Hunter’s breakfast a success
The annual Rotary Hunters’ Breakfast enjoyed a great turnout with lots of hungry hunters enjoying everything from eggs, toast, hash, bacon, ham to French toast, coffee and tea. The Rotary wishes to thank everyone for supporting the club’s efforts during this fund-raiser, and also for their donations to the food drive by the Catholic Charities held in front of the Civic Center as well as supporting the Methodist Church food sale during the breakfast.
There was a wide array of door prizes given out during the breakfast. The first prize, a Remington Model 700 rifle, was won by Rod Sperrey; and second prize, 100 gallons of fuel oil donated by Perham Oil, was won by Dale Knowles.
The grand prize, a night for two donated by Moose Point Lodge which also included three delicious meals, was won by Kelly White. The Whites generously re-donated the prize for next year’s event.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Lisa Mette, Brenda Devoe, Helen Hause, Troy McCrum, Kaylee Dawn Doody, Linda Bragg, Lori McKeen, Rowena Forbes, Bill White, Bob Wilcox, Everett Merchant, Jenna Mae Farley, Trevor Pendexter II, Barb McGinnis, Brad Bragg, Connie Barnes, Ashley Wilson, Myron Whipkey, Tyler Brooks, Andrew Maynard, Eric Tilley, Bert Donovan, Jon Clayton, Courtney Hartsgrove, Andrea Cray, Andrew Gumprecht, Craig Hobbs, Mindy Doody, Lori Beaulieu, Nicole Olson and Celine Kilchenmann.
Anniversary wishes go out to: Daryl and Lydia Sperrey, Derek and Candy Libby, Margaret and Theron Hartsgrove, Connie and Claude Markham, and Mike and Kathy Butler.
Special birthday
Glenna White recently celebrated her 84th birthday at her home with family and friends. She enjoyed two birthday cakes, cupcakes and ice cream. One cake had 84 candles on it, and before Glenna got them all blown out, the frosting started to melt!
Those attending the party included: her three children, Brenda McCoy, and husband Mike, Butch Levesque and Mavis Rose. Also there : Maurice White Jr., Kim Grant and her husband Terry, Angel Howe and husband Leon, Tammy Souci, Heather Levesque and Shannon Cook. Great grandchildren attending included: Mike Gudreau and friend Shannon; Maurice White III; Miranda Levesque; Devin and Meagan Grant; Justin and Taylor Howe; Emilee and Kimberlee Souci; Michael and Mitchell Cook; Wyatt Grant; John, Milford, Phillip, Marianne and Shawn Helton.
Also during her birthday week, her sisters and brother and his wife also had another get-together for her at the home of a sister, Eva Levesque, with guests Kay Undergust, Sonny and Rowena Conley, Earlene Finch, Mavis Rose and Butch Levesque. She also had a surprise visitor, a cousin from Arizona, Tom and Ester Wallace. They all reminisced and enjoyed a great visit, especially remembering that Eva, Kay Earlene, Glenna and Sonny were known around and about as the ‘Q-Tips’ whenever they were all together. All in all, it was a most memorable birthday for this very special birthday girl.
Washburn calendars
The Washburn Rotary has their 2008 calendars available at a cost of $10. They feature color photo pages for each month including a cover page as well. Photos range from Boy and Girl Scout groups, American Legion, Rotary, local groups, library, museum and scenic photos. Where else could you get a great color photo of our local area and people for a year for only $10? This is a special fund-raising event for the Rotary who donates much of their profits back into the Washburn area programs and sponsors many community projects.
You can obtain your calendar by contacting any Rotarian or stopping by the bank or phoning 455-8034.
Enjoyable family visit
The Reverend Llewellyn Sperrey motored to Maine from West Virginia, spending 10 days with his parents. Atwood and Dot Sperrey. Joining him was his daughter Lisa and three grandchildren Heather, Nathaniel and Joshua, all from West Virginia. The family enjoyed visiting with family and friends in Washburn, with each night enjoying special suppers at the home of Ronald and Norma Sperrey. Most suppers were shared by at least 18 family members, and all enjoyed watching the Red Sox games on television.
The grandchildren from West Virginia were fascinated by the three or four moose that showed up each morning in the field across the road from their grandparent’s home and also enjoyed visiting with Clitso, the family horse. The teenage cousins – Rachel, Kellie, Marcie, Heather, Nathaniel and Joshua – really enjoyed getting to know each other as well as finding interesting things to do together.
Llewellyn is in very poor health but was just glad to be home again with his family. While here, his cousin Donna Towne came from Milo for a special visit with him, and he also enjoyed spending some time with his Aunt Delores Sperrey of Caribou and Daryl Sperrey.
