WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
The Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club received a generous donation to go towards their efforts to raise money for the Hospice of Aroostook House of Comfort project.
On Aug. 26 the Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club held its annual Memorial Tractor Trek for Hospice. The trek was 47 miles long and 29 tractors participated. The club took pledges to raise money for the Hospice of Aroostook project. Algonquin Energy Services pledged $1,000, helping to bring the total pledges for this cause to just under $5,000.
Back in school
Students at SAD 45 in Washburn have been back in school for almost a month. Mrs. Bragg in the elementary school teaches the pre-kindergarten classes. This year’s pre-K students are the future graduating class of 2026.
This year however in Mrs. Bragg’s classroom they are just getting to know one another and their way around the school. I was able to visit with some of them last week and Mrs. Bragg asked them what they liked best about their school day. Hailey Bois, Mitchell Hewitt and Jaici Rosi-Carney all love when they can color, while Brent Craw loves to do paintings. Katelyn Thibodeau and Isaac Sines both love going outside and play.
Birthday party
In the evening, she had birthday cake with her parents Barry and Jana Ingraham and her sisters Jenica and Jayden. Later she received a number 4 cake made by her nana, Ardis Humphrey.
On Saturday, Sept. 1, Jenesa celebrated with a party at her home with family and friends. They enjoyed playing in a bouncy house. She opened several cards and gifts and later had refreshments served by her mom. She shared a Spongebob cake made by her nana, and cupcakes decorated with Spongebob figures by her mom, and homemade ice cream made by her Grampie Humphrey, as well as other refreshments served by her mom. Attending her party were her parents, grandparents Charlie and Linda Ingraham and Raymond and Ardis Humphrey, as well asAunt Jody Morin, Uncle Joel Humphrey, Rhonda Chamberlin, Norma Smith, Robert Smith, Sarah Sines, Isaac Sines, Andrea Hallett, Emily Hallett, Jessica Haley, Addyson Haley and Jayla Keegan.
Yard sale
The Washburn Italy Tour students are having a huge yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Washburn High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more or donate items please contact Tracy Reed at treed@msad45.net.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays from Sept. 12-18 include: Jason Rouse, Kelly Baker, Nancy Tarr, Daniel Easler, Dylan Drost, Wesley Farley, Deanna Sargent, Roger Hewitt Sr, Jesse Maynard, Gayle Dickinson, Margaret Chapman, Tyler Dobson, Blake Harvath, Albert Gabourie, Josh Pike, Janet Peary, Terri Farley, Jordan Chandler, Anne Carter, Kassie Farley, Shawn Thompson, Cayla Robbins, Glenna White, Chris Haines, Kellie Carmichael, Rachel Campbell, Christian Forcier, Charlotte Wilson, Daniel White, Bud Umphrey, Marlene Whipkey and Stacy Tulley.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 455-8427 or e-mail bethwood@hotmail.com.
