Senior students hard at work
Several members of the class of 2010 spent a Saturday afternoon in the business of washing vehicles. White’s Service generously donated their water hose to support the group’s efforts in raising some money to cover the costs of a variety of Senior Class activities during this coming academic year.
Students participating worked in “shifts,” washing and wiping down the vehicles, including the windshields, and holding signs by the garage entrance to draw customers in. Workers included: Curtis Thompson, Felicia Cochran, Sydney Beckwith, Kayla Pike, John Helton, Jessica O’Donnell, Chris Hartman, Trevor Pendexter, Cody Frank, Justin Howe, Ali King and Adam Wilcox.
Rec Center notes
The summer staff members for the Washburn Recreation Department worked tirelessly to keep the various summer programs on track for the Rec Center, and took great care in watching the youth participants. Their efforts were greatly appreciated by Recreation Director Marcie Barbarula. Staff members included Kayla Schurman, Amy Reed, Stina Snyder, Lottie Doody and Diana Bragg.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Abigail Thompson, Zachary Bird, Conrad Helton, Kim Crouse, Mike Amero, Dixon Creasey Jr., Eric Woodbrey, Lola Jackson, John Robertson, Matt Palmer, Robert Maynard, Thomas Drost, A. John Drost, Ricky Bragg, Timothy Howard, Renee Conley, Travis Chandler, Andrew Vaughn, Jason Powell, Stephen Nason, Emily Robertson, Kevin Levesque, Lena Bucklin and Wayne LaBarrie.
Special anniversary wishes go out to: Mark and Debbie Tarr, Scott and Susan Whipkey and Graydon K. and Lori Buckingham.
Events/reminders
The Washburn Beavers’ ATV Club will be meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gould Street clubhouse.
The Washburn Town Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. They will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), hold their regular meetings each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and a meeting to follow from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.
The Washburn Soup Kitchen schedule includes regular meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday, served from 3 to 5 p.m. The kitchen also does up food boxes during regular hours and a special senior citizens’ meal is served the second Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society museum summer hours are Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays, from 8 to 11 a.m. To arrange for tours at other times, please call 455-8279. The Society will be holding their quarterly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. There will be a potluck supper followed by a business meeting. Please bring a main dish or dessert and a place setting.
Information is available at the Washburn Town Office for Property Tax and Rent Refund. Booklets and applications may be downloaded from the Maine Revenue Services Web site at www. Maine.gov/revenue/forms/homepage.html or anyone wishing to have a booklet mailed to them may phone 624-7894 and leave them a message with your name and mailing address. You may also mail your request to Maine Revenue Services, SHS 24, Augusta, ME 04333-0024.
Boy Scout news
Members of Boy Scout Troop 177 held their summer Court of Honor at the troop campsite on Sunday, Aug. 23. There were over 34 Scouts, leaders and guests in attendance, and the afternoon began with a delicious potluck dinner and social time.
The Court of Honor was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Scout Law, followed by the presentation of several merit badges and rank advancements to the Scouts in attendance. Summer camp patches as well as a troop photo taken at camp were presented to each Scout and leader.
Scouts and leaders attending the Court of Honor included: Andy White, Tyler Jardine, Randy Thompson, Donald Wilcox, Keagan Page, Larry Harrison, Taylor Skinner, Greg Page, Curtis Thompson, Kody Brissette, Adam Wilcox, Parker Thompson, Stacey Skinner and Donald Wilcox.
A special recognition of a Boy Scout Bear was presented to Brandon Cropley for his Scout spirit shown at summer camp. Brandon swam a mile in 90 minutes to be one of only three Scouts to complete the mile swim. Brandon was mentored by Committee member Randy Thompson who presented the award to him. Randy also completed the mile swim.
One future event for Troop 177 includes the Fall Camporee at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle on Sept. 11, 12, and 13. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Scouts, along with members of Washburn’s American Legion Dow Post 48, will be making the trip to the B25 crash site in Perham for a memorial service.
