Junior Exhibition
The Class of 2009 held their Junior Exhibition to a full auditorium with the following helpers: Introduction and welcome was given by Elizabeth Gagnon, the mistress of ceremonies was Charly Chandler and master of ceremonies was Shayne Stevens.
Class ushers included Justin Howe and Jacob Theriault, with Jordan Chandler and Amber Reed serving as class usherettes. Entertainment was provided by David Roy, Londa Brown was Junior Exhibition director and Amber Reed is Junior Class advisor. The class thanks the judges for their efforts. Judges were: Mrs. Donna Chasse, Mrs. Tammy DeLong and Mrs. Gail Hagelstein.
The Junior Ex class speakers included: Cody Hafford, who gave his speech concerning “College Essay” (by Morgan Wheeler), Nick McIntosh whose monologue was entitled “One Day God Asked St. Francis” (unknown author), and Rachel Palmer who spoke on “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” (by Jon Scieszka). Chelsea Sadler offered a “Selection of Poetry” (by Edna St. Vicent Millay), Jeremiah Sjoberg gave his rendition of “A Graduation Speech” (by Cheryl Costello-Forshey) and Julie Stephenson spoke on “A Diary Excerpt from A Great and Terrible Beauty” (by Libba Bray).
All the entries were enjoyed by the audience and the judges faced the hard job of picking three out of such a good line of talent. During the intermission, David Roy provided entertainment, and the winners were announced, with Julie Stephenson winning the first-place trophy, Rachel Palmer gleaning the second-place trophy and Chelsea Sadler claiming the third-place trophy.
Members of the Junior Class of 2009 include: Brett Baker, Morgan Berube, Nicki Bois, Charly Chandler, Elizabeth Gagnon, Dustin Griffin, Cody Hafford, Jonathan Hester, Matthew Howe, Timothy Jordan, Alexander McIntosh, Nicholas McIntosh, Shawn Michaud, Rachel Palmer, Nicholas Pignatiello, Chelsea Sadler, Jeremiah Sjoberg, Evan Sperrey, Julie Stephenson, Shayne Stevens, Zachary Wain and Maurice White.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Amanda White, Tom Berube, Andy Cole, Donna McNeal, Howard Johnson, Pearl Fitzgerald, Seth Thompson, Stan Baker, Caden Viola, Jack Stoddard, Tracy Whitten, Lori Dahlgren, Tolly Myshrall, Amanda Harvath, Zachary Forbes, Larry Hallowell, Jaime Maynard, Jayden Harris, Michael Maynard, Karen Milton, John Churchill, Sally Sargent, Benjamin LeConey, Lorraine Harrison, Joni Howlett, Nancy Dickinson, Erika Churchill, Devin Thompson and Tom Bolstridge.
Anniversary wishes go out to Harold and Kay Adams and Atwood and Dorothy Sperrey.
First birthday bash
Damien DuMont recently celebrated his first birthday with about 38 family members and friends at the Washburn Civic Center, hosted by his parents Paul and Diane DuMont. Guests under the ages of one to 5 enjoyed a balloon toss game of their own with some older kids eventually joining them in a co-ed balloon hunt and hide, as well as toss and catch.
The birthday cake featured a Harley Davidson motorcycle, the birthday boy’s name and a road sign claiming ‘born to ride.’ Damien waited patiently while friends and family sang “Happy Birthday” to him and then shared his delicious cake.
After a quick cleanup, Damien enjoyed opening his gifts which ranged from Winnie the Pooh items, garden tools, a helicopter and fire truck, clothing, books and movies, a mini piano, a Steve McQueen ’95 car, a first Bible and some bath toys, as well as several homemade items including a ‘moose’ blankie and cards and artwork.
Ongoing events/reminders
On Friday, April 18, there will be a repeat of the fun Talent Show held during the famous Blizzard of 2008! Some of the same talents will be there along with many new acts, starting at 6 p.m.
The Washburn Town Office will be closed on Monday, April 21, for Patriot’s Day and will reopen on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 a.m.
There will be a meeting of the Washburn Beavers’ ATV Club at the Gould Street clubhouse on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.
