WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Ethan Doody of Wade is now one of Maine’s newest state troopers. He was one of 13 who joined the State Police in graduation ceremonies at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro earlier this spring.
Governor LePage was in attendance as the new troopers received their badges from the Chief of the State Police, Colonel Robert Williams. Chief Williams told the new troopers that expectations for them were high, “you will see the best and worst of people and be called upon to make decisions in a fraction of a second, the public expects nothing less.” The new troopers spent nine weeks in specialized State Police instruction and procedures and now are patrolling in their designated areas of the state. Assigned to Troop F in Houlton were: Adam Bell from Sanford, who graduated from Hodgdon High School and Maine Maritime Academy; John Darcy of Thompson, Conn., who graduated from Worcester State University; and Ethan Doody of Wade, a graduate of Washburn High School and the University of Maine.
Rotary Club
The Washburn Rotary Club will host its fifth annual truck pull on Saturday, July 5. The gate opens at 3:30 p.m., registration is at 4 p.m. and the pulls start at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 at the gate. There will be 13 classes of pullers and a 50/50 draw to benefit Rotary’s many community projects. If you are spending the holiday weekend here in The County, please plan to enjoy an evening of truck pulls at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. Thanks for your support!
August Festival
The August Festival Committee continues to plan for the 34th annual Washburn August Festival, which will be held Aug. 15-17. Many enjoyable activities are slated to occur.
The August Festival Committee relies on community support to keep this wonderful event going year after year and needs your help by volunteering your time and talents to help in any way you can. Anyone interested in taking part, wishing to volunteer or sponsors looking to donate are asked call Cindy Boot, chairman, at 768-1375 or email her at cindyboot@live.com. You are encouraged to reserve your spots as soon as possible. If you would like to make a much appreciated cash donation, you can mail it to PO Box 45, Washburn, ME 04786.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between July 2-8 include: Reagyn Chavez, Trina Everett, Steve Boddy, Mark Turner, Shirley Kidney, Judy Budman, Ellie Jordan, Carmen Bragg, Carlene Donovan, Helen Tompkins and Linda Bragg.
Those celebrating an anniversary between July 2-8 include: Cliff and Judy Budman, Russell and Penny Scott, Mike and Brenda McCoy, and Andy and Kelly White.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by emailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
