Washburn athletes ‘All in for Addie’
WASHBURN NEWS
If you haven’t heard about Addie Woods yet, she is a sophomore at Hodgdon High School and a member of their basketball team who was diagnosed with leukemia in November. She currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment in Brewer.
Woods has been receiving support from teams all across The County, now including Washburn’s varsity basketball teams. The fundraiser here in Washburn was put together by a few of the parents and the team members.
They sold whoopie pies and took up cash donations, and the team had orange shirts in support of Addie. The Varsity Club also donated their share of the 50/50 raffle held during the games, and some community members said that if the winner of the 50/50 raffle donated their winnings back to Addie, they would match the amount.
All together the varsity teams raised about $2,050 to benefit Woods.
August Fest Meeting
There will be a Washburn August Fest meeting Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at the Rec Center at 7 p.m.
Suds for students
The Washburn District High School Life Skills students have begun making melt-and-pour soaps as a fundraiser. The proceeds earned from the soap sales will be used to support the program (field trips, cooking, and classroom materials).
There are currently 14 scented soaps to choose from. The soap comes in 2-ounce bars for $1 or 4-ounce bars for $2. Contact WDHS if you have any questions at 455-4501.
Trailrunners news
Washburn’s Trailrunners Clubhouse is now open weekends throughout the snowmobile season for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and for lunch on Saturdays. They will be serving from 7 am to 2pm on Saturday and from 7am to 12 on Sunday.
Birthdays
Those who are celebrating a birthday between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2 include Catelyn Coulombe, Chris Emery, Kyle Turner, Dana Olcott, Jim McCarty, Mike Martin, Troy Dahlgren, Tracy Baker, Jeff Cray, Paul Brown, Jim Rowbotham, Melanie Turner and Bobby Burchett.
Anniversaries
Those who are celebrating an anniversary between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2 include Glenn and Debra Viola.
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.
