Girl Scouts collecting mittens
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Area Girl Scouts are asking for help in keeping the little hands of area children warm this coming winter.
The Scouts are asking for new or gently-used mittens and gloves which will be given to elementary school students. They can be either store-bought or handmade, and all sizes will be needed.
Donation boxes will be available at the Washburn Town Office, the Washburn Memorial Library and at the mail box area at Salmon Brook Meadow.
Thank you for your help in this project. For further information contact Christie Cochran at 455-8034.
Washburn Recreation Department
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
Taking part in a canoeing outing with the Washburn Recreation Department were, pictured from left: Danny Theriault, Ethan Butler, Paul Tardie, Patrick Tardie, Aidan Churchill, Josh Reed, Kim McCrea, Kristen Dube, Jessica Aube, Brittany Corey, Jeda (unknown last name), Kelsey Churchill, Hillary Jackson, Ethan Doody and Mitch Worcester.
Enjoying an outing to Aroostook State Park with the Washburn Recreation Department were, pictured from left: Aidan Churchill, Emmy Churchill, Patrick Tardie, Paul Tardie, Chris Tardie, Danny Theriault, Brittany Corey, Josh Reed, Chris Farley, Kelsey Churchill, Hillary Jackson, Mitch Worcester and Ethan Doody.
The Washburn Recreation age10-12 baseball team included, pictured from left: McCall Turner, Parker Thompson, Noah Caron, Alex Hyde, Jarrett Olson, Sam Churchill, Braedon Campbell, Kassie Farley, Carvor Pendexter, Katianne McLaughlin, Quintin Thompson, Connor Bragg, Carly Bragg and Edwin McLaughlin, as well as Coaches Leland Caron, Aaron Turner and Owen James.
Washburn Recreation Age 13-15 baseball team
The Washburn Recreation Age 13-15 baseball team included, pictured from left: McCall Turner, Noah Caron, Michael Ericson, Cameron Bragg, Jarrett Olson, Mackenzie Worcester, Carmen Bragg, Nicole Olson, Joan Overman, Parker Thompson and Brandon Farley. Coaches were Ben Goodwin and Owen James.
DUTCH SOCCER CAMP
Some who participated in the Dutch Soccer Academy at the Washburn Recreation Department this summer were, pictured from left: Carter Doak, Cameron Hartford, an unidentified participant, Jessica Aube, Laina Mette, Catelyn Coulombe, Quintin Thompson, three unidentified participants, Emerson Turner, Sam (unknown last name), Adam Boot, Ben Turner, Skylar Mette, Aidan Churchill, Madison Miller, Janelle Doak, Jordyn Martin and Emma Johnston; with Coach Robbie Krul and Coach Boss.
Hunters’ Breakfast
The Rotary Club of Washburn will hold its annual Hunters’ Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-7:30 a.m. It will be held at the Washburn Snowmobile Clubhouse at 48 Station Road in Washburn.
A traditional hunters’ breakfast will be served and door prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets will also be available for a certificate that can be used toward the purchase of a hunting rifle, among other items. All are welcome to attend to help support the local Rotary Club.
Sesquicentennial book
The Washburn history book entitled “150 Years of Memories” is a 181-page bound edition that covers local events from 1861 to current times. It includes many photos that will be an heirloom treasure for generations to come and will make great Christmas gifts as well as a fine addition to home libraries. It provides an overview of life in Washburn over the past 150 years with a wide array of stories covering local life and a concise history of Washburn’s business and community milestones.
It is available at the Washburn Town Office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon. It will also be available at the Washburn Memorial Library during normal operating hours. You may also order your books through Londa Brown at www.masad45.net/, or e-mail ldcole1@roadrunner.com or gramchristie@yahoo.com. You may also phone Christie Cochran at 455-4959 or 551-6979 and leave a message.
The cost of the book is $20 with an additional $5 fee for mailing. All proceeds from the book will go towards the Washburn Mill Pond Project.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Oct.12-18 include: Gary Blackstone, Leland Caron, Ryan Bard, Nichole Humphrey, Nicki McCrum, Brad Maynard, Roger Hewitt Jr., Carol Mahoney, Eldon McPherson, Kim Worcester, Dakota Michaud, Jeannie Johnson, Brent Turner, Kyle Woodbrey, Bruce Berube, Calvin Wardwell, Vicki Huston, Trent Cunningham, Vickie Ericson, Christopher Peary and Daniel White.
Celebrating their anniversaries are: Matt and Erin Valone, Arnie and Brenda Devoe, and Danny and Doris Churchill.
Quilters work to make a difference
Make a Difference Day is Oct. 22 this year. The quilting group called Stitchin’ and a Givin’ from the Washburn area is hosting a full day of quilting at the Washburn Trailrunners Clubhouse at Station Road in Washburn to mark the occasion.
This is the group’s second annual quilting day to celebrate Make a Difference Day, which is nationally celebrated. The event will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and participants will be quilting memory quilts for Hospice of Aroostook. The quilts will be given to children 0-18 years old who have a parent or primary care giver in the care of Hospice of Aroostook. The goal is to make 35 quilts that day.
Anyone who is willing to help is invited to take part. Materials are available for those people who don’t have any but would like to help. If a person doesn’t sew, but would like to help, please come. There are many tasks that need to be done such as cutting, tacking, pinning, in addition to sewing.
This year, a potluck lunch will also take place. People can come for all day or any segment of the day. If they are unable to come that day and would like to donate quilt squares, a quilt top or a finished quilt, it would be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Millie Bennett at: mbennett@mfx.net.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
