Huston receives Maine Growers Association scholarship
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Maine Grocers Association and the Maine Beverage Company have announced the 2011 Maine Grocers Association Scholarship recipients.
“The Maine Grocers Association’s Scholarship Program is a core program for our members. Their contributions coupled with that of the Maine Beverage Company’s outstanding generosity enable us to grant five $1,000 scholarships to these deserving students,” said MGA Board President Troy Plummer, of Plummer’s Supermarket in Buxton.
The local recipient is Cameron Huston of Washburn, who will be pursuing a career as a lawyer and has currently been accepted at the University of New England. Cameron is employed by Star City IGA.
The Maine Grocers Association is a state-wide business trade association, started in 1935, representing grocers, wholesalers and distributors in Maine’s grocery industry. The MGA currently represents over 300 retail and associate members throughout the entire state.
Maine Beverage Company operates Maine’s wholesale liquor business through a 10-year contract with the state. Maine Beverage Company works directly with suppliers and retailers with an eye towards responsible consumption.
Europe vacation
Instead of lounging around for April vacation, students from Ashland District School and students from Washburn District High School took a trip to visit the countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
During their time abroad they were able to make new friends; a group from San Francisco, Calif., joined them when they arrived. It was an amazing experience that the students are still talking about where they were able to view Neuschwanstein Castle and the towns of Rothenburg, Oberammergau, Munich, Valduz and Lucerene.
In those towns and cities the many sights amazed them, especially the Swarowski Crystal World, the trip to the top of Mt. Pilatus in the Swiss Alps, and a very educational visit to Dachau, a concentration camp used in WWII. Many of the students had first-hand views of what life was like for the prisoners during the war.
On a lighter side, the students were also able to visit the BMW showroom and museum. They sat in new BMW models, on motorcycles and played with roaming robots and video gaming systems. In Lucerne, they were all able to see the Lucerne Lion, a monument to the fallen Swiss soldiers in the French Revolution. In all, everyone had a great time and they are looking forward to the next adventure!
Historical Society
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will be holding their next meeting on June 30 at 6 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. A potluck supper will be followed by a business meeting. Please bring a service setting and either a main dish, dessert or rolls. For more information, contact Dennis Harris 455-8279.
Birthdays
Those celebrating birthdays from June 15 through 21 include: Verdella Fox, Lareah Longley, Michael Ericson, Zachary Dow, Ethan Pendexter, Barb Porter, Alan Flanagin, Alexy Lynch, Allen Milton, Julie Turner, Cyndi Lyon, Sean Libby, Will Routhier, Cheri Boedecker, Tom Humphrey, Jason Clark, Heidi Simoes, Mikey Cyr, Herman Doody, Diana Bragg, Amber Yopp, Leslie Carlow, Cheri DeJohn, Richard McCrossin, Arlene Cole, Megan Seward, Debbie Corey and Eric Harvath.
Those celebrating anniversaries include: Ward and Christine Turner, Doug and Vicki Conley, Blake and Sarah Hatt, Jim and Roxanne Cray, Everett and Susan Merchant, Lucas and Rena Tarbox, Graydon E. (Buck) and Nan Buckingham, A. John and Debbie Drost, Russ and Gail Woodman, Snuffy and Joyce Pinette, Dan and Leslie Martin, Tom and Cheryl Bolstridge, Jeff and Cheryl Wark, Mike and Jennifer Tupper, John and Beth Veeneman, Dale and Judy Howe, Jim and Dawn Rowbotham.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
