Reed Plummer sees wish come true
WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Saturday, June 6 was a dream day for one very special boy in Washburn. Reed Plummer had been diagnosed with cancer and had been making regular trips to Portland for chemo and radiation treatment. Through Maine’s Make A Wish Foundation, Reed had wished for an AlienWaregaming computer system. On that day, Reed’s wish along with some extra came true.
VIP Auto Parts started off the day by posing a fundraiser for Reed. This got Reed and his family out of Washburn while his actual wish was being set up. At Washburn Elementary School, a surprise Alien-themed party was being set up for Reed. Steve Boddy of Washburn, along with assistance from employees of Virtual Managed Solution of Caribou, set up a huge screen along with several large monitors and Xbox machines all connected together so Reed and his friends could all play the same game together at his party. Boddy also set up music and DJ lights to complete the effect.
All of Reed’s friends and family members, along with Make a Wish of Maine, gathered at the school to wait for Reed and his family, who had no idea what was about to happen. Reed arrived in a limo and walked into the Washburn Elementary Gym to a big cheer of surprise.
Reed had many presents to open, including his brand new AlienWare laptop, a large monitor, external hard drive and other peripherals. He also received $200 in gift cards from Amazon and $490 in Dell gift cards. Reed had the best party he ever had, and his family was grateful to see him having so much fun. Reed was found to be cancer-free in October 2014 and after that day this was the best he’s had so far.
Historical Society meeting
The next meeting of the Salmon Brook Historical society will be June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. There will be potluck supper, followed by a business meeting. Activities for the summer will be discussed and all are invited. Volunteers are needed for Washburn festival, painting and other maintenance projects.
Washburn Class of 2015 Baccalaureate
The Washburn Class of 2015 held its Senior Baccalaureate on Sunday, June 7. Rev. Greg Moody of State Road Advent Christian Church of Mapleton gave the baccalaureate address. There were other readings and senior Marianne Helton sang “Long Black Train.”
Spring sports awards date change
Due to a budget meeting on the June 18, which was the night planned for the school’s spring sports awards, it has become necessary to change the night to Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Doc Albert Gymnasium.
New picnic tables
The Mill Pond Park now has two new picnic tables, thanks to the Washburn Rotary Club. The picnic tables were delivered to the park on June 10.
Birthdays and anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between June 17 and 23 include: Tom Humphrey, Jason Clark, Herman Doody, Diana Bragg, Arlene Cole, Debbie Corey, Margaret Wallace, Brianna Turner, Bonnie Lavway, Casey Maynard, Clayton Corey and Andrew Blackstone.
Those celebrating an anniversary include: Lucas and Rena Tarbox, Buck and Nan Buckingham, John and Debbie Drost, Snuffy and Joyce Pinette, Tom and Cheryl Bolstridge, Jeff and Cheryl Wark, Jim and Dawn Rowbotham, David and Penny Rand, Gene and Londa Brown, and Roger and Sarah Hewitt
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.
