August Festival race results
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
On Sunday, Aug. 21, the Washburn Trail Runners sponsored the second annual Canoe and Kayak Race from the area known as Diamond Flats to the boat landing at Thomas Brewer Memorial Park .
Photos courtesy of Billy Pike
Shown here are the participants of the August Festival Canoe and Kayak Race, in no particular order: Nicole Cyr, Aaron Bragg, Chris Farley, Alton Bragg, James Goodine, Carroll Bragg. Asher Tuttle, Judy Tarr, Jody Tuttle, Autumn Hoffmann, Lois Goodine, Mid Bennett, Chase Chandler, Chad Tuttle, Chris Tuttle, Francis Cyr and David McCrossin. Absent when photo was taken was Mitchell Chandler.
Grand Prize winner of a Town Vapor kayak was Donnie Hewitt, pictured here. His raffle ticket was drawn during the second annual Canoe and Kayak Race during the August Festival, according to one of the event organizers, Billy Pike.
AUTHOR PAYS VISIT — Washburn Librarian Katherine Veitschegger enjoys time with visiting author Glenna Johnson Smith, who was at the facility during the August Festival.
ROBERT SOLMON made a great donation to Washburn’s Salmon Brook Historical Association when he gifted several restored carriages and sleighs to the Association’s collection.
THE summer crew for the Washburn Grounds Department included, from left: Dylan Drost and Nick Bragg.
THE CLASS OF 1961 from Washburn High School enjoyed their float during this year’s August Festival Parade.
LET’S LIMBO — ‘How low can you go’ was the question during the limbo contest run by Tim the Tune Man during Washburn’s August Festival. Sarah Kinney shows that she can go pretty far down to get under the limbo pole!
BLAIR AND GERTRUDE ADAMS danced to the country music provided by Paul Clayton and Friends (Leland Clark, Larry Bragg and Dale Butler) during Washburn‘s August Festival.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY BLUEGRASS members played in Story Park on Friday evening during Washburn‘s August Festival. Members include, from the left: Tim Gillotti, Woody Garland, Andy Turner, Donna Turner, Helen Tompkins and Dale Hudson.
The winners were as follows: In the Canoe category for Two-Man Novice Paddlers, the first-place trophy went to Chad and Chris Tuttle along with youngster Asher Tuttle who went along for the ride. The second-place ribbon was awarded to Chase and Mitch Chandler.
In the Kayak One-Man experienced category, Francis Cyr received the first-place trophy while David McCrossin was awarded the second-place ribbon. In the One-Woman Experienced Kayak category, Nicole Cyr gleaned the first-place trophy.
Aaron Bragg took the first-place trophy for the One-Man Novice category in Kayak racing, while Alton Bragg earned the second-place ribbon and Chris Farley the third-place ribbon.
A wide array of contestants in the One-Woman Novice category included first-place trophy winner Jody Tarr. Ribbons were awarded to Jody Tuttle for second place and Autumn Hoffmann for third place. Each contestant was given a T-shirt.
The grand raffle prize of an Old Town Vapor 12XTC Kayak was won by Donnie Hewitt.
Sesquicentennial history book available
The history book entitled “150 Years of Memories” is still available and for sale at the Washburn Town Office, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon. It will also be available at the Washburn Memorial Library during evenings and Saturdays. The library hours for September are as follows: Mondays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26, from 1 to 7 p.m.; Thursdays, Sept. 8 and 22, from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, Sept. 3 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You may also order your books through visiting Londa Brown at www.masad45.net, or e-mail to: ldcole1@roadrunner.com or gramchristie@yahoo.com. You may also phone Christie Cochran at 455-8034 or 551-6979 and leave a message.
The cost of the book is $20 with an additional $5 fee for mailing. All proceeds from the book will go towards the Washburn Mill Pond Project.
This heirloom treasure will make a great Christmas gift as well as being a fine addition to home libraries. The 192-page bound edition covers local events from 1861 to current times, providing an accurate overview of life in Washburn over the past 150 years. There are stories of local life, old photos, newer photos and the stories include a concise history of Washburn’s business and community milestones.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6 include: Kitty Cunningham, Hershel Conley, Dan Robertson, Victoria Levesque, Jennifer Olson, Abigail Thompson, Zachary Bird, Conrad Helton, Kim Crouse, Dixon Creasey Jr., Eric Woodbrey, Lola Jackson, Ricky Bragg, Mason Perry-Sullivan, Matt Palmer, Thomas Drost, A. John Drost, Timothy Howard, Renee Conley, and Travis Chandler.
Those celebrating anniversaries include: Mike and Nola Amero, Loren and Judy Johnson, Tom and Bette Olson, Rodney and Shelley Chavez, Mark and Debbie Tarr, Scott and Susan Whipkey, and Christopher and Melissa Perry.
Summer grounds crew
The new Washburn Grounds Department summer staff crew members Dylan Drost and Nick Bragg have been assisting with maintaining cemeteries and grounds throughout the community. Adam Doody, head of the Grounds Department, reported that he has received several compliments on the quality of their work. Along with the assistance of Roger Hewitt Sr., the town’s parks and cemeteries looked fine for the August Festival weekend. The boys were certainly a good addition to the staff, and the quality of their work was appreciated.
Library notes
Aroostook County author Glenna Johnson Smith is 91, but when you talk to her you have difficulty thinking of her as the “Old Maine Woman.” After a few minutes, you will settle in and never want her to stop sharing all her wonderful tales. She recently spent some time at the Washburn Memorial Library, ready to entertain all with her many life experiences as well as signing her newest endeavor in writing. There were light refreshments served as well.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com
