Washburn boy needs community’s help
WASHBURN NEWS
Local schoolteacher Alice Bragg heard about the troubles facing the McManus family and knew they needed as much help as she could find.
Ryker is the son of Kori and Marshall McManus. After an afternoon of fun with friends, he suffered a lacerated pancreas. He was Life-Flighted to Bangor and now is headed to Boston.
Kori is a devoted mom the works as a waitress at a local restaurant and Marshal is self-employed as a roofer as well as a volunteer firefighter. Ryker also has a 13-year-old sister, Brooklyn, who was the only one able to get him to smile for a photo at a time when he did not feel like smiling.
At first things were looking like a pretty smooth recovery; unfortunately, now Ryker is facing yet another surgery. His progress has been set back with the leaking of digestive enzymes into the abdominal cavity. The doctors and nurses in Bangor have done all they can and now he is on his way to Boston for further care.
With this comes an extended time of his parents being out of work and the burden that comes with that. The family is not able to come home, sleep in their beds or have a home-cooked meal. Bragg has set up a Go Fund Me campaign to help. Donations are immediately needed.
Anything folks can give to help this family ease their financial worries so they can focus on what is truly important, getting their son back to health, would be greatly appreciated. Visit www.gofundme.com/2hvvwkf8, or donations may be left at Washburn Trailside.
Festival Royalty
The Washburn August Festival announces that Fred and Helen Tompkins of Wade are the festival’s 2016 king and queen.
Fred grew up in Wade, and Helen Drake Tompkins is from Washburn. They have been married for 60 years, and have lived most of that time in Wade. Fun-loving, and each with a good sense of humor, they raised two children and have two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. They also have two cats and three “grand-dogs.”
Fred was employed as an electrician, and found time for hobbies such as woodworking. During retirement he spends his time on his ham radio, gathering sap for maple syrup, or working around the yard on one of his tractors.
Helen worked at Washburn Trust (now Katahdin Trust), and retired when the bank was known as Fleet Bank after 26 years of service. Her hobbies include sewing, woodworking with Fred, and playing music and singing with her family.
Congratulations, Fred and Helen.
Church’s 100th anniversary
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Washburn Pentecostal Church. During August Festival, the church will hold a homecoming celebration.
On Saturday, Aug. 20, the church will be open at the parking lot entrance. They will feature hundreds of pictures, books and documents that relate to the history of the church. They are hoping to see many people who have been a part of the church throughout the years.
At 6:30 p.m. there will be a singspiration and get-acquainted night.
On Sunday Aug. 21, at 9:45 a.m. there will be an open house and informal Sunday School hour in the fellowship hall. Come for coffee and a visit.
Sunday at 10:45 a.m. is the morning worship service, and Sunday at 6 p.m. is the dedication service. Everyone is welcome. The speakers will be former residents who are now in the ministry.
August Festival update
This year’s festival theme is “Love your hometown, again.”
On Friday night, Aug. 19, the alumni banquet will be held at the high school. A baby and bike parade is slated at the health center, and movie night where the film will be shown on the back of the barn.
The parade on Saturday, Aug. 20, is at 10 am. The Washburn Fire Deptartment is celebrating 100 years with many events being held near the elementary school. Before the fireworks, there will be a street dance at the elementary school.
There will be plenty of music, food and arts and crafts. Soccer games will be held both Friday and Saturday afternoons. Those interested in the Washburn Alumni soccer game should contact Greg Miller at 540-7333.
An ATV/SUV rodeo is planned Saturday at the clubhouse on Gould Street; free to either play or watch. Kids must wear a helmet if under the age of 18. Registration begins at 10:30 and the fun begins at 11:30. There will also be a food booth and 50/50 raffle.
An ATV Poker Run/Ride sponsored by Chandler Farms is set for Sunday, Aug. 21. Registration is at 9 and the ride begins at 10 from the clubhouse on Gould Street, going around the Scopan Mountain loop and back to the clubhouse. The cost is $2 a hand and there will also be a 50/50 raffle. For more information visit WashburnATVClub.com
A reminder that the Salmon Brook Historical Society is holding a quilt raffle to benefit its two museums. The quilt, called “Summer Play,” is 80 x 92” and tickets are $5 for six or $1 each. Tickets are available at the museums between 1 and 4 Sunday afternoons, during August Fest, or by calling Rita Kingsbury at 429-9359 or Wanita Hallowell at (863) 398-0311.
The drawing will take place at the Sept. 17 baked bean supper, sponsored by the society and the Washburn Rotary Club.
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.
