Committee to hold Mill Pond meeting
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mill Pond Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 28, at the Civic Center at 7 p.m. The committee will be discussing plans for this summer’s work at the park. The goal is to achieve a user-friendly park.
Anyone interested in helping with a project or with ideas for the park is encouraged to attend the meeting.
Ms. Washburn Pageant 2012
Pictured in their evening wear with their escorts behind them are the six lovely “ladies” competing in the Ms. Washburn Pageant 2012 on Friday, March 23. In front from left and their escorts behind are: “Anita Man,” named Best Legs (Ethan Pendexter) escorted by Nikkie Richardson; “Annie Normous Fanny,” named Best Dressed (Kyle McLaughlin) who was escorted by Breanna Hyde; “Amanda Hugnkiss,” named first runner up (Jeremy Hartsgrove) escorted by Marcy Cheviot; “Anita Chest,” named Best Hair (Chase Chandler) with escort Kristi Sperrey; “Kerry A. Tune,” named Ms. Washburn 2012 (Jacob Reed), escorted by Kelsey Churchill; and “Robin Banks,” named Best Talent (Zach Maynard), escorted by Lara Scott.
REED CROWNED — Top two finishers in the Ms. Washburn Pageant 2012 are, from left: First Runner Up “Amanda Hugnkiss” (Kyle McLaughlin) and Ms. Washburn 2012 “Kerry A. Tune” (Jacob Reed). The pageant was held on Friday, March 23, at the high school.
Performing their opening routine in the Ms. Washburn Pageant 2012 on Friday, March 23, are, front from left: “Anita Chest” (Chase Chandler), “Kerry A. Tune” (Jacob Reed) and “Robin Banks” (Zach Maynard). In the back are: “Amanda Hugnkiss” (Jeremy Hartsgrove), “Annie Normous Fanny” (Kyle McLaughlin) and “Anita Man” (Ethan Pendexter).
Judges for the Ms. Washburn 2012 Pageant were, in front from the left: “Petunia Bulkhead” (Mike Hartford), who was the first Ms Washburn in 1994; “Anita Richmond” (Terry Plummer) and “Izzy Gurl Lee” (Sam Dobson). Pictured behind them is the emcee for the evening, “Big Mama” (Tommy Drew).
Spring event
Please join the Washburn Memorial Library and the Washburn Recreation Department as they celebrate the coming of spring with a fun activity, complete with crafts, stories and prizes. The event will occur on Friday, April 6, at 2:45 p.m. and will end at 4 p.m. Children from kindergarten to the fourth grade are invited and encouraged to attend.
The event will take place at the Washburn Recreation Department, which is located at 2 Bridge St.inWashburn. Call Marcie Barbarula at 455-4959 or Katherine Veitschegger at 455-4814 with any questions.
Junior Exhibition
The Class of 2013 Junior Exhibition will be held Friday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the Washburn District High School Gymnasium. Tickets are $3 for adults, $1 for students and will be sold at the door.
Five juniors will be participating this year: Maegan Fitzpatrick, Kolby Koch, Jesse Prescott, Daniel Roy and Nick Silver. People’s Choice Award tickets will be sold during intermission.
August Festival 2012
The August Festival Committee once again would like to provide such events as outdoor concerts and entertainment at the park, children’s activities and games, fireworks and so much more. Organizers would like to make the 32nd annual Washburn August Festival as big as it has been in years. The Festival dates of Aug. 17-19 are going to again be filled with many exciting and enjoyable festivities.
Please come and share your ideas and suggestions to make this a memorable event at the next August Festival meeting, to be held on April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. The Committee is always in need of volunteers and sponsors to make this an enjoyable time for all. If you would like to make a much-appreciated cash donation, you can mail it to: PO Box 45, Washburn, ME 04786.
Project Graduation
Washburn Project Grad 2012 is taking donations at the bottle redemption center in Washburn for this school year. Just let them know that you want to donate your bottles. Thank you to anyone that has given to us in the past. It is greatly appreciated.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from March 28 to April 7 include: Josh Clayton, Josh Connolly, Stephanie Silver, Isaac Currier, Stewart White, Vicki Woodbrey, Rachel Dow, Breanna Beaulieu, Alice Doody, Amy Berube, Candy Libby, Faye Wardwell, Joann Powell, Bernadette Rossignol, Kevin Clayton, Roseanna Humphrey, Grace McCrum, Kennedy Churchill, Julie Stephenson, John Helton, Natalia Bragg, Kim Whipkey, Andrew Parker, Susan Whipkey, Shawna Miller, Sam Jordan, Darice Plumer, Trevor Pendexter, Terry Berube, Judy Howe, Carroll Plissey and Glen Viola.
Those celebrating anniversaries include Ray and Linda Dahlgren.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
