WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer
On Thursday, Nov. 3, the Washburn Area PTO dedicated the newly constructed walkway near the middle school to previous SAD 45 superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Ervin.
Students and staff of the district, along with members of the PTO, school board and community, were present as Dr. Ervin cut the ribbon to the new “Pathway to Learning” walkway. Ervin was present with her family.
Current superintendent Brian Carpenter opened the ceremony, and PTO secretary Crystal Hobbs described how the walkway got started.
She thanked the following for helping to make the project possible: Country Farms Market, Ryan Rackliffe, Thompson’s Tree Service, Darren Donovan, Brenda Clayton, Pat Morrow, Sarah Sines, Don Hanson and the woodworking crew, Halina Herzog, Lynn Dube, Craig and Crystal Hobbs, Mike and Angela Farley, Noah Farley, Kassie Farley, Kyli Farley, Amy Sawyer, Amy White, Ben Goodwin and the National Honor Society (with special thanks to Bryce Roix and Jackie West), Washburn Trailside, Soderberg Construction, and all who gave in one way or another.
“We would like to recognize Lowe’s and SAD 45 for their generous donations,” said Hobbs. “A special thanks to Joey and Lindsey Cowett at the Sign Place and Joe Chamberlain for the sign installation. We would also like to recognize the entire MSAD 45 staff and students for their help in making this possible.
“Lastly, many thanks go out to the Washburn PTO for making this idea come to life. Without the support of the PTO this project wouldn’t have been possible,” she said. “For the amount of time with us, Dr. Ervin made an impact like no other. This is our way of letting her know how much she has touched everyone in this community.”
Ervin said she and her family were grateful and humbled by the show of support from everyone involved. “This is too much. I am so touched. I really miss coming to this school every day and seeing all of the staff and the kids. I mean, I really miss it.”
Three of Ervin’s five children unveiled the sign. After the ceremony, all went inside to visit and enjoy a celebratory cake.
Wreath Fundraiser
The Spain and Paris Tour Students will sell holiday wreaths from now until Nov. 20. They are handmade and approximately 30 inches across. Plain wreaths are $15 and decorated wreaths are $25. The profit goes toward the students’ trip fees. For information, contact Tracy Reed at 762-0061 or treed@msad45.net, or any tour participant.
Varsity Club
The Washburn District High School Varsity Club supper/auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. New this year, teachers Mr. Hanson, Mr. Goodwin and Mr. Molton will barbecue chicken for dinner. There will be baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert.
The auction will follow with auctioneer Tom Drew. There will be many great items. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and join in on a fun evening while helping the school raise money for new uniforms for athletes. Contact Washburn District High School with any questions.
Troop Elections
Members of Boy Scout Troop 177 elected youth leaders for 2017.
Those serving will be Paul Tardie III as Senior Patrol leader, Ryan Cole as assistant Senior Patrol leader, Christopher Tardie as Bear Patrol leader, Kevin Nader as assistant Bear Patrol leader, Steven Nader as Eagle Patrol leader, Matthew Dreyer as assistant Eagle Patrol leader, Carvor Pendexter as quartermaster, Derek Cruz as historian, Patrick Tardie II as scribe, Parker Sawyer as chaplain aide and Joey West as librarian.
The Scouts will attend troop leadership training the weekend of Nov. 25-27 at Camp Harrison to learn their individual position responsibilities, team building and formulate the 2017 troop program plan.
T-Shirt Fundraiser
The brain tumor awareness T-shirt fundraiser in support of Reed Plummer has started. Students at Washburn District Elementary School were sent home with order forms. Orders may also be taken at Country Farms Market. Shirts are $10 each and range in size from 2T to adult XX large. Payment is due with order.
Orders are due by November 11th. Make checks payable to Amber Fields. Contact Fields at afields@msad45.net with any questions.
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Women’s Group’s next meeting will be Saturday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m.
After school program
The Washburn 21st Century After School Program recently learned about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Middle school students had hands-on experience making Naan (bread), potato curry, cucumber raita and gulab jamuns (sweet balls).
Students also completed an art project called rangoli, where patterns are created on floors or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals. The students were creative and used colored salt.
Program organizers thank Hemphill Farms from Presque Isle and Irving Farms from Washburn/Caribou for their donations and help with the recent community event.
Washburn Area PTO
There will be a bake sale at the parent/teacher conferences at the Washburn District Elementary School on Nov. 22. The PTO is in need of baked goods to sell. Contact any PTO member or Angela Farley at 455-8048.
Scheduled Meetings
The Washburn Town Council will meet at the Washburn Civic Center Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays between Nov. 9 and 15 include: Troy McCrum, Brad Bragg, Barb McInnis, Barbara Tarbox, Angela Wilcox, Andrew Gumprecht, Craig Hobbs, Leigh Morrow, Christine Humphrey, Courtney Hartsgrove, Kim Whipkey, Bert Donovan, Lisa Mette, Brenda Devoe, Kaylee Doody, Muriel Corey, Lori Bouchard, Nicole Olson and Carol Hodde.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating anniversaries between Nov. 9 and 15 include: Burton and Bette Lou Tilley and Bob and Lisa Mette.
Amy Sawyer is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 227-8679 or by e-mailing sawyer.amysue@gmail.com.
