DI teams score high
WASHBURN NEWS
by Christie Cochran
For the second year in a row, the Washburn Destination Imagination teams will be headed to the global competition in Knoxville, Tenn.
Both teams won first place at the State Competition and now will be competing against teams from the 50 states and 30 other countries. Washburn District was one of only eight Maine high schools to place high enough to enter in the global competition and the town is more than proud of their achievement.
TEAMS TENNESSEE-BOUND — The winning members of Washburn’s Destination Imagination teams include, from left, back row: Zach Davis and Jacob Reed. Center row: Dakota Koch, Kyle Huston, Adam Wilcox, Cameron Huston, Amber Reed and Cody Frank. Front row: Advisor Tracy Reed, Felicia Cochran, Lindsey Blackstone, Sarah Sjoberg, Marlaina Spooner and Marcella Cheviot.
The teams are now in the process of raising lots of money ($20,000) in just five short weeks and need input from townspeople who may have fund-raising ideas for them. Currently, they are looking for anyone who needs assistance with odd jobs, yard work, spring cleaning or other things they need done and will work for donations towards their expenses. They will also be selling pizzas on the following dates: Wednesday April 21; Thursday, April 22; Monday, April 26; and Tuesday, April 27. There is also a spaghetti supper scheduled at the Trailrunners Snowmobile clubhouse on Friday, April 30. Please contact their advisor, Tracy Reed, at the high school for further information or to schedule some work.
A very special 85th birthday wish goes out to Lorraine Harrison. Others celebrating birthdays this week include: Macey Currier, Kayla Pike, Jodale Hewitt Lagassie, Derin Howe, Sally Sargent, Benjamin LeConey, Karen Milton, John Churchill, Joni Howlett, Nancy Dickinson, Erika Churchill, Devin Thompson, Tom Bolstridge, Mike Myshrall, Andy Soucier, Robin Keener, Tyler Jardine, Fred Tompkins, Wade Snyder, Leslie Weeks, Jayden Harris, Bennett Worley, Linda Connolly, Tom Vaughn, Peggy Ross, Joyce Sewall, Delma Emery, Nicole Dobson, Laura Fantasia, Alex Fantasia, Peter Johnson Tammy Susi and Vicki Silver.
Anniversary wishes go out to David and Cathy Conley, Butch and Sharon Thompson and Mike and Laura Michaud.
Friendly CoOp will be taking delivery on Friday, April 23, and need to be picked up that day.
“Dancing with the Teachers,” a fun competition between students and teachers to some great musical routines at the Washburn High school gym on Friday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Get your tickets early as this will be a fun- and laughter-filled evening. Other activities will include People’s Choice, a 50/50 drawing and having your picture taken with a “star”! Tickets are $4 pre-sold or at the door for $5 for all ages, and those 5 and under free. Families (parents and school-aged students) of four or more can get tickets for $15. For further information contact Andrea Hallett at ahallett@msad45.net.
ATV Club meets
Members of the Washburn Beavers’ ATV Club met recently and included in their agenda was election of officers. Those elected for the 2010 season included: President Shawn Dube, Vice President Art Griffin, Treasurer Bobbi-Jo Plummer, Secretary Lynn Dube, Trailmaster Kevin Burtt and Assistant Trailmaster Harry Marston.
The ATV Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse on Gould Street. Anyone wishing to join the club may e-mail washburnatv@yahoo.com and an application will be sent to them. Those interested may also mail their request to: Washburn Beavers ATV Club, P.O. Box 131 Washburn, ME 04786. Those joining the club will be allowed to ride on Irving lands.
On Friday, April 30, there will be two ladies from Northern Massage and Wellness who will introduce participants to the fitness of Zumba. Come and learn all the easy moves set to lively Latin music for a fun, calorie-burning fitness routine. Certified instructors Stephanie Caverhill and Tracy Spooner will be there to teach you the combinations of dance and workout that aids in weight loss and body fitness advantages. The event will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rec Center and there is no cost for this fun fitness event.
On Wednesday, April 21, there will be a trip to the Caribou Cinemas from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is open to Grades K-8. There will be gymnastics in Mars Hill from 2:45 to 5:15 p.m. The Zumba Class will meet at the Rec Center at 6 p.m.
On Thursday, April 22, there will be a trip to the Presque Isle Indoor Pool for grades 3 to 8 from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m.
On Friday, there will be lunch at Burger King, followed by an excursion to the Planetarium show at the Caribou Rec Center. This event is open to grades 2 to 5 and will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
On Monday, April 26, there will be men’s basketball starting at 6:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, April 27, there will be arts and crafts for grades 1-4 at the Rec Center from 2:45 to 4 p.m.