Norma Sperrey is known for her good cooking, and meals included fresh oyster stew, spare ribs, chicken stew and Anita Chevoit’s special spaghetti night meal. Everyone brought foods including some beans cooked by Norma and matriarch Dot Sperrey. There were many cooks who offered their talents to feed the family, but Atwood Sperrey, the family patriarch noted that he was likely the “main eater” for the suppers.
Events/reminders
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.
Bingo games are held at the Washburn Trailrunners Snowmobile clubhouse each Tuesday starting at 7 p.m.
Perham selectmen will meet on Monday, Nov. 19, at the town hall at 6:30 p.m.
Washburn has several openings on boards, including two positions for alternates on the Zoning Board of Appeals, one seat and two vacancies for alternates on the Planning Board and two vacancies for seats on the Library Board of Trustees.
Anyone interested is asked to contact Andrea Powers, town manager, at the Washburn Town Office or phoning 455-8485 with any questions concerning the positions and or the boards.
Rec Center schedule
Basketball for grades 3 through 4 will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the elementary school.
There will be men’s basketball at the high school on Monday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, there will be basketball for grades K through 2 at the elementary school from 6 to 7 p.m.
For further information on any Rec Center programs, contact Director Marcie Barbarula at 455-4959.
Potluck lunch at Rec Center
Several area ladies enjoyed a funfilled afternoon starting with a potluck lunch complete with everything from rolls, casseroles, potato stew, pasta salad, fruit salads, coffee, tea, fruit punch, apple pie and other desserts.
Those attending included: Evelyn Woodman, Bern Rossignol, Lorraine Harrison, Audrey Pavlick, Drucilla Turner, Anita Tarr, Peggy Sperrey, Glenna Ewing, Norma Baker, Margaret Barker, Arlene Cole and Dot Churchill. They were also joined by a special guest, Washburn Town Manager Andrea Powers.
The tables were decorated with a harvest-type assortment of Indian corn, pumpkins and gourds all donated by a local resident and purchased at a discount from Jeffrey’s Gardens.
After the lunch, some ladies enjoyed UNO and others visited and reminisced over Washburn’s days gone by. All enjoyed the event and are looking forward to future meetings.
Perham news
There will be a meeting of the Perham Planning Board held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 9:30 a.m.
Note to interested residents: there will be a meeting of the SAD 45 School Board at the elementary school in Washburn at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
The 2008 dog license tags are now available at the Perham Town Office. Please bring a current rabies certificate for all dogs. Every dog over six months old must be registered, and late fees will apply after January 31, 2008.
The Grant Writing Committee will be sending out important surveys in the near future. Please fill them out and return as soon as possible, as the completed surveys will assist the town of Perham in receiving grants. For further information, phone Deb Viola at 498-3433 or Jan Grieco at 455-4907.
There are several winter coats available at no cost from the selection donated by the Salvation Army. Please feel free to stop in at the Perham Town Office during normal business hours to choose warm coats for your family.
There are Christmas ‘angels’ ready to give to the children of Perham. Anyone who has children in need of winter items, warm p.j.’s, boots, hats, mittens, snow pants, etc., please contact Michele during office hours.
Anyone wishing to donate items may pick up an angel at the Town Office or the Perham Post Office. Also feel free to phone Michelle to add your name (or someone you know) to the list for giving of some special toys from the United Way.
The town of Perham and its residents thanks the Perham Baptist Church for allowing the use of the church facilities as an emergency shelter when and if the need arises.
Students sell 9-1-1 numbers
Grade 8 students from Washburn will be holding a fund-raiser selling E-9-1-1 numbers for both road signs and houses for the towns of Washburn, Wade and Perham.
The signs satisfy the E-9-1-1 Ordinance and are available in both single- and double-sided types. They are blue signs with yellow numbers (Washburn colors!) and will make great gifts. The road signs are for homes that are more than 100 feet from and are not visible from the roadway. House signs can be used at homes that are less than 100 feet and can be seen from the road.
The sale of the numbers and signs will both support the students and help emergency personnel locate your residence when time is crucial.
Flyers and order forms are available at the town offices in Washburn and Perham, as well as at several local businesses.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or christie@ainop.com.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Rotarian cooks and servers Andy White, Keith Brown, Mike Umphrey and Stuart Turner served up quite a meal at the hunters’ breakfast held recently in Washburn.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Glenna White enjoyed a cake with friends and family during a recent party celebrating her 84th birthday.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
THE WINNER – Rod Sperrey, of Washburn, was named the winner of the Remington rifle, model 700 with Weaver scope, at a recent hunters’ breakfast.
