EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
Easton High School’s National Honors Society chapter recently joined forces with Heidi’s Hope. They were selected as a pilot school for the program created in honor of Heidi Graham.
The program is a branch of the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative, which encourages county kids to receive college degrees and find jobs in Aroostook County. Heidi’s Hope focuses on service projects that will benefit Aroostook County, while raising money for the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative to give scholarships to graduating seniors furthering their education in this area.
On Oct. 18, Easton hosted a Serve-a-Thon for the town. The projects included helping with the restoration of the old school house on the Station Road, creating “pick-me-up” thank-you cards, and cleaning as well as mapping the gravestones at the Estes Park Cemetery on Center Road.
Easton’s NHS chapter was very excited to offer this program and would like to get younger students involved as well! Elementary students participated by writing “pick-me-up” thank-you cards; it was thought that these would be more meaningful coming from the younger students at the elementary school. Their cards had encouraging messages, little notes, colorful pictures, and anything their little minds came up with!
If you would like more information on this project or the Heidi’s Hope program, you can visit www.gauvinfund.org and click on the pink “Heidi’s Hope” link.
Eldest veteran honored
The town of Easton is pleased to recognize C. Paul Mullen as the oldest veteran. Paul is the last Easton resident who served in World War II. To mark the occasion, town officials presented Paul with a sword in recognition of his service to his country. Thank you for serving!
Gardner extends invitation
Town Manager Jim Gardner and his wife, Averill, along with the family of the late Ken and Bea Hayden, invite the senior citizens of Easton to a “Dinner of Thanks.” It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall on the Station Road. If you are shut-in, please call the Town Office at 488-6652 and dinner will be delivered to you. Please RSVP to 488-6652.
Event to honor veterans
On Thursday, Nov. 13, the staff and students of the Easton School Department will be honoring local veterans at the annual Veteran’s Day Celebration. Veterans are invited to be our guests for lunch at 12:30 p.m., with the assembly to follow.
As part of our ceremony, we would like to recognize veterans in a PowerPoint presentation. If you have not sent a picture for our previous celebrations, please bring or send a picture to the elementary school office so that we may include you in this presentation. You will need to do this no later than Thursday, Nov. 6.
Also, to help our cooks prepare, we ask that all who plan to attend call the elementary school at 488-7701 to RSVP no later than Thursday, Nov. 6, either for lunch and the assembly or just the assembly.
On behalf of the planning committee and the entire Easton School Department, we look forward to honoring our local veterans on the 13th of November.
Bottle drive
The Easton High School Class of 2017 will be having a bottle drive around Easton on Saturday, Nov. 8. The youth will be out gathering in the community from 9:30 a.m. to noon, or you can drop returnables off at EHS during that time. To ensure they visit your address, please call the high school office at 488-7702.
Holiday craft workshops
It’s that time of year again! Time to make your reservation to attend one of the Francis Malcolm Science Center’s popular workshops. They provide all of the supplies you will need to make your own wreath, swag or centerpiece. Call 488-5451 or send an email to info@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com to reserve your spot soon!
Workshops will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 5:30-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to noon; and Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7 p.m. Prices are as follows: wreaths and large centerpieces are $12 and swags and small centerpieces cost $5.
Kiwanis meetings
The Kiwanis Club of Easton meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall; everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner provided for a small fee. Please plan to join them.
Craft Fair
There’s still time to register for the Craft Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Easton Elementary School. If interested in selling your items, call Melissa Corbin at 227-4093 or email her at crazycountygirl96@gmail.com. The cost is $20 and vendors must provide their own table(s). Proceeds will go to support the Autism Support Group.
Return home
John and Nina Trask have returned from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where they attended the wedding of their grandson, Adam Trask, to Jenna Curts of Jacksonville. They were accompanied by daughter Cheryl Thibeau and grandson Austin Thibeau of Presque Isle. Joining them at the wedding was their daughter Norma Jean Trask Triola and her husband Peter of Orlando; granddaughter Kristi Wright Winans and her husband Barrett of Jacksonville; grandson Bradley Thibeau and Allie Richards of Boston; grandson Ryan Thibeau and Kaitlin Calabrese of Austin, Texas; and Adam’s father, Randy Trask, of Presque Isle; and Adam’s sister, Tammy Trask Vachon, of Lewiston.
Upcoming programs
Junior Activities continue for the school year! The program is for our youngest participants, a time to play and socialize. Moms/caregivers are welcome, children who are potty trained may stay on their own. The group meets every Wednesday and Friday (when school is in session) from 9:30-11a.m. at the Hall. For more information, email recreation@eastonme.com.
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 5 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 at the Hall. Kids’ yoga at the Hall from 2:45 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6 — Hayden family dinner for Easton seniors starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Hall. Science Fun after school at the Hall. Today’s theme will be airplanes.
Friday, Nov. 7 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall.
Monday, Nov. 10 — Senior Nutrition at the Manor starting at 11 a.m. The cost is $3. We’ll be making sweet leftover turkey salad.
After-school cooking at the Hall until 4:15 p.m. Open to grades 1 and up.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 — Holiday; no recreation activities and Town Office is closed.
Wednesday, Nov. 12 — Junior Activities 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall. Kids’ yoga class at the Hall after school until 4 p.m.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or call 551-7737.
