Hut constructed
through family support
WASHBURN NEWS
by Christie Cochran
Members in Troop 177 have begun their summer season in earnest. One of their first activities was the construction of a special Quartermaster Hut at Camp Harrison. The troop was able to have this hut due to the continuing support of the late Chester Akerson and his family. The troop was named as recipients of memorial funds after Chester’s passing in January, and the wheels were set in motion as to the best use of the funds to show the Scouts’ thanks to Chester and the family for his many years’ of support.
It was decided to build a Quartermaster Hut, which is an important focal point used to distribute and house necessary supplies at one location and is one of the most important facilities to the Boy Scout Program. This eliminates needed items being left behind on outings, allows for a constant inventory of items and condition checks. The items to be stored in the hut will include those needed for campouts, district and council events and even some troop meetings. One item also to be stored at the hut is the Klondike derby sled which was carefully and lovingly made by Chester Akerson.
Troop 177 has been blessed to have had Chester Akerson as a friend of the troop and has benefited greatly from his various woodworking skills over the years. He assisted in building the patrol kitchens, wash stations and a dog sled, as well as many other much-needed smaller projects that he completed for the troop.
A special dedication ceremony was held on Sunday, May 16, opened with a welcome by Leader Stacey Skinner. Color Guard Scouts Brandon Cropley, Taylor Skinner, Parker Thompson and Tyler Jardine presented colors, the Pledge of Allegiance was read by SPL Curtis Thompson, and the opening prayer was given by Reverend Lawrence Beals. A special wreath in memory of Chester and Arline Akerson was presented by Scouts Daniel Roy and Bryce Roix.
Scoutmaster Larry Harrison presided over the ceremony and included in his speech was a quote from the founder of Boy Scouting, Baden Powell’s “Building Leaders for a Better Tomorrow.” A grandson of Chester and Arline Akerson, Troy Wilcox, gave a special thanks to all who were involved in this memoriam. The Akerson’s children — Pam Wilcox, Kathie Woodcock, Christine Finemore and Richard Akerson — cut the ribbon to the new building’s door, troop members recited the Scout Law led by Jacob Reed and the Color Guard retired the colors.
ATTENDING THE DEDICATION of the Quartermaster’s Hut for Troop 177 were the children of the late Chester and Arline Akerson. On hand for the ceremony were, pictured at center, from left: Pam Wilcox, Kathie Woodcock, Christine Finemore and Richard Akerson. the scouts to the back of the photo are, from left: Parker Thompson, Tyler Jardine and leader Stacey Skinner and Scoutmaster Larry Harrison.
PUTTING THE MEMORIAL WREATH on the new Quartermaster’s Hut were Troop 177 Scouts Brandon Cropley, Taylor Skinner, Bryce Roix, Daniel Roy, Parker Thompson, Tyler Jardine, Leader Stacey Skinner and Scoutmaster Larry Harrison.
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Mavis Rose, Colton Conley, Trent Turner, Allen Berube, Neil Baker Jr., Carol White, Kara Condon, Silvia Wren Easler, Linnea Miller, Daelin Viola, Barry Ingraham, Donald Thibodeau, Mildred Bennett, Arianna Forbes, Joshua Anderson, Mallory Martin, Lexie Miller, Nan Buckingham, Robert MacDonald, William Merchant, Brenda Clayton, Blake Willett, Lendal Mills Jr., Harold Easler, Lareah Longley, Michael Ericson, Zachary Dow and Ethan Pendexter.
Anniversary wishes go out to: Blake and Sarah Hatt, John and Kristie Drost, Bill and Joyce Sewall, Charlie and Mora Durost, Bernhard and Dino Aegerter, Gerald and Polly Vaughn, Matt and Holli Doody, Rod and Delma Emery, Ward and Christine Turner, Neil and Mary Baker, and Doug and Vicki Conley.
The Washburn Rotary Club will be sponsoring a truck pull at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 3. The pull is sanctioned by the Maine State Truck and Tractor Pullers Association and will take place rain or shine. Registration begins at 4 p.m. with the pulls starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit Washburn Rotary projects. For further information contact Rotarian Peggy Bugbee at 754-8424.
The final few activities for the Class of 2010 include Last Chapel which is scheduled for Friday, June 11, at 1 p.m. and the graduation ceremony will be on Friday, June 11, at 7 p.m. Both events will be held at the high school gymnasium.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society quarterly meeting and potluck supper will be held at the Civic Center on Thursday, June 24.
The next meeting of the Washburn Town Council will be held on Monday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center, and all interested residents are urged to attend.
The next order week for the Friendly Co-op will be Monday, June 7 through Friday, June 11. Please have your orders to Brenda no later than Friday, June 11, by phone at 455-8421 or e-mail her at bunny@ainop.com.
The town of Washburn is fortunate to have the Boy Scouts from Troop 177 who placed the approximate 35 flags along Washburn’s Main Street. The Scouts do this for all major events and holidays relating to the flag, and residents are grateful for this service. This Memorial Day it was the turn for Randy Thompson and his son Parker to put the flags up early in the morning, and Tim Roix and son Bryce to take them down before sunset.
Darcy Carney recently left her full-time job in Presque Isle to join her husband, Gerald Carney, in the bottle redemption business. The couple’s sons, Jarad and Isaac Carney, also work at the Center whenever they can. The Carney’s granddaughter, Catelyn Coulombe, is actively involved by changing her chores at the home. She helps by doing laundry and keeping some of the housework done, making it easier on Darcy when the work day is done.
By Darcy being in the shop full-time, it enables Gerald to go out on the road, where he has recently picked up several new accounts. Darcy has also realized how much work there is in sorting, counting and bagging up bottles for pick-up by the big companies. Gerald has truly appreciated his wife’s work ethics. By working together, the couple get to spend some extra time together.
A NEW STAFF MEMBER joined the Redemption Center. Darcy Carney joined her husband, Gerald Carney, working full-time now at the business.
Anyone wishing to sign their youth up for any of the various summer programs through the Rec Center is asked to contact Marcie at 455-4959 or e-mail her at marcieb@ainop.com.
On Monday, June 14, there will be men’s basketball at the high school gym, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
On Monday, June 14, there will be Zumba classes at the Washburn Elementary School from 6 to 7 p.m.
Dutch Soccer Camp will begin the week of June 14 through June 18, and will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the elementary school soccer field.
From Monday, June 14 through Thursday, June 17, there will be Beaver Basketball Camp at the elementary school. For further information, contact Larry Worcester at 455-8003.
The contact e-mail for the food vendors for the August Festival is: drharris02@juno.com.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
