Museum grant
The Aroostook County Committee recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the Salmon Brook Historical Society. The funds were awarded from the committee’s Aroostook Fund from the Community Building Grant Program, which is an unrestricted fund dedicated to the County and is awarded to innovative projects.
Thanks to the grant-writing abilities of Society member Dave Rand, the grant money was awarded to the Society and will be used in the expansion of the barn. The newly added 14- by 38-foot space will be at the end of the barn nearest Jardine Street and has been designated to better house the collection of sleighs and carriages donated by Robert Solman. This addition will also hold with the current design of the barn, making the barn extension appear seamless. The museum directors are waiting for the bids on construction to come in and will likely be looking for donations to cover the costs above the $2,000 grant money.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Leslie Martin, Christopher Peary, Anneke Kierstead, Anissa Levesque, Daniel White, Trent Cunningham, Jon Hester, Melissa Jordan, Laurel Whipkey, Roxanne Cray, Shari Hatch, Cynthia Condon, Joel Griffeth, Jonathan Rouse, Ashley Berube, Gerald Clark, Richard Whitney, Byron Flood, Angelita Hernandez, Marie Brown, Wayne Churchill, Nicholas Gumprecht, Sue Fuller, Andy Dickinson, Marie Brown, Courtney Castonguay and Ray Dahlgren.
A very special 50th wedding anniversary wish goes out to Don and JoAnn Thompson. Others celebrating anniversaries this week include: Arnie and Brenda Devoe, Dyland and Michaela Conley, Keith and Alana Brooks, Dale and Bonnie Lavway, Donald and Freida Thibodeau, Danny and Doris Churchill, Scott and Angela Dow, Elmer and Marie Brown and Greg and Melissa Thompson.
Events/reminders
There will be a meeting of the Wade Natural Resource Committee held at the library on Wednesday, Oct. 24, starting at 6 p.m.
TOPS will be meeting each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and the meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For further information, contacts Birdena Cochran at 455-8353.
Bingo games are held at the Washburn Trailrunners Snowmobile clubhouse each Tuesday starting at 7 p.m.
There will be a scrapbooking class held at the library on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m.
Municipal notes
There are several openings available for Washburn municipal boards, and anyone interested in volunteering is urged to contact Town Manager Andrea Powers at the Washburn Town Office or phone her at 455-8485 with any questions concerning the positions and/or the boards.
Seats available include two alternates for the Zoning Board of Appeals, one vacancy and two alternates for the Planning Board and two vacancies for the Library Board of Trustees.
Please note that there are Property Tax and Rent Refund application forms available at the Town Office.
The state of Maine requires that all dogs six months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. After Oct. 15, the Town Office will be able to license dogs for the year 2008. At the time of registration, please bring with you the old license and proof of a rabies vaccination. The fees include $6 for spayed or neutered dogs, and $11 per dog that is not. There will be a $15 late fee in addition to the annual license fee for all dogs registered after Jan. 31. There will also be a rabies clinic held in the near future, and the date and time will be announced as soon as possible.
Also keep in mind that on Tuesday, Nov. 6, there will be a State Referendum Election held. For those not in town or otherwise unable to vote on that day, please stop by the Town Office or phone them at 455-8485 for assistance in exercising your right to vote.
Rec Center schedule
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, there will be a field trip to Goughan’s Farm and their Corn Maze from 2:30 to 5:15 p.m. for grades 3 and 4.
There will be a “Glamour Girls” workshop at the Rec Center for girls in grades 2-4 on Monday, Oct. 22, from 2:45 to 4 p.m.
There will be men’s basketball at the high school gym on Monday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
There will be a rollerskating trip to Caribou on Tuesday, Oct. 23. This event is open to students in grades K-8 and will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.
As part of the Halloween theme events from the Recreation Department, there will be a special Halloween Egg Hunt at the elementary school grounds on Wednesday, Oct. 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. This event is for students in grades K-4. Also make plans to attend the fun Haunted House at the Rec Center on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will also be an event held at Trafton Lake for grades 4 through 6 on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Basketball for grades 3 through 4 will begin on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m.
For further information on any Rec Center programs, contact Director Marcie Barbarula at 455-4959.