On Wednesday, April 28, there will be gymnastics held in Mars Hill from 2:45 to 5:15 p.m., and there will be a Zumba class at the elementary school starting at 6 p.m.
On Friday, April 30, there will be a movie at the Rec Center for grades K-4 from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.
The Washburn Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 13. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance and there was some public participation concerning the Washburn Memorial Library. Council Chairman Mike Umphrey read a statement assuring that the library was their “top priority” and would re-open as soon as possible.
The Council voted to approve the minutes from the annual Town Meeting and Council meeting, as well as those for two special Council meetings. They also reviewed and approved the financial figures through March 31, 2010.
Representatives of the Trailrunners Snowmobile Club asked the Council to exempt the Snowmobile Club for personal property tax as the club is considered a “not for profit” entity. The Council voted in favor of exempting both the Snowmobile Club and the ATV Club from personal property tax.
The Council appointed two members, Tammy Easler and Karl Saucier Jr., to the Washburn SAD 45 School Board for one-year terms.
The Council also voted to allow a parcel of land to be returned to the status of farmland and it was also noted that the town needed to make a policy and procedure plan for tax-acquired properties. The Council tabled this action to be discussed at the May meeting, and more information was requested.
The next scheduled Town Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. All interested residents are welcome to attend.
Junior Exhibition — Junior Class members attending and participating in the recent Junior Exhibition at WDHS include, pictured from left, front row: Courtney Turner, Garth Kinney, Dakota Koch, Cameron Huston, Lindsey Blackstone, Rebecca Campbell, Amanda Libby and Kyle Huston. In back, from left: Chris Farley, Anna Carlson, Zachary Jackson, Meghan Saucier, Derek Michaud, Hillary Jackson, Justin Wing, Jessie Dee, Melissa Cochran, Philip Helton, Laura Fantasia, Kayla Brewer, Makayla Ronco, Rachel Charmichael, Connor Fitzpatrick and Sarah Sjoberg.
On Saturday, April 3, one of the best crowds for Junior Exhibition attended the annual event and were treated to some especially entertaining monologues during the evening. The eight class members speaking included: Courtney Turner, who became a mechanical doll in “It’s a Doll’s Life;” Garth Kinney, who recited the poem, “Annabel Lee;” Dakota Koch gave a “rip-roaring” presentation of “The Baptist Gourmet” which she revised some herself. Kyle Huston presented a very unusual and humorous medley of poems from the book “Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy” and Lindsey Blackstone portrayed Noah talking to God in a hilarious monologue. Rebecca Campbell gave a presentation entitled “Totally Like Whatever, You Know?” and Cameron Huston recited “The Pee Little Thrigs.” Amanda Libby spoke from her heart with the poem “Good-Bye,” which she wrote to remember the passing of a good friend.
Also during the evening’s entertainment, Cameron Huston and Rebecca Campbell entertained the audience with a fast-paced and intricate duet entitled “Orange Blossom Special.”
Junior Class President Cameron Huston welcomed family and friends and introduced Master and Mistress of Ceremonies Connor Fitzpatrick and Sarah Sjoberg. The director for Junior Ex is Mrs. Londa Brown and class advisor is Ben Goodwin. The judges for the event were: Donna Chasse, Tammy Delong and Gail Hagelstein. Class ushers were Zachary Davis and Jordan McLaughlin and usherettes were Michaela Bragg and Tia Dee.
Ben Goodwin along with friends provided a wonderful live rendition of the Class Song “Wonderwall.” The Junior Class motto is “Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade but the memories last forever.”
Rebecca Campbell won the second runner-up trophy, with Dakota Koch winning the runner-up trophy, and Cameron Huston won first place in the Exhibition and also took home the People’s Choice Award.
All the speakers shared in this wonderful night which will be remembered for a long time to come. Assisting with the presentation of awards by Junior Ex Director Mrs. Londa Brown was last year’s winner, Amber Reed, and by event judge Mrs. Gail Hagelstein.
Members of the Junior Class include: Lindsey Blackstone, Kayla Brewer, Rebecca Campbell, Anna Carlson, Rachael Carmichael, Melissa Cochran, Jessie Dee, Laura Fantasia, Christopher Farley, Connor Fitzpatrick, Philip Helton, Cameron Huston, Hillary Jackson, Zachary Jackson, Garth Kinney, Dakota Koch, Amanda Libby, Derek Michaud, Makayla Ronco, Meghan Saucier, Sarah Sjoberg, Courtney Turner and Justin Wing.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
