Rec Center highlights
The Washburn Recreation Department Summer Programs information will be ready around the middle of May. Informational sheets and signup forms will be sent home by students. For further information, contact Marcie at the Rec at 455-4959.
On Wednesday, May 23, there was a special Noah’s Ark Build a Bear Workshop for grades 1 – 4. from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Approximately 22 children enjoyed making their own bears and they all did a fine job under the leadership of Stacy Thibodeau, of Woodland. Anyone wishing to contact Stacy for this Build a Bear project, call Marcie at 455-4959.
There will not be a summer lunch program at Washburn due to the fact that we did not meet the qualifications set by the state in order to participate in this program. It is hoped that Washburn will be able to qualify next year.
For any further information on Rec Center programs, contact Marcie Barbarula at 455-4959.
Rec Director Marcie Barbarula took several senior citizens on a fun outing to the Agricultural Museum in Littleton. The ladies enjoyed the trip in the Rec van, socializing and enjoying each other’s company.
Those going included Dot Churchill, Audrey Pavlik, Bern Rossignol, Norma Baker, Glenna Ewing, Eunice Carman, Margaret barker, Gwen Bragg and Evelyn Woodman. It was also Audrey’s birthday and she received a card and lots of well wishes.
The group enjoyed the tour of the museum that was a former schoolhouse and remembered some of the items on exhibit from their childhood years. They also noted that some of the items were too old even for this group!
There were many items to look at and enjoy and the tour guides were more than pleasant to the Washburn ladies. Another interesting note is that one of the tour guides, Jay Clark, hails originally from Washburn. The son of Irvine Clark, he lived on the old Lone Pine farm on the Everett Road. Several of the ladies knew him and conversation was enjoyed by all.
After the museum visit, the girls went to the Blue Moose restaurant for lunch. Each ordered their favorite dishes, and then paid for Marcie’s as well. They all are more than appreciative of her efforts on their behalf throughout the year.
Birthdays and anniversaries
Belated birthday wishes go out to Kayla Creasey and Linda Tupper. Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Emma Johnston, Angela Casavant, Beth Maynard, Brennan Blackstone, Monika Doughman, Dusty Glasscock, Zsa Zsa Simard, Dion Creasey, Josh Wain, Britteny Clark, Amelia Fox, Paul Blackstone, Tricia Silver, Vicki Conley, Scott Dow, Amy Good, Mike Glasscock, Mark Skidgel, Brenda Searles, Cody Martin, Betty Cannon, Gwen Bragg, Rick Bragg, Tammy Akerson, Alana Brooks, Kathy Walton, Donna Turner, Matt Morris, Scott Turner, Wesley Nelson, Mike Farley, Marilyn Van Scooter, Beth Long, Galen Doody, Karen Hatt, Allen Robertson and Bruce Drost.
Anniversary wishes go out to: Chuck and Kitty Cunningham, Ron and Joann Powell, Marvin and Sue Tarbox, Myron and Tina Whipkey, Eric and Roxann Alley, Terry and Suzanne Berube and Troy and Kim Plante.
Upcoming events/reminders
TOPS meet each Monday at the clubhouse. For further information, contact Birdina Cochran at 455-8353.
The next scheduled planning meeting for the August Festival will be held on Wednesday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. Interested residents are urged to attend.
Tuesdays are Bingo Nights at the Trail Runners clubhouse starting at 7 p.m. The games are open to those ages 16 and older, and there is one set up fee of $12 for an evening’s worth of fun. Snacks will also be available for purchase.
The town of Washburn now has the stickers needed to register ATVs, and they will have an expiration date of June 30, 2008. Fees include Resident renewal-$34, new resident-$35 and non-resident-$70.
June coming events
The Washburn Beaver’s ATV Club will be holding a Poker Run and Hot Dog Roast on Sunday, June 3. Registration will be held at 9 a.m. and the run will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the starting point at the clubhouse on Gould Street. Prizes will be: First-$100, Second-$50, Third-$25. There will also be a 50/50 drawing as some other prizes.
Friendly CoOp will be taking orders the week of Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8. Scheduled delivery will be held on Friday, June 15, and all orders should be sent or phoned in no later than June 8. E-mail bunny@ainop.com and phone Brenda at 455-8421.
