Store has new owners
As many now realize, our grocery store has changed hands. The Country Farms Market, owned by Mark and Halley Kelly, will be holding a grand opening sale from Monday, May 11, through Saturday, May 16, with a barbecue on the final day. There will be free hotdogs, chips and soda and the store will be giving away 10 $50 gift certificates and other door prizes. Come and enjoy.
Kiwanis Club
The Easton Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting on April 21 at the newly-redecorated Odd Fellow’s Hall with seven members present: Barbara Blackstone, Mike and Loris Allen, Bernard Hussey, Clair and Eldora Carter and Ann Osgood, with Ann’s husband, Tom, attending as a guest. There were also five guests from the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club: Lt. Governor Deirdre McMahon, Dianne Greene, Penny McHatten, Claire Exner and Keith Madore. Loris and Mike provided a delicious supper of spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread and butterscotch dessert. President MIke Allen reported that the Easton Key Club will be attending one of the meetings in May. The group was also informed that Barbara Blackstone will be taking over as Lt. Governor for the coming year when she is ready. Lt. Governor Deirdre told the group that in May or June there would be a Walk Around the Town in Presque Isle to visit the historical parts of town, with a dessert treat afterward. Kim Smith will be the speaker. Plans are just in the first stages right at this time. After the Sad or Happy Dollars, the meeting was adjourned.
Cub Scout Pack 187
The Friends of Scouting, Cub Scout Pack 187, is organizing a community clothing event to be held at the Easton Wesleyan Church on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to noon. What we are asking for is while you are doing your spring cleaning and weeding out clothes from your family’s closets, to consider donating to this cause. Also, we would appreciate your help in spreading the word to area families for donations and to those who could use some assistance meeting their family clothing needs for the upcoming seasons. Anyone able to volunteer some time that day also would be appreciated. There will be no cost for the clothes picked up that day but we will have a donation box available for food and/or money donations to benefit our Food for Friends food pantry here in Easton. Any questions, please feel free to contact MaryAnne Anderson at maryanne35524@msn.com or call 488-6834.
Visits
Visitors with Elvira McAdam for three days last week were Linda and Tom Spires, and Lark Doyle, all of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. Elvira got out shopping with them for one day.
Birthdays
Erma Thompson will be celebrating her birthday on Friday, May 8. It would be nice to surprise her with a few cards. Her address if 6 Dewberry Drive, Apt 120, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Mike Allen and Vance Smith are also celebrating on this day.
Junior Olympic winners
Local youngsters in grades 3-6 participated in the Junior Olympics Skills Competition sponsored by the Easton Recreation Department and Physical Education Program. This program allows youth the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in four athletic events: basketball, soccer, tennis and track & field. The champions will advance to the Regional Competition to be held at Old Town YMCA on May 16. First place in the tennis matches were awarded to: Isabelle Morin, Kylee Carter, Kristen West, Joshua Peers, Jake Flewelling and Nick Clark. Top qualifiers in the soccer competition included: Isabelle Morin, Abby Thompson, Alex Allen, Matthew Poole, Cody Halvorson and Connor Burtt. In the track and field competition it was Isabelle Morin, Kylee Carter, Taylor Brown, Matthew Poole, Cody Halvorson and Nick Clark crossing the finish lines first. In basketball Delia Bonner, Cecelia Ferris, Kylee Carter, Catlin Monroe, John Anderson, Jake Flewelling and Trevor Hathaway were the top scorers.
Summer recreation staff
The Easton Recreation Department is now accepting applications for summer employment. If you would like to be considered, please pick up an application at the Easton Town Office or Easton High School and return it by Friday, May 8. Positions may include camp staff, baseball coaches and lifeguards. Those 15 years and older will be considered.
Rec Center calendar
Wednesday, May 6 — Junior activities (for ages two through school age) at the hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Senior exercise class starting a 1 p.m. in the manor recreation room. Please wear supportive footwear and bring a water bottle. Mother’s Day crafts at the hall until 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 7 — Senior Pamper Day at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. Lunch will be provided. Yoga class from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the elementary school gymnasium.
Friday, May 8 — Junior activities at the hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Seniors’ movie and pizza day. The cost is $2 towards lunch.
Monday, May 11 — Seniors’ nutrition class at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2.
Tuesday, May 12 — Senior Game Day starting at 12:15 p.m. in the rec room. Please bring a bag lunch. Come and play after school until 4:15 p.m. at the hall. Open to children in grade one and up.
Eldora Carter is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached at 488-5961.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
The Easton Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club celebrated Easter at their April 9 meeting with an Easter bonnet contest. Here are the entrants, from left: Edith Fuller, Marie Hewitt, Joanne Johnson, Rena Richardson, Ida Doak, Nina Trask, Lindy Fowler, Rogena Thomas, Ezalee Smith and Ailene Embleton. The group wholeheartedly voted for Rogena Thomas as winner. A coffee can, a few flowers and a scarf took the win.
Photo courtesy of Eldora Carter
