Youth receives new hand
Many will be happy to learn that Sean Daniels will soon be sporting a new bionic left hand. For those who didn’t know, Sean lost his left hand and part of his forearm in a harvest accident in October of last year. He recently returned from Bangor where he had lunch and was able to use his left hand in the process.
The iLIMB, which it is called, is an artificial hand that utilizes myoelectric technology to control the fingers, with electrical signals from the muscles of his remaining arm controlling movement of the prosthetic hand, much like a person’s regular hand. Chris Brydges, practice manager of the Bangor office of Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc., who is a certified prosthetist/orthotist, spent this time with Sean practicing with the prosthetic device for several hours. The iLIMB has been available in this country only within the last year, and Sean is just the second person from New England to be fitted with the device. Brydges felt that Sean was a good candidate for the hand because of his determination to get back to his life and activities. He is also a muscular young man and quite able to take advantage of the myoelectric technology. His forearm and hand are being built and customized for him in California and he expects to be using it by mid-June, then he’ll be on the way to playing the sports he loves. We couldn’t be happier for him.
Food pantry meeting
On Thursday, June 12, there will be another meeting at the elementary school library beginning at 6:30 p.m. to discuss more on the upcoming food cupboard. All the churches in Easton are encouraging their members and any other interested citizens to attend.
Senior citizens’ meeting
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, June 12, with Dottie Sims from the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging as guest speaker. Bring a dish and join them for a potluck dinner and meeting.
Visits
JoAnn Johnson, along with Vera Cullins, took the bus recently to travel south. Vera got off in Portland where she was met by her daughter, Gail Gentry and husband, Richard, and taken to their home in Saco. JoAnn traveled on to Somerset, Mass., to spend nearly two weeks with her daughter, Lori Silvia, husband, Derek, and their daughters, McKenna and Taylor. While there she attended the baptismal ceremony on May 25 of her granddaughter, McKenna, and was also able to attend Taylor’s first school play – her “Grand Show,” Taylor called it. JoAnn took the bus back to Bangor on a Saturday and spent the night with a friend, Peggy Culberson and Jason, and the next day she rode home with Terry and Paula White who had been spending some time down there. Vera was in Saco for 10 days and returned home with a sister-in-law, Alice Kinney, of Aboca, N.Y., and her daughter, Joyce Lyke. Alice came home to attend her 70th class reunion at Easton High School on Thursday evening, June 5.
Scott and Glenice Fuller, of Wells, were home last week and attended the graduation programs of the Class of 2008 and the Alumni Banquet.
Congratulations
Pete White is worried that he might go bankrupt now, as he had promised his granddaughter, Briana White, Greg and Marshelle’s daughter, $50 for getting on the dean’s list at the University of New England in Biddeford. Briana has made the dean’s list the last two semesters. Now Pete is in trouble as Briana’s sister, a senior at Easton Jr./Sr. High School, has earned the honor of being the valedictorian of this 2008 class and is reminding her grandfather that he also owes her. Pete considers it money well spent and is very proud of these girls.
Sympathy
Our sympathy goes out to Vera Driscoll on the death of her husband, 72-year-old Melvin Driscoll, of Easton, who passed away unexpectedly on June 2 at a Portland health care facility. Besides his wife, he leaves: a son, Jim Driscoll and family of Easton; a daughter, Laurie Driscoll, also of Easton; and a stepson, Stephen Condon. Melvin worked as a custodian at the University of Maine at Presque Isle until his retirement. A memorial service was conducted on Saturday, June 7, at the Pine Tree Baptist Church in Easton with Pastor Carlos daCruz and Pastor Steve Graham officiating. Interment took place at the Pine Tree Cemetery, Easton. A time of fellowship was held after the services at the church dining area. Those who wish may contribute in his memory to his wife at 639 Houlton Road, Easton, ME 04740.
Easton Rec calendar
Wednesday, June 11 – Junior activities at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise at 1 p.m. in the manor rec room. Father’s Day crafts from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the hall; this program open grades 1-6.
Thursday, June 12 – Y.A.P (Youth Advocacy Program) will depart for Gentile Hall directly after-school.
Friday, June 13 – Junior activities will involve an outing to the Wintergreen Arts Studio and McDonald’s. We will carpool from the hall at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 12:15 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required and parents will be responsible for their child’s lunch money.
Monday, June 16 – Cooking Camp begins today; 9:30 a.m. to noon at the hall. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10. Hershey Track and Field practice from 12 -2 p.m. at the PIMS track. The bus will depart from the hall at noon sharp. Dutch Soccer Academy starts today! Camp will be held on the boys’ soccer field at Easton High School from 2-4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $60 ($50 for additional children from the same family). Girls’ Night from 5-8 p.m. at the hall (please note the change from the original date of Tuesday, June 17). The cost is $2 to cover the cost of supper, pre-registration is preferred.
Tuesday, June 17 – Cooking Camp 9:30 a.m. to noon at the hall. “Kids in the Garden” at the hall. The group will meet from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Soccer Camp from 2-4 p.m. at Easton High School. Minor League Baseball practice from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Uniforms will be distributed during this practice.
Wednesday, June 18 – Cooking Camp 9:30 a.m. to noon at the hall. Soccer Camp from 2-4 p.m. at Easton High School. First Major League Game at home at 5:30 p.m. Players should be at the field by 5:10 p.m. First tee-ball night at the field behind the high school from 6-7 p.m. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate.
Eldora Carter is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached at 488-5961.
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BLAKE BRADLEY and Nick Clark find a ‘natural’ resting spot to take a break while snowshoeing.
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THE EASTON RECREATION Department set out for what turned out to be our final snowshoe of the season during the last week in March. Taking a break from their ‘hard’ trek are: Emma Bonner, Chris Place, Nick Clark, Miranda McLean, Delaney Leach, Katelyn White, Ethan Luciano, Aidan Maxwell, Sara Gilman, Alex Allen, Delia Bonner, Blake Bradley, Abby Thompson, Keely Nichols and Kerrigan Arnett.
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ABAGALE LEEANN Stewart, daughter of Jon and Tina Fields, recently won the title of Miss Pre-Teen Northern Maine 2008. She also took trophies for modeling, talent and gown. This is Abby's third year with a title and her family is very proud of her.
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JR. MISS EASTON 2008, Acacia Kimball, daughter of Jeff and Cindy Kimball, recently attended the 2008 Northern Maine Pageant where Abagale Stewart (2007 Jr. Miss Easton) won the title of Miss Pre-Teen Northern Maine 2008.
