EATON column by Nancy
E. Williams 9/19/23 447-5635
Eaton Fest, put on by
the Eaton Village Preservation Society on August 27 at Waukeela
Camp for Girls, was a huge success. With only a hint of rain
in the air, the Craft Fair was well attended, with special booths
for Eaton’s Little White Church, the South Eaton Meeting
House, Waukeela Camp, and many other artisan booths with local
artists. The pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw, corn on the cob,
corn bread, and a super delicious brownie really hit the spot,
as did the iced tea, lemonade, and cold water which quenched
everyone’s thirst.
Thanks to Dean Williams
for bringing up the prices for the top three pies, with the others
following for $25 each. Thanks to our wonderful bakers. To top
it off, the Simon Crawford Band played song after familiar song
to liven up the party. I can attest that for the last song, four
of us were dancing away: Kevin Flynn, Jen Kovach, Karen Kovach
and myself. All in all, it was a lovely day to eat and reminisce
with family and friends. Thanks to Jen and Kevin and all the
board for all their hard work!
I’m sure many Eatonites
drove to the Farmstand in Tamworth on September 3 to hear our
beloved Alana MacDonald and her wonderfully talented band perform
many old favorites and some new songs, too. Unfortunately, I
was out of town that week with a dear friend and wasn’t
able to attend. Definitely next time, Alana!
It has taken a while,
but I’m now announcing the birth of Silas Palmer Crabbs
born on May 11th at Memorial Hospital to mom Marianna Brotherton
Crabbs and dad Jake Crabbs of Snowville, NH. He weighed 8 pounds,
7 ounces and joins Isaac, 5, and Henrietta, 2. The grandparents
are Steve and Janice Brotherton of Bartlett, NH, and John and
Muriel Crabbs of Hanover, PA. Congratulations to you all on your
super new edition. (Sorry I’m so late)
Save the date!! Our
Annual Kayaks and Casseroles event will be October 1, starting
at 4:30 p.m. Come to the Eaton Beach on Crystal Lake with your
kayak or other watercraft right at 4:30. The parade of decorated
(or not) kayaks, canoes, etc., will begin at 5:00 p.m. We will
paddle across the lake, beach our transportation, walk to the
Little White Church and enjoy a Pot Luck dinner around 6. After
dinner take a beautiful starlight ride back to the beach. Feel
free to bring a side dish or side salad. Pot Luck items can be
dropped off at the church before launch time. All are welcome!
Skip the boating and just come for dinner. There is no fee for
this fun event. Donations are happily accepted.
The Conway Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place on Saturday, September
23, 2023, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Conway Transfer Station,
755 East Conway Road. This includes the towns of Albany, Bartlett,
Conway, Eaton, Jackson, Madison, Hale’s Location, and Hart’s
Location. 5 gallon limit per household. Public must stay inside
their vehicles. Local contractors cannot transport waste to this
event.
The big weekend is almost
here! Our Kennett High School turns 100 years old this year and
the Alumni Association has been super busy lining up great events
for us all. What have they planned? How about a parade, 2 movies,
sports, concerts, and fireworks just for starters. They have
just added a program for the “100 Years of Kennett Cabaret
on Thursday, September 21, at the new Kennett High School, whereas
most of the other events will take place at the old Kennett High,
where so many of us went (myself included). You can catch the
two movies, “Conway Boy” and “Conway Girl,”
on Friday 4:30 p.m. or on Saturday at noon, both at the Majestic
Theater.
Make sure to see the
huge parade starting at around 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by
food trucks, the local band Rek-lis, all down at the old building.
To top off Friday’s events will be the biggest fireworks
display ever starting around 9:15 p.m. Saturday’s events
include the opening of a time capsule, tours of the building,
a chance to buy Saralyn Smith’s book, named “100 years
of Eagle Pride,” lots of sporting events, with a varsity
football game at 2 p.m., and later honoring our ski teams at
the Ski Museum from 4 to 7 p.m.
Congratulations to you
all for such a fabulous job of giving us a big celebration!!
(My class knows what we are doing on Thursday, right?)
