The Easton Kiwanas Club held a supper and reception on Oct. 23, at the Odd Fellow’s Hall to entertain District 1 Kiwanis Club Governor, David Koohy, of Rhode Island. Koohy is the governor of all of the New England states and Bermuda, and had never been this far north before.
After supper, Koohy spoke to the group of Kiwanians from Caribou, Presque Isle and Easton, and he praised them for all that they do in this area. He then presented pins to the presidents of each club: Charles (Chuck) Clukey, of Presque Isle, James Murphy, of Caribou and Mike Allen from the Easton club. He also presented a pin to the new Lt. Governor for this area, Barb Blackstone, of Easton.
Thirty one people were present to enjoy supper and the fellowship from all the Kiwanis Clubs in the area.
Easton Kiwanis hold meeting
The Easton Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting Nov. 3, with 10 members present. After a great potluck supper President Mike Allen opened the meeting with the salute to the flag and a prayer was given by newly elected Lt. Governor, Barbara Blackstone.
The meeting was short and sweet with discussion on the upcoming benefit supper for Monica Cilley and family, on Saturday, Nov. 14th, at the Odd Fellow’s Hall from 4-7 p.m. The Easton Jr./Sr. High School Key Club and Honor Society will help serve the spaghetti supper. Prices will be $7 per person and $20 per family. Donations and anything brought for the auction will be greatly appreciated.
Plans were discussed for the regular Christmas Party and the Christmas Baskets on Dec. 1. It was decided that instead of a Yankee Swap this year that members should bring a gift for children for the Christmas baskets. It was also mentioned that the tween and teen group do not seem to get the same level of donations that the little ones do and it was suggested that we remember them, too. Members are encouraged to bring a guest.
Birthdays and anniversaries
On Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day, Jessica Blackstone, Linwood Gray and Debra Tibbetts all have birthdays. Happy birthday to you all. Julie Nadeau and Taylor Burtt will be celebrating their birthdays on Nov. 12th. The birthday boys for Nov. 13th are Tim Wilcox and Jason Hafford. On Saturday, Nov. 14th, Brad Nadeau, Jackie Condon and Karen Schroder all have birthdays. Happy birthday everyone.
Also on Nov. 14th, Joe and Polly Lockhart have an anniversary. On Nov, 15th Andrew Perry, Valerie Martin Carmer, Arthur Ladner and Alanah Tarbox all have birthdays. Celebrating their birthdays on Nov. 16th are Cecilia Ferris, Wendy Ambrose, Charity Rooney, Sheri Carter and Carol Haines. On Nov. 17th Anne LLoyd and Desirae Cote have birthdays to celebrate. Blessings to you all on your special day.
Sympathy
Sympathy goes out to the family of Fred (Bud) Budreau on the death of his sister, Violet (Budreau) Doak. Violet lived in Skowhegan and passed away on Oct. 26. She was predeceased by her husband, Leland Doak, five years ago.
Old schoolhouse
We were all sorry to see the old schoolhouse on Center Rd. go up in flames. Joe and Polly we are sorry for your loss. It sure looks strange and sad to look across the road from our house and not see the school there. I have a lot of memories there as I’m sure many people do. It’s always sad to lose a landmark.
I would like to praise the Easton Fire Department for their great job of controlling the fire. They were at the scene very quickly, too. Good job guys … Oh whoops, I think there’s a girl on the fire department, too. Sorry.
Harvest Party a huge success
The Easton Harvest Party was a great success as I was told. There was a great turnout and everything went great. This year Pastor Vaughn Martin from the Wesleyan Church set up games and things and they had trunk-or-treat also. That is where the cars line up and have candy in their trunks and pass it out to the kids. An easy way to go trick-or-treating.
A big “thank you” to all who did so much work in putting on this great party … it is wonderful.
Benefit supper
There will be a benefit supper for Monica Cilley on Saturday, Nov. 14th, at the Odd Fellow’s Hall in Easton. The Odd Fellow’s Hall is on the Station Rd. It will be a spaghetti supper. Prices will be $7 per person and $20 per family.
The Easton Jr./ Sr. High School’s Key club and Honor Society will help serve the spaghetti supper. Donations and anything brought to the auction will be appreciated.
Rec Department news
The Tai Gi Shin Dojo of Caribou will be offering a karate program for the Easton Recreation Department. The program will consist of many specific aspects of the martial arts. The series will run four-weeks after school on Mondays, from Nov. 30 through Dec. 21 directly after school until 3:45 p.m. for beginners. The advanced class will run from 3:50 until 4:35 p.m. The cost is $40. All class fees must be paid in full before Monday, Nov. 30, unless other arrangements have been made.
Kindergarten swim lessons will take place on Wednesdays in November and December. (We will not have lessons on Nov. 11 or Nov. 25 due to the holidays). Transportation will leave directly after their 1 o’clock dismissal and return in time to ride the after-school buses home. The cost is $15, please make checks payable to the Town of Easton and drop them off at the Town Office or in the recreation mailbox at the Elementary School. Any questions please write (eastonrec@myfairpoint.net) or call Hillary at 551-7737.
The weekly schedule follows: Wednesday, Nov. 11, no recreation activities in honor of Veteran’s Day; Thursday, Nov. 12, Seniors’ Thanksgiving Dinner at the Elementary School Cafeteria starting at 12:30. Open to all seniors from the community. There is no fee; “Boys Only” after-school from 2:45-4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Open to grades 1 and up; and Yoga class (for adults) from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Elementary School gym. The cost is $25 for six weeks of classes; Friday, Nov. 13, Junior Activities (for ages 2 and older) at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m.; Seniors’ Game Day in the Recreation Room at the Manor starting at 11:15 a.m.. Please bring a bag lunch; Monday, Nov. 16, Seniors’ Nutrition Program at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor. The cost is $2; and cross country ski distribution starting at 2:45 p.m. at the Hall; and Tuesday, Nov. 17, after-school program, wreath and centerpiece making at the Science Center. Open to grades one and up. The cost is $1 to make a centerpiece or swag. Children must be picked up at the science center by 4:15 p.m.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
MEDICARE EXPLAINED — On Oct. 23, Brenda Barker, from the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging, spoke to the Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club, of Easton, explaining the new 2009 Medicare Savings Program. You can see that Ida Doak and Margery Niblett, pictured seated, enjoyed Brenda’s humor.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
THE Girls’ Lady Bears soccer team cheer and sing the school song at the pep rally before their game with Bangor Christian.
Photo courtesy of Debbie Smith
GUESTS OF THE EASTON Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club recently were, from left, Rebecca LaGassie for the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging, with the volunteering program, and Chris Finnemore, from the Department of Agriculture, who spoke to the group on what she did for work with the department.
Photo courtesy of Hillary Trainer
VISITING CATHOLIC CHARITIES — The Easton Recreation Department seniors’ group recently visited Catholic Charities and had lunch at the Caribou Inn. Thank you to Dixie Shaw for such an informative afternoon and the good work you do for the County! Taking time for a photo opportunity were: Ezalee Smith, Marg Niblett, Ida Doak, Arlene Ladner, Elizabeth Ladner, Joann Johnson, Nina Trask, Lois Ladner, John Trask, Glenais Craig, Marie Hewitt, Dixie Shaw and Lindy Fowler.
