WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
During the weekend of Feb. 22-23, Scouts and leaders from Washburn’s Troop 177 attended the annual North Star District Winterama and Klondike Derby.
The troop built a large snow dome to sleep in, as well as a snow kitchen to cook their meals.
The Scouts participated in several events during the afternoon and did very well in the standings. Event awards included first place in winter tent pitching, second place on the snow snake pitching, third place in knot tying, first place in lashings, second place overall for the Klondike Derby events and second place for the campsite inspection.
With three new Scouts, this was a tremendous effort for the troop and they represented Washburn very well. Troop 177 is always looking for new youth between 11 and 18 to join the troop. Meetings are every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Camp Harrison on the Everett Road in Washburn.
Dam work has begun
Work has begun on the Mill Pond in Washburn, with Soderberg Construction removing the dam and upper berm. Large orange construction signs have been placed along the trail.
There are large construction vehicles moving along parts of the trail. Please use extreme caution when traveling along the trail from south of the Washburn Trailrunner’s Clubhouse on ITS 105.
School registration
Registration for children who will be entering pre-K in the fall of 2014 at Washburn Elementary School will be held March 17. In order to be eligible for pre-K, a child must be 4 years of age on or before Oct. 15. If you have a child to register, call Debbie at the Washburn Elementary School at 455-4504 to receive pre-registration materials.
Dinner and auction to benefit class
The Washburn District High School physics class will be holding an Italian Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday, April 4, at the Washburn Elementary School Cafeteria. The cost will be $3 for children, $6 for adults or $15 for a family. The fundraiser is to help students attend a physics workshop in Saco that will define physics laws and concepts, while demonstrating through hands-on experiences.
This field trip will cost $150 per student, which covers transportation, lodging, meals and the registration fee. If anyone would like to sponsor a student or donate to the class, call Tracy Reed at 455-4501 or email treed@msad45.net.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday between March 12-18 include: Nick Bragg, Olivia Doody, Starla Enman, Rodney Chavez Jr., Athil Clayton Jr. Lee Farley, Samantha White, Taylor Dobson, Lewis Tarbox, Mick Myshrall, Beverly Knowles and Jeremy Hartsgrove.
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.
