WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Dental Health Month is observed in March. Each year students from all over Maine participate in a state-wide dental health poster contest.
The theme for this year’s poster was “Join the Super Smile Team.” Several children won first place for the Washburn school system; these posters were sent to ACAP in Presque Isle to join other first-place posters from Aroostook County schools.
Trinity Bartlett, a fourth grade student at Washburn Elementary School, won first place in her grade level for Aroostook County. For this she won a T-shirt, along with a small prize basket of goodies. Her poster was sent to be hung in Augusta at the state oral dental health offices.
Trinity was informed earlier this week that she has won first place for the state of Maine in the grade 3-4 level. She received a larger prize basket along with a certificate. Trinity is only the second student in the Washburn school system to win first place at the state level in the statewide Dental Health Poster Contest.
Spring Concert
The Washburn District School held their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 9. The evening consisted of several choral and band pieces performed by the students participating in those programs in grades 5-12.
There was also a special performance by Senior Drew White. After seeing a YouTube Video of Kent Jenkins performing on a percussion set made of PVC pipes, Drew decided to give it a try. With the help of the school shop teacher, Mr. Hanson, Drew created the rather large instrument along with a medley arrangement which he performed to a very enthusiastic audience who gave him a standing ovation.
Destination Imagination
The Washburn Destination Imagination team is very grateful for a generous donation they received from the MakePeace Healing Arts Foundation for their Global Tournament May 21-24. The MakePeace Foundation is a foundation in memory of a past WDHS student.
PTO drug talk
There will be a community Parent Teacher Organization meeting on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the elementary school gym. The topic of the night’s discussion will be “Drugs in our Community: Let’s Talk.” The discussion will host a panel consisting of Washburn’s Chief of Police Roy Guidry, Washburn High School Principal Ron Ericson, Washburn Elementary School Principal Melanie Cote, Cary Medical Center Registered Nurse Eric Vaughn, Washburn Recreation Directory Marcie Barbarula and AMHC Representative Kelly Scott. For more information you can contact Washburn PTO Chair Angela Farley at 455-8048.
August Festival news
The August Festival Committee is busy planning for the 34th annual Washburn August Festival. The Festival dates of Aug. 15-17 are going to again be filled with many exciting and enjoyable festivities.
The August Festival Committee relies on community support to keep this wonderful event going year after year. The Committee needs your help by volunteering your time and talents to help in any way you can. The Committee is working hard to make the Washburn August Festival a success. If your group or civic organization would like to partake in the Festival, the Committee encourages you to contact Cindy Boot, chairman, at 768-1375 or email her at cindyboot@live.com. You are encouraged to reserve your spots as soon as possible.
We are also seeking sponsorships in the form of cash donations of any amount to provide the level of festivities that you have grown to expect and deserve. If you would like to make a much appreciated cash donation, you can mail it to: PO Box 45, Washburn, ME 04786.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between May 14-20 include: Polly Vaughn, Ruth Bull, Jana Ingraham, Charly Chandler, Katie Easler, Barbara Maynard, Jeremy Hartsgrove. Viola Bouchey, Robert Ecenarro, Becky Hernandez and Chandler Dobson.
Those celebrating an anniversary between May 14-20 include: Michael and Barbara Maynard, and Gerald and Darcy Carney.
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.
