WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer
Students in pre-K at Washburn District Elementary School recently participated in a unique learning opportunity with the help of Mrs. Philbrook, Mrs. Smith and Ms. Cote.
As part of a math unit that helps students learn shape identification, the youngsters embarked on a scavenger hunt throughout the school building. Students were split into three groups as they read clues to help lead them to a circle, square, triangle and rectangle. Each shape was hidden in a predetermined spot in the building.
The kids had a lot of fun and were able to identify all four shapes. Special thanks to Mrs. Philbrook for providing the idea.
Royal community support
Miss Teen Washburn Raegan Whipkey used a portion of her babysitting money to give back to the community by putting food and items in the Community Cupboard, located at the Aroostook County Action Program office in Presque Isle.
The Community Cupboard is for people in need who don’t always have the opportunity to access food pantries when they are open. The cupboard is available 24 hours a day.
Hunters breakfast
The Washburn Rotary Club will host a hunters breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-8 a.m. at the Washburn Trailrunners Clubhouse.
Meal tickets are $7, or $4 for children 12 and under. Breakfast will include ham, sausage, home fries, eggs, beans, Mapleton Diner doughnuts and French toast.
There will be door prizes and raffle drawings; tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6. First prize is 100 gallons of fuel oil, second prize is $100 plus in hunting supplies, and third prize is a $25 Wal-Mart gift certificate.
After school program
The Washburn 21st Century After School Program will host Children’s Stage Adventures in January. Washburn District Elementary School students will work on the play “Shakespeare’s Midsummer Dream.”
In order to cover all expenses, the After School Program is holding a RADA fundraiser. Students were sent home with information, catalogs and order forms. The due date for orders is Friday, Oct. 28. Contact
For information contact Laura Churchill at lchurchill@msad45.net or Halina Herzog at hherzog@msad45.net.
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Ladies Group met on Oct. 8 with nine members. President Cee Cee Rossignol opened the meeting with a prayer. The purpose was read by members, devotions read by Betty Olson, and Bonnie Lavway did prayer calendar for October. The treasurer’s report was given by Carolyn Winters and secretary’s report by June Churchill.
There was much discussion regarding the upcoming bazaar being held on Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Towels and toiletries were brought for the homeless shelter and will be donated after the November bazaar. The white elephant sale items were packed for the youth sale on Nov. 5.
On Oct. 21, there will be a 50th anniversary party for Dale and Bonnie Lavway sponsored by the UMW. Supper will start at 6 p.m. There will be a decorating workshop on November 5 at 10:00. There will also be a UMW Sunday service on October 23 where positions will be assigned to members. June Churchill will do the prayer shawl.
The Christmas party has been scheduled for Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. and will include a luncheon and gift exchange.
The meeting was closed with refreshments by Lois McDivitt. The next meeting will be Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.
Benefit dinner
The Washburn Area PTO is sponsoring a benefit spaghetti dinner for Reed Plummer on Friday, Oct. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Washburn Trailrunner’s Clubhouse. The meal includes spaghetti, roll, green salad, dessert and soda. Coffee and water will also be provided. Take-outs are welcome.
There is a minimum donation of $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, and $20 for a family of four or more, and refills for a donation of one’s choice. There will be a 50/50 raffle.
For information or to donate, call Washburn PTO chair Angela Farley at 455-8048.
Donations are still being taken through the GoFundMe campaign at https://www.gofundme.com/2o34204. Tickets for two separate raffle baskets valued at over $200 can still be purchased at Country Farms Market or Washburn Trailside. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. All money raised goes directly to Reed and family.
Washburn library
The Washburn Memorial Library hours are Monday 1-7 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Scouts meet Friday afternoons at 3 p.m. downstairs in the King Room. For more information, contact Lois Walton at 455-4814.
Historical Society
The Salmon Brook Historical Society extends their thanks to those who have supported fundraising efforts this year.
You know who you are; you purchased and/or sold raffle quilt tickets for us culminating in the drawing of Steve Helstrom as the winner. You donated or bought items during our first annual barn sale of used items in July. You cleaned, sorted and labeled donated items throughout the summer. You attended, donated food, loaned quilts and volunteered at our 4th Annual Quilt Show & Tea in August. You assisted in showing the Wilder Homestead and the Aroostook Agricultural Museum to our many visitors during August Fest.
You donated time, money, food, and labor to help make our third annual harvest bean supper a success in September. It was rewarding to end our year by joining the Washburn Rotary Club and many community members for good food and lively conversation. The Snowmobile Trail Runners Clubhouse was abuzz with the sound of families enjoying each other the entire evening.
Many have donated to our Wall of Fame and this opportunity to provide financial support will continue to exist. Your support will help keep our museums up and running.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays between Oct. 19 and 25 include: Peter Doebener, Dorothy Guerrette,Audrey Hartford, Byron Flood, Hannah Boddy, Phil Hebert Sr., Mark Olson, Cary Roy, Norma Smith, Angie Hernandez, Wayne Churchill, Peter Saucier, Sue Fuller, Andy Dickinson, Randy Lagasse, Ethan Allen Milton, Julee Maynard, Courtney Castonguay, Ray Dahlgren, Billie Hews, Elida Frederick and Darcy Carney.
Anniversaries
Those celebrating anniversaries between Oct. 19 and 25 include: Elky and Dolores Woodman, Dale and Bonnie Lavway, Greg and Melissa Thompson, Perlin and Ruth Bull, Ken and Avis Drost and Wallace and Alice Doody.
Amy Sawyer is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 227-8679 or by e-mailing sawyer.amysue@gmail.com.
