Rotary Club receives update on former McCain’s site
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Tim Roix of BR Smith Associates in Presque Isle recently spoke to the Washburn Rotary Club.
Winner of the door prize drawn during the Washburn Rotary Club’s Hunters’ Breakfast was Dacota Dube, son of Shawn and Lynn Dube.
He was there to update them on the plans that have been drawn up concerning the possible re-use of the McCain’s lot at the corner of the Gardner Creek Road and Main Street. He noted that more funds are necessary to turn the area into the “grassy knoll” that has been envisioned. Town officials and the Zoning Board are looking for the public’s input concerning the future of this land, and will be announcing public hearings to be held in the near future. All citizens of Washburn are urged to attend these meetings to help decide the future of this site.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
ROTARY SPEAKER — Tim Roix of BR Smith Associates spoke to the Washburn Rotarians recently about possible re-uses for the McCain’s lot at the corner of the Gardner Creek Road and Main Street. Pictured are Roix and Club President Steve Brody.
The Rotary Club would like to thank all of those that attended the recent hunters’ breakfast and those who contributed door prizes, etc. A special thanks goes out to Dick Hartford and the Washburn Trailrunners for their continued help and support of the Rotary Club, to Kelly White for the great beans, to Dan Martin at the Washburn Food Mart, and to Ron Megquier, who supplied the bread. Many thanks also go to the businesses that donated food and beverages for the breakfast.
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
BREAKFAST CREW — Washburn Rotary Club’s Hunters’ Breakfast kitchen crew consisted of, from left to right: Andy White, Charlotte Griffin, Mike McIntosh, Steve Boddy (hidden), Larry Harrison and Kermit Fuller. Also working at the breakfast were Cindy Richendollar, Dennis Harris, Peggy Bugbee, Stu Turner and Keith Brown.
Ron Moir of Caribou won the first prize in the raffle, Lynn Dube won the second prize and Sherry McLaughlin took home the third prize. Thanks to everyone for their support. Club members are already planning next year’s event and look forward to seeing a good turnout for it.
Project Graduation
Washburn Project Graduation 2012 will be selling lia sophia jewelry during the beginning of November. These pieces will make great Christmas gifts. We will have a wrap-up party on Nov. 12 at the elementary building in the gym beginning at 2 p.m. If anyone would like to see the jewelry before they purchase anything, feel free to come. See any senior to place an order.
Washburn Beavers ATV Club
The last Washburn Beavers ATV Club meeting for the year will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club during the Club Members’ Christmas Party.
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WASHBURN ATV CLUB DONATION — The Washburn Beavers ATV Club received a $1,000 donation from Algonquin Power Services to be used for restoration of the Rest-a-Bit on Trail 105. The picnic area was vandalized in August, and the club will use the funds to rebuild and repair the area. Pictured are, from the left: Alan Carter; Joyce Boynton, club secretary/treasurer; Perlin Bull; Roger Hewitt, club president; Larry Bull, club vice president and mascot; Danny Dominique of Algonquin Power Services; Donnie Hewitt, trailmaster; Charlene Sharpe; and Gary Sharpe. Danny is a member of the club and had submitted a grant request with his company.
More information will be posted after the November meeting. Please visit www.washburnatvclub.com or check out the Club’s Facebook page for more information and updates. If you have any questions, contact Club President Roger Hewitt at 455-8315.
Girl Scouts need mittens
Area Girl Scouts are asking for help in keeping the little hands of area children warm this coming winter. The Scouts are asking for new or gently-used mittens and gloves which will be given to elementary school students. They can be either store-bought or handmade, and all sizes will be needed.
Donation boxes will be available at the Washburn Town Office, the Washburn Memorial Library and at the mailbox area at Salmon Brook Meadow.
Thank you for your help in this project. For more information, contact Christie Cochran at 455-8034.
Sesquicentennial book
The Washburn history book entitled “150 Years of Memories” is a 181-page bound edition that covers local events from 1861 to current times and includes many photos that will be an heirloom treasure for generations to come. The book will make great Christmas gifts as well as a fine addition to home libraries
It is available at the Washburn Town Office and the Washburn Memorial Library during normal operating hours. You may also order your books through Londa Brown at libbrown@msad45.net or e-mail ldcole1@roadrunner.com or gramchristie@yahoo.com. You may also phone Christie Cochran at 455-4959 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.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays Nov. 9-15 include: Alexis Winslow, Troy McCrum, Brad Bragg, Helen Hause, Barb McInnis, Andy Gumprecht, Ashley Wilson, Myron Whipkey, Tyler Brooks, Craig Hobbs, Mindy Doody, Andrew Maynard, Eric Tilley, Lori McKeen, Lori Beaulieu, Courtney Hartsgrove, Barbara Turner, Jonathan Clayton, Bert Donovan, Celine Kilchenmann, Lisa Mette, Justin Doody, Edrick Timothy O’Donnell, Paul Kilchenmann, Kaylee Doody, Muriel Corey, and Nicole Olson.
Celebrating their anniversary are: Claude and Connie Markham, Arnie and Brenda Devoe, and Burton and Bette Lou Tilley.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
