Washburn students visited Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Paris, Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame and MontMartre. They went to the top of the Eiffel Tower, walked in the gardens of Versailles and toured the palace of Versailles. They enjoyed the art at the Louvre art museum, including the “Mona Lisa” and “Venus de Milo,” and many works of art dating back as far as 200 B.C.
Students went on a river cruise of the Seine River. They were able to attend a soccer game in Madrid and root for the opposing team, which won 3-0. They also visited cathedrals, palaces, and many historic buildings. The students had an amazing time and brought home many memories that will last a lifetime.
The next student tour is April 2019 in Italy, where they will visit locations from Milan in the north to Pompeii in the south. Major attractions will be Venice, Verona, Florence, Rome, Capri, and Pompeii. Contact Mrs. Reed at WDHS for information. There will also be an adult tour to Costa Rica in April 2020.
Mother’s Day dance
A Mother’s Day dance will be offered on Friday, May 12, at WDES. This semiformal event will run from 6 to 8 p.m.. Parents are welcome to accompany their child(ren) as we are going to celebrate all the important woman we are honored to call Moms, Grandmas, Aunties, sisters and more.
Music, cake and drinks, a photo booth and door prizes will be provided ($25 gift certificates and a dozen red roses). Tickets are on sale at the ASP office for $4 per person or at the door for $5.
Historical society
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold a potluck supper and business meeting with election of officers on Thursday, May 18, at the Rec Center (note location change) in Washburn at 6 p.m. Bring a place setting and either a main course dish, salad or dessert. All are welcome.
Police department vote
The vote regarding police department coverage originally scheduled for April 24 has been postponed until Tuesday, June 13, and will be held in conjunction with the state referendum. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. At the Civic Center.
SHARING BLESSINGS — Lidstone United Methodist Church Sunday school children have created a Cupboard of Blessings for Perham, located outside the post office. The premise is: Take what you need, leave what you can. From left are Anna Diette, Abigail Diette, Curtis Wheeler, Michaela Rhinebolt, Landen Drost and Portia Wheeler. Missing from picture is Samara Bouchard. (Photo courtesy of Amy Sawyer)
Cupboard of blessings
The Sunday school kids from Lidstone UMC were at it again and now Perham has a Cupboard of Blessings as well. It is located outside the post office and works the same as the other, take what you need, and leave what you can.
The Washburn cupboard was relocated to the laundromat so it is safe from weather and food won’t freeze.
Library hours
The Washburn Memorial Library hours are Monday 1pm – 7pm and Tuesday through Friday 11am – 4:30pm. For more information, please contact Lois Walton at 455-4814.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays between May 3 and 9 include: Thomas Bragg, Charles Barnard, Greg Sperrey, Danny Fletcher, John Skinner, Elaine Sherburne, Audrey Burtt, Jason Thompson, Noah Caron, Danny Churchill, Merle Bragg Sr., Carl Bouchey, Tammy Farley, Hannah White, Doris Churchill, Gail Clark, Mike Ehlermann, Matt Howe, Mindy Nelson, Cliff Nilsen, Marty Clayton, and Cary James.
Those celebrating birthdays between May 10 and 16 include: Isaac Carney, Pam Wilcox, Jeff Wark, Darin Cunningham, Shirley Castonguay, Debra Learnard, Sandi Crouse, Velma Sperrey, Daniel Bell, Leonard Turner, Bryan McCoy, Joan Mendoza, Matthew Guimond, Margo Conley, Polly Vaughn, Pauline Cyr, Debbie Zoller, Ruth Bull, Jana Ingraham, Charly Chandler, Earl Wark, Katie Easler, Barbara Maynard, Jeremy Hartsgrove, and Danny Dominique.
Anniversaries
Couples celebrating an anniversary between May 3 and 9 included: Wendell and Joyce Doody, Alan and Anne Carter, and Jim and Kathy McCarty. Those celebrating anniversaries between May 10 and 16 include: Michael and Barbara Maynard and Gerald and Darcy Carney.
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.
