Quilt show and tea entice 100 visitors
Washburn museums benefit from annual event
WASHBURN NEWS
The fourth annual Tea and Quilt Show event was held by the Salmon Brook Historical Society at the Wilder Homestead and Aroostook Agricultural Barn in Washburn on Aug. 7, 2016.
Three settings of high English tea were served, accommodating 100 people. Ardis Libby, Lois Nickerson and Anita Dickinson poured tea. One guest in each setting won a door prize; winners were Deanna Stevens, Debbie Holt and Millie Bennett.
Guests also enjoyed the 120 large, small, new and antique quilts and quilted items on display. Some were made by first-time quilters and others came directly from the Maine Quilt Show in Augusta.
Thirty-three quilters displayed their creations from Washburn, Wade, Perham, Caribou, Limestone, New Brunswick, Presque Isle, Mapleton, Easton and Blaine. Many of the presenters were members of A-Stitchin’ and A-Givin’, a group that meets weekly in Washburn making quilts for hospice, the Linus Project and other local causes.
Organizers said a special thank-you goes to this group of women for all their support.
The group said the event was highly successful, and expressed thanks to all members of the community who shared their quilts, cooked for the tea, helped out at the event or bought tickets to attend. The Salmon Brook Historical Society appreciates the support to keep the two museums up and running.
Salmon Brook raffle
A reminder that the society is holding a quilt raffle to benefit its two museums. The quilt, called “Summer Play,” is 80 by 92 inches and tickets are $5 for six or $1 each. Tickets are available at the museums between 1 and 4 Sunday afternoons or by calling Rita Kingsbury at 429-9359 or Wanita Hallowell at (863) 398-0311.
The drawing will take place at the Sept. 17 baked bean supper, sponsored by the society and the Washburn Rotary Club.
The historical society will hold a business meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, at Bill and Carol White’s home at 166 Cross Road in Washburn. This is a potluck meeting.
After-school program
The Washburn 21st Century After School Program is open for Washburn District Elementary School students entering grades 1-8 and is free of charge.
The program will run four days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 2:30-4:45 p.m. starting on Monday, Aug. 29, and will focus on project-based learning while students learn by playing, participating and cooperating with each other.
The middle school level will offer activities like walking classroom, the Destination Imagination team, cooking class, drama and games, as well as 4-H Club and robotics, etc. Items such as materials, supplies, money, and time are greatly appreciated to provide a better program for students.
Contact Halina Herzog for further information at 455-4504 or hherzog@msad45.net.
Benefit Car Wash
There will be a car wash to benefit Ryker McManus, son of Kori and Marshall McManus, who recently suffered a lacerated pancreas and is currently being treated at the Boston Children’s Hospital. The car wash will take place Sunday, Aug. 28th at the Washburn Fire Department located on Main Street in Washburn at 11 a.m.
Because Ryker is intrigued with maps, postcards from any and all locations are welcome and would be a wonderful project to help pass the time during his lengthy recovery. Postcards can be sent to Boston Children’s Hospital, Ryker McManus, 10 South West, 300 Longwood Drive, Boston, MA 02115.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays between Aug. 24 and 30 include: Dale Easler, Geraldine Beckwith, Kevin Kidney, Jenesa Ingraham, Sandy Buckingham, Justin Farley, Tiffany Bragg, Billie Roy, Kathy Thompson, Wendell Blackstone, Brenda Campbell, Robert Gagnon, Alice Doody and Joyce Doody.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating anniversaries between Aug. 24 and 30 include: Fred and Tamria Maynard, Mark and Diana Bragg, Mike and Peggy Kelley, and Joe and Germaine Whitten.
New Correspondent
After many years of service, Beth Boddy has resigned as the local correspondent. With this column, Amy Sawyer assumes the role of correspondent for Perham, Wade, and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 227-8679 or by e-mailing sawyer.amysue@gmail.com.
