EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
The students of Easton High School put on the Senior Play “Aunt Maggity’s Dark and Stormy Night” and they did a great job.
The Class of 2011 cast consisted of Mindy Desmond as Jenny, Jonah Bacon as Poblo, Ariana Babineau as Aunt Maggity Grey, Taylor Lawrence as Humphries, Holden Turner as Dreardon, Jacob Bacon as Richard, Samantha Fuller as Lavinia, Zach Clark as Deshawn, Sydney Trask as Lola, Mariah Cyr as Francine, Nicholas Monroe as Ozzie, and Samantha Buck as Chuck.
The director of the play was Jason Rooney. Marissa Parlin was in charge of lighting, Jessica Lawrence did the makeup, Emily Rooney did set design and the bulletin, Steve Rooney and Frank Pytlak constructed the scenes, Amanda Dayringer was script prompter and lighting, Mr. Wright did props, Mrs. Ireland was scheduling, while Mark Shaw and Debbie Smith did the advertising.
Happy Days senior citizens
The Easton Happy Days Club met for their regular meeting and a potluck lunch on Thursday, April 28th with 10 members and two guests, Tammy Delong and Charlene Lento of Presque Isle. After the meal Tammy Delong, Medicare specialist from the Aroostook Area on Aging, spoke to the group on the Medicare Buy-In Program. She explained what the program covered and who is eligible to receive it. She also was concerned that this would be one of the programs that would have some cuts when the final federal budget came out. This would be quite a loss for some seniors. If this bill is passed, it will lower the income limit for eligibility.
Delong also spoke on the Maine Center on Deafness which is a program that provides communication equipment for those who are hard of hearing, have vision loss, mobility disabilities, intellectual disabilities, speech impairments and other physical disabilities. There are several different types of phones that can help with these disabilities. One must meet income guidelines to receive the equpment. They should also make out an application to get their name on the phone delivery list.
She answered many questions the group asked and then told them that if they needed more information or help they could call her and make an appointment and she would help. Her number is (207) 764-3396.
Another guest, Charlene Lento, from Pines Health Service, was there just to hear and learn about what Delong spoke about.
Following the program, the President, Nina Trask, opened the meeting with the flag salute and the singing of “America the Beautiful” with Lianna Demerchant on the piano. The Treasurer, Ida Doak, was absent but sent in her report. It was accepted as read.
The Roll Call was taken with these members present: Nina Trask, Eldora Carter, Lianna Demerchant, John Trask, Rogena Thomas, Ezalee Smith, Arlene Ladner, Annette Copeland, Helen King and Marie Hewitt.
In the absence of the secretary last meeting, Helen King took down the minutes. They were read by the Secretary, Eldora Carter and accepted as read.
The president had a sign-up sheet for those who wished to take the trip to Oxbow to see the newborn buffalo in June and then have lunch at the Horn of Plenty in Houlton. The cost would be $10 and only 16 could be served. She spoke of the worry that the RSVP program might be at risk of being cut with the proposed budget cut. She urged those there to contact their Representatives and Senators to register their concern.
The next meeting will be held at the Manor rec room on Thursday, May 12th.
State FFA Convention
Ten members of the Easton FFA departed after school for Orono on May 4 to take part in the FFA state convention. Easton competed in Creed Speaking, Farm Business Management, Ag Mechanics, Discussion Meet, Extemporaneous Public Speaking and Dairy Cattle Evaluation. Cody Tompkins served as a fill-in state officer.
The local chapter results were:
Farm Business Management: Amanda Dayringer, first place; Logan Sutherland, second place; Harvey Brown, third place; and Mindy Desmond.
Creed Speaking: Clay Plourde, sixth place.
Ag Mechanics: Chris Flewelling, Cameron Young, Raven Plourde and Stephanie Hammond, fourth in welding. For the Extemporaneous Public Speaking was Stephanie Hammond. Dairy Cattle Evaluation was Cameron Young. Discussion meet was Cody Tompkins. Nominating Committee was Marissa Parlin, Chairman.
Those Easton members attending were Mindy Desmond, Raven Plourde, Marissa Parlin, Amanda Dayringer, Stephanie Hammond, Clay Plourde, Cody Tompkins, Harvey Brown V, Logan Sutherland, Cameron Young and Chris Flewelling.
Students of the Month
Wendi Malenfant, assistant principal of the Easton Elementary School, has announced the following April “Students of the Month”:
Alysabeth Lamoreau, the daughter of Alicia Nickerson and Erik Lamoreau, is a first-grader at Easton Elementary School. Alysabeth is a very hard worker and has been a good friend to her classmates. She is kind and helpful and always has a smile on her face.
Hunter Brown, the son of Harvey and Julie Brown, is in the sixth grade at Easton Elementary School. Hunter is a happy-go-lucky young man with a great attitude. He works hard and always gives his best effort. He can be counted upon to do the right thing consistently.
Hunter is also a proud member of the BEARS Club at Easton Elementary School. BEARS Club members are chosen by the staff based on their work ethic, citizenship, and commitment to making our school a better place.
Birthdays and anniversaries
On May 25th Ellen Trask, Gloria Richardson, Ruth Dudley and Dennis Peron all have a birthday. Also on May 25th Valerie and Ryan Carmer have an anniversary. May 26th Levi Yoder, Michael Osgood and Traci Spooner will all be another year older. Also on May 26th Mike and Loris Allen have an anniversary to celebrate. Celebrating their birthday on May 27th is Ben Hickey. On May 28th Charles Beaton, Mark Allen, Jeremy Wilson and Andy DeRier all have a birthday. Todd Bradley and Ben Pelkey will be celebrating their birthdays on May 30th. On May 31st Shelby Wilcox and Eric Hafford have a birthday. Blessings to you all on your special day.
Sneakin’ in Science
Sara McQuarie and Lisa Van Pelt have joined us several times during summer rec and now they are back with a three-session after-school program. The class will run on Tuesday, May 24, Thursday, May 26 and Friday, May 27. The cost is $30 and space is limited to the first 10 participants; we have to have at least six registrants ASAP in order to start the class so please don’t delay. Register by calling or e-mailing Hillary and drop your payment off at the Easton Town Office. Open to grades 1 and up.
Softball in Easton
There has been interest expressed about having a co-ed adult summer softball league. We haven’t hammered out all the details; rather we will have sponsored teams or just a “pick-up” league. Please let me know if you have interest in participating or know someone who might. We would like to begin this league in May and have it end on Field Days weekend (July 9). Any questions please call Hillary at 551-7737 or write to eastonrec@myfairpoint.net.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, May 25 – Junior Activities at the Hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Senior exercise at the Manor starting at 1 p.m. After-school patriotic crafts at the Hall until 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 26 – Happy Days field trip to The Horn of Plenty in Houlton. The bus will depart from the Manor at 10:30 a.m. Sneakin’ In Science at the Hall from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Zumba class at 6:15 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Pre-registration is preferred.
Friday, May 27 – Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Sneakin’ In Science at the Hall from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Zumba Gold at 3:15 p.m. at the elementary school; pre-registration preferred.
Monday, May 30 – Town Office closed and no Recreation Department activities in honor of Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 31 – After-school program with the Cooperative Extension, at Hall until 4:15 p.m.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbie-smith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
