Tourist proposes
The Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile clubhouse was the scene of a very busy morning on Saturday, Feb. 17. The breakfast business enjoyed a bigger crowd than usual, with members needing to set up a few more tables and chairs to accommodate the hungry sledders.
Amongst all the hubbub, Benjamin Ginn was a busy fellow out in the front yard of the clubhouse with a large 12-foot banner taped to his sled, making several trips around the yard sporting his important message: “Will You Marry Me?” Several folks saw him doing this, but not the future Mrs. Ginn! Finally some family members got his bride to be, Whitney Hardison, outside to see it for herself! The prospective groom then got down on his knees in the snow and asked for her hand in marriage, and in the midst of many smiles and happy tears, to the delight of all, she accepted. Lots of photos were taken and this surely will be a special time for the couple to remember. It won’t likely be forgotten at the Trail Runners clubhouse either.
The couple have been visiting this area often. Ben’s dad has been coming to the Washburn area for the past six or seven years, enjoying the trails and visiting the Trail Runners clubhouse. The couple will likely marry in their home area of Winterport, but they will know they are always welcome to ‘honeymoon’ in this area. The town of Washburn wishes them the heartiest of congratulations!
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Eva Levesque, Danny Creasey, Dennis Tully, John Thomas, Michelle Doody, Kevin Rand, Melissa Conley, Shannon Pribble Skipper, Peggy Wilson, Andrea Hatch, Mark Sperrey, Tony Hatch, Harley Ann Curtis, Kyle Rider, Karen Carmichael, Robert Sands, Wanda Carmichael, Beth Veeneman, Billy Sargent, Bob Clayton, Kyle Corey and Jim Cray.
Correction Notice
An error in spelling occurred in last week’s edition, with the correction being the late Calvin O’Clair was the Sergeant at Arms for Oscar Dow Post 48 of the American Legion. Apologies go out for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Budget Committee notes
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, members of the Budget Committee met and passed the recommended municipal budget to be sent to the Annual Town Meeting for a vote. Members included: Mike Umphrey, Andrea Powers, Fred Thomas, Arnie Devote, Matt Palmer, Harold Easler, Daren Churchill, Wayne Churchill, Brad Bragg, Christie Cochran and Kathy Corey.
All the departments were listed in the budgets along with the percentages of increases and decreases. The budget also contained breakdowns of costs per person, per year for the various services. Copies of the 2007 proposed budget are available at the Town Office during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 7 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Municipal minute
Please be advised that there will be a public hearing for the new ordinance changes on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Residents are urged to attend and public support and input will be appreciated.
The next scheduled Town Council meeting has been set for Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Municipal elections will be held on Monday, March 19, with the polls open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, at the high school at 7 p.m.
Events and reminders
TOPS meet each Monday at the Trail Runners clubhouse. For further information, contact Birdina Cochran at 566-8353.
There is Bingo each Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the snowmobile clubhouse, and Stew Night is each Friday starting at 5 p.m., with breakfast served each Saturday and Sunday starting at 6 a.m.
Friday nights at the Trail Runners Snowmobile clubhouse on Station Road in Washburn includes some great country music. Featured artists include Paul Smithkey, Warner Archer, Debbie Zoller and Bob Dixon along with many others joining in this weekly ‘jam.’ Donations are accepted with the proceeds going towards helping pay for the club’s new groomer.
Washburn’s Paul Clayton and Friends play at the K of C building in Presque Isle on the second and last Saturday of each month. Due to the basketball tourney in February, the Jam Nights will return to the regular schedule in March. All are welcome to attend the fun event.
Oscar Dow Post 48 of the American Legion holds its meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, with the next meeting scheduled for March 20.
The cookbooks from the Crouseville Advent Christian Church are now in and available for a donation cost of $10. For further information on obtaining your copy, please contact Sherry Thibodeau at 764-0397 or Carolyn O’Donnell at 455-8437.
August Festival
Members of the 2007 August Festival held a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to discuss updates for the annual town event. The festival will be held on August 17, 18 and 19. Officers for the event include Co-Chairmen Mike Barker and Amy Berube, Treasurer Dennis Harris and Ellen Fitzsimmons will be secretary.
The meeting included discussions on the various activities included in the festival as well as some much-needed fund-raising. Anyone wishing to participate in any aspect of the festival is urged to attend their next meeting on Wednesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Rec Center Schedule
On Wednesday, Feb. 27, there will be cross country skiing from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, there will be cross country skiing from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.
On Monday, March 5, there will be men’s basketball from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 6, there will be indoor soccer for grades 3 and 4.
Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout cookies will be in the first week of March, and all orders will likely be delivered by March 10. There may also be booth sales in the area, and the girls selling 25 boxes each will receive a special patch for their efforts. For any information on the sale, or for those wanting cookies, please contact area leaders Tammi Easler at 455-5976, Amy Berube at 455-8348, Michelle Doody at 455-4679 or Christie Cochran at 455-8034.
Special Note: There will be a fun Pasta Buffet held on Saturday, March 10, at the K of C Hall on the Washburn Road. Tickets are $5 for adults and children under 12 can eat for $3. There is also take-out available as well as plenty of seating. This is an important fund-raising event for Caribou Troop 240 and their efforts to help support the Caribou Pet Rescue.
Project Graduation
Senior high school students still have a few jars of locally-made honey, now selling for the reduced cost of $3 each at Griffin One Stop.
A date for some special fund-raising events will be scheduled in the very near future. The fun night will include a special dinner along with Senior Service and Silent Auctions to be held at the high school. There will also be an auction for a new Old Town Canoe Otter Kayak, and tickets for this are $5 each for adults and $3 for children.
There will be a ‘Ms.’ Washburn Pageant featuring several Washburn High senior boys on March 31, and a special Bingo Night on April 27 at the Trail Runners clubhouse. Anyone wishing information on the events may contact any committee member or senior student.
Perham Planning Board
The Planning Board of Perham will be meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. with their next scheduled meeting to be held at the Perham Town Hall on Tuesday, March 6. This meeting will include a special Habitat Workshop, and all residents are welcome to attend.
The Perham Planning Board presents Open Discussion Night on Salmon Brook Lake. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at the Perham Town Hall and is open to all residents.
Members of the Planning Board include Co-Chairs Richard Clark and Zsa Zsa Simard; Debra Viola is recording secretary, Board member is Mark Malnichuck and Zsa Zsa Simard is correspondence secretary.
Library ‘bookmarks’
The library is currently selling tickets for a St. Patrick’s Day raffle to be held on Saturday, March 17. The prize is a queen-sized quilt made by Carolyn Hayden. Tickets are $1 each or five for $6 and can be purchased at the library or various Washburn area businesses. All proceeds will go for Washburn library programming.
The Women Work and Community support group meets regularly. If you are interested in joining, or would just like more information, please contact the library at 455-4814. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7, at 9 a.m. at the library.
Tourist proposes
The Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile clubhouse was the scene of a very busy morning on Saturday, Feb. 17. The breakfast business enjoyed a bigger crowd than usual, with members needing to set up a few more tables and chairs to accommodate the hungry sledders.
Amongst all the hubbub, Benjamin Ginn was a busy fellow out in the front yard of the clubhouse with a large 12-foot banner taped to his sled, making several trips around the yard sporting his important message: “Will You Marry Me?” Several folks saw him doing this, but not the future Mrs. Ginn! Finally some family members got his bride to be, Whitney Hardison, outside to see it for herself! The prospective groom then got down on his knees in the snow and asked for her hand in marriage, and in the midst of many smiles and happy tears, to the delight of all, she accepted. Lots of photos were taken and this surely will be a special time for the couple to remember. It won’t likely be forgotten at the Trail Runners clubhouse either.
The couple have been visiting this area often. Ben’s dad has been coming to the Washburn area for the past six or seven years, enjoying the trails and visiting the Trail Runners clubhouse. The couple will likely marry in their home area of Winterport, but they will know they are always welcome to ‘honeymoon’ in this area. The town of Washburn wishes them the heartiest of congratulations!
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Eva Levesque, Danny Creasey, Dennis Tully, John Thomas, Michelle Doody, Kevin Rand, Melissa Conley, Shannon Pribble Skipper, Peggy Wilson, Andrea Hatch, Mark Sperrey, Tony Hatch, Harley Ann Curtis, Kyle Rider, Karen Carmichael, Robert Sands, Wanda Carmichael, Beth Veeneman, Billy Sargent, Bob Clayton, Kyle Corey and Jim Cray.
Correction Notice
An error in spelling occurred in last week’s edition, with the correction being the late Calvin O’Clair was the Sergeant at Arms for Oscar Dow Post 48 of the American Legion. Apologies go out for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Budget Committee notes
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, members of the Budget Committee met and passed the recommended municipal budget to be sent to the Annual Town Meeting for a vote. Members included: Mike Umphrey, Andrea Powers, Fred Thomas, Arnie Devote, Matt Palmer, Harold Easler, Daren Churchill, Wayne Churchill, Brad Bragg, Christie Cochran and Kathy Corey.
