Washburn Scout earns Eagle Award
WASHBURN NEWS
by Christie Cochran
On Sunday, Sept. 19, Washburn’s Troop 177 held an Eagle Court of Honor to recognize Taylor Alan Skinner in earning Scouting’s highest award.
The Troop Court of Honor was opened by Scoutmaster Larry Harrison and Welcome was given by Brandon Cropley. Master of Ceremonies Tim Roix, along with Scoutmaster Larry Harrison, began the Eagle Ceremony which included the invocation given by Rev. Dorothy Matson.
Eagle Scout recipient Taylor Skinner was presented the highest rank in Boy Scouting on Sunday, Sept. 19. Pictured from left are: Christine Skinner, mother; Taylor Skinner; and Stacey Skinner, father.
The Eagle Charge was given by Bryce Roix, Daniel Roy, Keagan Page and Greg Page, with the Eagle Oath being administered by Tim Roix.
The presentation of the Eagle Badge was given by Scoutmaster Larry Harrison and Taylor Skinner presented Mentor Pins to his mother, Christine Skinner, his father, Stacey Skinner, and Leader Greg Page. The 13-year-old also presented a number of gifts to those who assisted him in his seven years as a Scout.
Washburn Town Council member and Rotarian Keith Brown presented Taylor with a paid membership in the Eagle Scout Association through his 21st birthday. Brown also presented him with a proclamation certificate noting that Sunday, Sept.19, was officially declared Taylor A. Skinner Day, authorized by the Washburn Town Council.
A special presentation was made by Maine State Senator Troy Jackson, giving Taylor a Maine State Sentiment from the 124th Congress.
Other speakers included Vaughn Keaton from Friends of Scouting, presenting Taylor with a framed history of his accomplishments in Scouting, and KAC Commissioner Paul Little spoke on behalf of the Katahdin Area Council of Boy Scouts in Maine.
Taylor became the 34th Eagle Scout since 1965 for Washburn Troop 177. Included in the large crowd of friends and family attending this impressive ceremony were his grandparents John and Liza Skinner and Carol Hodde and a great-grandmother, Irene Brown, along with his parents, brother Aaron Skinner and several aunts and uncles.
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Heather Ingersoll, Ivan Corey, James Cray, Barbara McLaughlin, Jean Gabourie, Shayla Enman, Noah Farley, Nykita Emery, Pam Haley, Sharon Burchett, Becky Doody, Daniel Abbott, Joey Brinkman, Russell Scott, Pat Baker, Dan Martin, Jodi Goodine, Brianna Krupienski, Janet Doak, Cameron Huston, Kyle Huston, Kristy Soucier, Blake Hatt, Kerry Kennedy, Tyler Farley, Julie Jencks, Daniel Jackson, Tracy Whitten, Mikayla Churchill, Mariena Bragg, Drew White, Margaret Barker, Emma Turner, John Veeneman, Angela Dow and Jennifer Thompson.
Anniversary wishes go out to: Jerome and Erika Churchill and Darin and Heather Ingersoll.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold their fall meeting at the Washburn Civic Center on Thursday, Sept 30. The potluck supper will start at 6 p.m., followed by a business meeting. Participants are asked to bring a main dish, salad, dessert or rolls and their own place settings.
Thursday, Sept. 30, is the deadline for removing memorial items from Washburn area cemeteries.
The next scheduled food sale put on by the Lidstone Memorial Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Washburn Civic Center. The sale will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and will include delicious homemade cooking with everything for your Saturday night supper with beans, bread, salads, cole slaw and a wide array of desserts.
Friendly Co-Op will be taking orders the week of Monday, Sept. 27 through the deadline on Saturday, Oct. 2. The projected delivery date is Friday, Oct. 8. To order, phone Brenda McCoy at 455-8421 or e-mail her a bunny@ainop.com.
Wade resident Mid Bennett is working with the Hospice of Aroostook program making “memory quilts” for those patients under 18 who are losing a loved one and are clients or patients with Hospice of Aroostook. The nationally-recognized “Make a Difference Day” is set aside for individuals or groups to do something to make life better for others.
It is always the fourth Saturday in October, and participants from Washburn, Wade and Perham, along with Castle Hill and other nearby areas, will be gathering on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center to combine their abilities in order to make a few quilts for those in need.
Volunteers are needed for: quilters, cutters, ironing and pressing of fabrics, laying out the square and quilt tacking. The volunteers can set their own hours ranging from one hour to all day. One volunteer who lives in Kenduskeag will be unable to attend the quilting “bee” but was so enthused with the project, she’s making a quilt and will send it as a donation. Also needed are donations of materials and any other sewing notions.
For further information, contact Mildred Bennett at 455-4054 or e-mail her at mbennett@mfx.net.
On Friday, Oct. 1, there will be swimming lessons at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Oct. 2, there will be a soccer round robin held in Caribou for grades 5-6.
On Monday, Oct. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, there will be a fun field trip to the Presque Isle School Farm, with lunch at McDonald’s. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. there will be swimming lessons at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool and roller skating at the Melody rink in Caribou from 4 to 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, Oct. 5, there will be gymnastics from 2:45 to 5:15 p.m. and a soccer game against Limestone starting at 5:30 p.m. for grades K-2.
On Wednesday, Oct. 6, there will be soccer practice for grades 5-6 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