Ladies of the United Methodist Women’s group will be meeting at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center on Wednesday, June 13, at 6 p.m. and this will be their last meeting until September.
Special notice from the Salmon Brook Historical Society. Please note that this is a change in the date from most Society meetings, being a week earlier than usual. The Society will be holding their quarterly meeting on Monday, June 21, at the Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. There will be a potluck supper followed by a business meeting. The Barbershoppers will be providing entertainment after the meeting. Please bring a main dish, salad, dessert or rolls and your place setting. Bring a friend, all are welcome.
Special school notes for June are: Baccalaureate Service will be held on Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at the Washburn High School, and graduation for the Class of 2007 will be held on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the high school.
The eighth-grade graduation exercises will be held on Monday, June 11, and the elementary school release date is Tuesday, June 12.
High School Reading Contest
Students in the four classes are in another contest connected with the high school library. They will be writing the last sentence in the upcoming Harry Potter novel, “The Deathly Hallows.” The book will not be released until July 21, so who knows what will happen.
There are several rules and are available on the library Web site or by contacting Londa Brown. The contest will run from Monday, May 21, and all completed written entries must be received by the end of the school day on Friday, June 1. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 6, and prizes include a $25 Aroostook Centre Mall gift certificate for grand prize, second prize is a $10 gift certificate to Mr. Paperback and third prize is a promo CD from FYE in the mall.
Special baby shower
Approximately 45 people attended a baby shower for expectant mom, Kari Howe. There were four generations in the family attending, including: Great Great Grandmother Thelma Bragg, Great Grammy Rene Bragg, Grandma Angel Farley and Mom-to-be Kari Howe. Kari’s due date for her little girl is June 30.
The shower was given by Angel Farley, Rene Bragg, Joanna Pike and Jamie Bellanceau. The guests enjoyed games and a variety of prizes, with door prizes won by Thelma Bragg, Kassie Farley, Kyli Farley, Linda Bragg, Heidi Farley, Glenna Bragg, Virginia Farley and Macie Bellanceau.
The guest of honor received lots of gifts and cards and phone calls from two special family members who were unable to attend. Auntie Joanna Bragg called from North Dakota, and Aunt Anna Bragg phoned from Bangor. Also special thanks go to the girls at Cary Medical Center’s lab who were unable to attend but sent cards and gifts.
The cake was made by Norma Akerson and was decorated with pink frosting and a cute pink baby shoe.
Library bookmarks
On May 21, the Washburn Memorial Library celebrated Arthur’s Birthday, a special cartoon character created by author Marc Brown, by holding its monthly Story Time in his name.
There were 27 children and 15 adults attending, and Ardis Humphrey read “Arthur’s Reading Race,” Mattie Maynard read “Arthur’s Birthday” and Anne Carter read “Arthur the Brave.”
Several door prizes were drawn for and those attending enjoyed punch and a birthday cake made by Ardis Humphrey.
Each child was given a bookmark, an Arthur trading card and two coloring sheets to take home. Those attending included: Valerie Flood, Stephy Ann Conroy, Hannah Dow, Dakota McCoy, Shanae Burtt, Dawson McCoy, Victoria Savoy, Sierra Ginn, Savanna Theriault, Scott Flood, Brooklyn Tupper, Canille McCoy, Abby Conroy, Makenzie Vaughn, Desiraie Rediker, Jenica Harris, Adriana Arribas, Beckam Vaughn, Tal McCoy, Rebecca Savoy, Mykayla Espling, Jessicca Johnson, Brianna Turner, Sarah Maynard, Courtney Hartsgrove, Richie Stickney and Aubrey Thibodeau.
New to the library is an after-school program for students from grades 4 to 8 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The children do homework or read for the first half hour, and then they either do crafts or play games.
The library will be hosting the Middle School Book Group on June 4 at 5 p.m. The book to be discussed will be “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson. Students in grades 5 through 8 are invited to attend.
The Reminiscence Group will meet on Wednesday, June 6, at 7 p.m. The group has been writing down memories for their children and grandchildren, and the chapter currently being worked on is “The Places I Have Visited.”
Women, Work and Community will be having their last meeting for the season on Wednesday, June 6, and it will be held at Suzanne Senechal-Jandreau’s house in Caribou. If you plan to attend, phone the library at 455-4814.
