Library accepts food in lieu of book fines
WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Beginning in October, the Washburn Memorial Library will begin an overdue book amnesty for the next two months. We would like to have our overdue books returned and know that some of you are reluctant to return them for fear of high fines. We want to offer you a way to pay your fines. For the next two months come in with that overdue book or DVD or audio-book and bring some non-perishable foods to pay your fines.
That’s right, even if you owe us a large amount of money in fines we will mark your record “paid” if you contribute to the food bank here in Washburn. We look forward to seeing you in the next few weeks.
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Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett
Taking part in the soccer clinic with Coach Dan from Easton, Mars Hill and Washburn Recreation Department’s were, from left in the first row: Camden Michaud, Kody Carter, Coach Dan Williams, Paul and Patrick Tardie, Eva Callioras and Kassidy Brewer. Row two: Alex Toby, Paul Bonner, Kyle Flewelling, Audree Adams, Liberty Fulton, Carly Guerrette and Ellen Billings. Row three: Chris Tardie, Carson Cole and Chandler Cole.
New library hours
New hours for Washburn Memorial Library: Mondays 1-7 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Knitting/crochet group
There is a new knitting/crochet group starting up in Washburn, beginning on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Washburn Memorial Library in the downstairs meeting room. The group will meet every Friday from 1-3 p.m., all skill levels are welcome. For more information call Jackie Pribble at 455-8342.
Church holds brunch
The Washburn Lidstone Methodist Church held a brunch on Sept. 14 for area churches who are knitting prayer shawls. The group consisted of local woman from Caribou, Washburn and Mapleton. The shawls are knit and given to area folks who have illnesses, lost a loved one or who just need the comfort and prayers for which the shawls are knit. We all gain inspiration and new patterns from each other. Anyone who can knit or crochet and is interested in more information, call Bette at 455-8297.
Amateur Radio License Testing
Amateur radio licensing examinations will be offered in Washburn on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Baptist Church (across from the park). Testing will start at 6:30 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted.
Examinees must have two forms of positive identification and their Social Security number.
Licensed amateurs trying to upgrade must have in their possession the original license and any original certificates of completion and a clear photocopy of each. Contact the team VE leader in advance if special exam facilities are required or proposed.
The cost is $15. For more information, call Steve, N1NXU, at 227-2473.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between Oct. 2-8 include: Tyler Farley, Mikayla Churchill, Marienna Bragg, Dara Legassie, Andrew White Jr., Margaret Barker, Emma Turner, Angela Dow, Greg Thompson, Norma Sperrey and Nicholas Pesut.
Those celebrating an anniversary between Oct. 2-8 include: John and June Churchill.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
