Donations, volunteers sought
The Washburn Soup Kitchen officially opened this past week and is located at 18 Trafton Street. As the winter season approaches, there will be meals and clothing available to area residents with the temporary hours being on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. for both meals and clothing distribution.
The first days open are Thursday, Nov. 20, Tuesday, Nov. 25, and due to the Thanksgiving day holiday, the kitchen will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
These hours will change whenever the need arises and keep in mind that this is an opportunity for Washburn residents to get together and help our community help others by volunteering whenever you are able. This program is being operated on a volunteer and donation basis, so any individuals or groups wishing to donate time to serve, cook and clean up will be more than welcome, with short- or long-term volunteers being very much appreciated.
The Washburn Redemption Center has generously offered their assistance, keeping track of any cans and bottles donated to this cause, then delivering the money to the kitchen. Just let the center know that you wish your bottle refund to go to the kitchen.
There will also be a food pantry on the premises, and food boxes will be put up based on income guidelines and distributed on a weekly schedule. This program is not funded by any government program, not grant-funded and is all non-profit, so any donations of canned, frozen or other non-perishables will be welcome and monetary donations will also be much appreciated.
All proceeds of the Soup Kitchen will go towards the operational costs of the kitchen. Officers include Director Elizabeth Richardson, Overseer Alice Curtis, Treasurer Lucy Lovely and Board members Alice Curtis, Kathy Winslow and Tracey Richardson. More Board members are hoped for, especially one to fill the position of Secretary. There will be monthly meetings held by the board in order to ensure proper operation of the kitchen.
There will be informational leaflets in area stores and businesses in the near future and for further information, contact Elizabeth Richardson at 455-4900.
Birthdays/anniversaries
A belated birthday wish goes out to Helen Hause. Those celebrating birthdays this week include: P.J. Hitchcock, Matthew Walton, Kim Irving, Lois Learnard, Nicholas Doody, Vicky MacDonald, Andrew Dahlgren, Andrew Kofstad, Shawn Bragg, Jerome Churchill, Gene Brown, Mike DeJohn, Adam Doody, Andrea Powers, Stephen Drost, Ida Boulier, Debra Viola, Don Wilcox, Ron Wilcox, Lloyd Bragdon, Carter Doak, Amanda Libby Shawn Helton, Margaret Allen, Bob Dickinson, Michael Butler, Debbie LeClair, Dawn Rowbotham, Cheryl Cray, Lisa Austin, Derek Carlow, Patty Ericson, Beverly Doughman, Geraldine Preston, Noreen Bishop and Harold Whitney.
Those celebrating anniversaries include: Mike and Cheri DeJohn, Dale and Beverly Knowles.
Rec Center schedule
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, there will be arts and crafts at the Rec Center from 2:45 to 4 p.m. This is open to grades 2 – 4.
On Thursday, Nov. 20, there will be basketball at the elementary school gym for grades 3-4 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
On Monday, Nov. 24, men’s basketball will be held at the elementary school gym from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There will be rollerskating at the Melody rink in Caribou for grades K-8.
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, there will be basketball for grades K-2 at the elementary school from 6:15 to 7 p.m.
On Wednesday, Nov. 26, there will be a bus going to the movies at the Caribou cinemas, leaving at 12:30 p.m. and returning at 3:15 p.m.
Scout leaders needed
A volunteer is needed to take on the role of a Girl Scout leader for a few Junior Girl Scouts, the level in Scouting ranging in ages from 10 to 15. The job will be what you make of it, and the meetings, activities and other parts will be up to the leader. More than one can work at the leadership position, perhaps a few mothers whose daughters are interested in learning about Scouting. Anyone interested is asked to call Christie Cochran at 455-8034 or e-mail gramchristie@yahoo.com.
Star-spangled musical tribute
Students of Heather Bragg and Christine Skinner in grades pre-K and kindergarten recently glittered brightly at a fun and entertaining event. The opening was given by Ashton Henry and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Herman Carman.
Presidential entertainers included Treven Philbrook as George Washington and speakers were Corrina Barretto and Trinity Bartlett.Abraham Lincoln was represented by Beckam Vaughn and supporting speakers were Amanda White and Brittney Kaelin. Uncle Sam was Aaron Skinner and speakers included Hannah Worsley and Caleb Garvey. Betsy Ross was portrayed by Kylie Farley and speakers included Brooklyn Tupper and Charlie Hobbs. Pocahontas was done by Riley Davis and speakers were Dawson McCoy and Raegyn Chavez. The Statue of Liberty was represented by Janelle Doak with speakers Jacob Skidgel and Emma Johnston.
Pre-K singers included: Lexie Barker, Corrina Barretto, Trinity Bartlett, Adam Boot, Kristin Bragg, Angel Bubar, Jordon Burrow, Catherine Butler, Emily Butler, Elijah Canales, Logan Carlson, Tru Drost, Jakob Espling, Dylan Evans, Braydon Fitzgerald, Caleb Garvey, Alexavier Griffin, Sarah Helton, Dylan Henry, Brittney Kaelin, Austin Maynard, Dakota McCoy, Antoinette Morin, Lura Page, Trevin Philbrook, Kathleen Powers, Ellie Saucier, Arianna Singletary, Aaron Skinner, Jalyn Stewart, Joseph Tilley, Beckam Vaughn, Joseph Whipkey, Amanda White, Hanna White and Hanna Worsley.
