Author shares farming heritage
WASHBURN NEWS
On Thursday, March 17, 2016, author Lynn Olsen Brown paid a visit to Washburn District Elementary School fourth-graders.
Brown, along with others in the Maine Agri-Women group, have been visiting schools throughout The County, telling students about the “good old days” of farming and potato picking, along with the importance of modern-day farmers.
Brown is the author of the book “Alice, Frankenstein and Saturday Night Baked Beans,” which describes the harvests when she visited her Aunt Irene Bradford at her farm in Patten during the 1950s and ’60s.
Brown brought along many items from those farm days, including a potato basket, and old trunk, Thermos, lunchbox and, of course, a potato barrel. She read an excerpt from her book to the students, and also gave them tips on writing a book.
The students were interested and curious about the stories Brown had to tell and the artifacts she brought in to display. Many thanks go to Halina Herzog, who heads the 21st Century After School Program in Washburn, for planning and funding this great experience for our students.
Bangles are back
The newest Washburn Beaver Bangles have arrived. These delightful bracelets make great gifts, or simply get one to show your Beaver pride.
They are $20 each and the proceeds go to support Washburn Destination Imagination teams.
Contact Tracy Reed at 455-4501 to order your Beaver Bangle.
Financial aid night
There will be a financial aid session at the Washburn District High School library on Wednesday, March 30, at 6 p.m.
The presenter is Nikki Vachon from the Finance Authority of Maine. Pizza and drinks will be served.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday between March 23 and 29 include: Susan Berube, Grady Churchill , Rachel Carmichael, Sarah Knowles, Dolores Woodman, Milford Helton, Salvatore Viola, Stephanie Silver, Stewart White, Alice Doody, Amy Berube, Candy Libby and Faye Wardwell.
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.
