The Maine Snowmobile Association announced that the Washburn Trailrunners Snowmobile Club earned the coveted position of Maine’s Snowmobile Club of the Year! The announcement was made during the Association’s 40th Anniversary Banquet held in Bangor on Saturday, April 12.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
CLUB RECOGNIZED – The Washburn Trailrunners Snowmobile Club was recently named Club of the Year during a ceremony downstate. Pictured, from left: Trail Master Dave Moreau, Groomers Bill Pike and Rod Sperrey; Harvey Chesley, vice president of the Maine Snowmobile Association; Judy Green, member of the Board of Directors; and Alan Carter, president.
The club was recognized for their community involvement, well-groomed trail system and the over and above hospitality that greeted snowmobilers visiting their welcoming clubhouse.
It was also noted that over the last 10 years, Washburn Trailrunners has more than doubled their membership, currently making them the eighth largest snowmobile club in Maine. Not bad for a rural area competing with large cities. They were given credit for purchasing and renovating a fertilizer shed into a terrific clubhouse and getting a state-of-the-art groomer and very quickly paying for it in full!
The club kitchen rarely gets a rest with stew nights, public breakfasts and other club events held throughout the riding season. The club also supports the community of Washburn in very impressive ways. They offer a $500 scholarship each year, and contribute to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Pine Tree Camp, the Red Cross, Project Graduation, the Washburn Fire Department and families in the community that have run into hard times.
The ambiance of the clubhouse was more than appreciated by well-known drivers including Andy Santerre and Jeffrey Earnhardt who commented on the niceness of the clubhouse during a visit this winter when the two took part in the Andy Santerre Sno Run to benefit AMHC. The clubhouse was even the scene of a marriage proposal from a groom-to-be from southern Maine who made a special trip to this area in order to propose to his future wife
Thanks for having such an impressive club and clubhouse. And thanks go out to all the volunteers who helped make this award possible, including but not limited to Trail Master Dave Moreau, Assistant Trail Master Carroll Sperrey, Allen Carter, Billy Pike, Rod Sperrey, Greg Sperrey, the kitchen crew: Mary Jane Sperrey, Dick and Audrey Hartford and volunteer Bill Sewall, along with all the other volunteers and supporters of this clubhouse.
The presentation of the award was made by Maine Snowmobile Club Association Vice President Harvey Chesley.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Macey Currier, Andy Soucier, Robin Keener, Tyler Jardine, Fred Tompkins, Skyler Mette, Mike Myshrall, Wade Snyder, Linda Connolly, Tom Vaughn, Peggy Ross, Delma Emery, Leslie Weeks, Nicole Dobson, Laura Fantasia, Alex Fantasia, Peter Johnson, Tammy Susi, Vicki Silver, Deanie Shorey, Ed Clark, Jessie Bragg, Jarret Olson, Anita Tarr, Katelynn Tardie, Germaine Whitten and Nancy Thompson.
Anniversary wishes go out to: David and Cathy Conley, Butch and Sharon Thompson, Mike and Laura Michaud and Tim and Nikki McLaughlin.
Ongoing events/reminders
There will be a spaghetti and meatball dinner served at the Mission Building of the Crouseville Advent Christian Church on Saturday, April 26 (with a snow date of Saturday, May 3). Supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is by donation. The meal includes pasta and meatballs, salad, drink, roll and dessert. For tickets, contact Al or Denise at 455-4522 or stop by the Mission Building.
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.
On Fridays, the Trailrunners Snowmobile clubhouse kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a light lunch including burgers and hotdogs and Stew Night features a variety of great homemade soups and stews served starting at 4 p.m. On Saturdays, the kitchen is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving breakfast and lunch. On Sundays, the clubhouse will be serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
TOPS will be meeting each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and the meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For further information, contact Birdena Cochran at 455-8353.
Friendly Co-Op has scheduled the delivery date on Friday, April 25. To schedule a delivery or for more information, phone Brenda McCoy at 455-8421.
Beauty Shoppe reopens
Tru Designs Beauty Shoppe, located on Main Street, has recently reopened for business. Kristie Drost and Heidi Bois are currently offering all the regular services, as monthly specials.
Rec Center vacation programs
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 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.
Project Graduation
There will be also be a special team of workers from the Class of 2008 who will be available to do some yard work or whatever needs you may have. Their labor will be done for donations to the Project Graduation fund. 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 drop off their bottles at the Redemption Center 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
Class members will also be selling tickets on a Mother’s Day basket consisting of several great items including a candle and potpourri from Phil’s Florist, a $15 gift certificate from Noyes Florist, a $20 gift certificate from Jade Palace, two ball room dancing classes with Bridget McIntosh, a home-knit scarf, some tanning sessions and other items. The basket is valued at $100 and tickets are $3 each or two for $5. They will be available at Bingo nights and from any member of the senior class.
This class is one which can be proud of themselves. They have been very active in fund-raising events to support their trip to Boston to celebrate their graduation. They have worked with the Trailrunners during club-sponsored Bingo nights, sold pizzas, also held bottle drives, sold food and snacks during events, held two talent shows, raffles, work days and auctions.
Mitchell Alexander Hewitt became the first born for proud parents Roger and Sarah Hewitt, of Washburn. He weighed in at 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 inches tall. He made his grand entrance at 11:50 p.m. on April 3 at TAMC, sporting blondish hair and bright blue eyes.
Mitchell’s maternal grandparents are Paul and Beth Szlosek of Kennebunk, and his paternal grandparents are Roger and JoAnne Hewitt of Wade. His great grandparents include Leone Bell of Northfield, Vt.; Emily Szlosek of Chicoppee Mass.; and Barb Drost of Washburn.
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
Four Generations celebrated the family’s youngest member, one-year-old Damien DuMont, held here by Great Grandmother Gwen Bragg. Standing in rear are Grandmother Phyllis Kelley and Damien’s dad, Paul DuMont.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Pre-Teen Birthday Girl – Jenica Ray Harris displays a cake featuring one of her favorite cartoon characters, Scooby Doo, made by her grandmother, Ardis Humphrey.
