Washburn ladies donate quilts
WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
The Washburn quilting group A Stichin’ and a Givin’ heard the news that the Presque Isle Rotary Club was donating 42 much-needed beds to the Sister Mary O’Donnell Homeless Shelter in Presque Isle.
LADIES AID HOMELESS — Ladies with the Washburn quilting group A Stichin’ and A Givin’ recently donated over 50 quilts for use by clients of Homeless Services of Aroostook. The items were presented to Feb. 12 to Wayne McCray, representative of the Presque Isle homeless shelter. Pictured from left are group member Mildred Bennett, with Wayne McCray of the Sister Mary O’Donnell Homeless Shelter, and group member Rhonda Sperrey.
QUILTS DONATED — Members of the Washburn A Stitchin’ and A Givin’ Quilters’ group recently presented 54 quilts made for the homeless shelter in Presque Isle. Pictured from left: Rhonda Sperrey, Rose Lavway, Gwen Bragg, MaryJane Sperrey, Elaine Churchill, June Churchill, Bonnie Lavway, Pauline Harris, Ruth Flewelling, Kay Butler, Judy Chamberlain and Anita Dow.
With that news they took it upon themselves to contact Homeless Services of Aroostook and pledge to make a homemade quilt for each of the new beds. Since Christmas they have exceeded their goal and completed 54 handmade quilts for the shelter.
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Washburn Trailrunners’ clubhouse they presented those 54 beautiful quilts to Wayne McCray, representing the Presque Isle homeless shelter.
The Washburn quilting group meets every Tuesday at the Washburn Trailrunners’ clubhouse to work on quilts to donate to Hospice of Aroostook. Anybody interested in lending a hand is welcome to stop by any Tuesday. Most of the material for their quilts are donated but more donations of new cotton material are always needed.
Notice to Washburn residents
On Jan. 29, the residents of the town of Washburn voted at a special town meeting to withdraw from the Pay-As-You-Throw program. You can continue using the orange bags through the end of February, but as of March 1 a change will need to be made. Residents can either hire a hauler of their choice to take their garbage to the landfill, or each resident can take their garbage to the landfill themselves. If you have any questions regarding this process, call the Town Office at 455-8485.
Pinewood Derby
Washburn Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby winners for 2013 included: Paul Tardie (standing in for his brother Patrick), Ryan Cole, Aaron Skinner and Parker Sawyer.
Pack 162, in Washburn, held their Pinewood Derby on Feb. 9 at the Washburn Elementary School. Nine Scouts raced their cars. The first four winners were: first, Aaron Skinner; second, Ryan Cole; third, Parker Sawyer; and fourth, Patrick Tardie. These four racers move on to the next race at the Aroostook Centre Mall on March 9.
Scouts attend Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday — Those attending the Scout Sunday service at the Lidstone United Methodist Church were, in front from left: Scoutmaster Larry Harrison, Assistant Leader Tim Roix, Bryce Roix, Pastor Dot Matson, Aaron Skinner and Andrew Lagassie. Back row: Taylor Skinner, Bryce Roix and Cubmaster Stacey Skinner.
Scouts and leaders from Boy Scout Troop 177 and Cub Pack 162 celebrated Boy Scout anniversary week from Feb. 3-10 and attended Scout Sunday services on Feb. 10 at the Lidstone United Methodist Church. Scouts served as ushers and readers for the morning service as well as presenting the American, church and Scout colors to start the service. Scoutmaster Larry Harrison and Eagle Scout Taylor Skinner conducted the children’s story on the subject of being prepared. Those attending were: Taylor Skinner, Bryce Roix, Andrew Lagassie, Carvor Pendexter, Aaron Skinner and Leaders Larry Harrison, Tim Roix and Stacey Skinner.
Eldest Perham citizen sought
The Perham Ladies are searching for information on who might be the eldest community member. We would like to honor them by presenting them with our Perham Cane at a supper to be held sometime in March, date to be determined.
Sadly, we lost our first Perham Cane holder, Mr. Henry Nutting, on Feb. 12, 2012 at the age of 95. The Perham Cane was made by the Viola boys and master carver, Tom Cote, of Limestone.
We are ready to make our next presentation and need help finding our town’s next cane holder. Contact Ellie or Debra or any one of the Perham Ladies if you have information to share. We will need an exact birth date, year included. The hope is we will present the cane at a supper held in honor of the recipient and their family. It is a very special evening and we need your help to make this happen. Thank you.
Group sends cards
A reminder, the Perham Ladies send out get-well cards and cards of condolence. If you know of someone who is unwell or in mourning and needs to know they are being thought of, please contact any of the ladies or specifically Mrs. Sylvia Wardwell.
Talent show
The Washburn Music Boosters Club is planning a talent show sometime in April. They are looking for anyone who would be interested in participating. The talent show will be open to the students and the public as well. If anyone would be interested in taking part, please e-mail Kelly White at kwhite95@hotmail.com.
Festival committee meeting
The next August Festival Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. We would love to have more members on the committee and will be making plans for 2013 August Festival. Constructive comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between Feb. 20-26 include: Nicholas Viola, Rodney Wardwell, Jessica Burchett, Betty Wilson, Carla Pendexter, Bobbi Jo Plummer, Mark Bragg, Robin Holmes, Parker Corey, Mark Doody, Evelyn Woodman and Connor Howe.
Those celebrating an anniversary between Feb. 20-26 include: Wayne and Barb Churchill.
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.
