Local Girl Scouts
collecting mittens for those less fortunate
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Girl Scouts in the Diamond area which includes Caribou and Washburn are having a collection drive in the near future for mittens.
They will be collected by the end of October and will be used to warm the hands of many local children this winter. Anyone wishing to donate new, home-knit or store-bought mittens is asked to take them to the Washburn Town Office, the Washburn Memorial Library, the mail delivery office at Salmon Brook Estates or phone Christie Cochran at 455-8034 for pickup. Any donations will be appreciated by both the Girl Scouts and the recipients of the mittens.
The history book entitled “150 Years of Memories” is still available and for sale at the Washburn Town Office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon. It will also be available at the Washburn Memorial Library during evenings and Saturdays. The library hours for September are as follows: Mondays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26, from 1 to 7 p.m.; Thursdays, Sept. 8 and 22 from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, Sept. 3 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You may also order your books by contacting Londa Brown at www.masad45.net or e-mail ldcole1@roadrunner.com or gramchristie@yahoo.com. You may also phone Christie Cochran at 455-4959 or 551-6979 and leave a message.
The cost of the book is $20 with an additional $5 fee for mailing. All proceeds from the book will go towards the Washburn Mill Pond Project.
This heirloom treasure will make a great Christmas gift as well as being a fine addition to home libraries. The 192-page bound edition covers local events from 1861 to current times, providing an overview of life in Washburn over the past 150 years. There are stories of local life, old photos, newer photos and the stories include a concise history of Washburn’s business and community milestones.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Sept. 14-20 include: Deanna Sargent, Roger Hewitt Sr., Jesse Maynard, Gayle Dickinson, Margaret Chapman, Tyler Dobson, Blake Harvath, Albert Gabourie, Josh Pike, Janet Peary , Terri Farley, Jordan Chandler, Anne Carter, Kassie Farley, Shawn Thompson, Cayla Robbins, Glenna White, Chris Haines, Kellie Carmichael, Rachel Campbell, Christian Forcier, Charlotte Wilson, Daniel White, Bud Umphrey, Marlene Whipkey, Stacy Tulley, Marlene Forbes, Jordyn Martin, Marlene Forbes, Kristi Pike, Sara Pinette, Jesse Potvin, Merissa Cannon, Mike Wilcox, Lottie Ford, Crystal Butkovic, and Robin Drost.
Those celebrating anniversaries include: Larry and Peggy Ross and Scott and Martha McIntosh.
Aroostook County Shootout
During the weekend of July 22 and 23, the Fort Fairfield basketball court was a busy place with 14 County teams and two Canadian teams competing in the Aroostook Shootout tournament, making it an international event. Teams playing included: Fort Fairfield, Caribou, Shead, PVHS, Washburn, Fort Kent, Southern Victoria High School, Limestone, Carleton North, Hodgdon, Madawaska, East Grand, Central Aroostook High School, Narragaugus, Schenck and Easton.
Photo courtesy of Julie Doody
Washburn girls competing in a basketball tournament in July in Fort Fairfield included, from left, in front: Lucia Bragg, Olivia Doody, Rayah Saucier, Nicole Olson, Carsyn Knock and Joan Overman. In back: Natalie Doody, Emmy Churchill, Kennedy Churchill, Kenzie Worcester and Carman Bragg.
Washburn girls made a fine showing for their school, going undefeated throughout the tourney and earning the title of 2011 Aroostook County Shootout champs. They played Fort Kent, Limestone, Southern Victoria, Fort Fairfield, PVHS and Schenck.
Washburn participants included: Lucia Bragg, Olivia Doody, Rayah Saucier, Nicole Olson, Carsyn Knock, Joan Overman, Natalie Doody, Emmy Churchill, Kennedy Churchill, Kenzie Worcester and Carman Bragg.
Parade winners
Several entries in the August Festival Parade earned recognition for their efforts. Award winners included: Best Overall, Salmon Brook Historical Society; Best Musical, WDHS Band; Best Theme, the August Festival float; Most Original, The Breeze (VW Bus); and Best Classical Car, a 1957 Chevy owned by Harold Easler.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