All the departments were listed in the budgets along with the percentages of increases and decreases. The budget also contained breakdowns of costs per person, per year for the various services. Copies of the 2007 proposed budget are available at the Town Office during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 7 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Municipal minute
Please be advised that there will be a public hearing for the new ordinance changes on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Residents are urged to attend and public support and input will be appreciated.
The next scheduled Town Council meeting has been set for Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Municipal elections will be held on Monday, March 19, with the polls open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, at the high school at 7 p.m.
Events and reminders
TOPS meet each Monday at the Trail Runners clubhouse. For further information, contact Birdina Cochran at 566-8353.
There is Bingo each Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the snowmobile clubhouse, and Stew Night is each Friday starting at 5 p.m., with breakfast served each Saturday and Sunday starting at 6 a.m.
Friday nights at the Trail Runners Snowmobile clubhouse on Station Road in Washburn includes some great country music. Featured artists include Paul Smithkey, Warner Archer, Debbie Zoller and Bob Dixon along with many others joining in this weekly ‘jam.’ Donations are accepted with the proceeds going towards helping pay for the club’s new groomer.
Washburn’s Paul Clayton and Friends play at the K of C building in Presque Isle on the second and last Saturday of each month. Due to the basketball tourney in February, the Jam Nights will return to the regular schedule in March. All are welcome to attend the fun event.
Oscar Dow Post 48 of the American Legion holds its meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, with the next meeting scheduled for March 20.
The cookbooks from the Crouseville Advent Christian Church are now in and available for a donation cost of $10. For further information on obtaining your copy, please contact Sherry Thibodeau at 764-0397 or Carolyn O’Donnell at 455-8437.
August Festival
Members of the 2007 August Festival held a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to discuss updates for the annual town event. The festival will be held on August 17, 18 and 19. Officers for the event include Co-Chairmen Mike Barker and Amy Berube, Treasurer Dennis Harris and Ellen Fitzsimmons will be secretary.
The meeting included discussions on the various activities included in the festival as well as some much-needed fund-raising. Anyone wishing to participate in any aspect of the festival is urged to attend their next meeting on Wednesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Rec Center Schedule
On Wednesday, Feb. 27, there will be cross country skiing from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, there will be cross country skiing from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.
On Monday, March 5, there will be men’s basketball from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 6, there will be indoor soccer for grades 3 and 4.
Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout cookies will be in the first week of March, and all orders will likely be delivered by March 10. There may also be booth sales in the area, and the girls selling 25 boxes each will receive a special patch for their efforts. For any information on the sale, or for those wanting cookies, please contact area leaders Tammi Easler at 455-5976, Amy Berube at 455-8348, Michelle Doody at 455-4679 or Christie Cochran at 455-8034.
Special Note: There will be a fun Pasta Buffet held on Saturday, March 10, at the K of C Hall on the Washburn Road. Tickets are $5 for adults and children under 12 can eat for $3. There is also take-out available as well as plenty of seating. This is an important fund-raising event for Caribou Troop 240 and their efforts to help support the Caribou Pet Rescue.
Project Graduation
Senior high school students still have a few jars of locally-made honey, now selling for the reduced cost of $3 each at Griffin One Stop.
A date for some special fund-raising events will be scheduled in the very near future. The fun night will include a special dinner along with Senior Service and Silent Auctions to be held at the high school. There will also be an auction for a new Old Town Canoe Otter Kayak, and tickets for this are $5 each for adults and $3 for children.
There will be a ‘Ms.’ Washburn Pageant featuring several Washburn High senior boys on March 31, and a special Bingo Night on April 27 at the Trail Runners clubhouse. Anyone wishing information on the events may contact any committee member or senior student.
Perham Planning Board
The Planning Board of Perham will be meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. with their next scheduled meeting to be held at the Perham Town Hall on Tuesday, March 6. This meeting will include a special Habitat Workshop, and all residents are welcome to attend.
The Perham Planning Board presents Open Discussion Night on Salmon Brook Lake. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at the Perham Town Hall and is open to all residents.
Members of the Planning Board include Co-Chairs Richard Clark and Zsa Zsa Simard; Debra Viola is recording secretary, Board member is Mark Malnichuck and Zsa Zsa Simard is correspondence secretary.
Library ‘bookmarks’
The library is currently selling tickets for a St. Patrick’s Day raffle to be held on Saturday, March 17. The prize is a queen-sized quilt made by Carolyn Hayden. Tickets are $1 each or five for $6 and can be purchased at the library or various Washburn area businesses. All proceeds will go for Washburn library programming.
The Women Work and Community support group meets regularly. If you are interested in joining, or would just like more information, please contact the library at 455-4814. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7, at 9 a.m. at the library.
