Youngsters donate
Thirty-four of Washburn’s kindergarten a.m. and p.m. classes have been busily collecting food for those less fortunate. Both classes walked from the school to the Town Office, carrying their bags of goodies to donate to the town for inclusion in the Thanksgiving boxes.
They took part in putting the items on the tables at the Civic Center to see their donations all added together and accepted by municipal staff and councilmen. They also enjoyed visiting with the staff, especially Officer Dubie, with one youngster noting he’d be back for a visit soon.
Birthdays/anniversaries
There are some anniversaries missing from this part of the column, those from Dec. 1 through Dec. 16 were accidentally deleted. Anyone wishing to have them included, please e-mail me at gramchristie@yahoo.com, or phone me at 455-8034. This also includes any new birthdays or anniversaries you wish to have listed as well.
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Derek Carlow, Patty Ericson, Beverly Doughman, Geraldine Preston, Noreen Bishop, Harold Whitney, Sandra Haines, Carrie Kapuscinski, Katie Kapuscinski, Al Whitten, Milton Haley, Dan Olson, Nathan Scott, Norma Baker, Josh Matowitz, George Howe, Darrell Wardwell, Nicole McLaughland, Beth Pickins, Heather Bragg, Billie Jo Corey, Paul Sellars, Rylie Turner, Karen Doughman, Kelsey Churchill, Kelsey Churchill, Troy Bragg and Douglas Everett Sr., McCall Turner, John Burchett Sr. and Tina Whipkey.
Special anniversary wishes go out to: Gerald and Glenys Dahlgren, Wayne and Linda Connolly, Andrew and Kolbie Churchill.
Scouts receive religious award
Four Washburn Boy Scouts received their God and Church religious award in a ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Lidstone United Methodist Church. Friends and family gathered to watch Taylor Skinner, Keagan Page and Tyler Jardine and of Boy Scout troops 177 and 184 receive their religious award from Washburn Scout Master Larry Harrison. Parker Thompson was unable to attend the ceremony but will receive his award at a later date.
The youth attended several classes with Pastor Dot Matson and Pastor Sue Brown at the Lidstone church and worked on their walk with God and what it meant to be “the church.” During their classes they completed assignments, worked on a scrapbook and discussed their relationships with God. Along the way, each of the boys had to do different projects, one of which was to volunteer their time to people in need. The four boys decided to help out at the Ecumenical Food Pantry in Caribou, and the project truly brought the reality of today’s financial crisis up close for the boys and is an experience they will carry with them for a long time.
For their final assignment, they were given the responsibility of putting together and performing a Sunday night church service with each boy having to lead a certain part of the service. The call to worship was led by Tyler Jardine and the invocation by Taylor Skinner. The two pastors also asked that each of the boys pick a miracle that Jesus performed and tell the congregation about that miracle. The boys then led the congregation in the reading of the Apostles’ Creed.
This was followed by Scout Master Larry Harrison awarding the boys certificates and patches for their completion of the God and Church award, and everyone then enjoyed a video of “Casting Crowns,” followed by the dismissal with a performed by Keagan Page.
The boys would like to thank Pastor Dot and Pastor Sue for all the time and effort they put into making this project a success. They would also like to thank their mentors, Randy and Heidi Thompson, Greg and Allison Page, and Christine Skinner.
A special time of fellowship was followed with a luncheon downstairs, provided by members of the Lidstone Church.
Events/reminders
The Washburn Town Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, to observe Thanksgiving and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 a.m.
Be sure and check out the proof of the Washburn Memorial Library cookbook at the library. Advanced orders can be made at the library or by phoning 455-4814. The books will be arriving the last of November, just in time for Christmas gift giving.
The Washburn Town Council set a date and time for a Special Town Meeting warrant to be held just prior to the regular December Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. The regular Council meeting will start at 7 p.m. and any interested residents are urged to attend.
TOPS — (Take off Pounds Sensibly) holds their regular meetings each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and the meeting to follow from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.
The Washburn Redemption Center is currently accepting returnable donations for the Central Aroostook Humane Society and the Washburn Pantry.
Rec Center schedule
Grades K-8 will be attending the movies at Caribou Cinemas from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Note, there will be no basketball at the elementary school levels during the Thanksgiving week. The next scheduled practice will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, with grades K-2 playing from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
On Monday, Nov. 30, there will be men’s basketball at the high school from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Santa Claus announces arrival
Christmas is coming faster every year, and Washburn’s street decorations for the holiday season are up. Plans are being made for various Christmas celebrations in town, including a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself. The Washburn Fire Department and volunteers have been contracted to escort Santa on his annual tour of the town, including Salmon Brook, and the two housing areas on Kim St. This event will be starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, and after the tour, he will be passing out goodies and treats to the children at the Town Park on Main St. at 6:30 p.m. If the weather is too cold or otherwise inclement, Santa will be moving his operations to the Washburn fire station.
Society meets
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will be holding their quarterly meeting on Dec. 3, at the Washburn Civic Center at 6 p.m. There will be a potluck supper and those attending are asked to bring a main dish or dessert and your place setting.
There will be a business meeting, and included in the agenda will be a monetary collection for needy Washburn families.
The evening will also include some special entertainment provided by the “Barber Shoppers.” All are welcome to attend.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
