A good crowd got together on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Washburn Elementary School to take part in a special fund-raiser for the Class of 2008. Approximately 150 enjoyed a great spaghetti supper ably prepared by school cook Jody Dickinson. The meal came complete with everything from salad and rolls to the main course and desserts.
After supper, the fun really got going with the auction. Items ranged from handmade quilts, artwork and ceramic items, to candles, gift certificates, potatoes and home décor items.
The auctioneer, Tom Drew, of Woodland, provided his services at no fee for the class and showed his true value in entertainment while auctioneering. He included several members of the audience with his valuable sense of humor, proving that among all the items up for bid, he could sell a purse to a guy! He also provided the audience with some information on one of the bidders who had hit one of his goats a year or so ago. Talk about not being able to forget! It seems as though she not only hit the goat, she left the scene of the accident after the creature got up and ran home to ‘nana.’ She did phone him later on that night to see how he’d made out, and when no one was home, she left a message, but not her phone number! The auctioneer was kind to forgive her after she’d bid on quite a few items!
The senior high students showed the auction items and delivered them to the winning bidders. They also bid off some of the remaining spaghetti and meat sauce. The profits from the evening will go towards the expenses of the class trip to Boston. The seniors thank all who donated and participated in this event.
The seniors will also be selling Little Caesars Pizza, as well as pie kits, cookie dough and bread stick kits. All seniors have sale flyers and items can be seen on the Web site pizzakit.com. The orders will need to be placed by Wednesday, Jan. 30.
The class of 2008 will also be having an ongoing bottle drive and ask that anyone wishing to donate to the event can drop off their bottles at the Presque Isle Redemption Center or have any senior class member pick them up.
Correction
The hours for the Perham Town Office are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. I’m sorry for any confusion the error may have caused.
The next scheduled meeting of the Perham Selectmen is for Monday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m., and the agenda will include the upcoming 2008 budget.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Mandy Johnston, Jim McCarty, Michael Gudreau, Melanie Turner, Troy Dahlgren, Jeff Cray, Kyle Thibodeau, Tracy Baker, Dana Olcott, Catelyn Coloumbe, Mike Martin, Chris Emery, Paul Brown, Jim Rowbotham, Bob Burchett, Kyle Turner, Kim Silver, Marteen Hester, Rodney Wardwell, Leland Paradis, Andrea Pesut, Alfred Easler, Cory Olson, Phyllis Farley, Ben Sperrey, Danielle Tardie, Mick Dobson, Carol Bouchey, Judee Doughman, Nicole Ballard, Norma Hitchcock, Sarah Bragg, Jamie Doughman, Jim Doughman, Libby Aegerter, Becky Doody, Erin Valone, Gordon Anderson and Ken Drost.
Anniversary wishes go out to: Gene and Andrea Bragdon, Ronald and Shirley Rand and Joe and Betty Putnam.
Town-wide events/reminders
The Trailrunners Snowmobile clubhouse schedule is: On Fridays, the kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a light lunch including burgers and hotdogs and Stew Night features a variety of great homemade soups and stews served starting at 4 p.m. On Saturdays, the kitchen is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving breakfast and lunch. On Sundays, the clubhouse will be serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Trailrunners also hold weekly Bingo games clubhouse each Tuesday starting at 7 p.m.
TOPS will be meeting each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and the meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For further information, contact Birdena Cochran at 455-8353.
White’s Exxon has announced a change of hours for weekends during the winter season. They will be open on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday they will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For any gas emergencies, phone 455-4379.
Rec Center schedule
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 194 will meet at the Washburn Rec Center on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 2:45 p.m.
On Wednesday, Jan. 30, there will be cross-country skiing held from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
On Thursday, Jan. 31, there will be basketball games for both boys’ and girls’ grades 5-6 teams vs. Easton. The girls play starting at 5 p.m. and the boys game will follow at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Feb. 2, the grade 5-6 girls’ basketball team plays Mars Hill at 10 a.m. and the boys’ team plays at 11 a.m.
On Monday, Feb. 4, there will be cross-country skiing from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. There will also be men’s basketball at the high school gym from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
On Tuesday, Feb. 5, grades 5 and 6 basketball – girls play Caribou at 4:30 p.m.
For any questions on Rec Center activities, contact Director Marcie Barbarula at 455-4959.
Municipal notices/meetings
The town of Wade municipal books will close on Thursday, Jan 31, and all unpaid taxes from that date on will be listed in the Town Report. For further information, contact 764-2662.
The Washburn Town Office will be closed on Friday, Feb. 1, in order to close the town books for the year. The office will reopen on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 a.m. All tax and sewer bills that are past due as of Thursday, Jan. 31, will be listed in the Town Report. For further information, contact the Town Office at 455-8485.
The town of Perham municipal books will close on Thursday, Jan. 31, and all unpaid taxes from that date on will be listed in the Town Report. For further information, contact the Perham Town Office at 455-5887.
Final reminder for Washburn, Wade and Perham dog owners regarding dog licenses: All dogs 6 months old or older must be registered in the municipality where the dog is kept by Jan. 31 of each year. Any licenses issued after Jan. 31 are subject to a late fee.
Please bring the prior year’s license, a rabies vaccination certificate and a spaying or neutering certificate. Fees include $5 for dogs spayed or neutered and $11 for dogs that are not. Late fees are $15 per dog in addition to the registration fee.
The Perham Grant Writing and Planning Boards will be holding their next joint meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Perham Town Office.
Washburn special editions
Keep in mind that the Washburn Rotary still has calendars available. This will be a major fund-raiser for the club, and your participation is appreciated. The cover page for the month of February 2008 features seven color scenes of Washburn Boy Scout activities. They are shown at their campsite, polar dome, fund-raisers and town ceremonies. To get your copy, ask any Rotarian or stop in at Katahdin bank.
Also still available are the cookbooks featuring treasured recipes from the Crouseville Advent Christian Church. There are recipes for sweets, salads, main dishes and lots more as well as features including a small history of the church and helpful hints included in each chapter. To get your copy, phone Sherry Thibodeau at 764-0397 or Carolyn O’Donnell at 455-8437.
Gentlemen, start your engines!
Cub Scout Pack 162 held their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, Jan. 19. There were 13 pack members participating as well as several scouts lending a hand. Three Boy Scouts from Troop 177 volunteered their time to assist in the race. Those helping included David Roy, Andrew White and Keegan Page. Greg and Allison Page also volunteered their time as race officials.
This was the first race that the new aluminum track was used. Washburn’s Pack 162 purchased the new beauty from money donated by a couple of businesses and from all the fund-raisers done throughout the year. The track was a big hit. Thanks go out to all who contributed and helped make this purchase possible.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Derby participants from Washburn Cub Scout Pack 162 group included, row one: Alexander Hyde, Andrew Keller, Noah White and Braedon Campbell. Row two: Quintin Thompson, Andrew Gumprecht and Bryce Roix. Row three: Nicholas Gordon, Alex Gordon and Parker Thompson. Back row: Tyler Jardine, Brandon Cropley and Taylor Skinner.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Winners of the Pinewood Derby included: Front left – Quintin Thompson, fourth place; Front right – Andrew Keller, third place; Back right – Parker Thompson, second place; and Back left – Nicholas Gordon, first place.
Photo courtesy of Boy Scout Drew White
Spectators, including members of Cub Scout Pack 162, are pictured waiting for the Pinewood Derby race to start. Those in attendance appeared impressed with the length of the new track for the derby.
