WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Boy Scout Troop 177 will be selling Christmas trees again this year and are proud to have Richards Christmas Tree Farm as their supplier.
Trees will be available starting Nov. 24 until they’re gone and will be at Ronald Rand’s home on the Presque Isle Road in Washburn or by contacting any Scout or leader or Larry Harrison at 455-4074. Trees 5-6 feet tall will be $25, 6-7 feet will be $28 and 7-8 feet will be $31. Delivery is also available in the local area. Please help support the Boy Scout program in Washburn.
Bragg plans Stew Night
Lucia Bragg, the sophomore at Washburn District High School who has been raising money for the People to People Student Ambassador trip, is planning a stew night on Dec. 7; more details to come in next week’s paper. She is also having a homemade doll raffle just in time to for Christmas. The doll is being made and donated by Doris Churchill and the raffle will end just in time to give your special someone a beautiful baby doll. For information on the doll raffle or if you have any questions about this program you can call Lucia at 455-8053.
Winter coats available
The Washburn Civic Center has used winter coats in good condition to anyone who may need one this winter and are always accepting donated coats. A coat can be picked up at any time when the Civic Center is open or you can go the Washburn Town Office during their normal business hours to obtain a winter coat free of charge. If you have a winter coat in good condition that you are no longer using you can drop it off at the Washburn Civic Center or Town Office. These donations are greatly appreciated; let’s help everyone stay warm this winter.
Playground project
The Crouseville Community Playground project is raffling off a beautiful handmade queen-sized quilt created by Ruth Flewelling. The drawing will be held on Dec. 1. A maximum of 200 tickets will be sold at $10 per ticket. Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket for the quilt can call Patsy Flewelling at 455-4076. Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible donation directly to the playground project may contact Patsy Flewelling or any of the committee members for more information. The project will involve the restoration of the basketball court originally built in honor of Lori Corey of Washburn and the replacement of outdated playground equipment at the Milford Libby Memorial Playground in Crouseville.
Rabies clinic
There will be a rabies clinic on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2-:30 p.m. at the Washburn Fire Department, located at 1287 Main St. The clinic is being offered by the Presque Isle Animal Hospital. Rabies shots will be $10 each for either dogs or cats. If you have any questions, please call Lisa Mette at 455-8485. All animals must be either on a leash or contained in a carrier.
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.
Santa coming to town
The Washburn Fire Department will be escorting Santa around town on Saturday, Dec. 8. He will be at the gazebo area on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Once there, Santa will meet with the children for photos and they can also give Santa their Christmas wish lists. There will be hot chocolate for all and each child will receive a gift from Santa and the Washburn Fire Dept. In the event of inclement weather, Santa’s location will be moved to the Civic Center located at the Town Office/Public Safety Building.
Historical Society
The Salmon Brook Historical Society is raffling off a 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 fundraising purposes. The raffle will be to raise funds towards a new barn roof. The drawing will take place on Dec. 1, making it 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.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating Birthday between Nov. 28 and Dec. 4 include: Nicole McLaughlin, Heather Bragg, Billie Jo Allen, Kelsey Churchill, Troy Bragg, Douglas Everett Sr., McCall Turner, Glenna Ewing, Tammy Bragg and Anthony Viola.
Those celebrating anniversaries between Nov. 28 and Dec. 4 include: Wayne and Linda Connolly, and Andrew and Kolbie Churchill.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