Those singing in the kindergarten group included: Valerie Bragg, Raegyn Chavez, Liddia Collins, Riley Davis, Janelle Doak, Seth Doody, Abbie Easler, Kylie Farley, Russell Farley, Karissa Farr, Ashton Henry, Charlie Hobbs, Emma Johnston, Jordyn Martin, Jacob Maynard, Dawson McCoy, Madison Miller, Kylee Plummer, Aneesah Sabatis, Ocean Sadler, Jacob Skidgel, Brooklyn Tupper and Emerson Turner.
Thanks go out to the flag boys, Cameron Bragg, Taylor Skinner and Connor Bragg. Backstage hands included Michaela Bragg and Megan Fitzpatrick. Quilters were Roxi Smith and Angel Farley, the programs were done by Crystal Hobbs and special helpers included Lottie Doody, Pat Morrow, Jackie Pribble and Stina Snyder.
Special musical tributes were given by the pre-K and K singers, and included a lively rendition of “Yankee Doodle” and impressive patriotic versions of “We Love our Flag” and “This Land is Your Land,” and a patriotic song offered by Mr. Archer. There were about 27 veterans in the audience and all were invited to come forward and stand by the stage with the performers as a stirring offering of “I’m Proud to be an American” was given by Music Director Larry Jenkins. The two student groups closed the program with “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” All in all, it was an impressive performance by all, and there were very few dry eyes in the bunch.
Special thanks for information supplied by Kelly White.
Events/reminders
The Washburn Redemption Center announces a change in business hours. Starting Nov. 13, the Center will be open on Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is also an ongoing drawing at the Center. For each $5 worth of bottles and cans redeemed, you can put a ticket in for a monthly drawing. The prize will be your choice of either a $30 gift certificate from Washburn Food Mart or White’s Service.
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.
This is your final notice to get your tickets for a basket donated by Leslie Taylor which will be raffled off on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. at the Perham Town Office. The winning ticket will be drawn by Perham’s most senior citizen, Henry Nutting. The value of the donation exceeds $100 and tickets are available at a cost of $1 each or six for $5. They may be purchased at the Town Office or by phoning Debra Viola at 498-3433. All proceeds will go towards the Salmon Lake Trail Project.
Also in Perham, the new dog tags are available at the Town Office. All dogs over 6 months old must be registered before Jan. 1, 2009 and rabies vaccinations must be current. The cost for spayed/neutered dogs is $6 and unsprayed/neutered dogs is $11.
The Christmas Angels are at the Perham Town Office and post office for anyone who would like to make a child’s Christmas a little brighter. Please return the gifts to the Town Office no later than Dec. 16. The town will also be taking donations of new toys and non-perishable food items at both Perham’s Town Office and post office, and they may be dropped off during regular business hours.
The Perham Town Office will be closed from Monday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Nov. 28.
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Salmon Brook Historical Society will be holding their quarterly meeting at the Washburn Civic Center. The potluck supper will start at 6 p.m. and followed by holiday-appropriate entertainment provided by the musical group, the “Barbershoppers.” A business meeting will also be held. Please bring a main dish or dessert, your place setting as well as friends and neighbors.
Youth Choir
The Northern Lights Youth Choir will be holding their annual fund-raising auction on Friday, Nov. 28. The event will take place at the State Road Advent Christian Church on the State Road in Mapleton.
This special choir is a four-part Christian interdenominational choir composed of young adults from grade 6 through grade 12 and are from all over Aroostook County.
They are currently raising money for their Mid-East tour this coming April school vacation, where they’ll be performing many musical concerts.
The viewing of auction items will begin at 5 p.m. with auctioneer Burt Winslow starting the auction at 6 p.m. There will also be hotdogs, chips, coffee, soda and snack available for purchase throughout the evening.
Rotary serves hungry hunters
On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Washburn Rotary served a bountiful breakfast to many area hunters along with their friends and families. All enjoyed the menu complete with coffee, doughnuts, eggs, ham, French toast, home-fried potatoes, beans and orange juice.
Included in the morning events were raffles on a Remington 770 model 270 rifle with scope which was won by Tammie Bragg and 100 gallons of fuel oil donated by Lyman and Velma Sperry of Perham Oil and was won by Dan Martin.
The two eight-foot tables were full of donated door prizes which went to the lucky ticket holders. They also had calendars available for purchase and there are still more. Even though the year is nearly over, these special calendars with local photos of the Washburn, Perham and Wade areas will be keepsakes for many years to come.
The Rotary extends appreciation to all who attended and donated the large variety of door prizes.
Tennessee travelers
Lois Goodine of Elizabethton, Tenn., and her sister Waunita Bragg of Johnson City, Tenn., made the trip home to the County together recently. They enjoyed their week in Maine, including joining approximately 55 family members at a potluck supper held at the Washburn Civic Center. The guest list included members of both the Bragg and Goodine families.
