WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
This past week Washburn Cub Scout Pack 162 joined with over 100 people from the surrounding communities to help package bags of rice and dehydrated vegetables for the “Stop Hunger Now” campaign.
Volunteers gathered at the Washburn Trail Runners’ Clubhouse and within 90 minutes filled and sealed 14,040 bags of food, meeting their goal of 14,000 bags.Holiday wreaths
The Washburn Educational Tour Group is selling holiday wreaths available through the end of November. The wreaths can be purchased decorated for $20 or undecorated for $15. Orders can be placed through any of the Italy Tour students, or you can contact Tracy Reed at treed@msad45.net.
Historical Society
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will be holding their quarterly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. A potluck supper will be followed by the business meeting. Please bring a service setting and either a main dish, dessert or rolls.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society is also going to raffle off an unsold copy of “An Informal History of Washburn” by Ray Carter, copyright 1984. The book is out of print and has been unavailable for many years. The book was generously donated by a member of the Carter family to the Salmon Brook Historical Society for fundraiser purposes. The raffle will be to raise funds towards a new barn roof. The drawing will take place on Dec. 1, making the book available to use as a possible Christmas present. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased from any Washburn Rotary member. For more information, call Rita Kingsbury at 429-9359 or Gary and Louise Cole at 455-4723 or by mail at Salmon Brook Historical Society, PO Box 71, Washburn, ME 04786.
Bottle drive
Lucia Bragg, a sophomore at Washburn High School, will be doing a bottle drive on Saturday, Nov. 3, supported by the Washburn Redemption Center. She has been selected to become a People to the People student ambassador. She needs to raise $7,500 to pay her way towards an educational trip to Ireland, Scotland and Wales. She has already sent in two payments and is close to having her third installment of $500 raised. Please help support Lucia in her fund-raising efforts. Lucia is also available for essay writing, lawn mowing or other projects you may need done around the house. If you would like more information or to give a donation, call Lucia at 455-8053.
Making a difference
On Friday, Oct. 26, the Washburn quilting group Stitchin’ an’ a Givin’ gathered at the Washburn Trail Runners’ Club for Make a Difference Day. The group gathered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make quilts for Hospice of Aroostook.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays between Oct. 31 and Nov. 6 include: Bill Fitzherbert, Laura Churchill, Morganne Emery, Carolyn King, Hillary Albert, Kim Clayton, Pamela Churchill, Sean Flanagin, Joel Humphrey, Allison Baker, Adam Fantasia, Lois Goodine, Dick Hafford, Lynne Hyland, Linda Bragg, Barry Flood, Dana Caron, Julie Wilcox, Meagan Dobson, Justin Howe and Angel Howe.
Those celebrating anniversaries between Oct. 31 and Nov. 6 include: Lloyd and Shirley Bragdon, Matthew and Kathy Palmer, Marty and Kim Clayton, Al and Tracy Whitten, Alfred and Diana Easler, Stan and Nada Theriault, David and Connie Heald, and Rodney and Charlene Drake.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
