Bottle donations sought for Project Graduation
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Washburn Project Graduation 2012 is taking donations at the bottle redemption center in Washburn for this school year.
Just let them know that you want to donate your bottles. Thank you to anyone that has given to us in the past. It is greatly appreciated.
Student of the Month for November
CONGRATULATIONS to Nick Bragg, the Washburn District High School Student of the Month for November. Most of us see Nick on the athletic field all through the year as he participates in cross-country, soccer, volleyball, basketball and baseball. In the high school halls, Nick greets everyone with a smile. His participation and scholastic abilities in the classroom have earned him the respect of the high school students and staff.
Bath salts presentation
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 9 a.m., Allison Heidorn and Dustin Damboise from Aroostook Substance Abuse Prevention will be providing information about the dangers and symptoms of bath salts. This presentation will be held in the high school gymnasium and will be for all grade 7-12 students. Community members are invited and encouraged to attend.
Those attending will learn: what are bath salts; how are they used; the effects of bath salts; how substance abuse impacts the teen brain; signs of overdose and use; and how to respond to overdose and addiction.
All-Aroostook Choral Festival
WASHBURN STUDENTS did a wonderful job representing their school at the All-Aroostook Choral Festival Dec. 2-3 in Presque Isle. Crystal Hobbs commented, “I am very proud to be their teacher!” Pictured are middle school participants, from left: Kelsea Farr, Connor Bragg, Justin Davis, Tabatha McLaughlin, Brooklyn Plummer, Elizabeth White and Brittnay Corey.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Jan. 4-10 include: Isaiah Daniel DuMont, Michaela Bragg, Gaynel Tilley, Michelle Pinette, Aaron Kofstad, Amy O’Donnell, Elizabeth Kofstad, Penny Richardson, Scott Huntley, Kathy McCarty, Edna Sherburne, Katherine Bragg, Caleb Giustra, Renee Belanger, Yannick Kilchenmann, Ricky Tarbox, Mia Pangburn, Alton Bragg, Chris Farley, Corey Pinette, Denna Bragg, Mark Tarbox, Darrell Philbrook, Eugene McCrossin, Jamison Haley, Andrew Thompson, Gary Cole, Alex Searles, Jere Humphrey, Letha Lundgrand, Shelby Willett and Joe Nadeau.
Celebrating their anniversary are: Gary and Laurie Blackstone, Larry and Marlene Whipkey, and Kevin and Vicki Woodbrey.
Washburn Trail Runners
Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
QUILTING FOR A CAUSE — The Washburn Trail Runners’ clubhouse was a very busy place as 20 ambitious volunteers worked together to make 70 finished quilts for Quilting for Hospice as part of Make A Difference Day. Many thanks go to every one of the workers and donors of fabric, supplies, blocks, quilts and food. Organizers are so very pleased with each person that so willingly worked at whatever needed to be done. The results speak well for all the hard work undertaken that day. Plans are already under way for another day of quilting. Pictured in front, from left, are: Joyce Boyington and Vella Condon. In back: Wanita Hallowell, Pat Graham (out of sight), Gwen Bragg and Judy Bougie.
The Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club is advising there are a few trees down north of the clubhouse. Recent high winds have caused blow-downs. Please use caution on the trails.
The club will be open beginning Jan. 7 and 8, offering breakfast and lunch, and will continue every weekend until the end of the snowmobile season. Offerings include bacon, ham, sausage, eggs, French toast, pancakes, home fries, beverages, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, ham and cheese sandwiches, grilled cheese, French fries and stew. The public is invited to come enjoy a warm meal on the weekends throughout the snowmobile season. A children’s and senior citizens’ menu is also available.
For more information on the club, look them up on Facebook or call 455-3439.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
