WASHBURN NEWS
By Beth Boddy
Washburn held its Miss Washburn pageants on Aug. 1. All of the queens were crowned at the conclusion of this one event, which had the theme of “Dream Big.”
Madelyn Johnston, daughter of Amanda and Danny Churchill and Joshua Johnston, won the crown of Little Miss Washburn. She performed a dance routine to “Eye of the Tiger.”
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- Teen Miss Washburn Anecia Fuller sung “Pretty Hurt” as her talent during the Aug. 1 pageant. (Courtesy ofBeth Boddy)
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- Madison Miller, Junior Miss Washburn 2015, danced a ballet en pointe during the Miss Washburn pageants held Aug. 1. (Courtesy of Beth Boddy)
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- Emily Jackson won the Pre-Teen Miss Washburn Pageant held Aug. 1. (Courtesy of Beth Boddy)
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- Emily Jackson won the Pre-Teen Miss Washburn Pageant held Aug. 1. (Courtesy of Beth Boddy)
The first contestant in the Pre-Teen category was Alyssa Shackett, daughter of Laurie and Wayne Shackett, who placed first runner-up. Her talent was a dance routine to “Jailhouse Rock.” Emily Jackson, daughter of Brandi and Peter Saucier and Jay Jackson, was crowned Pre-Teen Miss Washburn and for her talent she sang the “Cup Song (You’re Gonna Miss Me).”
Raegyn Chavez, daughter of Shelley and Rodney Chavez Jr., danced to the song “Aaron’s Party” and placed third runner-up in the Junior Miss competition. Second runner-up for Junior Miss was Emma Johnston, daughter of Amanda and Danny Churchill and Joshua Johnston. She danced to the song “Another One Bites the Dust.” First runner-up for the Junior Miss competition was Tru Drost, daughter of Kristie and John Drost. She performed a gymnastics routine to “Top of the World.” Crowned Junior Miss Washburn 2015 was Madison Miller, daughter of Kellie and Greg Miller, who danced a ballet en pointe to “What About Angels.”
In the Teen Miss Washburn competition, Sydney Chavez, daughter of Shelley and Rodney Chavez Jr., clogged to “The Walker” and placed first runner-up. Anecia Fuller, daughter of Amy and Gerry McDougal, sang “Pretty Hurt” and was crowned Miss Teen Washburn 2015.
Jessica Aube, daughter of Melinda and the late James Aube, gave a monologue entitled “3 Rules” and was first runner up in the Miss Washburn competition. Miss Washburn 2015 is Elizabeth White, daughter of Kelly Wark and Andrew White Sr. She sang “Hallelujah.”
Festival king and queen
Braighton and Rena Farley of Perham are the king and queen of the 35th annual Washburn August Festival.
(Courtesy of Beth Boddy)
The 35th annual Washburn August Festival presents King and Queen, Braighton and Rena Farley of Perham.
Braighton grew up on Hines Street in Washburn and Rena was raised in St. Francis. They met on a blind date in 1965 and married in 1966. Braighton purchased a house in Perham, where they have made their home for 49 years. Two children, Alton and Nicole, completed their family.
They boast five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom all live in Maine. Rena started working at Nutting Egg Farm in the late 1960s. She is now retired from the Caribou Nursing Home after 20 years of service. Her hobbies include word-finds and cooking. Her family enjoys her chop suey, and she cherishes their company.
Braighton worked for the Town of Perham before and ended up retiring there. In the interim, he was also employed at Levesque Lumber Mill, the Town of New Sweden and Crown Equipment. While at Crown, he drove farm equipment in the Potato Blossom and August Festival parades. Braighton fondly remembers, as a teenager, riding with George Harris in the Osh Kosh plow, known as “The Squash.” His hobbies include gardening and building log cabin wooden banks. He also built his own windmill. Rena and Braighton are enjoying their retirement at home and with family. They are honored to be King and Queen for 2015.
Washburn August Fest is coming
This year August Fest in Washburn will be the weekend of August 14, 15, and 16. Brochures are now available, listing all the times and events and can be found at Washburn area businesses and online at the Washburn August Fest Facebook page. Come join us in Washburn for this fun-filled, family-friendly weekend.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday from Aug. 12-18 are Eunice Carman, David Heald, Deno Aegerter, Derek Libby, Paul Wilcox, Lois Pike, Kassy Belk, Sheldon Cunningham, Bob Pribble, Troy Heald, Cheryl Bolstridge, Bruce Turner, Rick Castonguay, Kori Tupper, Carroll Bragg, Kolbie Churchill, Don Whipkey and John Drost.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating an anniversary from Aug. 12-18 include: Stephen and Patty Irving, Rodney and Cheryl Sperrey, and Brad and Alice Bragg.
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.
