WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church will be hosting a barbecue this year during August Fest on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The menu will consist of barbecue beef brisket, homemade mac and cheese, cornbread, coleslaw, assorted salads, drinks and desserts. Cost will be $8 for adults and $4 for children; family pricing will also be available. Watch for more information in the upcoming weeks.
Historical Society annual Quilt Show and Tea
The Washburn Salmon Brook Historical Society will be sponsoring their Annual Quilt Show and Tea on Sunday, Aug. 3, at the museum. Another Lila Flewelling quilt will be on display and there will also be a craft fair and silent auction. The tea is not just for women, men are welcome to attend.
There will be three sittings this year at 12:30, 1:45 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $10, seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets, call Louise Cole at 455-4723, Rita King at 429-9359 or Wanita Hallowell at 540-1154.
UPDATE: Lila Flewelling’s beautiful porcelain dolls will be in the silent auction at the quilt show and during Washburn’s August Festival.
Thurston recognized
The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Rachel Thurston from Washburn has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as an honor roll student of excellence. This is a prestigious honor very few students can hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high school students.
Rachel Thurston attends Washburn Elementary and her name will appear in the United States Achievement Academy’s Official Yearbook which is published nationally.
“Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy students should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement, “ said Dr. George Stevens, Founder of the United States Achievement Academy.
The Academy recognizes students upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors and upon the Standards for Selection set forth by the Academy. The Standards for Selection include academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a qualified sponsor.
Thurston is the daughter of Wade and Robin Thurston of Washburn. The grandparents are Joyce and the late Kenneth Thurston of Presque Isle, and David and Sheila Bishop of Washburn.
Washburn ATV Club
The Washburn ATV Club held fund-raising hot dog roasts over the weekend, with thanks going to all who provided food for the event and the helmet for the 50/50 drawing. The lucky winner of the 50/50 drawing was Ray Dahlgren of Washburn, who won $151. Taking second place in the drawing was Jessi Bragg, who won a Bell Helmet. Proceeds from the weekend’s festivities go toward building a new clubhouse.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between July 30 and Aug. 5 include: Jim Carmichael, Heather Doody-Hester, Vernon Easler, Marcie Barbarula, Beverly White, Ryan Plissey, Debra Corey, Adam Thompson, Perlin Bull, Amanda Clark, Matt Cannon, Mark Kelley, Natalie Doody, Lesha Fitzherbert and Kevin Burtt.
Those celebrating an anniversary between July 30 and Aug. 5 include: Gary and Karen Milton, Chuck and Carol Mahoney, Dana and Barb Caron, and Lyman and Velma Sperrey.
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.