The order week for Friendly Co-Op will be ending on Friday, April 18. Please have all orders e-mailed or called in by this date. The scheduled delivery date will be Friday, April 25. For further information, contact Brenda McCoy at 455-8421 or e-mail her at bunny@ainop.com.
Jeffrey’s Garden still has a few openings left for the Maine Senior Farm Share Program. This is a program open to senior citizens age 60 as well as those 55 years of age if Native American and each will be allowed $50 in produce from the farm. For further information, contact Jeffrey Giggie at 96 Chandler Road or phone 551-8373.
Rec Center vacation programs
On Tuesday, April 22, there will be swimming at the Indoor Pool in Presque Isle. The van will leave the Rec Center at 12:30 p.m. and return at 3:15 p.m. The Cost is $2.25.
On Wednesday, April 23, there will be rollerskating at the Caribou Melody Roller Rink. The bus will be leaving the elementary school at 12:30 p.m. and returning at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $3.50 and an extra $2 for rollerblade rentals.
On Thursday, April 24, the van will be leaving the Rec Center at 12 noon for a trip to McDonald’s and bowling. The cost is $5 for bowling and however much they would like to spend at McDonald’s. They will be returning at 3 p.m.
On Friday, April 25, there will be a trip to the Caribou cinema for various movies. The bus will be leaving the elementary school at 12:30 p.m. and returning at 3:15 p.m. Parents, please keep in mind that permission forms will be needed for all of the field trips. For any questions or further information, contact Marcie at the Rec Center at 455-4959.
Pre-Teen celebrates birthday
Ten-year-old Jenica Ray Harris celebrated her birthday by sharing Scooby-Doo decorated cupcakes made by her mom, Jana, with her teachers and classmates at school on Thursday, April 3.
On Saturday, April 5, Jenica celebrated at her home with family and friends. Everyone enjoyed a lunch served by her mother, Jana, and a Scooby-Doo birthday cake made by her grandmother, Ardis Humphrey. Ice Cream was also on the menu, and Jenica also enjoyed opening her gifts and cards.
Those attending included her parents, Jana and Barry Ingraham, and younger sister Jayden Grace Harris, her grandparents Ardis and Raymond Humphrey, Aunt Jody Morin, Uncle Joel Humphrey and friend Rhonda, Cousin Reece Humphrey, Christine Turner and Briana Mitchell and young friends Jessica Aube and Noah Caron. After the party, her parents took Jenica Ray and Jayden Grace Harris, Jessica Aube, Noah Caron and Brianna Turner to a 2 p.m. matinee at the Braden Theater.
Project Graduation 2008
On Friday, April 18, there will be a repeat of the fun Talent Show held during the famous Blizzard of 2008! Some of the same talents will be there along with many new acts. The show starts at 6 p.m. and promises to be a fun two hours well spent. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for those 12 and under.
There will also be a Little Caesars Pizza sale going on through Monday, April 21. There will be lots of varieties of delicious pizzas and other baked treats, as well as coupons for purchases directly at Pizza Hut. To place your order, stop by the high school for further information or contact any senior class member or Co-Chairwomen Ann King and Tracy Reed at the high school or e-mail Tracy at treed@msad45.net.
There will be also be a special team of workers from the Class of 2008 who will be available for last-of-the-snow-season cleanup, do some yard work and haul in wood or whatever needs you may have. Their labor will be done for donations to the Project Graduation fund, and for further information, or to reserve your job time, contact Billie Roy at 455-8369.
The Trailrunners group will also be sponsoring several Bingo nights on Tuesdays for the next few weeks. Check the Trailrunner sign by the road for times and dates.
The Class of 2008 is having an ongoing bottle drive and asks that anyone wishing to donate to this Project Graduation fund-raising event can drop off their bottles at Johnny’s Redemption on Main Street in Washburn or at the Presque Isle Redemption Center on Parson’s Street. Also any senior class member will pick them up at your residence. Arrangements can be made for any Project Grad 2008 events by phoning Tracy Reed at the high school at 455-4501.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
BIRTHDAY BOY – Damien DuMont celebrated his first birthday with a Harley cake.
