WASHBURN NEWS
By Beth Boddy
During the weekend of Sept. 18, Washburn’s Boy Scout Troop 177 hosted the North Star District Fall Camporee at their camp on the Everett Road. The Camporee was a further celebration of the troop’s 50-year anniversary being celebrated this year.
This was one of the largest camporees in recent history with over 200 Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and leaders in attendance, from Fort Kent to Bar Harbor.
On Friday night the Scouts were treated to a night hike around Camp Harrison featuring the Web, Kim’s memory game and a make-believe hazardous material exercise.
Saturday featured the opening ceremony and 11 skill events from the 1965 era of Scouting along the ATV trail from the Everett road to the Wade town office in Washburn. Events included first aid, conducted by the Washburn Fire Departament; signaling using flags, water safety, tent pitching, a Scouting history quiz, walking stick uses, fire building, trail signs, hobo stove cooking, map and compass use, and tree identification hosted by the Forestry Service.
Saturday featured a hot dog lunch provided by the Washburn Rotary Club at the Trail Runners Club. Saturday night was a potluck supper, with all troops attending providing a camp made dish for the meal and Willie’s famous rolls. Dessert consisted of a 50th anniversary cake that was cut by Scoutmaster Larry Harrison and longtime assistant Scoutmaster Tony Sellers, who traveled back from New York for the occasion.
Scout Paul Tardie signals with flags at the recent North Star District Boy Scout Camporee in Washburn.
(Courtesy of Beth Boddy)
Following the evening meal was a Scouts Own religious service held on the camp porch and conducted by Pastor Ellen Cleaves and Pastor Sue Brown. Following the service a campfire was held, along with skits and songs led by all troops in attendance.
To top off the evening, an outdoor movie was held in front of the camp: “Follow Me, Boys,” an old-time Boy Scout movie, and the night hike trail was again in operation.
Sunday morning featured the closing ceremony with all awards being presented along with a 50th anniversary plaque presented to Troop 177 and a “50 years of service” plaque to Scoutmaster Larry Harrison, presented by District Executive Steve Hughes.
By 10 a.m., the fields and camp area were empty and cleaner than ever. Troop 177 thanks all who supported the Anniversary Camporee and welcomed visiting Scouts to town.
Bean Supper
The Salmon Brook Historical Society, along with Washburn Rotary, will hold a baked bean supper at the Trail Runners Clubhouse on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The menu will consist of beans, franks, rolls, cole slaw, potato salad, apple crisp and refreshments.
Proceeds will be used for a new roof on the veterans display area at the society’s Museum. A $7 minimum donation for adults and a general donation for children under 12 is requested. Come hungry, leave well satisfied.
Historical Society Meeting
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold a potluck supper and business meeting Oct. 15 at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. Please bring a place setting and either a main course dish, a salad or a dessert. All are welcome.
Lobster Dinner
The 2016 Washburn High School Project Graduation will host a lobster dinner Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Trail Runners Clubhouse in Washburn. This will be lobster fresh from the coast, picked up the morning of the dinner and driven up to Washburn.
There will be two seatings, one at 4 p.m. and another at 5 p.m., with pickup available at 4:30. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $25 per person. Please contact Julie Doody at 227-5239, Kolbie Churchill at 551-5624, or any Washburn High School senior for tickets.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday between Sept. 30 and Oct. 6 include: Noah Farley, Pam Haley, Becky Doody, Russell Scott, Pat Baker, Janet Doak, Cameron Huston, Kyle Huston, Tyler Farley, Mikayla Churchill, Mariena Bragg, Dara Legassie, Andy White Jr., Margaret Barker, Emma Turner, Angela Dow and Greg Thompson.
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.
