EHS third in state’s one-act play contest

Hillary Hallett, Special to The County
6 years ago

Easton High School recently placed third at the Drama Festival held in Rockland.  They performed, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” a moving story that centers around the children of Terezin during the Holocaust.  

The group was recognized with an ensemble cast award and three individual awards going to Delia Bonner, Paul Bonner and Katelyn White.  The group will perform one more time on Wednesday, March 28, at Wieden Auditorium at the University Maine of Presque Isle at 2 p.m.

Town meeting  

Easton’s 2018 annual town meeting will be held Monday, April 2, 2018. Polls for election of Selectmen and School Board Members will be open from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the Easton Town Office. Open Town Meeting will begin at 8:00 PM at the Easton Elementary School Cafeteria. Please bring your town report to the meeting.

Some quality time was had by all at the annual Community Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt held this past weekend at Easton Elementary School. Seen here are Emma, Dylan and Drew Lamoreau with this season’s favorite character. (Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)

PTO news

BoxTops for Education — please send them to the Easton Elementary School in an envelope (if you have a child in the school, please identify with his/her name). 

The Easton PTO has launched the latest Penny fundraiser!  Funds raised will be used toward the purchase of future playground improvements.  Each classroom will collect pennies. (But really, any form of money works)! Each week the classroom totals will be displayed on the wall at the entrance to the cafeteria. Tallies are by classroom, not individual student.  The classroom winner will be decided by the highest amount of money collected PER STUDENT.  Bonus points will be given to money that does not have to be counted (rolled coins, bills and checks). Thanks for your support!

NHS Induction

The Easton High School National Honor Society recently held its induction ceremony for new members on March 6, 2018.  This year the chapter inducted five people: Lila McCrum, Joshua Rooney, Isaac Wipperman, Kaitlyn Faloon and Grace McCrum.  On March 15 & 16 the chapter will travel to the state convention in Orono.

Camden Burtt of Easton is all smiles as he gathers eggs during the Easton Recreation Department’s recent Easter Egg Hunt. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)

Project Graduation  

Please consider supporting Easton’s 2018 Project Graduation by bringing your cans and bottles to the Presque Isle Redemption Center. Just ask them to apply the total to the 2018 Easton Project Graduation account.  This fundraiser will be going on from now until May 15th.

Community calendars

The Easton Community Celebration Calendars have arrived at the Town Office.  Please pick up your copy (copies) as soon as possible. There are extras available.

Early registration

The Easton School Department is now accepting registration for children entering Kindergarten or Pre-K in the fall of 2018. All children residing within the Easton school district who are 5 years old (on or before Oct. 15, 2018) are eligible for enrollment in the Kindergarten class. All children residing within the Easton school district who are 4 years old (on or before Oct. 15) are eligible for the Pre-K class.  

Call the Easton Elementary School at 488-7700 as soon as possible to register your child for either of the above classes. The classroom teacher will notify parents/guardians when an informational meeting for parents is scheduled.

The state of Maine requires the following documents: (1) Proof of immunizations, (2) birth certificate (hospital copies are not acceptable), and (3) proof of residency (rental agreement, utility bill, etc). These documents must be presented prior to the child beginning school.

Library Change

The community library at Easton High School will no longer be open for regular hours on Saturday mornings.  In the future, library services will still be available on an “as requested” basis.

To arrange a mutually convenient time please contact Steve Demaio at 805-2702.  

Bone Builders class

Bone Builders class meets each Monday and Friday starting at 9:45 in the Recreation Room at the Manor.  Bone Builders is a free strength training, balance and exercise program.

The program’s goal is to prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis.  This class is for women and men who want to stay healthy. You must have a doctor’s permission to join the class. To be successful, you should commit to attending twice a week for six months. You’re never too old. Studies have shown that strength and fitness can improve at any age. This program relies on weight training and balance exercises to protect against fractures caused by osteoporosis. Each one-hour classes, held twice a week will increase muscle strength, balance and bone density.

This program is offered through Area on Aging, Cary Medical Center and the Easton Recreation Department.

Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.