Club’s baseball play a big hit

WASHBURN NEWS
by Christie Cochran

     The Washburn Rotary club presented their second annual Dinner Theatre Mystery and it was attended by a good crowd along with lots of “stars.” The play was entitled “Death on the Mound” and featured a theme of two ball teams, the Boston Odd Sox and the Chicago Cheeky Chicks. One of the members of the two teams would commit murder before the evening was over, doing in, by means of poison, the very unlikable pitcher for the Cheeky Cheeks, Petticoat Peterson, aka Christie Cochran. 

     Players for the Odd Sox included: Righty Matthews (Larry Harrison), Shoey Jacobs (Bruce Blakney), Double-Take Edwards (Tom Drew), Sleepy Joe (Sean Diette) Doorbell Dunstan (Kermit Fuller) and Go Go Grimblat (Stacey Skinner). The all-girl Cheeky Chicks players were: Peachy Cream (Sarah Diette), Moldy Cheese (Debbie Rideout), Bouncy Betty (Sue Brown), Lippy Lovell (Julie Doody), Clumsy Carol (Pam Wilcox), Slammit Suzie (Heidi Thompson) and Petticoat Peterson (Christie Cochran). Nathan Scott, aka A.K. Seltzer, portrayed the game announcer; Marcie Barbarula was Dr. Ducky, medical reporter; Stuart Turner acted as the family attorney; and Keith Brown, aka Arnie Ezekiel, was the local police officer. One interesting note is that officer Keith Brown wore the authentic Washburn Police badge Number 8 that belonged to his grandfather, Officer Archie Manzer.
    By the end of the play it was determined the dastardly deed was done by none other than Doorbell Dunstan, aka Kermit Fuller!
     Rotarians that were not on stage but were of great assistance during the event were: Barb Turner, Charlotte Griffin, Mike Umphrey, Peggy Bugbee, Andy White and Mike McIntosh. Family and friends of Rotarians and actors who also helped with the evening’s duties were: Randy Thompson, Taylor Skinner, Quintin Thompson, Don Wilcox and Parker Thompson.
  The guests were also treated to a great supper featuring salad, a wonderful serving of chicken or ham, along with potatoes and veggies and a choice of pie. Much thanks goes to cooks Jody Dickinson and Stina Snyder, with help from Daren Churchill. There were also several items sold during the silent auction. The Washburn Rotary appreciates all the help and notes that the proceeds from this activity go towards WDHS scholarships and playground equipment to be placed at the Mill Pond.

    Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Christine O’Donnell, Ed Clark, Jessie Bragg, Jarret Olson, Anita Tarr, Katelynn Tardie, Germaine Whitten, Skylar Mette, Nancy Thompson, Joey Pinette, Sam Doughman, Ainsley Caron, Nathaniel Tarbox, Liz Bradbury, Michael Kelley, Conor Seward, Brittany Hernandez, Jackie Pribble, Robert Burchett, Thomas Bragg, Virginia Whitney, Joshua Wilson and River Whitten.
  Anniversary wishes go out to: Tim & Nikki McLaughlin, Bill Jr. & Elaine Churchill, Dwight & Gail Wilcox, Wendell & Joyce Doody and Alan & Anne Carter.

    “Dancing with the Teachers,” a fun competition between students and teachers to some great musical routines will be held at the Washburn High School gym on Friday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Other activities will include People’s Choice, a 50/50 drawing and having your picture taken with a “star”! Tickets are $4 pre-sold or at the door for $5 for all ages, and those 5 and under free. Families (parents and school-aged students) of four or more can get tickets for $15. FMI Andrea Hallett at ahallett@msad45.net.

    On Wednesday, April 28, there will be gymnastics in Mars Hill from 2:45 to 5:15 p.m.
  On Friday, April 30, there will be a movie at the Rec Center for grades K-4 from 2:45 to 4:40 p.m.
  On Friday, April 30, Northern Massage and Wellness will introduce participants to the fitness of Zumba. Come and learn all the easy moves set to lively Latin music for a fun, calorie-burning fitness routine. Certified instructors Stephanie Caverhill and Tracy Spooner will be there to teach you the combinations of dance and workout that aids in weight loss and body fitness advantages. The event will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rec Center and there is no cost for this fun fitness event.    
  On Monday, May 3, there will be men’s basketball  at 6:30 p.m.
  On Wednesday, May 5, there will be gymnastics in Mars Hill with the bus leaving the elementary school at 2:45 and returning to the Rec Center at 5:15 p.m.

     Both Destination Imagination teams have won the right to compete in the global competitions in Knoxville, Tenn. The members of each team are working really hard to raise money by their departure date of May 29. The teams recently worked at the landfill for three days and will be holding a yard sale at the Ericson home on the Presque Isle Road on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1. Also planned is a variety show to be held on  May 1, at 7 p.m. at the high school. Performers include: Warner Archer, Wendell Hudson, Chelsea Keiser, April Flagg, Ben Goodwin, Cody Frank, Dakota Koch, Lindsey Blackstone, Rebecca Campbell, Cameron Huston, Marcella Cheviot, along with many others.
     “Tennessee Bound,” a special country gospel concert,, will be held Friday, May 7, 7 p.m. at the high school. Headliners will be Warner Archer and Wendell Hudson, andother musicians.
    Those working the dual car washes in Presque Isle and Caribou included: Cody Frank, Cameron Huston, Kyle Huston, Marlaina Spooner, Marcella Chevoit, Jacob Reed, Zachary Davis, Felicia Cochran and Tori Koch. Unable to attend due to participation in Northern Lights Choir were: Lindsey Blackstone, Amber Reed, Sarah Sjoberg and Dakota Koch, so they sent their moms Liane Koch, Patty Reed, Craig Sjoberg and Laurie Blackstone to work for them. Other adults and youth volunteers helping included: Patty Ericson, John Reed, D.I. leader Tracy Reed, Betty Sjoberg Anita Cheviot, Peter Koch, Mary Davis, Steve Davis, Michael Ericson and Mariah Davis.
     Anyone needing an odd job done, the teams will be glad to help out for a donation, and anyone needing information is asked to contact Tracy Reed at the school or any of the team members.

Photos by Christie Cochran

WORKIN’ AT THE CAR WASH

    Destination Imagination team members and parent helpers washed cars at White’s Service last weekend. While doing so, the group got a special chance to step back in time and wash a 1957 Chevy Belaire owned by Harold Easler. Pictured, from left: Jacob Reed, Zachary Davis, Kyle Huston, Felicia Cochran and Tori Koch.

Destination Imagination team

    Members and parent helpers washed cars in Presque Isle recently to raise money for the team’s upcoming trip to compete in Tennessee. Pictured, from left: Cameron Huston, Craig Sjoberg, Anita Cheviot, John Reed, Tracy Reed, Cody Frank, Marlaina Spooner and Marcella Cheviot.

DINNER THEATRE FUND-RAISER

    A ballgame (of sorts) was held to benefit Washburn Rotary Club area projects, with the organization hosting a mystery dinner theatre event entitled “Death on the Mound” on April 17. Team players and cast members included, from left, front row: Stacey Skinner, Sean Diette, Bruce Blakney, Marcie Barbarula, Nathan Scott, Christie Cochran, Pam Wilcox, Debbie Rideout, Sue Brown, Sarah Diette, Julie Doody and Heidi Thompson. In back, from left: Tom Drew, Kermit Fuller, Keith Brown and Larry Harrison. 

    Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.