New correspondent
takes over Washburn-area coverage
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
I am happy to announce that Beth Boddy will now be doing the news for Washburn. She lives right in town with her husband Steve and children Hannah and Jonathan. With a daughter in the school system, she will be able to cover items throughout the town and school and give Washburn a lot better coverage than I’ve been able to do from Mars Hill.
I want to thank everyone that helped me as I covered the Washburn news for the past year and a half. I could not have done it without the support of the different clubs that sent me notices for the paper. I have enjoyed the time spent as your correspondent as Washburn is close to my heart — being my father’s hometown — but feel that each town is better served by a correspondent that lives right in town. I will still root for Washburn — unless they are playing Mars Hill!
I look forward to handing the Washburn news over to Beth; she’ll do a great job! Beth’s contact information is by phone at 455-8427 or at bethwood@hotmail.com.
Raffle winners
The August Festival Committee was pleased to be able to present two raffles this year, due to the generous donations by Perham Oil and the A’Stichin’ And A’Givin’ quilting group. Perham Oil donated 100 gallons of fuel oil, which was won by a happy Crouseville native. The quilt was won by Helen Tompkins of Wade. The money generated by these raffles will go toward next year’s festival. Thanks to all who bought tickets!
August Festival
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Grand Marshals for this year’s August Festival were the Washburn Fire Chiefs: Troy Heald, 2010 to present; Arnie Devoe, 2003-09; Daryl Sperrey, 1995-2002; and Jasper Umphrey, 1952-95.
King and Queen for Washburn’s 2012 festivities were Wendell and Phyllis Blackstone, driven in the parade by Stacey Wood.
Sound Friendship was just one of the musical groups featured during the Washburn festival. Pictured from the left are: Philip Advocate, Lela Lyons, drummer bob Helstrom, Carl Galliger, Mike Lagasse and Andy Roebsher.
Larry Bull drives an Oliver 88 during the Washburn parade. Part of the Antique Tractor Club, he and many others took part in a tractor pull on Sunday.
Brittany Fulk shows how to really do the limbo as Tim “The Tune Man” and Dorene Humphrey look on. Limbo was one of the fun activities offered during Washburn August Festival.
Shrine Klowns Disco and Kookie pose for a picture as they entertain the Washburn parade watchers.
Emma Deeves, left, Hannah Boddy and Haleigh York enjoy moving to the music during August Fest.
Morgan McIntosh helps 2-year-old Silas Allen with the National Guard obstacle course set up in the Town Park in Washburn on Aug. 18.
The Ducky Derby 50/50 draw was won by Lynn Higgins, left, who was visiting the Sperreys for the weekend. Washburn Ducky Derby salesperson Cindy Richendollar presented Lynn Higgins with her share of the draw.
Jonathan Boddy, 2, of Washburn, dances during a karaoke number in Washburn as Boomer, a 180-pound Great Dane, checks out some interesting smells on the ground.
WDHS Alumni enjoying some remembrances are, from left: Sharon Parker Bartley, Class of ‘63, Shirley White Brown, ‘ 55, and Lois Parker Clark, ‘60. The August Festival is a popular time each year for family and class reunions. There is always a social hour and potluck banquet on Friday night for Washburn High School alumni and friends.
Matthew McCarty concentrates on making a tie-dye shirt while Nick Bragg looks on. Nick had made his own shirt earlier.
Dick Hartford was busy on French toast detail at the breakfast on Saturday morning at the Trail Runners Clubhouse during August Fest.
Richard Tompkins of Houlton is really tuckered out the afternoon of Aug. 18 in Washburn after helping out in the BBQ Shack.
Winners in the Baby Parade include, with parents, front from left: Chelsea Fitzherbert with her children, Chase and Charlee Barnes, Best Overall; Maison Edmunds and mom, Funniest. In back, from left: Michaela Rhinebolt and her mom, Most Original; Jorja Green and her mom, Sportiest; Nicole Dyer and her mom, Smallest; and Heidi and Owen Rackliffe, Most Decorative.
Fundraiser yard sale
The Washburn Italy Tour students are having a huge yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 2 North Main St., Washburn, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more, or to donate items, contact Tracy Reed at treed@msad45.net.
Stew Night
The Washburn Italy Tour students are having a community stew dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, at the Washburn Elementary School Cafeteria. Cost will be $5/adult, $3/child and $15/family. Tickets are being sold by students and at the door.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Aug. 29-Sept. 4 include: Tiffany Bragg, Tiffany Carter, Rodney Tarbox, Kevin Tompkins, Lionel LaPlante, Tony Creasey, Atwood Sperrey, Mable Brown, Nolan Cunningham, Angelia Burchett, Kitty Cunningham, Herschell Conley, Dan Robertson, Victoria Levesque, Jennifer Olson, Abigail Thompson, Zachary Bird, Condrad Helton, Kim Crouse, Dixon Creasey Jr., Eric Woodbrey, Lola Jackson and Ricky Bragg.
Those celebrating anniversaries include: Joe and Germaine Whitten, Mike and Nola Amero, Loren and Judy Johnson, Tom and Bette Olson, Rodney and Shelley Chavez, Mark and Debbie Tarr and Scott and Susan Whipkey.
NOTE: Please e-mail bethwood@hotmail.com with any changes or additions to the birthdays and anniversaries listings.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
