Summer recreation enjoyed by many
WASHBURN NEWS
Each Tuesday evening there will be Minor League Baseball practice and each Thursday evening there will be Minor League games for ages 7-9.
Each Monday and Wednesday evenings there will be Major League Baseball for ages 10-12. Games will be played against other little league teams in the surrounding communities.
Junior softball for ages 9-12 will be played on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and practices will be on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. The team will play both home and away games against other communities.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, there will be soccer held at the mini soccer field. Grades K-2 play from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., grades 3-4 play from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 5-8 take to the field from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, there will be basketball at the elementary school gym with grades K-2 playing from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., grades 3-4 playing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 5-8 take the court from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Pony League baseball for ages 13-16 will be played each Monday and Wednesday afternoons in Presque Isle and Washburn will be combining with Ashland to make a team.
The Summer Free Breakfast and Lunch Program is currently ongoing Mondays-Thursdays, with breakfast served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and lunches served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meals will be served at the elementary school cafeteria.
On Wednesday, July 14, there will be swimming lessons at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On Thursday, July 15, there will be arts and crafts held at the Rec Center. Grades 5-8 will create their works of art from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades K-4 will learn new skills from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
The field trip for Friday, July 16 will be a fun hiking trek at Aroostook State Park. The cost for the event is $2 and the group will meet at the Washburn Rec Center at 9:30 a.m. and return at 1:30 p.m.
On Monday, July 19, there will be swimming lessons at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, July 20, there will be cooking classes held at the Rec Center. Grades 5-8 meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 2-4 will make their tasty treats from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-8 have enjoyed the Washburn Rec Center's cooking program. Pictured from left are: Kelly Glidewell of Calais, a visiting cousin of Brooke LoBue, at center, and Alyssa Dennett.
AS PART OF THE WASHBURN REC Center Summer programs, the cooking class was well-attended over the past few weeks. The group last week made sweet delights including Muddy Buddies, caramel corn and cookie s’mores. Pictured from left are students in grades 2-4: Natalie Charette, Emerson Turner, guest visitor Benny Turner, Sydney Chavez, Shayne Scott and Raegyn Chavez.
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Earl Scott Easler, Daren Churchill, Laina Mette, Derek Baker, Robbie Irving, Zach Rossignol, Neil Baker Sr., Leon Howe, Kenny Thibodeau, Connie Bell, Angela Pinette, Cassidy Tarbox, Charlotte Hughes, Andy Michaud, Christine Turner, Larry Harrison, Ronnie Bragg, Rachel Rand, Cindy Boot, Karen Shaw, Charlene Drake, Brandon Helton, Matt Cole, Emma Whipkey, Diane Easler, Kent Corey, Troy Dobson and Maxine Harris.
Anniversary wishes go out to Clayton and Lavina Corey, Leland and Terry Paradis, Skip and Autumn Creasey, Tom and Susan Berube, Kevin and Kristie Weston, Tim and Colleen Plumer and Bruce and Tammy Berube.
Washburn Rotary is planning a garage sale in the near future, and any donations will be gratefully appreciated. To arrange for donations, contact Charlotte Griffin at 455-8498 or cgriffin@mail2maine.com.
A 12-hour course in caregiver training and helpful information will be offered by the Aroostook Agency on Aging with instructors Katie Burby and Sharon Ann Berz.
The classes will be held each Tuesday through July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Perham Baptist Church. Topics covered will include what dementia is and the impact on the caregiver and how to interact with and help patient activities throughout the day. Information will also show caregivers how to take care of themselves. For additional information, or to register, contact the Aroostook Agency on Aging at 800-439-1789 or 764-3396 or instructor sberz@aroostookaging.org.
The Washburn Trailrunners announce that a section of the trail will be closing in the near future due to repair and replacement of the Salmon Brook Bridge. This project will take approximately two weeks, and a possible alternative route is being looked into and information will be posted as soon as it is available.
The repair and replacement of the bridge area will benefit trail users, making the area much safer. The project is paid for by a federal grand from the Recreation Trail Program, applied for by the Trailrunners. The repairs will be done by a local business, Langille Construction. Any money remaining will be used for maintenance efforts to clear ditches that have been filling up over several years and need re-ditching.
For further information or questions, contact Trailrunners President Bill Pike at 455-8178 or 227-2799.
The Washburn Trailrunners will be sponsoring a fun canoe and kayak race as a part of the August Festival. The race will begin at or near the Diamond Flats in Wade which is at the end of the Gardner Creed Road on the Aroostook River. The “checkered” flag will be waved at the end of the race by the boat landing at the Thomas Brewer Memorial Park in Washburn.
There are several classes available including open, canoe and kayak for men, women or couples — all classes include experienced and novice, adult and student.
