Piano recital
On Saturday, May 3, the piano students of Carolyn O’Donnell held their Afternoon of Music piano recital at the Advent Christian Church in Dunntown.
There was an array of recital pieces, from themes including lullaby time, circus, patriotic, historically-based, hymns, movie themes, rock and roll, classical, ragtime, blues and jazz.
The audience filled the music room at the church to enjoy the music, and lots of photos were taken. This was a bittersweet recital, as it is the last year for lessons from Carolyn O’Donnell, as they will be moving to central Maine before fall. Tears were hard to keep back as her students presented her with gifts and flowers, and recognition that included her husband, Tim O’Donnell, by giving him a special gift as well and noting that their daughter, Amy, had made the trip home for the special event.
Carolyn O’Donnell really ended the musical event in a special way. For the first time in a recital, she closed the activity by playing a piece herself. She gave a fine rendition of “The Lord’s Prayer” and received a standing ovation from the teary-eyed audience.
Guests were invited downstairs for a buffet of fruit, cheese and crackers, Carolyn’s ‘signature’ punch and a taste of either white or chocolate cake made by Ardis Humphrey and decorated with the students’ names. Students performing included: Elizabeth White, Tessa Cannon, Kaitlyn Maynard, Aaron Swanson, Alyssa Sweeney, Nick Silver, McCall Turner, Shannon Sweeney, Kassy Belk, Clarissa Buck, Maegan Fitzpatrick, Anna Cannon, Elizabeth Gagnon, Cameron Huston, Madeline Cannon, Paige McEachern, Kayla Schurman, Rebecca Campbell and Nolan Gagnon. Students nable to perform at or attend the recital included: Nicole Olson, Zachary Fowler and Adam Curtis.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Birthday wishes go out to: Jay Tilley, Matt Howe, Richard Farley, Cheryll Flanagin, Bill Hause, Herb Sands, Malika Maynard, Allen-Michael Bennett, Kevin Doody, Marty Clayton, Dale Churchill, Todd Duncan, Pam Wilcox, Sylvia Fox, Lori Levesque, Jeff Wark, Carmen Tilley, Isaac Carney, Cheryl Damboise, Darin Cunningham, Doug Everett Jr., Heather Doody, Sandi Crouse, Velma Sperrey, Lance Plissey Harold Corey, Erik Creasey, Daniel Creasey, Wuanita Bragg, Bobbi Budman, Sarah Helton and Shannon Bragg.
Special anniversary wishes go out to Lyn and Shelley Gresham.
Ongoing events/reminders
There will be a meeting of the Washburn Beavers’ ATV Club at the Gould Street clubhouse on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.
On Fridays, the Trailrunners Snowmobile clubhouse kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a light lunch including burgers and hotdogs and Stew Night features a variety of great homemade soups and stews served starting at 4 p.m. Saturdays, the kitchen is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. Sundays, the clubhouse serves breakfast and lunch, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
The next Washburn Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. All interested residents are welcome to attend.
The Oscar Dow Post 48 of the American Legion will meet at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center on Tuesday, May 20. New members are always welcome.
Four generations
Eleanor Lucille Snyder was born in Roanoke, Va., on Friday, March 7, to Wade and Leah (Anders) Snyder. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 18 and 1/2 inches long.
She was home to Maine for a visit, and posed for her first four-generation photo. She was also given a special welcome to the family by Auntie Lacey.
This little charmer is going to have several nicknames including Ellie Lou from Grammy Ellie, and Little Ellie from Great Grammy Glenna and her parents call her Ella.
The new family spent 10 days in the County, visiting family and friends, and Grammy Ellie got to babysit! They enjoyed some special family suppers for both sides of her family and all enjoyed her.
Her family includes Great Grandparents Glenna and the late Richard Bragg, Roger and Joan Connolly, Tom and Joanne Snyder, and Terry and Debbie Hopkins.
Her grandparents include Ellie and the late Chris Snyder, Boyd Clyburn and Terri Hopkins.
Her dad, Wade, worked in Roanoke for the local Harley dealership prior to joining the U.S. Navy, where he is currently serving as a 2nd Ensign in the USN. After his discharge, he’ll be living in the Roanoke area and enjoying his role as a civilian employee and a full-time Dad and husband.
Aroostook River Fun Run
There will be a Canoe and Kayak Race taking place on Saturday, May 31, and is being sponsored by the Presque Isle and Washburn Rotary clubs.
The Run will begin at the Thomas Brewer Park in Washburn and will end at the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club. Registration will begin at the Washburn site starting at 8:30 a.m. and you can also register by mail. Please make checks payable to Presque Isle Rotary Club and mail completed and signed registration forms to: Presque Isle Rotary Club, P.O. Box 641, Presque Isle, ME 04769, Att. Canoe Race Committee.
The first 50 registrants will receive a free race T-shirt, and classes include “Experienced” and “Novice” – canoe with one or two men; canoe with one or two women; kayak with one or two men; and kayak with one or two women; as well as kayak with couple. Divisions include ”Century” with a total age of over 100, “Senior” with both persons being over 65 and “Student” with both persons either high school or college students. Fees are $15 per paddler ages 19-64, $12 per paddler over 65 and $10 per paddler 14 through 18.
The bright yellow leaflets with registration forms and much more information on the race are available at various businesses and by phoning any Rotarian.
This is an event to celebrate the natural beauty of our river and promote water sports for family-oriented recreation. The proceeds will benefit the Wintergreen Arts Center. For further information contact: Keith Brown at 455-4717 or krbrown@mfx.net or Mark Putnam at 764-4471 or editor@nepublish.com.
First turkey for area hunter
Ten-year-old Kyle Rider got his first turkey on Saturday, April 28, in Montville. He made the hunting trip with his dad and friends who go yearly to a cabin in Montville.
Kyle’s trophy turkey weighed in at a huge 18 pounds and sported a 9-inch beard! Kyle noted that his father had told him shooting turkeys was a hard thing to do, but he sure thought it was an easy feat. There is no information on where Tom Turkey will be spending Thanksgiving this year, but wherever it will be, there will surely be enough meat on it for everyone.
Kyle and his parents, Adam and Angela Rider, live in Mapleton, and the proud grandparents include Snuffy and Joyce Pinette, of Wade, and Ron and Diane Sites, of Mapleton.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
A PIANO RECITAL for students of Mrs. Carolyn O’Donnell was held on Saturday, May 3, at the Dunntown Advent Christian Church. This marked O’Donnell’s last recital as she and her husband are moving to another part of the state later this year.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Eleanor Lucille Snyder was born in Roanoke, Virginia on Friday, March 7 to Wade and Leah (Anders) Snyder. Posing for her first four generation photo she was held by Great Grandmother Glenna Bragg. Standing behind her are Dad, Wade Snyder and Grandmother Ellie Snyder.
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth White
BOY SCOUTS from Troop 177 enjoyed their supper before helping Washburn Rotarians display and deliver auction items.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
KYLE AND ADAM RIDER pose with Kyle’s first Tom Turkey, captured in Montville during the recent turkey hunting season