Lois spent the week at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, James and Shauna Goodine, along with her granddaughter Olivia Goodine. Waunita spent the week at her childhood home with her mother, Gwen Bragg.
Among their outings, the girls had chances to visit with their other brothers and sisters, children and grandchildren. They also attended the Methodist Christmas and Craft Sale, enjoying a special coffee time with their mother and meeting some old friends as well.
A special opportunity for a four-generation photo was taken during a birthday party for Lois Goodine at the home of James, Shauna and Olivia Goodine’s. Two other birthdays were celebrated while the girls were home, one on Nov. 2 for Lois’s brother-in-law, Steve Goodine, at the home of Lee and Gloria Thompson. They visited with more family members and enjoyed pizza and cake and ice cream. They also stopped in to visit Linda Bragg on her Nov. 4 birthday with a cake made by Waunita and the three “girls” enjoyed coffee and cake together.
Scouts visit WWII crash site
Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177 recently made a special trek to the woods near Perham and held a ceremony honoring those soldiers who gave their lives in a plane crash on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1942. All seven crew members perished in the crash landing of the B25 Mitchell 41-13049 aircraft, and the Scouts placed small U. S. flags, one for each lost soldier.
Scouts and leaders attending included: Adam Wilcox, Curtis Thompson, Kody Brissette, Stephen Kinney, Daniel Roy, Taylor Skinner, Keagan Page, Andy White Jr., Larry Harrison, Ron Rand, Don Wilcox, Pam Wilcox, Mike Thompson, Greg Page and Stacy Skinner. Also along for the ride were Caleb Thompson and Nick Doody.
The trek was made a lot easier by a group of 11 Jeep enthusiasts who escorted the Scouts to the site. Those included: Andy White Sr., Derek Libby, Kermit Fuller, Max Curtis, Matt White, Bob Bartlett, Bob Mette, Willie Drost, Aaron Campbell, Steve Boddy and Dave Savoy.
It was also noted that many of the Jeep drivers came away more than impressed with the short but compelling ceremony, and all who were there were also touched with the extreme sacrifice made by these seven airmen.
First-time hunter
Thirteen-year-old Katelynn Tardie-Bubar took her dad Brian out into the woods after school and promptly shot a moose weighing approximately 635 pounds. Her mom Sonya noted that it took them longer to get the moose out of the woods than it did to hunt and shoot it.
Katelynn got her moose in the woods behind her home in Woodland, using her Grampy Rodney’s gun, and took it to the Washburn Food Mart to have it cut and wrapped.
Her grandparents are Martha and Rodney Bouchey and Phil and Diane Tardie and Bayfield and Nancy Bubar, with great grandparents Carroll and Viola Bouchey.
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
SCOUTS AT PERHAM CRASH SITE – Scouts and leaders attending included: Adam Wilcox, Curtis Thompson, Kody Brissette, Stephen Kinney, Daniel Roy, Taylor Skinner, Keagan Page, Andy White Jr., Larry Harrison, Ron Rand, Don Wilcox, Pam Wilcox, Mike Thompson, Greg Page and Stacy Skinner. Also along for the ride were Caleb Thompson and Nick Doody.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
HONORED FOR SERVICE – Larry Harrison and “Catfish” aka Arelius Mayes are pictured as Mayes presents Harrison with an award for his many achievements in both the military and the Scouting aspect of Harrison’s life.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Members of WDHS Senior Class and some volunteers who built their infamous Haunted House at the Washburn Rec Center included: Jordan Chandler, Jeremiah Sjoberg, Tom Berube, Morgan Berube, Cody Hafford, Rachel Palmer, Charlie Chandler, Alex McIntosh, Donnie White, Nick McIntosh, Matt Howe, Evan Sperrey, Shane Stevens, Bryan McCoy, Craig Ames, Matt Palmer, Kathy Palmer and Craig Sjoberg.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
WASHBURN ROTARY members were more than willing to serve up a hot and tasty breakfast to area hunters during this year’s Hunter’s Breakfast.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Youngest voter of the day – Showing up nice and early for the vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, was little Jayla Keegan, granddaughter of Milford and Diane Long, of Crouseville.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
Making a trip to the Haunted House held by WDHS Class of 2009 were “Bumblebee” and “Baby Poodle” Jalyn and Jalye Stewart, accompanied by their parents.
Photo courtesy of Jeremiah Sjoberg
A PUMPKIN-DECORATING contest was held in Washburn just in time for Halloween. Winners include, in no particular order, Pre K – Grade 2: Scariest, Jalyn Stewart; Most Original, Kassie Farley; and Best Overall, Andrew Keller. Grades 3-5: Scariest, Kaylee Levesque; Most Original, Richard Stickney; and Best Overall, Taylor Howe. Grades 6-8: Scariest, Breeanna Roman; Most Original, Courtney Cannon; and Best Overall, Mikayla Churchill.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
TAMMIE BRAGG holds the Remington 770 model 270 rifle, with scope, that she won during the Hunter’s Breakfast raffle in Washburn.
Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
YOUNG HUNTER 13-year-old Katelynn Tardie-Bubar got her first moose on Oct. 15.
