Project Graduation
The members of the Project Graduation Committee for the Class of 2008 will be holding a special spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Jan. 19, with the dinner being served starting at 5 p.m., followed by an auction starting at 6:30 p.m.
The supper includes spaghetti, salad, rolls, coffee, tea, sodas and a variety of delicious desserts. The auction items are donations from area businesses, families, donations of gift cards, home décor items, potatoes, beauty salon items and even an ice cream cake. There are also plans for a special Cake Auction. Tickets for the evening are available prior to the event from any senior class member as well as at the door. Tickets are $3 for ages 12 and under, $5 for adults and $15 for a family ticket. The senior class of 2008 thank everyone for their support in advance. The auctioneer for the evening’s event is local farmer, Tom Drew, of Woodland. His auctioneering talents are fantastic, and a fun night will be enjoyed by all.
Proceeds from this event will go toward the annual class trip. Once again, the destination chosen is Boston. They will get to ride through the streets of Boston in a ‘duck,’ and the class will be touring the Museum of Science, the Boston Aquarium, taking a trip to the Hard Rock Café (the bus line also included a T-shirt from the café) and Quincy Market. The seniors also opted for a Duck Tour of the Charles River and some favorite spots throughout Boston including the gold-domed State House, Bunker Hill, Copley Square, the Big Dig and much more. They are especially looking forward to the ‘splashdown’ as their ‘con-duck-tor ‘drives the WWII Duck (an amphibious landing vehicle) into the river, continuing the famous tour.
This has been a class favorite trip for several years. Thanks to the generosity of Cyr Bus Lines who gave the group an extra special rate, they’ll get to spend a second day in Boston and get to see the Blue Man Group and go to a Six Flags amusement park. Some of these students have never left Aroostook, and all are really looking forward to this trip.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Special belated birthday wishes go out to Stephey Ann Conroy and Tyler Boyd. Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Billy Pike Jr., Bob Rossignol, Emily Duncan Carter, Ruth Duncan, Derek Baker, Linda Brown, Jacob Doody, Joyce Jenkins, Liza Maynard, Matt Bechard, Judy Drost, Larry Wilcox, Penny Rand, Troy Plante, Josh Blackstone, Ashley Doody, Diana Doughman, Brenda McCoy, Brian Corey, Issac Easler and Shane Long.
Special anniversary wishes go out to: Merle and Linda Bragg and Fred and Ruth Woodman.
Trailrunner ‘tracks’
The Washburn Trailrunner Snowmobile Club has set new open hours for some clubhouse events during the snowmobile season. On Fridays, the kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a light lunch including burgers and hot dogs, and Stew Night features a variety of great homemade soups and stews served starting at 4 p.m.
On Saturdays, the kitchen is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving a delicious breakfast as well as lunch. On Sundays, the clubhouse will be serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cooks include Mary Jane Sperrey and Dick and Audrey Hartford.
The Trailrunners also hold weekly Bingo games clubhouse each Tuesday starting at 7 p.m.
Town events
TOPS will be meeting each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and the meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For further information, contact Birdena Cochran at 455-8353.
White’s Exxon has announced a change of hours for weekends during the winter season. They will be open on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday they will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For any gas emergencies, phone 455-4379.
The next Friendly Co-op order week is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 21 through Friday, Jan. 25. Delivery will be on Friday, Feb. 1; plan to pick up your orders that afternoon or evening. Orders may be e-mailed to bunny@ainop.com or phone Brenda at 455-8421 no later than Jan. 25.
The Washburn Town Council will hold their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. All interested residents are invited to attend.
The Town Office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, to observe Martin Luther King Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7 a.m.
All tax and sewer bills that are past due as of Thursday, Jan. 31, will be listed in the Town Report.
Dog licenses are available and all dogs in Perham need to be licensed by Thursday, Jan. 31, to avoid a $15 late fee.
Washburn still has several openings on boards including two positions for alternates on the Zoning Board of Appeals, one seat and two vacancies for alternates on the Planning Board and two vacancies for seats on the Library Board of Trustees. Interested volunteers are needed, and anyone interested is asked to contact Andrea Powers, town manager, at the Washburn Town Office or phoning 455-8485 with any questions concerning the positions and/or the board.
