Washburn couple moves south
Linwood and Alyce Kenney recently made the trek to Rickman, Tenn., to live with their daughter Peggy Sue Kenney and longtime friend Patricia Cardinal. Linwood is looking forward to seeing what the new state will have to offer, and perhaps he’ll either buy a guitar and get involved with Tennessee country music or continue to hone his skills at preaching.
Alyce is just looking forward to a warmer winter climate with lots less snow! This unique pair have been married for over 60 years; and with the gypsy in their souls, they have always been very adaptable to different situations, and their family gave up overly worrying about them years ago.
A good crowd of friends and family helped in the moving day event including: Penny Richardson, Allen and Ian Robertson, Paul Umphrey, Carla Huntington and Peggy Sue Kenney. With all the good packers, the Kenneys got their belongings into a small trailer which was towed by Peggy Sue’s pickup, and the family set of for their first layover in Bangor.
Also during the visit, a group of them enjoyed a special “girl’s night” at the home of Penny Richardson. Those attending included: Wilza Robertson; Carla Huntington, of Boston, who is a longtime friend of hostess Penny Richardson (aka Kenney); and Tennessee sister Peggy Sue Kenney; as well as special guests Daisy Richardson and Isabella Robertson.
The ladies enjoyed their visit, reverting at times to childhood memories and shared giggles and raucous laughter. Peggy Sue spent the night at the quiet and peaceful camp of Hollie Umphrey before driving her parents to their new home; and Carla stayed at the home of Penny and Allen before returning to her home in Boston.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Elizabeth White, Danielle Corey, Bill Churchill Jr., Gail Woodman, Darin Ingersoll, Kathy Howlett, Shawn White, Mary Easler, Theren Hartsgrove, Larry Cannon, Seth Doody, Stuart Turner, Peggy Sperrey, Kayla Brewer, Augustine Viola, Kimberly Grant, Skip Bennett, Meagan Grant, Sylvia Paradis, George Howard, Don Peary, Charles Durost, Daren Churchill, Laina Mette, Robbie Irving, Neil Baker Sr., and Leon Howe.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating anniversaries this week include: Kermit and Sue Fuller, Max and April Curtis, Danny and Dapheen Creasey, Herman and Pat Condon, Eric and Stacey Taylor, Steve and Bev Doody, Robert and Kerry Kennedy, Paul and Nancy Easler and Wade and Beth Maynard.
Perham notices
The Perham Town Office will be closed from Thursday, July 24, through Monday, Aug. 4.
There are applications at the Perham Town Office for well and or septic repair from NAWSP (Northern Aroostook Wells and Septic Program). Applications must be completed and returned before Tuesday, July 15.
Rec Center summer fun
The summer breakfast and lunch programs are currently being served at the elementary school cafeteria. Breakfast is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meals are free for anyone age 18 and younger.
On Wednesday, July 9, there will be basketball with grades K-2 playing from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., grades 2-4 playing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 5-8 playing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be swimming lessons from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Major League baseball teams will play at 5:30 p.m. and T-Ball will play from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
On Thursday, July 10, there will be K-2 soccer from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., grades 3-4 play from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 5-8 go from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Also on July 10, there will be arts and crafts for grades 5-8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades K-4 go from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The Minor League team plays at the elementary school field starting at 5:30 p.m.
On Friday, July 11, the special Field Day event will be hiking at Haystack Mountain and lunch at the Thomas Brewer Park. This even begins at 9:30 a.m. and finishes up at 1 p.m.
On Monday, July 12, there will be basketball for grades K-2 playing from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., grades 2-4 playing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 5-8 playing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be swimming lessons from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Major League baseball team will play at 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, July 15, there will be K-2 soccer from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., grades 3-4 play from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 5-8 go from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, July 15, there will be cooking at the Rec Center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 2-4 will cook from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be Minor League at 5:30 p.m.
The schedule for Major League Baseball this week includes: Wednesday, Washburn plays Limestone at 5:30 p.m.; and the Playoff game between No. 4 and No. 5 will be held on Monday, July 14. If it is raining on Tuesdays and Thursdays, soccer will be cancelled.
On Friday, July 11, the Friday Field Trip event will be hiking at Haystack and lunch at the Thomas Brewer Park. Participants will be leaving the Rec Center at 9:30 a.m. and returning around 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided and those hiking will need to wear comfortable shoes. For further information on any of these programs, please contact Marcie at 455-4959.
Washburn notes
The July Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.
The Dow Post 48 of the American Legion will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at the Civic Center at 7 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.
Friendly CoOp order week will be held from July 7 through 11 with a projected delivery date of Friday, July 18. Please phone or email your order to Brenda McCoy.
There will be a Day Camp at Camp Nomacca on Saturday, July 5, for those age 7 or entering grade 2. Registration will be held at the campsite from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and the fee is $10.
The Intermediate Camp will be held at Camp Nomacca starting on Monday, July 7, and continue through Friday, July 11; and the fee is $145. This camp is open to ages 11, 12 and 13 or students entering grades 6-8. The director is Sam Cobb and registration is from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 7.
The Senior Camp at Camp Nomacca will be held from Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 19. The camp is open to ages 14-18 or entering grades 9-12. The director is Terry Smith and registration is from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 14. The cost for the camp is $145.
Just a reminder to get your local Washburn Rotary Calendar. The month of July features photos of Boy Scouts and American Legion members. For further information, contact any Rotarian, or stop in at White’s Service, or phone 455-8034.
The next meeting of the Oscar Dow Post 48 of the American Legion will be held at the Washburn Civic Center on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. New members are welcome to attend.
Please note that as of July, Washburn’s newsletter the “Scoop” will be published only four times a year rather than monthly. This is part of the conscious effort the town is looking into the cut costs for the community.
Town Council notes
The members of Washburn’s Town Council held a meeting on Monday, June 30, at 4 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center/Fire Station. The place of the meeting was due to the referendum voting on the SAD 45 annual budget.
There were approximately 16 citizens attending, and the first order of business was the Disposition of Municipal Property Bid Opening. There were six bids received and opened including the following: Kinney Inc. for $80,290, D.C. Farms for $100,001.00, D. McCrum for $85,000.00, Jerry Blackburn for $5,000.00, Hugh Klei for $227,000.00 and Nordic Properties for $225,000.00. The Council was obligated to leave one more day due to an unexpected delivery delay and will announce the winner of the bid at their next Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 14.
Also during the meeting, the Council voted on the minutes of May 12, and special Council meetings of May 29, June 2 and June 23. They reviewed and approved the financial figures through June 26, 2008.
It was also decided to write in Town Manager Andrea Powers on the Maine Municipal Association Legislative Policy Committee Ballot.
The Council voted to agree to a reappraisal request due to damages, and the town manager made the Council aware of possible industrial wind development coming to the County.
Town Manager Powers also discussed the hours of operation for the Town Office. She discussed a 10-hour a day, four-day work week, explaining some pros and cons of the idea – one pro being a possible 25 percent savings in areas other than insurance and salaries, an issue that will be discussed at the next Council meeting. The Council will consider this and vote during the Monday, July 14, Council meeting.
There were economic matters discussed during executive session. The next scheduled Council meeting will be held at the Civic Center at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 14.
All interested residents are urged to attend.
The Tax Club forms are available at the Washburn Town Office. If citizens are interested in applying they must have their application in and first payment made by Aug. 15.
If you have any questions regarding the Tax Club, please call the Washburn Town Office for more information.
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
Eighty and still traversing the globe! Linwood and Alyce Kenney recently “waved” goodbye to Washburn. The couple recently made the move to Tennessee, where they’ll reside with their daughter.
