WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Who has the best girls’ basketball program in the country? USA Today High School Sports is giving fans the opportunity to decide. The next installment of the “Best Of” contest series will be the “Best Girls’ Basketball Program.” Each state, as well as Washington D.C., will have five schools. One of the Maine schools selected is our very own Washburn Lady Beavers.
The first-place winner will receive a $1,000 donation to its athletic department and a banner presentation at the school.
There will be three rounds of voting, with round one ending on Thursday, March 5. To vote for Washburn Lady Beavers, visit http://contest.usatodayhss.com/.
Fifth Gold Ball
The Lady Beavers have brought home the Gold Ball for the fifth year in a row, after winning Saturday’s game against Rangeley Lakers by a score of 60-54. A number of records were set with this year’s win, including a new state record for girls’ teams, with senior Mackenzie Worcester claiming the new state scoring record with 37 points — breaking the older record of 35 — as well as hitting 2,000 points. What a great way to end the season! Congrats to the team. You make us proud to call Washburn home.
Pinewood Derby
The Washburn Cub Scouts Pack 162 Pinewood Derby took place on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Washburn Elementary School. There were 13 Cub Scouts, grades 1-5, who participated in the derby. The winners were: first place, Christopher Tardie; second place, Jacob Doak; third place, Michael Hill; and fourth place, Devin Whitmore.
Bragg visits with family
Gwen Bragg of Washburn is now a great great grandmother, twice over. She was able to visit with both new babies and their families over Christmas, when five generations gathered together.
Dr. Seuss birthday
There was a Dr. Seuss birthday celebration at the Washburn Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 27. The event was sponsored by the After School Program and the Washburn PTO. There were multiple Dr. Seuss-focused activities, photos, and a special celebration with a birthday party to end the evening.
Winter Fun Day
Winter Fun Day will be held Thursday, March 12, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Washburn Elementary School. This will be an afternoon of sledding on the hill outside of the school. The event is sponsored by the After School Program and the Washburn PTO.
This event is open to pre-K through 8th grade students and their families. The fun day will include sledding until 3:45 p.m. or so, followed by a hotdog feast with chips, dessert and cocoa and wrapup at 4:30 p.m. Please return the forms sent home with students Feb. 27 with the number of people attending so we will be sure to have enough food/drinks. For more information, please call Halina Herzog at 455-4504 or Angela Farley at 455-8048.
Project Grad BINGO
Washburn Project Graduation 2015 Bingo Night will be held at the Caribou American Legion (across from the movie theatre) on Sunday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. The cost will be around $20 to play for the evening. Refreshments provided by the Washburn Class of 2015. For more information please contact Angela Farley at 455-8048.
School Board elections
Please let your voice be heard and get out and vote on Monday, March 16. Your voice does matter. The town office will open voting at 9 a.m., with the doors closing at 8 p.m. that evening. The School Board has three seats to be filled and is in great need for some strong leadership. Please come out and support our school, our students and our community and let your voice be heard. Community members that are on the ballot are: Noreen McIntosh (455-8290), Kellie Miller (540-8333), Amy Sawyer (455-8679) and Angela Farley (455-8048). Please contact them with any questions or concerns at the numbers provided.
Washburn Beaver bangles
The Washburn School Destination Imagination teams are selling Washburn Beaver bangles. These beautiful bangles feature a pewter beaver charm and a Washburn blue bead charm. They are only $20 each. If you would like to show your Beaver pride and support the Washburn DI teams by purchasing a bangle, please contact a DI member or Tracy Reed at 455-4501 or 227-4671. You can also view the bangle by visiting the Washburn District School website at www.msad45.net.
Class of 2017 Stew Supper
The Washburn Class of 2017 will be hosting a Stew Supper on Friday, March 20, at the Washburn Elementary School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be a choice of stews, soups and chili, along with a roll and dessert. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12, $5 for senior citizens or $15 for a family.
Library hours
Washburn Memorial Library hours are: Mondays, 1-7 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The library will hold a Story Time on March 16 at 10 a.m. The theme for this Story Time will be Easter and pre-schoolers are asked to please come with a spring-decorated hat.
Birthdays
Those celebrating a birthday between March 4-10 include: Michelle Doody, Cathy Conley, Maurice White III, Jim Cray, Kevin Cunningham, Morgan Berube, David Wilson, David Wilson and Aaron Bragg.
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.
