Family hosts party
Roger Hewitt turned 60 years old on Monday, Sept. 14, and his family wasn’t going to let it go unnoticed! They put on a barbecue complete with beans, hotdogs and burgers on the grill and a buffet line of salads and many other treats for all to enjoy over the weekend.
His daughter, Jodale, was the main coordinator for the event, and his boys, Donnie and Roger Jr., outdid themselves with their skills at the grill!
Over 100 of Roger’s friends, family, co-workers and their spouses attended the event held at the Trailrunners Snowmobile clubhouse. The tables were full of guests sharing memories and an impressive collage of photos made by his niece, Joanna Pike, was placed at the entrance showing Roger throughout his early childhood days, teenage years, military service, young father (with black hair!) and current photos.
Jodale and others cut and served a birthday cake and the group sang “Happy Birthday” to Roger. After he blew the candles out and the flames were gone, Roger’s grandson, Mitchell Hewitt, thought this was not a good thing and ran directly to his grampy in dismay.
Leo Long, a special friend from the Colby days, talked about childhood days and serving together in the military. The men are still best friends today. Jodale’s good friend Amy Allen also told about what she remembered about Roger while growing up near the Hewitt home. His wife, JoAnne, talked about how they met through a family member and neither thought they “belonged” together, but fate won out and the two eventually married. There was a guest book for all to sign, and a very special journal was circulated for all the guests to put down whatever they chose for Roger to read later. This will likely be a special gift in itself for Roger and his family. His family got him fun gifts including a cane, complete with a bicycle horn and rear view mirror for use in his nearing senior years; and his children gave him a big bucket of mixed coins, complete with rolls to put them in, figuring it will keep him occupied in the evenings. Roger also received many gift cards, certificates and gifts during the afternoon, but likely the best gift of all was the friendship shared by all with this quiet and special man.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Albert Gabourie, Josh Pike, Kristi Pike, Janet Peary, Terri Farley, Jordan Chandler, Anne Carter, Shawn Thompson, Cayla Robbins, Glenna White, Alexa Salch, Chris Haines, Kellie Carmichael, Rachel Campbell, Charlotte Wilson, Daniel White, Bud Umphrey, Marlene Whipkey, Stacy Tulley, Marlene Forbes, Jordyn Martin, Sara Pinette, Jesse Potvin, Merissa Cannon, Mike Wilcox, Lottie Ford, Crystal Butkovic, Robin Drost, Blyn Tilley, Christen Hobbs, Shawn Scott, Kevin Weston, Tim O’Donnell, Elky Woodman, Dwight Carey, Chelsea Fitzherbert, Ashley Corey, Linda Russell, Liam LeConey, Skyler Bragg and Christian Forcier.
Anniversary wishes go out to Larry and Peggy Ross and Scott and Martha McIntosh.
Troop thanks benefactors
Boy Scout Troop 177 invited two special guests to their August Court of Honor, held at their campsite. Willie and Judy Drost attended and were recognized with sincere thanks, presented with a plaque for all they have done for Troop 177. A few years ago, the couple donated a 15-and-one-half-acre piece of woods land located on Scout Drive, just off the Everett Road in Washburn, to the troop. This land now houses the troop’s campsite and camp building, as well as the large wood area and will ensure that scouting remains a strong program in Washburn for years to come.
Willie and Judy continue to support the troop by keeping them supplied with fresh spring water and keeping a protective and watchful eye on the camp and grounds.
Even though Willie and Judy were guests of the troop during the meeting and potluck dinner, Willie made a large batch of his famous delicious rolls for the event, which was definitely not turned away by the boys or their leaders!
The Drosts were presented with a special thank-you plaque from the North Star District Boy Scouts of America for their extra special support of Boy Scout Troop 177.
Events/reminders
TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), hold their regular meetings each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and a meeting to follow from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.
The Washburn Soup Kitchen schedule includes regular meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday, served from 3 to 5 p.m. The kitchen also does up food boxes during regular hours and a special senior citizens meal is served the second Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society museum summer hours are Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays, from 8 to 11 a.m. To arrange for tours at other times, please call 455-8279. The Society will be holding their quarterly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Civic Center at 6 p.m. There will be a potluck supper followed by a business meeting. Please bring a main dish or dessert and a place setting.
The scheduled pick-up date for the delivery of Friendly Co-op orders will be held on Friday, Sept. 25. Please plan to pick up your orders on Friday afternoon or evening, and for further information, phone Brenda at 455-8421 or e-mail her at bunny@ainop.com.
Library book “marks”
The knitting circle will meets each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon and knitters of all levels from novice to expert is welcome to come. Carolyn Hayden will be leading the circle as well as giving classes to those who want them.
The library is sponsoring a Fall Reading Program, starting on Monday, Sept. 21, and going through Friday, Oct. 9, and time sheets will need to be returned to the library at this time. This program will run just like the summer program did, and there will be a recognition hotdog roast on Friday, Oct. 16, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The library Story Time will be held on Monday, Oct. 5. The library is hoping that since all students are out for harvest break they will be doing some reading.
For further information or questions, please feel free to call Librarian Kathy Corey at 455-4814 or e-mail her at kcorey@washburn.lib.me.us. The library also has a Web site with updated information and a calendar of upcoming events. The address is http://sites.google.com/site/washburnmemoriallibrary.
The library hours are Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m.
Friendly Co-op’s projected delivery date is Friday, Sept. 25. Plan to pick up your orders on that day by afternoon or early evening and for further information, phone 455-8421 or e-mail bunny@ainop.com.
Rec Center seniors “on the road again”
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, several seniors traveled with Rec Director Marcie Barbarula to visit the Train and Railroad Museum in Fort Fairfield. They all agreed it was a fun trip, enjoyed the tour and noted that the guide “knew his stuff.”
Those attending included: Barb McLaughlin, Glenna Ewing, Gwen Bragg, Bern Rossignol, Lorraine Harrison, Glenna Bragg, Eunice Carman, Margaret Barker, Arlene Cole, Wilda Goodall, Evelyn Woodman, Norma Baker, Anita Tarr, Marion Turner and Charlene Maynard.
After the tour, the group returned by way of Presque Isle and ate lunch at Bonanza.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
