president; and Sydney Trask, Student Council.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Trainer
MARIE HEWITT and Vera Cullins work hard to make the cider during this trip with the Easton Recreation Department. Ida Doak and Vaughn Martin ‘supervise’ in background.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Trainer
KING’S LANDING LEMONAID – The Easton Recreation Department visited King’s Landing over harvest recess. This group of young ladies relaxed near the end of their tour with some fresh-squeezed lemonade. They include: Katlin Monroe, Abby Thompson, Taylor Brown, Acacia Kimball and Kristen West.