The registration will be held on Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Diamond Flats from 8 to 10 a.m. or by mailing form and check to Washburn Trail Runners, P.O. Box 561, Washburn, ME 04786 Attn. Canoe/Kayak Race. The costs are $15 per paddler ages 16-64, $12 per paddler ages 65 and older or $10 per paddler, ages 12-15. Please make checks payable to Washburn Trail Runners.
For further information or request for registration pamphlet, please contact Billy Pike at 455-8179 or 227-2799 or bpike68@yahoo.com or Dave Moreau at 227-0437.
Local ATVers will be enjoying a club ride on Sunday, July 18, leaving their Gould Street clubhouse at 9 a.m. They are heading to Van Buren, while making an 85-mile round-trip loop out of the ride. The first part of their route will include Carson, then towards New Sweden to take the Connector Trail to the Caribou Rail Bed. There will be a 15-minute break along this trail, noting that the Connector Trail has a small covered bridge and a few catwalk bridges. Once they are onto the Caribou Rail Bed, the group will head up to Stockholm where they’ll have another 15-minute break in the large gravel pit before heading the final leg up to Van Buren where they’ll meet at the Tastee Freeze for lunch.
After re-fueling, they’ll be heading home through the swing off to Washburn in Stockholm and allow for another 15-minute break to ensure all have made the swing off before heading down to Blackstone Siding and into Perham. There the group will stop at the Calvin Wardwell Trail for their last small break of the trek. The estimated return time is 4 p.m. at the clubhouse. As the trail may be dusty, come prepared with goggles or other eye protection and children under 18 must wear helmets.
For further information or questions, contact roger_atv@atimaine.net.
On Tuesday, June 15, members of the Wade selectmen held a meeting, and opened with public comment time.
A road update included notice of continuing summer road work, ditching, calcium being spread and some road patching done.
The town budget was reviewed, and due to the state decreasing the Homestead Exemption, the town will be losing money from the state, and also a loss in state revenue sharing. The selectmen noted that the education budget is up for the fiscal year, but proving somewhat helpful is the fact that the town budget is lower than last year.
Of special interest to Wade residents, space for a new Wade Town Office has been rented in Washburn at 1280 Main Street, Apartment 2. This office space is large enough for the municipal offices, space for voting, room to hold selectmen or other town meetings and storage space. The office hours will be set in the near future.
New Treasurer/Tax Collector Nicole Farley has also been sworn in as the assistant town clerk, working alongside Town Clerk Cheryle Matowitz.
Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177 recently attended the annual Spring Camporee, hosted by Troop 194 of Fort Fairfield. It was held at Farm Park which was a grand setting for the fun weekend.
The Scouts took part in several events over the two-day Camporee including a Dutch oven cook-off, with the following results: Eagle Patrol took third place in both the Compass Course and First Aid. The Bear Patrol brought home the first place in the Compass Course, and the troop took second place in campsite inspection and second place in the Dutch Oven Cook-off. The menu included a meal of sparkling potatoes, white chicken chili over rice and apple and pineapple cobbler.
At the closing ceremony the troop was awarded the coveted First Place Award for the weekend, a special traveling trophy in honor of longtime Scouter Edward Chase of Ashland. Last fall the troop earned the Ward Silsbee traveling trophy in honor of Ward Silsbee of Caribou. These awards are a combination of Scout skills, working together as a troop and patrol, showing Scouting spirit and following the Scout Law and Oath during the weekend.
Scouts attending representing Troop 177 were: Stacy Skinner, Curtis Thompson, Scoutmaster Larry Harrison, Tim Roix, Taylor Skinner, Brandon Cropley, Bryce Roix, Caleb Thompson, Daniel Roy, Tyler Jardine, Parker Thompson, Randy Thompson and Kody Brissette.
Troop 177 members and leaders took part in a Spring Camporee held in Fort Fairfield. They brought home several awards and other honors earned over the weekend. Shown from left, front row: Brandon Cropley, Taylor Skinner, Caleb Thompson and Bryce Roix. Pictured from left, center row: Daniel Roy, Parker Thompson, Tyler Jardine and Kody Brissette. In back, from left: Randy Thompson, Stacy Skinner, Curtis Thompson and Larry Harrison. Not pictured was Tim Roix.
They recently visited with Easton seniors, enjoying lunch and conversation. Pictured, front row, from left: Washburn seniors Jeanne Adams, Margaret Barker, Glenna Bragg and Norma Baker; and Easton seniors Rena Richardson and Glenice Craig. In the back row, pictured from left are: Washburn seniors Anita Tarr, Wilda Goodall, Audrey Pavlick, Arlene Cole and Sylvia Wardwell; Easton senior Joann Johnson; Washburn seniors Bernadette Rossignol, Barbara McLaughlin, Gwen Bragg and Drucilla Turner; Easton seniors Ida Doak and Marg Niblett; CeCe Rossignol, of Washburn; and Easton seniors Exalee Smith and Lindy Fowler; as well as three unidentified guests.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
