EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The Easton Wesleyan Church in Easton invites everyone to a farewell party for Rev. Matthew Maxwell and family on June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Easton Elementary School Gymnasium. Everyone is invited to join us so please mark your calendar.
Pastor Matt has ministered to many people over the past 14 years while here in Easton and has probably had an impact on you and your family. He was a friend to all, regardless of what church people attended or didn’t attend. He visited in the hospital, married couples, buried love ones, counseled, prayed for everyone and visited many. We want to honor him and his family before they leave for his new position as senior pastor in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Scholarships totaling $200,050 were awarded to Easton Jr/Sr High School seniors this year.
On June 16, Darren and Carol West will be celebrating their anniversary.
On June 17, Fred Rattray, Cathy Bradley, Tom Hazelton, Haley Ambrose and Dawson Haney will all be another year older. Also on June 17, Hayward and Deanne Ames have an anniversary.
There will be a birthday celebration day for Lynn Ladner and Derek Silvia on June 18. Also on that day, Heidi and Mark Wakefield, Valorie and Bruce Flewelling, Randy and Lynn Ladner, Graydon and Nan Buckingham, Sonia and Andy DeRier, Ricky and Ashley Hull and Fred and Jill Barnes all have anniversaries.
On June 19, say a happy anniversary to Danielle and Jason Brewer. Birthdays on June 19 include: Candy Dudley, Ann Hafford, April Dionne and Danielle Perry.
On June 20, Leslie Carlow, Vaughn Martin, Helen King, Wyatt Brewer and Connor Dionne all have birthdays. Also on that day Galen and Joan Flewelling have an anniversary.
On June 21, Polly Lockhart, Carol Kierstead, Barry Wolverton and Matthew Osgood will be celebrating their birthdays.
On June 22, Melanie Blodgett, Rebecca Allen, Toria Tarbox, Chelsea Polson will all be another year older. Brent and Tina Bradley have an anniversary on June 22 as well.
Blessings to you all on your special day.
Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads in Easton. I would especially like to say a special happy Father’s Day to my dad. I love you, dad.
The Easton United Methodist Church on Station Road will be holding a church sale, bake sale and craft sale on Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will got to the church Fuel Fund for the coming winter. Hope to see you all there.
SSG(P) Derek A. White has been promoted to Sergeant First Class. Derek is now stationed in Fort Sills, Okla., with his wife Ebony and their precious little daughter, Ramiyah. Congratulations to you Derek on a job well done. Thanks for serving our country with pride.
Pastor Vaughn Martin would like to express his heartfelt appreciation to the entire community of Easton for financial assistance, collection of food items and volunteerism to the Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry.
Two years ago in June 2008, the town of Easton came together to start the food pantry. Since then we have been able to assist many of our friends and neighbors. We have experienced hard economic times, some have lost jobs and others have just fallen on hard times. The Food Pantry has been there to lend a helping hand.
Pastor Vaughn recently attended a food safety workshop. He was able to learn about the existing state regulations, which have helped bring the pantry up to par. This has been a very positive step. As a result, there is a need for more volunteers. We need to pull the existing shelves out away from the walls to allow proper air flow. This will require some help removing all the items from the shelves, moving and supporting the shelves and then restocking them.
We also must check the expiration dates on every item received by the Pantry as they come in each month. In addition, there is a need for volunteers who would be available once a month to pick up frozen foods in Fort Fairfield to keep our freezers full.
We have some wonderful volunteers and all they do is appreciated very much. We would enjoy having even more volunteers who can assist with the above needs. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Vaughn Martin at 488-6608 or 227-3589.
There was a graduation party held in honor of graduating senior, Luke Budreau, on June 6 at the home of Steve and Stephanie Budreau. Everyone had a great time. Poems were read and words of wisdom were given.
Those in attendance were: Luke Budreau, the guest of honor; Steve and Stephanie Budreau; Peggy and Calvin Arnett and children, Kerrigan and Kaden; Bryan and Earlene Lawrence and children, Jessica and Taylor Lawrence; Pastor Vaughn Martin and his wife Laurie and daughter, Katrina; Richard Jordan; Regina Craig and her mother-in-law, Dorothy; Chris and Heather Craig and their twins, Sydney and Sarah; Jennifer Morin and her children, Isabelle and Cecilia; Elaine Hotham and her friend, Henry; Debbie and Vance Smith and their son, Craig; Bud and Sally Budreau; Gail and Arlo McPherson; Dan and Kathy Hotham; Pastor Matthew Maxwell and his wife, Suzanne, and their children, Brenna, Liam and Aidan.
Last week’s Star-Herald had two names underneath pictures mixed up. The pictures were of Brian Young and his date for the prom, which stated that it was Eric Gray and his date; and the other was Eric Gray and his date and it was supposed to be Brian Young. Also, under Caleb Bomar it said Chris Bomar instead of Caleb. We are so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The Easton ATV Club is celebrating its grand opening at the new ATV park on Saturday, July 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is located in River de Chute, one mile from the customs building. The club invites the community to take part in the celebration. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Swim lessons will be held at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool and are open to those ages 5 and older. Students will be determined based by abilities. All lessons will be 45 minutes. Classes will be offered on Fridays at 9 a.m. (transportation will depart at 8:35 a.m. and return at 10:15 a.m. from June 18 through July 30, with no class on July 2. The cost is $20 ($16 for additional child from the same family).
Wednesday, June 16 — UMPI Adventure Camp from 8 a.m. to noon. Dutch Soccer Academy from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the boys’ soccer field. Major League practice from 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 17 — UMPI Adventure Camp from 8 a.m. to noon. Dutch Soccer Academy from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the boys’ soccer field. Boys’ Only Night from 5-7 p.m. at the hall. The cost is $2.
Friday, June 18 — Swim lessons at the PI Indoor Pool. The bus departs at 8:35 a.m. and will return around 10:15 a.m. Pre-registration required. Dutch Soccer Academy from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the boys’ soccer field.
Monday, June 21 — Day camp mini trip to the radio station. Children should be dropped off at 9 a.m. and picked up at noon. Breakfast and lunch provided. No fee. Major League game at Fort Fairfield. Team will carpool from the hall at 4:45 p.m. for a 5:30 p.m. game.
Tuesday, June 22 — Hershey Track and Field at the Caribou High School track starting at 10 a.m. We will carpool from the hall at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration/qualifications provided. Minor League practice from 5:30-6:45 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.