Rec Center schedule
There will be cross country skiing from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16. On Friday, Jan. 18, there will be a game between Fort Fairfield and Washburn’s grade 5-6 girls’ basketball team at 4:30 p.m. and Fort Fairfield vs Washburn grade 5-6 boys’ basketball game starts at 5:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Jan. 19, grades 5-6 girls’ and boys’ basketball teams play at Caribou with the girls’ game starting at 10 a.m. and the boys playing at 11 a.m.
On Monday, Jan. 21, there will be a skiing trip to Big Rock for grades 4-8 from 11:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. There will also be men’s basketball at the high school gym from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, grade 5 to 6 boys’ basketball team will play at Presque Isle starting at 4:30 p.m.
On Monday, Jan 21, there will be a field trip to Big Rock for downhill skiing or snowboarding. This event is open to grades 4 through 8 and is limited to the first 14 who sign up. All going must know how to ski.
On Tuesday, Jan. 29, there will be a trip to Melody Roller Rink for students in grades K-8. The cost is $3.50 and an extra $2 for rollerblades. The bus will be leaving the elementary school at 5 p.m. and returning at 8 p.m.
Washburn’s Recreation Department has received some special information from the Maine Department of Conservation and the Maine Recreation and Park Association. There will be a special event called Take It Outside offered at Aroostook State Park on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is open to families, scouting groups, outing clubs and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere to enjoy the best of winter in the Maine outdoors.
Some of the events include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and a natural history exploration. A warming hut will be available all day, and a bonfire and hot beverages will be offered to keep you warm on the inside, but please be sure and dress for the weather.
There will be expert ski and snowshoeing instruction and loaner equipment available, but you may bring your own equipment. Each participant will be entered in a drawing to win a 2008 State Park Pass. The fee is $5 per person, and a local organization will be offering delicious food as a fund-raiser, so be sure and bring along a few extra dollars.
For further information on any Rec Center programs, contact Director Marcie Barbarula at 455-4959.
Perham notes
There will be a Perham Selectmen’s meeting held at the Town Office on Monday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Dog licenses are available and all dogs in Perham need to be licensed by Thursday, Jan. 31, to avoid a $15 late fee.
Anyone wishing further information of Perham meetings or events is asked to contact Town Administrator Michele McLaughlin at the Town Office at 455-5887.
Library ‘bookmarks’
Jan. 13 through 19 is Maine Library Week. There will be some door-prize drawings during the week, so feel free to go to the library and sign up.
The Women Work and Community group will be meeting on Wednesday, Jan 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the library. They are a group of women who meet and discuss women’s issues of the day.
The Wade Natural Resource Committee will be meeting at the library on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m.
Gwen Thompson has begun working at the Washburn Memorial Library. She comes to the library under the auspices of the Training and Development Corporation and will be working 20 hours a week. Gwen retired from Country Transcription in 2004, but missed working out and now will be training on all aspects of library work involving everything from shelving books, basic computer and working the front desk.
Scouts visit PIFD
Washburn Tiger Scouts, Pack 162, recently enjoyed a trip to the Presque Isle Fire Department. Those participating in the field trip included: Braxton Jencks, Noah White, Andrew Keller, Braden Campbell, Quintin Thompson and Alexander Hyde.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
GWEN THOMPSON is the newest member of the Washburn Memorial Library staff.
Photo courtesy of Dave Allen
CARMEN ALLEN, a Presque Isle High School student, wearing a lovely gold and peach gown, was one of several students who took part in the Class of 2008 Fashion Show.
Photo courtesy of Dave Allen
ERIN THOMAS, who attends Presque Isle High School, was all smalls wearing a shimmering green gown during the Class of 2008 Fashion Show.
Photo courtesy of Dave Allen
GOING FORMAL – Bennet Cassidy, in back, and Sean Flanaghan showed off formal attire during the Presque Isle High School Class of 2008 Fashion Show.
Photo courtesy of Amy White
MEMBERS OF Tiger Scouts Pack 162, of Washburn, recently toured the Presque Isle Fire Department. Pictured, from left: Braxton Jencks, Noah White, Andrew Keller, Braden Campbell, Quintin Thompson and Alexander Hyde.
Photo courtesy of Dave Allen
THE CLASS OF 2008 recently held a fashion show. Participants included Presque Isle High School students: Bennet Cassidy, Joel Whittaker and Parker Hovey, pictured here before taking the stage.