UMW news
The second meeting of the current year for the United Methodist Women opened at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Lidstone Memorial Methodist Church. The ladies recited the Purpose and Lois McDivitt gave a reading entitled “Hugging.” June Churchill gave the secretary’s report and Falicia Rossignol gave the treasurer’s report. Falicia also read a letter congratulating the Washburn UMW for their achievement of making the Five Star Award for 2006, which is a national recognition for all they do.
Lois McDivitt did the mission calendar and also gave a report on her trip representing the Washburn UMW to the Northern Maine District meeting held in Baileyville.
Also included in the local agenda was the election of officers for the 2007-08 year. The president will be Charlene Maynard and vice president is Jackie Riberdy. Lois McDivitt will hold the position of secretary while Falicia Rossignol will remain treasurer.
New business discussed was the coming annual church bazaar, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. There will be lots of good food for sale as well as coffee and muffins served at the church for as long as they last. A sign-up sheet will be available for volunteers and bakers and for crafts donations.
There will be treats ranging from homemade bread and beans to pies, jams, jellies and lots and lots of arts and crafts with everything from pillows and blankets to holiday artwork. The church’s Youth Group will be participating as well. This is an important fund-raiser for the ladies group, and all area residents are urged to attend and do some shopping.
November is a busy month for the church women, as plans have been made for the Operation Christmas Shoebox collections and the Homeless Shelter Towel Project. These are both annual events as well as their Overseas School Bag Project. They will be collecting items for boys and girls to place in the shoeboxes. The group will also be filling a school bag with various items from a wish list. Anyone wishing to donate to these worthy causes may contact current President Charlotte Wilson.
The closing devotion was offered by June Churchill and the ladies enjoyed refreshments provided by Joyce Flewelling.
The next scheduled meeting of the UMW will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the church and all ladies are welcome to attend. Devotions will be given by Debbie Zoller and refreshments will be provided by Bonnie Lavway.
Rotary ‘wheels’
Remember to get you tickets for Rotary’s annual Hunter’s Breakfast, scheduled to be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. Breakfast tickets are selling for $5 and each ticket makes the purchaser eligible for a grand door prize drawing of one night and three meals for two adults at Moose Point Camps on Fish River Lake, donated by owner John Martin. There will also be a raffle held with tickets selling at $2 each or three for $5, and the first prize is a Remington Model 700 with Weaver Scope and carrying case, donated by the Rotary. Second prize is 100 gallons of fuel oil donated by Perham Oil and will be deliverable within a 30-mile radius. Ticket holders for these raffle tickets and the grand door prize winner does not need to be present to win. For further information, contact any Rotarian. Officers for the current Rotary year are: President Cindy Richendollar, Vice President Ellen Fitzsimmons, Secretary Stuart Turner and Treasurer Peggy Bugbee.
Wedding bells ring
Brenda Helton and Michael McCoy were united in marriage on Saturday, July 7, 2007. The wedding ceremony took place at the Carson Pentecostal Country Church in Carson, with the Reverend Matthew Palmer officiating and Pastor John Palmer reading scripture from the Bible.
The bride was given away by her brother, Sterling Levesque, and the matron of honor was Victoria Levesque of Glenburn, daughter of the bride. The junior bridesmaid was Marianne Helton of Wade, daughter of the bride. The flower girl was Dakota McCoy, granddaughter of the groom.
The best man was Christopher McCoy and Bryan McCoy was groomsman, both sons of the groom. The ring bearer was Caleb Levesque, grandson of the bride, assisted by his father, Kevin Levesque, of Glenburn. Ushers were Milford and Phillip Helton, sons of the bride.
A reception was held at the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club and John Helton, son of the bride, was in charge of the guest book. Mavis Rose, of Washburn, sister of the bride, cut the wedding cake which was served by the bride’s son, Shawn Helton, the granddaughter of the groom, Camille McCoy, and niece of the bride, Taylor Howe.
The couple will reside in Wade.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Tim O’Donnell is pictured holding a check for $2,000 from a grant for upgrades to the Salmon Brook Historical Museum in Washburn.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
A GRANT for $2,000 will go toward an addition at the Salmon Brook Historical Society Museum, located in Washburn. The space will provide more storage room for antiques, including carriages like those pictured. 
