WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Washburn District High School’s physics students raised funds to attend the FunTown SplashTown Physics Day hands-on workshop on May 16 in Saco.
They were able to experience and learn about the concepts taught to them in class throughout the year, including Newton’s Laws, centripetal forces, gravity, free fall, collisions, speed, velocity, and many others.
Rotary plans Rec Center open house
The Washburn Rotary Club has been working hard and steady on the renovation of the Washburn Rec Center building on Hines Street. Members are inviting the public in to view their accomplishments on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
During the day-long event, there will be a combination trash & treasure sale and open house, with the proceeds from the sale to support the various local functions of the Rotary. The open house will offer a chance for all to see the updates and meet the volunteers who made it all possible.
There will be a sampling of goodies including sweets, coffee, tea and water. Anyone wishing to donate to the yard sale may drop off items to White’s Service on Main Street.
The proposed new name for the building is “The Mill Pond Community Center — A Community Going Forward.”
Thank you for your support!
August Festival
The August Festival Committee is busy planning for the 34th annual Washburn August Festival, which will take place Aug. 15-17. The weekend will be filled with many exciting and enjoyable festivities.
The August Festival Committee relies on community support to keep this event going year after year. The Committee needs your help. he Committee will be working hard during the months ahead to make the Washburn August Festival a success. If your group or civic organization would like to partake in the Festival, call Cindy Boot, chairman, at 768-1375 or email 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
Those celebrating a birthday between May 28 and June 3 include: Bill Sewall, Brad Corey, Vicki Conley, Josh Wain, Tricia Silver, Amy White, Ricky Bragg, Gwen Bragg, Marilyn Van Scooter, Scott Dow, Adam Wilcox and Karen Hatt.
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.
