Easton school resumes with a new face
EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
The students of Easton in kindergarten through twelfth grade were amongst the earliest going back to school in The County on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
This year the students will have a new teacher in physical education classes at both Easton Elementary School and Easton Junior/Senior High School. Bryan A. Shaw 
grew up in E-Plantation, just outside of Mars Hill. He graduated from Central Aroostook Junior/Senior High School in 2005. After high school he attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle where he studied in the athletic training program. He graduated from the university with a bachelor’s of science degree in teaching physical education for grades K-12.
Many people know Bryan from his work at the Northern Lighthouse Inc. for the past four years as a Section 28 worker/supervisor. Some may also recognize Bryan from his assistant manager position at Olympia Sports from 2005-09.
He shared that he is honored to be the physical education teacher in our wonderful town and is extremely excited to get the school year started! He wishes to thank everyone that has approached him with congratulations and a warm welcome.
Mr. Shaw shared it has been a great transition and he is looking forward to meeting more staff, parents and most of all the students!
Welcome to Easton, Bryan!
Rec news
Junior Activities resume. The Easton Recreation Department offers a program for the youngest citizens every Wednesday and Friday when school is in session from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. This is a great time to socialize your child(ren) and the adults have a good time too!
Soccer Season starts this week. Please e-mail recreation@eastonme.com to register your child prior to the first scheduled practice. Don’t forget a note for the school giving your child permission to stay after school.
Soccer Grades 1 and 2 — This team will practice at the elementary school behind the playground on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. unless there is a game scheduled. Practices will start on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Children must have a water bottle, sneakers and shin guards to participate; mouth guards are not necessary.
Grades 3 and 4 soccer — This team will practice at the elementary school behind the playground on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. unless there is a game scheduled. Children must have water bottle, sneakers and shin guards each day to participate; a mouth guard is optional. Starting Thursday, Aug. 15. Notes must be sent for school, children will not be able to call for permission to stay or equipment.
Grades 5 and 6 soccer — Games will be played on Saturdays in September and October. Practices will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5-6:15 p.m. on the girls’ soccer field starting Sept. 17. Co-ed Round Robins will be played most Saturdays in September and early October. There will be a Northern Maine Community Recreation Association Tournament for the closing of the season.
Photos courtesy of Hillary Hallett
The Easton Recreation Department recently hosted
a “Shoot the Hoop” basketball camp
‘MOST DESIRE’
Earning the reward for “most desire” to play and learn the sport was Ashley Cowley. Ashley is an avid hockey and soccer player but is new to basketball. Great job, Ashley!
‘OLDER MVP‘
Keagan Kinney was recognized as MVP for Easton Recreation’s Department “Shoot the Hoop” basketball camp for the older division. Keagan received a basketball from his coaches.
‘YOUNG MVP‘
Congratulations to Ben Currier for being named MVP during a recent basketball camp hosted by Easton Recreation Department. Pictured with each of the youth are: Coach Traci Halvorson and Coach Carla Halvorson.
Calendar of events
Wednesday, Aug. 14 — Senior/adult field trip to Potato World Cafe and then go on to Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory for a brief tour (this is NOT a large venue at all, so everyone should be able to get along just fine). We will have chips fresh out of the fryer that we get to season ourselves. The bus will depart from West Ridge Manor at 9:45 a.m. Participants are responsible for their own lunch; and the tour with chips will cost $4.25 (exact change if possible). Passports or driver’s license required to cross the border.
First and second grade soccer practice from 3-4 p.m. on the Recreation soccer field behind the playground.
Thursday, Aug. 15 — First, third and fourth grade soccer practice from 3-4 p.m. on the Recreation soccer field behind the playground.
Friday, Aug. 16 — Senior Game Day at the Manor starting at 11 a.m., please bring a bag lunch.
Monday, Aug. 19 — Senior Nutrition Class at the Manor starting at 11 a.m. Please bring $3 to help cover the cost of food.
Garden and Cooking after school at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. Open to grades one and up.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 — Third and fourth grade soccer practice from 3-4 p.m. on the Recreation soccer field behind the playground.
Wednesday, Aug. 21 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall; this program is open to all children ECP age and younger.
First and second grade soccer practice from 3-4 p.m. on the Recreation soccer field behind the playground.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: recreation@eastonme.com or call 551-7737.
