Santa to visit Washburn Saturday
WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
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 Department. In the event of inclement weather, Santa’s location will be moved to the Civic Center located at the Town Office/Public Safety Building.
Students of the Month
Congratulations to Justin Farley, the November WDHS Student of the Month.
Justin Farley,
a senior this year, is a pleasure to talk to when you meet him in the halls of WDHS.
He has been an integral part of the soccer team during his high school years.
He also loves to hunt and fish and spend time outdoors.
In the past, he has volunteered for Aroostook Pediatrics, helping the group with fundraisers and working with the bike-a-thon.
Rayah Saucier
was Washburn District High School’s Student of the Month for October.
If you are walking through the halls of WDHS, you cannot miss Rayah! She always greets you with a smile and her bubbly personality is infectious.
During the school day, Rayah volunteers one period each day to work in the library.
Her love of reading has been a real inspiration to other students and she does a fantastic job recommending books to others.
As an athlete, Rayah has been a leader in every sport at WDHS, including the girls’ soccer team.
As goalie, Rayah’s determination and grit is an inspiration to the girls on the field.
The latest news flash for Rayah: She just tied the school record for shut-outs with 21 in her high school career!
Caitlyn Roix,
a junior at WDHS, was the September Student of the Month.
She leads a very busy life this year as a member of the NHS and working as an aide for Ms. Tatlock.
When you visit the school, if you notice quotes or graphics on the windows around the front of the school, you’ll know that Caitlyn has been busy decorating.
She is also the cheery voice we hear each morning and noontime on announcements.
Caitlyn is on the soccer team and has also run cross country.
When basketball season begins, she will be on the floor as one of our cheerleaders.
Caitlyn represents our school this year as the reigning Miss Washburn.
Scouts selling trees
Boy Scout Troop 177 is selling Christmas trees again this year and are proud to have Richards Christmas Tree Farm as their supplier.
There are still trees available and sales will continue until they are all sold. Trees are available 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. Pricing is 25 dollars for a 5- to 6-foot tree, 28 dollars for a 6- to 7-foot tree, and a 7- to 8-foot tree is just 31 dollars.Delivery is also available in the local area. Please help support the Boy Scout program in Washburn.
Senior Play
Senior play — The cast of the Charlie Brown play include, in front: Andrew McLaughlin. In back: Daniel Roy, Kolby Koch, Nick Silver, Kalle Griffen, Maegan Fitzpatrick and Rayah Saucier.
Rayah Saucier portrayed Sally and Nick Silver was Linus in the WDHS Senior Play.
Senior play — Daniel Roy played Schroeder and Kolby Koch was Lucy in Washburn’s Senior Play.
Students at the Washburn District High School put on this years’ Senior Play entitled “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Congratulations to a very talented group of senior actors/musicians and their director, Mrs. Thurston, for an entertaining trip down memory lane with block-head Charlie Brown; Schroeder, the musical prodigy; the crabby Lucy; baby sister Sally; thumb-sucking Linus; the cute little girl; and, of course, Snoopy. Great job everyone!
Stew night
Lucia Bragg shows off the doll for her raffle. Proceeds will aid in her upcoming trip.
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 from 5-7 p.m. at the Washburn Trail Runners Clubhouse. She will be serving a variety of stews, chili and beans. Cost will be $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. She is also holding a homemade doll raffle just in time to for Christmas. The doll is being made and donated by Doris Churchill and the raffle will in end just in time to give your special someone a beautiful baby doll. Lucia would also like to send a special thank you to the Washburn Redemption Center for their help with her bottle drive. Lucia made $250 off the bottle drive. She also wishes to thank Senator Jackson for the donation he will be making to Lucia’s endeavors. For information on the doll raffle or if you have any questions about this program, you can give Lucia a call at 455-8053.
Varsity Club raises funds
Natalie Doody assists Auctioneer Tommy Drew at the WDHS Varsity Auction.
On Nov. 17 the Washburn District High School held their Varsity Club Supper and Auction. There were over 100 items donated for the raffle. Tommy Drew was the auctioneer for the evening, and the supper and auction had a great turnout from the community.
Woodworking Club
A Shed built and being sold by the Washburn Woodworking Club will help raise funds for the organization.
Don Hanson at the Washburn District High School has started a Woodworking Club. The Club is an after-school activity of WDHS students. The Washburn Woodworking Club has built and is selling an 8-foot by 12-foot gambrel storage building. Vinyl siding is available in different colors. The price is just $1,400 and the proceeds will benefit the Washburn Woodworking Club. If you are interested or for more information, call Don Hanson at 455-4501.
Students give back
The Washburn Beavers Varsity Club has been busy over the past year improving the grounds at SAD 45. The Varsity Club, through fundraisers and donations, were able to provide two soccer dugouts for the boys’ soccer fields. The dugouts were built by the high school industrial arts classes under the instruction of Mr. Donald Hanson and were installed on the field over the summer.
Students enjoyed the chance to help give back to their school and community while learning a great deal about the building construction trade. This opportunity gave these students the chance to complete larger projects that would not have been possible without these donations. Thanks to the students in the industrial arts program, the soccer players will now have a dry place to keep out of the rain and help block the wind during their games.
The Varsity Club thank two local businesses for the donations of materials to the project. Without the support from these local businesses they would not have been able to build the dugouts. The Varsity Club has plans of building two more dugouts for the girls’ soccer field in the near future.
Winter coats available
The Washburn Civic Center has used winter coats in good condition for 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.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays between Dec. 5-11 include: Mike Tarbox, Clifton Boudman, Lexie Barker, Burt Tilley, Bradley Turner, Kyli Farley, Tammy Mills, Rachel Driscoll, Dale Knowles, Sebastian Viola and JoAnne Hewitt.
Celebrating their anniversary between Dec. 5-11 is Wendell and Eunice Carman
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