WDHS Class of 1989
Gathering for their 20th reunion, the Class of 1989 met on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Washburn Trailrunners Snowmobile Club. The group of 24 classmates, along with their friends and spouses, spent an enjoyable evening reminiscing over their school years together.
Chris Aegerter, who lives in Switzerland, came the furthest distance, and Shannon (Pribble) Skipper made the trek home from Georgia for the event.
The group enjoyed the catered dinner from Napoli’s of Caribou and the music was provided by The Checkers. The group spent the time talking, eating and dancing, followed by watching the August Festival fireworks.
Plans are already under way for the group’s 25th reunion in 2014. Class members unable to come, but sent their best wishes, included: Tony Creasey, Glenis (Nickerson) Burk and Tara (MacFarline) Mai. Class members attending included Mary Dahlgren LeConey, Wendy Cray Van Antwerp, Suellen Hews Chasse, Shelia Holmquist Burtt, Shannon Pribble Skipper, Anissa Cochran Levesque, Theresa Pickard Cochran, Cindy Richardson Boot, Shelly Laferriere Bouchard. Christine Hodde Skinner, Cindy Baker Condon, Angel Conley Howe, Terry Cochran, Scott McDougall, Scott Susi, Lewis Tarbox, Darrell Hartsgrove, Sam Dobson, Danny Churchill, Mike Tupper, Ryan Umphrey, Greg Snyder, Carroll Bragg and Chris Aegerter.
Family meets
The Tilley family recently held a weekend cookout at the home of Blyn and Boomer Tilley in Perham. Guests attending included Blyn’s daughter Tara Forcier and children Christan, Hazen and Taner of South Carolina, daughter Carmen Tilley of Presque Isle, Janis Hayes of Fort Fairfield, Burton and Bette Lou Tilley of Washburn, Cheryll Flanagin of Presque Isle, Jenna Flanagin of Mars Hill and Eric Tilley of Limestone.
Blyn cooked his famous fries, mushrooms and onion rings and all ate the goodies brought by everyone and a great time was had by all.
Also a part of the weekend was a bridal shower held for Carmen Tilley, at her Aunt Cheryll’s home, and was hosted by Bette Lou and Boomer Tilley.
Carmen received many cards and gifts and all enjoyed visiting with the guests. They played games and enjoyed refreshments including a pink bear cake made by Carmen’s cousin Jenna Flanagin.
Carmen received a special gift of a rocking chair from her grandmother, Bette Lou. It is a six-generation chair which was originally owned by Jessie Clayton who passed it down to Pauline Anderson and, finally, to Bette Lou Tilley. The chair also spent some time at the family camp at Squa Pan, overlooking the lake. Recently Blyn and his wife Boomer Tilley took great pains and restored this cherished family heirloom to near mint condition, and Bette Lou took the opportunity of passing it on to another generation by presenting it to her granddaughter, Carmen Tilley.
Library cookbook
Recipes are being requested for a cookbook to be printed for the Washburn Memorial Library. It will be a fun and interesting cookbook featuring recipes from “chefs” in the towns of Washburn, Wade and Perham. It will also be a special keepsake with some special family recipes, unusual recipes, new and time-tested ideas for cooking, traditional and old recipes are all more than welcome. Chapters will include: casseroles, desserts, main dishes, jellies, jams and candies, and even home remedies — old or new. Be sure and include names with your submissions; yep, even great grandma’s. Don’t hesitate to submit any odd recipes — guaranteed, there will be someone interested in trying it out.
The cookbooks will be ordered as soon as enough recipes are received by the library. For more information, feel free to call the library at 455-4814. The hours are Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m.
August Festival results
Chairmen of the various August Festival activities are asked to send their winning results to Christie Cochran at gramchristie@yahoo.com for inclusion in the Washburn news column. Photos are also welcome, and results and photos will also be picked up by phoning me at 455-8034.Thank you.
