WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
There will be a Dr. Seuss birthday celebration at the Washburn Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the After School Program and the Washburn PTO. There will be multiple Dr. Seuss-focused activities, photos, and a special celebration with a birthday party to end the evening.
Families are encouraged to attend this fun-filled event. For more information please contact Halina Herzog at 455-4504 or Angela Farley at 455-8048.
Girls win Eastern Maine title
Congratulations to the Lady Beavers for winning the Eastern Maine championship. Good luck at states!
Winter Fun Day
Winter Fun Day will be held Thursday, March 12, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Washburn Elementary School. This will be an afternoon of sledding on the hill outside of the school. The event is sponsored by the After School Program and the Washburn PTO. This event is open to pre-K through 8th grade students and their families. The fun day will include sledding until 3:45 or so, followed by a hot dog feast with chips, dessert and cocoa and wrap up at 4:30 pm.
Notes will be going home with children on Friday, February 27th with all of the information. Please return the forms with the number of people attending so we will be sure to have enough food/drinks. For more information please call Halina Herzog at 455-4504 or Angela Farley at 455-8048.
Project Grad Bingo Night
Washburn Project Graduation 2015 Bingo Night will be held at the Caribou American Legion (across from the movie theatre) on Sunday, March 15, at 6:30 pm. The cost will be around $20 to play for the evening. Refreshments provided by the Washburn Class of 2015.
For more information please contact Angela Farley at 455-8048.
School Board Vote
Please let your voice be heard and get out and vote on Monday, March 16. Your voice does matter. The town office will open at 9 a.m. with the doors closing at 8 p.m. that evening. The school board has three seats to be filled and is in great need of some strong leadership. Please come out and support our school, our students and our community and let your voice be heard.
Community members who are on the ballot are Noreen McIntosh (455-8290), Kellie Miller (540-8333), Amy Sawyer (455-8679) and Angela Farley (455-8048). Please contact them with any questions or concerns at the numbers provided.
Washburn Beaver Bangles
The Washburn School Destination Imagination teams are selling Washburn Beaver bangles. These beautiful bangles feature a pewter beaver charm and a Washburn Blue bead charm. They are only $20 each.
If you would like to show your Beaver pride and support the Washburn DI teams by purchasing a bangle, please contact a DI member or Tracy Reed at 455-4501 or 227-4671. You can also view the bangle by visiting the Washburn District School website at www.msad45.net.
Class of 2017 Supper
The Washburn Class of 2017 will host a stew supper on Friday, March 20t, at the Washburn Elementary School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be a choice of stews, soups and chili along with a roll and dessert. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12, $5 for senior citizens or $15 for a family.
Library Hours
Hours at the Washburn Memorial Library are as follows: Monday, 1-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday between Feb. 25 and March 3 include Parker Corey, Mark Doody, Evelyn Woodman, Connor Howe, James Johnson, Travis White, Velda Buckingham, Eric Brown, Jean Wain, Beth Veeneman, Bill Sargent, Bob Clayton, Kyle Corey, Karen Carmichael and Eva Levesque.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating an anniversary between Feb. 25 and March 3 include Craig and Crystal Hobbs.
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.
