Assembly to focus on bullying
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
International STAND UP to Bullying Day is a biannual event commemorating two Canadian teens who took a very public stance in support of a targeted student. Civil Rights Teams in Maine are promoting STAND UP to Bullying Week Feb. 6-10. Brandon Baldwin, Office of the Attorney General, Civil Rights Team Project, will be presenting an assembly at Washburn District High School on Wed., Feb. 8, at 9 a.m. This presentation, sponsored by the WDHS team, focuses on how hard it can be to stand up for others.
Story Hour
Please join the fun at the Washburn Memorial Library as staff celebrates Valentine’s Day a little early with a special Story Hour. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 10, from 3-4 p.m. Children ages 3 through 10 are encouraged to attend.
The library is located at 1290 Main Street in Washburn. Please contact Librarian Katherine Veitschegger at 455-4814 if you have any questions.
PINEWOOD DERBY
TOP FOUR RACERS in the Pinewood Derby held on Jan. 28 in Washburn included, from the left: Ryan Cole, second place; Ted Clark, fourth place; Aaron Skinner, first place; and Shayne Scott, third place. They will compete at the annual Scout show on March 3.
Washburn’s Cub Scout Pack 162’s Pinewood Derby was held on Jan. 28 at the Washburn District Elementary School. The 14 racers included, in front, from left: Ryan Cole, Ted Clark, Aaron Skinner, Shayne Scott, Ashton Henry and Austin Maynard. In back: Shawn Helton, Carvor Pendexter, Shawn Doak, Jake Snyder, Parker Sawyer, Parker Corey, Dylan Henry and Dylan Evans.
Project Graduation
Washburn’s 2012 Project Grad will be helping out with Senior Bingo at the Caribou American Legion, located across from the movie theater, on Sunday, Feb. 12, starting at 6 p.m. We will be selling a variety of baked goods. We would love to see anyone that loves Bingo to come and have some fun. Hope to see you there.
Students are also accepting bottle donations at the Washburn redemption center, with proceeds being use toward Project Graduation activities.
Home for the holidays
Specialist Matthew J. Howe, stationed at Wheeler Army Airfield Base, Hawaii, with Delta Troop 2-6 CAV 25th Infantry Division, spent the holidays with his family in Washburn.
Howe is the son of Mike and Angel Farley of Washburn and Jay Howe of Easton. He is a specialist in the U.S. Army. He spent his time in Washburn with his brothers Christopher and Noah Farley and sisters Kari Howe, Kassie and Kyli Farley. They really enjoyed having their big brother around to tease. Matthew also spent time with nieces Alexy Lynch and Alayna Labreck of Washburn.
While home, Howe attended the Howe family reunion where he was able to spend time with lots of extended family. A Farley yearly Christmas Party was held on Dec. 17 to celebrate Howe’s visit, along with his brother Christopher’s return from his completion of his first semester at UMO in the mechanical engineering program. It was a great time for all who attended and wonderful for the two young men to get together with family.
There was a “Good-Bye, Good-Luck” send-off for Howe on Dec. 30. Howe left for Hawaii on Dec. 31. Howe is now in Kandahar, Afghanistan, for a one-year deployment.
There was also a “Good-Bye, Good-Luck” send-off for Christopher, to celebrate his 19th birthday and the start of his second semester at UMO. It was an absolutely wonderful time for the entire family.
Trail Runners
There will be a club potluck and meeting this Thursday, Feb. 9, at the clubhouse. Potluck starts at 6 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Remember that the Club House will be open every weekend from now until the last weekend of March serving breakfast and lunches. The clubhouse will also be open the week of Feb. 20 during school vacation. To view our priced menus, please visit our website or Facebook page.
We are also selling nice, WARM, hand- knit Hats, Mittens, and Socks and as well as a few other items “just like Grandma used to make,” with proceeds going to the club.
For club news, updated trail conditions and clubhouse rentals, visit the website www.washburntrailrunners.org/ or on Facebook.
Winter playground
Students in Laura Gardiner’s Pre-K through grade 7 physical education classes and those who participate in the after-school program have been able to enjoy a special treat thanks to Wendy Ross and the 21st Century Grant program. Cross-country skis and snowshoes have been purchased through the grant and now students are out on the “slopes” behind the school learning new skills. Special thanks goes to Matt Cole for grooming the hill for the program.
Proud of squad
For the first time in many years, the Washburn Cheerleader Squad competed in Caribou and then in Bangor for the Cheerleading Competition. They put in many hours of hard work and proudly represented their school with a fantastic performance!
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Feb. 8-14 include Betty Long, Mike McCoy, Emily Fuller, Rodney Drake, Lyman Sperrey, Jennifer Tupper, Kyle Grooms, Fred Maynard, Steve Kenner, Tom Archer, Jordan McLaughlin, Valerie Flood, Gene King, Sue Tarbox, Mitchell Wilcox and Jamie Tarbox.
Celebrating their anniversary are: Bruce and Sally Blakney, Paul and Diane DuMont, Jamey and Charity Hebert, Brian and Pam Morris and Stan and Debbie Smith.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
