Library ‘bookmarks’
Washburn Memorial Library recently held a spaghetti supper and auction. The proceeds from the event went towards buying new computers for public use.
There were 50 items to bid on and a 50/50 drawing was held and won by Rodney Bourgoine. The library staff and trustees thank all those who donated their time to the supper and items for the auction.
Another special fund-raiser is ongoing, with the proceeds going towards the public computers, and it is the sale of a new cookbook, entitled “A Literary Feast.” The book contains 209 recipes from area cooks and some helpful hints too. The price of the cookbook is $10 and can be picked up at the library or by any library trustee. They make great Christmas presents.
The library recently held its monthly story time with the theme “Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary.” The evening started out with the beginning scream, which is a favorite part of the story times, followed by those attending sitting quietly for a minute. The children are always so proud of themselves when they accomplish this.
Virginia Farley read the story “Just Like Ernie,” then Dolores Woodman read “A Visit to the Sesame Street Library.” Door prizes were handed, out then Janet Peary read “Big Bird Flies Alone.” There were 13 children and seven adults present, and the door prize winners included: Dawson McCoy, Rebecca Savoy, Valerie Flood, Dakota McCoy, Makayla Dickinson, Alexa Woodman, Naomie Haines, Tal McCoy, Scott Flood, Camille McCoy, Victoria Savoy, Christa McCoy and Alyssa Dennett. The next story time will take place on Dec. 21 and the theme will be “Happy Holidays!”
The hours for the library during the holidays will be Thursday, Dec. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Wyatt Condon, Taylor Wilson, Courtney Turner, Ronnette Bragg, Tammy Mills, Rachel Driscoll, Robbie Kapuscinski, Nancy Conley, Harry Johnson, Dale Knowles, Sebastian Viola, JoAnne Hewitt, Bobbi Jo Pritchard, Nola Amero, Keegan Robbins, Chad Tuttle, Wyatt Carson, James Goodine, Robert Kennedy, Christopher King, Sean Robertson, Wendy Myshrall, Rena Pinette, Eric Brown, David Easler, Lloyd Baker, Don Doughman, Kelly White, Mary Laughland and Megan Farley.
Town notes
The order week for Friendly Co-Op is set for Monday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 11. Please have your orders in by e-mail at bunny@ainop.com or phone Brenda McCoy at 455-8421. The scheduled pick-up date is Friday, Dec. 18, and please note this is the last order for this year.
Members of the Washburn Trailrunners Snowmobile Club will be meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10, at the clubhouse at 5 p.m. and their annual Yankee swap will begin at 6 p.m.
Unfortunately, the Salmon Brook Historical Society had to postpone their meeting scheduled for Dec. 3 due to inclement weather. They have rescheduled the meeting for Thursday, Dec. 10, and they will be having their potluck supper and business meeting. Collections will be taken for the less fortunate in town during this holiday season.
Santa Claus will be in town on Saturday, Dec. 12, and he’ll be escorted throughout Washburn starting at 6 p.m. and likely be at the Town Park on Main St. around 6:30 p.m. to pass out Christmas treats. If the weather is inclement, Santa will meet the children at the Washburn Fire Station.
The Washburn Town Council set a date and time for a special Town Meeting warrant for Monday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. The regular December Council meeting will start at 7 p.m. and any interested residents are urged to attend.
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 in the near future, just in time for Christmas gift giving.
Christmas tree sales have begun. Please contact any leader or Scout for your tree selection and delivery.
The winners for the past two drawings at the Washburn Redemption Center are Bernadette Rossignol and Tabitha Shaw. The Center is collecting bottles for the Washburn Food Pantry, the Central Aroostook Animal Shelter and Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177.
Boy Scout training
Members of Washburn Troop 177 held their annual Junior Leader Training and Planning Session at Camp Harrison during the weekend of Nov. 27-29. During the session, the Scouts worked on team building, problem solving and skills presentations. Also, the Scouts were trained in their new positions of responsibility to take affect as of Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.
The annual plan was completed where the boys decided what themes for each month will be, what two merit badges will be completed during the month and what monthly activities will be planned.
The boys watched the movie “Follow Me Boys” on Saturday evening and ended the weekend on Sunday morning with a Scouts Own Religious Service which was conducted by Taylor Skinner, Parker Thompson and Tyler Jardine.
The Saturday evening meal consisted of the Scouts preparing and cooking several of their delicious Dutch oven meals as part of their training. Scoutmaster Larry Harrison was the trainer for the weekend and Assistant Leader Randy Thompson was the chief cook and dishwasher for most meals.
Perham news items
The Town of Perham will be collecting toys, mittens, hats, scarves, slippers and other items for children in town. Anyone wishing to donate any of these or other items may drop them off unwrapped at the Perham Town Office or the Perham Post Office. Donations will be accepted until the close of businesses on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Anyone needing any of these items for their children may call the town office at 455-5887 to be put on the list.
Dog licenses are currently available at the Perham Town Office during regular business hours. All dogs over six months old need to be licensed before the end of the year, and rabies shots need to be current.
Recreation Center holiday schedule
‘Tis the season and students in grades 1-5 will be able to make some special holiday gifts at the Rec Center for three days this coming week. They will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 9, Monday, Dec. 14, and Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.
There will be men’s basketball held at the high school gym on Monday, Dec. 14, starting at 6:30 p.m.
There will be K-2 basketball at the elementary school for grades K-2 on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
