WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
The Pre-kindergarten students at Washburn Elementary School put on a Thanksgiving program and feast for their family and friends on Friday, Nov. 21.
The students made the decorations, placemats, their costumes, as well as parts of the feast. Family and friends were also treated to a few songs that the students had learned to sing. They all did a great job !
Wreaths for sale
The Washburn District High School Scotland Tour students are now selling holiday wreaths. The wreaths are $25 decorated and $15 undecorated. Please contact Tracy Reed at the high school or any Scotland Tour Student to place an order.
‘Polar Express’ Movie Night
The Destination Imagination Team is holding a “Polar Express” Movie Night on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be crafts for the kids, the “Polar Express” movie on the big screen, along with popcorn, cookies, milk and cocoa. Come in your pajamas, bring your pillow or blanket and enjoy a fun evening for the whole family. The cost is $5 per child or $15 for families of more than three.
Fall Family Dance
The Washburn Parent Teacher Organization hosted a Fall Family Dance on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Washburn District Elementary School cafeteria. The dance was sponsored in part by Country Farms Market and other area volunteers. All proceeds benefited the Washburn PTO. The cost included a photo with a fall-like background, light refreshments and dancing for the entire family. For more info on the PTO, call Angela Farley, the organization’s chair, at 455-8048.
Salmon Brook museum seeks continued assistance
The Salmon Brook Historical Society’s Wilder Homestead Museum had a successful summer, from the tea and quilt show in August to the baked bean supper on Oct. 18. Members expressed thanks to the Washburn
Rotary Club and all who attended.
A quilt raffle was won by Pat Glidden, and a Leila Flewelling doll raffle was won by Robin Haynes.
The society plans all of these events again next summer and could use the community’s help. They had a goal to replace the old, worn-out furnace, update wiring, and paint the barn. To help with these necessary expenses, they developed a wall of fame as follows: $1,000, platinum level; $500, gold level; $250, silver level; $100, bronze level; and $20-99, friends level.
The society reported a very good response, and thanked all contributors.
Assistance is still needed, so anyone who can help may send a donation to the Salmon Brook Historical Society, P.O. Box 71, Washburn, ME 04786.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2 include: Sandra Haines, Milton Haley, Nathan Scott, Norma Baker, Nicole McLaughlin, Heather Bragg, Billie Jo Allen, Kelsey Churchill, Troy Bragg, Douglas Everett Sr., McCall Turner, Glenna Ewing and Tammy Bragg.
Those celebrating an anniversary between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2 include: Bob & Jennifer Bartlett, Wayne and Linda Connolly, and Andrew and Kolbie Churchill.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 207-455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
