Rotary members receive awards
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Washburn Rotary Club met on Wednesday, July 25, at the Municipal Building. Several awards and recognitions were presented. This year’s officers include: President Cindy Richendollar, Vice President Andy White, Secretary Charlotte Griffin and Treasurer Dennis Harris.
Washburn Rotary Club
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
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| A RECOGNITION PLAQUE was presented to Past President Steve Boddy (2011-May 2012), left, by President Andy White (May 2012 to June 30, 2012) during the Washburn Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, July 25. Due to work obligations, Steve had to step down as president before his term was up. |
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| A RECOGNITION PLAQUE was presented to Past President Keith Brown (2010-11), left, by Steve Boddy, 2011-May 2012 president, during the Washburn Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, July 25. |
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| A SPECIAL ROTARY license plate frame was presented to Treasurer Dennis Harris, right, by Vice President Andy White during the Washburn Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, July 25. |
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| THREE NEW MEMBERS joined the Washburn Rotary Club on Wednesday, July 25. Pictured from the left are Club President Cindy Richendollar, new members Maureen Hastings, Michael Hastings and Dana Woodman, and their sponsor, Vice President Andy White. |
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| A SPECIAL SHIRT and Frog Pin was presented to Secretary Charlotte Griffin, left, by President Cindy Richendollar at the Washburn Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, July 25. |
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| LARRY BULL, left, was named an Honorary Rotarian by Washburn Rotary Club Treasurer Dennis Harris. Larry is a “Master Fundraiser” who has helped the club with several projects. Thank you, Larry! |
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| PEGGY SMITH was named a Paul Harris Fellow at the Washburn Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, July 25. She was recognized by Rotarian Larry Harrison for her contributions to the Washburn club. |
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| A SPECIAL SHIRT was presented to President and “World Traveler” Cindy Richendollar, right, by Secretary Charlotte Griffin at the Washburn Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, July 25. Cindy has traveled to Australia on a Rotary Friendship Exchange and has gone to the Dominican Republic twice to work on Rotary water projects. |
Basketball tournament
On Aug. 10, a three-on-three basketball tournament will be held at the Washburn High School beginning at 4 p.m. for ages 15 and under. Competition for those age 16 and up will begin at 6 p.m. This event will showcase the talented local players and alumni. Proceeds will benefit the WDHS Boosters’ Club. Entry fee: ages 15 and under, $25 per team; and $50 per team for ages 16 and up. Contact Ron Ericson at 455-4501 for more details.
August Festival
Plans are all set for this year’s festival. See you there, Aug. 17-19. Please check out the Facebook page “Washburn Maine August Festival, August 16-19, 2012” for more information. Brochures are also available at various places in town.
Antique tractor pulls
As part of Washburn’s August Festival events, there will be antique tractor pulls on Sunday, Aug. 19. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club’s parking lot. Pulls begin at 11 a.m.
Historical museum
The Salmon Brook Historical Society has open hours at the Benjamin Wilder Homestead Museum and the Agricultural Museum on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 8 to 11 a.m. There is no admission charge and very interesting exhibits are available for the public to see.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Aug. 8-14 include: Chelsey Hester, Edward Woodman, Sylvia Chapperon, Morris Bragdon, Ron Ericson, Richard Russell, Debbie Drost, Andrea Turner, Carolyn Rossignol, Debbie Bard, Lori Beaulieu, Benton Plante, Eric Corey, Barb Drost, Autumn Creasey, Tabitha Blakney, Kathy McLaughlin, Mariah Morris, Jeanne S. Adams, Mary Bragdon, Eunice Carman, Glenn Condon, David Heald, Deno Aegerter, Derek Libby, Trudy Clark, Brandon Carlow, Brett Baker, Paul Umphrey, Paul Wilcox, Debra LaPlante and Lois Pike.
Those celebrating anniversaries include: Mark and Becky Doody, Mark and Kim Carter, Meranda and Jason Castonguay, Dale and Marci Driscoll, Glenn and Cynthia Condon, Richard and Phyllis Farley, Charlie and Heidi Currier, Stephen and Patti Irving and Bill and Helen Hause.
NOTE: Please e-mail me at tomihen@yahoo.com with any changes or additions to the birthdays and anniversaries listings.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
