Time capsule reveals no contents
by Hillary Hallett
Easton Elementary students in grades 4, 5 and 6 recently located the remains of a time capsule believed to be buried in 1979 or 1980 in an “Aroostook Farms” milk crate.
The capsule was from the first kindergarten classes that attend the newly-built school in 1979, but unfortunately the box was empty. In honor of this tradition and celebrating Easton’s 150th birthday, the students will be placing a new time capsule to be unveiled in 2065 — 50 years from now at the 200th birthday of the Town of Easton. Thanks to Fire Chief Kim White and custodian Adam Perkins for their assistance in this project.
Happy Days Club
The Happy Days Senior Citizens’ Club met in the recreation room at Manor for a potluck lunch on June 11, with 11 members and one guest present. The next meeting will be another potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 25 in the rec room at the Manor. The guest will be Dottie Sines of Aroostook Area Agency on Aging. Seniors, please join in and bring a friend.
The Spanish Club would like to inform the people of Easton about their bottle drive from July 5-8. Four Daughters will have a trailer parked at Easton High School for drop offs or people can call 551-0929 and give their address and the group will gladly pick up any returnables you have for donations. Thanks in advance for your help with this fundraiser!
Elementary school library hours
The Easton Elementary School Library will be open for patrons/community members to check out and check in books from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7; Monday, July 20 and Thursday, July 30.
Volunteers needed at Food Pantry
The Friends Helping Friends Food Pantry is looking for a couple volunteers who would be willing to deliver food boxes to needy families in Easton every other month. Each month two vehicles are needed for about an hour on the third Sunday afternoon from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Each vehicle delivers food to two or three families. If you are able to volunteer, please call Vaughn Martin at 488-6608 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
Sesquicentennial items for sale
The committee is currently selling the following items to commemorate Easton’s year-long 150th celebration, including 20-ounce glasses with Bears and Sesquicentennial logos for $8, glass coffee mugs with Bears and Sesquicentennial logos for $8, royal blue T-shirts with sesquicentennial logos for $8, royal blue hoodie sweatshirts with sesquicentennial logos for $25 and two-tone caps or standard caps with Easton Bears logos or Sesquicentennial logos for $10. Orders can be placed by emailing email@example.com or calling the town office at 488-6652. To see samples please visit eastonme.com.
2015 All School Reunion scheduled for Friday, July 10
There will be a social time at Easton High School from 2-4 p.m. Come and enjoy time exploring the building and visiting with old friends from near and far. Refreshments will be served.
The All School Reunion dinner will take place at Easton Elementary School at 6 p.m. with great food, friends and entertainment. There will also be many door prizes with local flair!
Easton PTO update
The Easton Elementary School PTO will continue collecting Box Tops for Education throughout the summer. Please drop off at Easton Elementary School office during regular business hours.
Kiwanis Club of Easton meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall and everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner is provided for a small fee.
Upcoming rec camps
Dutch Soccer Camp will be coming to Easton on June 29-30 and July 1-2 from 2-4:30 p.m. The cost is $65 and the camp will take place at the EHS boys’ soccer field and is open to boys and girls ages 4 and up. Each participant should bring a soccer ball and water bottle and wear sunscreen.
Baton Camp will be held on July 6, 7, 9 and 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Hall. The cost is $20 and the program is open to ages 5 and up. Northstar Twirlers will be teaching basic baton twirling and routine. Batons will be provided.
Wednesday, June 24: field trip to Kingswood Entertainment from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The cost is $20. Major League game at Fort Fairfield vs. Yankees at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 25: Art Camp at the Hall from 9-11 a.m.; pre-registration required. Happy Days Club at 11:30 a.m. in the recreation room at the Manor. Minor League games at Fort Fairfield starting at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 26: Art Camp at the Hall from 9-11 a.m.; pre-registration required.
Monday, June 29: Dutch Soccer Camp on the Easton High School boys’ soccer field from 2-4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Weight Watchers class at 5:30 p.m. at the elementary school. Major League game at Fort Fairfield vs. the Red Sox at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30: Maine Recreation and Parks Track Meet at 10 a.m. at Caribou High School. Dutch Soccer Camp from 2-4:30 p.m. Softball games at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at school ball field.
Wednesday, July 1: Field Trip to Gentile Hall from 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $7. Dutch Soccer Camp from 2-4:30 p.m. Major League game at home vs. Limestone starting at 5:30 p.m. Tee ball at 6 p.m. on back softball field.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: firstname.lastname@example.org or call 551-7737.