Copies of history book still available
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
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 by contacting Londa Brown at www.masad45.net/ or e-mailing ldcole1@roadrunner.com” or gramchristie@yahoo.com. You may also phone Christie Cochran at 455-8043 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.
Washburn High School Class of 1961
Contributed photo
The Washburn High School Class of 1961 held their 50th class reunion during the weekend of Washburn’s August Festival. Only four classmates were unable to attend the events. Activities for the class included attending the alumni banquet, riding a float during the parade, a dinner at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center and a gathering at Larry and Wanita Hallowell’s home in Presque Isle. Donations were given for books to Washburn Library in memory of George Tupper, Woody Wilcox, Norris Nickerson, Malcolm Nickerson, Vernon Bondeson and Class President Bert Sands. Pictured, bottom row: Janice Boyles Mitchell, Carmel; Marilyn Grant Boulier, Hampden; Carol Cole Jordon, Winterport; Phyllis Russell Dugal, Smithfield; Deanna Stoddard, Live Oak, Fla.; Linda Allen, Emerald Isle, N.C.; Nancy Bull Dow, Presque Isle; Mavis Levesque Rose, Washburn; and Gail Conley Gallagher, Caribou. Second row: Wanita Cunningham Hallowell, Lakeland, Fla.; Bob Thibodeau, Presque Isle; Bill Boulier, Margate, Fla.; Ann Flewelling, Sedgwick; Jill Fox, Falmouth; Mildred Bragg Bennett, Wade; Wendell Humphrey, Washburn; John Dedham, Treasure Island, Maine; Richard Russell, Bedford, N.H.; and Arlen Dow, Presque Isle. Third row: Paul Russell, Old Town; Tim Knox, Live Oak, Fla.; Larry Hallowell, Lakeland, Fla.; Bill Churchill, Washburn; Tom Bowles, Dearfield, N.H.; Willie Drost, Washburn; Garrell Bouchey, Herman; and Willard McDougal, King George, Va.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Sept. 7-13 include: Amy Sawyer, Andrew Vaughn, Jason Powell, Stephen Nason, Wayne LaBarrie, Kevin Levesque, Lena Bucklin, Wayne LaBarrie, Robert Maynard, Shelly Tarbox, Elwood Doody, Debra Forbes, Frank Doughman, Rene Bragg, Taylor Howe, Suzanne York, Katie Olcott, Norman Tuttle, Martha McIntosh, Valerie Bragg, Brandon Berube, Maxine Wardwell, Sterling Bragg, Jason Rouse, Kelly Baker, Nancy Tarr, Daniel Easler, Dylan Drost and Wesley Farley.
Those celebrating anniversaries include: Graydon K. and Lori Buckingham, Matthew and Amy White, and Dan and Jody Morin.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
