Special event
There will be a Tenebrae Service at the Pentecostal Church in Easton on Sunday, March 29, beginning at 6 p.m. This is for all churches in the town and anyone else who might like to attend. The word ‘tenebrae’ is Latin for ‘shadows.’ The purpose of the Tenebrae service is to recreate the emotional aspects of the Passion story, so this is not supposed to be a happy service, because the occasion is not happy.
Christian worship is not always supposed to be happy and exhilarating. This is in appreciation of Christ’s agony as He paid the price for our sin. The service was originally designed for Good Friday, but it can be used at other times as well. There will be solemn hymns, a sermon, communion and the lighting of many candles and the extinguishing of the same until only the Christ candle remains. Then Psalm 22 is read and the Christ candle extinguished, leaving the church in near total darkness. The purpose of the service is to recreate the betrayal, abandonment and agony of the Passion week events.
United Methodist Women
The Easton United Methodist Women met at the home of Marjorie Corey on Wednesday, March 18, with seven members present. The meeting was opened with devotions by Freda Dionne and the reading of the UMW Purpose. Secretary Marjorie Corey read the minutes of the last meeting and Treasurer Marie Hewitt reported on the unit’s finances.
Freda reported that there were six baby quilts for sale and one large one. A thank-you note was read from the Easton High School Senior Class for the donation to Project Graduation.
Only 12 visitations were made this month and no cards sent. It was voted to make Mother’s Day Sunday the Blanket Sunday for Church World Service, as has been done for several years. It was also voted to donate a sum of money to both the Aroostook Division of the Red Cross and to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. This donation to the food bank will be matched by other businesses.
The meeting was closed and dessert was served by the hostess. Those attending were: Marie Hewitt, Eldora Carter, Glenice Craig, Freda Dionne, Nina Trask, Hilda Langley and the hostess.
There will be no meeting next month as that day, April 15, is the Aroostook Sub-District UMW Meeting at the Limestone Church, where members plan to attend. Bring a sack lunch. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Congratulations – Honor roll
Congratulations to those students of Easton Jr./Sr. High School who have made the second-quarter honor roll. From grade 7 — Highest Honors go to: Joshuah Salkind, Haley Ambrose and Hunter Turner; Honors go to: Zakery Cilley and Cameron Young. In grade 8 — Highest Honors goes to Carla Halvorson; High Honors go to: Jared Hafford, Alexandra Dusza and Lauren West; Honors go to: Melissa Pelkey, Harvey Brown and Kennedy Young. Freshman Class — Highest Honors go to: Holden Turner, Jonah Bacon, Meghan Frank, Ariana Babineau, Amanda Dayringer and Danielle Dudley; High Honors go to: Jessica Bennett, Abigail Poole and Reid Clark. Sophomore Class — Highest Honors to: Sydney Trask and Jacob Bacon; High Honors to: Samantha Fuller and Zachary Clark; Honors to Katie Cyr. Junior Class — Highest Honors to: Lisa Dayringer, Kaitlin Bennett, Luke Fuller and Corey White; High Honors to: Luke Budreau and Nicholas Ambrose; Honors: Anna Sherwood, Bryan Young and Zackari Bourgeois. Senior Class — Highest Honors to: Katrina Martin, Samuel Bacon, Bradley Trask and Kilynne Beaulieu; High Honors to: Sean Daniels and Jessica Monson; Honors to: Megan Bradley and Steven Straight. Well done!
Visits
Larry Nichols and daughter, Mackenzie, from Falmouth, spent a recent weekend visiting with his mother, Glenice Craig, his Aunt Avis Hume and brother, Kevin, and his family.
Party
Liana and Paul DeMerchant, of Easton, recently held a surprise birthday party for her mother, Lillian Flewelling, helping her to celebrate her 85th birthday. Those attending were: Lillian’s son, Larry Flewing, of Dover Foxcroft; grandsons: Herbert DeMerchant, and children, Dylan and Nathan, of Casco; and Chris DeMerchant and children, Ethan, Jacob and Ava, of Turner. This was a great delight for her. Others attending were: Floyd and Rita Flewelling, Tom and Ann Osgood, of Easton; Jim and Anita Johnston, of Presque Isle; and Floyd and Geraldine Davenport, of New Brunswick, Canada. It was a wonderful surprise for Lillian. Lillian’s birthday is really on March 31, but Liana and Paul expect to be traveling at that time so they chose to celebrate early.
Mr. Easton Pageant
The Senior Class of Easton Jr./Sr. High School will be holding a Mr. Easton Pageant at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for a family.
Destination Universe
On Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. Atlantic), dream of flight among the stars as the Francis Malcolm
Science Center planetarium presents, “Destination Universe, Our Future in Space.” This family-oriented presentation takes us through new technologies as we imagine flight to the planets, stars and beyond. For further information and reservations, come on board by calling 488-5451.
Touch of Salt
On Saturday, April 11, at 1 p.m., come enjoy the Touch Tank at the Francis Malcolm Science Center in Easton. Participate in this hands-on experience with ocean animals from the inter-tidal zone. A fun, educational program for all ages! Reservations are required and can be made by calling 488-5451. Admission is $3.50 for adults, $1.50 for students and seniors, and no charge for our members.
Recreation events
The Easton Recreation Department will be offering a yoga class for adults beginning on April 9 and ending on May 28 (no class the week of April vacation). Class will meet every Thursday evening from 6:15-7:30 in the elementary school gym. The cost is $30 for seven weeks. Participants will need a yoga mat. The class will consist of core muscle work, muscle strengthening, flexibility, breathing and relaxation. Please register at the Easton Town Office.
Potential “Hooked on Fishing” Derby – The Recreation Department has been approached about hosting a fishing derby on the Prestile Stream and we are looking for help. If you have any equipment you would be willing to loan/donate or if you would be willing to help on the day of the event (a Saturday in mid-May, exact date TBA) please contact Hillary at eastonrec@myfairpoint.net.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, March 25 – No junior activities today! Aroostook Partnership Extravaganza at UMPI for all 6th, 7th and 8th graders from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors’ exercise class at 1 p.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Open gym in the elementary school gym from 2:45-4 p.m. Open to grades 1 and up.
Thursday, March 26 – “Kindergarten Only” program from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Elementary school gym and cafeteria. Downhill skiing field trip to Big Rock in Mars Hill. We will depart directly after school from the elementary school and return around 8 p.m. to the hall. The cost is $13 for lift ticket and rentals. Children must be able to ski on their own or have an adult accompany them.
Friday, March 27 – Junior activities program for children ages two through school age at the Wesleyan Church Nursery from 9:30-11 a.m. (Please note the change in location due to the renovations project at the hall). Roller-skating in Caribou — we will take a bus from the school at noon (this is an early-release day) and return to the hall at 3:40 p.m. The cost is $3.50 (rollerskates included; rollerblades are $2) and concessions are available.
Monday, March 30 – Seniors’ nutrition class starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2 to help cover the cost of food. Swimming lessons starting at 3:15 p.m. The bus will leave the elementary school at 2:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, March 31 – Cross-country skiing at Ferris’s on Ladner Rd. Children should be picked up at 4:30 p.m.
Eldora Carter is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached at 488-5961.
