Quilts destined for Haiti made by special people
WASHBURN NEWS
by Christie Cochran
The Stars youth group joined forces with the Women’s Home Missions Council from the Washburn Pentecostal Church to make a total of eight baby quilts. These special “blankies” will be going to Haiti through Marden’s Presque Isle store as part of the Linus Program.
Those in the ladies’ group include: Emily Daigle, Brenda Boykin, Ruth Seward, Vella Condon, Joyce Hobbs, Debbie Laplante and Tabitha Shaw. The youth group includes: Leaders Karen Philbrook and Carol Tilley, and Stars Alyssa Dennett, Samantha Churchill, Justine LaBier, MyKayla Laplante, Kassie Farley, Samantha White and Samantha Churchill.
The Stars’ girls, along with Leader Carol Tilley, delivered their eight beautiful quilts to Marden’s and they were very thankfully accepted by Linus Project Coordinator Debbie Cyr.
This was the first time the youth worked with the WHMC, and both groups had a good time, with the ladies enjoying the “helping hands.” And perhaps they’ll get the chance to work together in the future. All attending enjoyed the event and a special lunch with menu items including pizza, punch and a special delicious dessert.
PROJECT LINUS BLANKETS were made by members of the Stars Youth Group and the Women’s Home Missions Council of Washburn, with their final destination set for Haiti. Pictured with one of the many blankets the group made are, in back: Leader Carol Tilley. In front, from left: Stars members Alyssa Dennett, Kassie Farley, Justine LaBier, Mykayla Laplante and Samantha Churchill.
The Stars Youth Group and the Women’s Home Missions Council of the Washburn Pentecostal Church recently delivered handmade blankets to Marden’s, destined for Haiti as part of Project Linus. Pictured, from left: Alyssa Dennett, Samantha Churchill, Kassie Farley, Samantha White and Mykayla Laplante, an unidentified customer and Marden’s employee Debbie Cyr.
A special belated birthday wish goes out to 3-year-old Cooper Libby. Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Melanie Regan, Paul Conley, Butch Levesque, April Fox, Scott Clark, James Sargent, Jenica Harris, Jimmy Vaughn, Kirsten Haley, Arnie Devoe, Bill Belk, Cindy Easler, Ryan Doody, Arline Akerson, Mitchell Hewitt, Damien Paul DuMont, Quenton Tilley, Andy Churchill, Scott Dobson, Melissa Thompson, Jason Sargent, Ben Currier, Jason Forbes, Carol Harpine and Amanda Wark.
Anniversary wishes go out to: Donna and Dick Worster, Doug and Trina Everett and Mike and Wendy Myshrall.
The next scheduled meeting for the August Festival Committee has been set for Wednesday, March 31, at the Washburn Civic Center starting at 6:30 p.m. The festival dates are Friday, Aug. 20, Saturday, Aug. 21, and Sunday, Aug. 22, and any interested resident is invited to attend.
On Wednesday, March 31, the Rec Center will sponsor cross country skiing from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.
The TOPS group in Washburn meets each Monday night at the Washburn Snowmobile Club with weigh-in from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. and a meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.
The Class of 2011 will be holding their Junior Exhibition on Saturday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in the WDHS gymnasium. The eight students who will be speaking during the evening include: Courtney Turner, Lindsey Blackstone, Amanda Libby, Rebecca Campbell, Cameron Huston, Kyle Huston, Garth Kinney and Dakota Koch.
Tickets for the event will be available at the door at a cost of $3 for adults and $1 for students.
Plan to attend the second annual Spring Fling, to be held at the Washburn Snowmobile Club on Saturday, April 17, with the fun going from 7 to 10 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. In addition to the dance featuring music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, the evening will include door prizes, snacks and a 50/50 drawing. Winners must be present to win. Anyone needing further information, contact Birdena Cochran at 455-4982.
Approximately 39 Washburn residents took about 27 minutes to pass all 27 articles in the annual town meeting Warrant on Tuesday, March 16, in Washburn.
Washburn Town Councilman Keith Brown was re-elected at the polls on Monday, March 15, and there were several write-in votes for the two vacant SAD 45 School Board seats. Those accepting the duty of board members will be announced in a future column.
Members of the Washburn Rotary will be holding their second annual Mystery Dinner Theatre on Saturday, April 17. This year’s production will be “Death on the Mound.” If it turns out anywhere near as humorous and comically entertaining as last year, it will be well worth going to.
The event will be held at the Washburn Elementary School gym starting at 5 p.m. at a cost of $12 per ticket. Please save this date to come and guess “who done it,” enjoy the fun and great food.
Troop 177 celebrated their 25th anniversary on Aug. 16, 1990, at St Catherine’s Church in Washburn. Herm Nevers started Troop 177 In August of 1965 and in May of 1977 turned the troop over to Larry Harrison who was one of the original Scouts and is the current Scoutmaster. Troop 177 has had only two Scoutmasters in nearly 45 years and also has had 33 Eagle Scouts, attended a World Jamboree in Calgary Alberta, six National Scout Jamborees and several international outings with Scouts in Canada.
WAY BACK WHEN — Herm Nevers, founder of Troop 177, is pictured at left helping Scoutmaster Larry Harrison cut the troop’s 25th birthday cake.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
