Worcester sets career scoring record
WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
The very first Washburn Beavers’ basketball game of the season became even more exciting when Mitchell Worcester broke Jason Thompson’s all-time record of 1,596 points.
Mitchell’s name will go up on the board along with his mother’s, Kim (Richardson) Worcester.
Mitchell Worcester, who recently set the basketball scoring record in Washburn, is pictured along with Coach Norsworthy and his parents, Kim and Larry Worcester.
Quilt raffle
Debbie Bird of Orono, at right, was the winner of the Crouseville Community Playground Committee raffle. Here she receives the quilt from its creator, Ruth Flewelling.
The Crouseville Community Playground Committee concluded its second raffle this fall on Dec. 1. This raffle featured a beautiful handmade quilt donated by Ruth Flewelling. Present for the drawing were committee members Dwayne Conley, Herman Belanger and Fred Flewelling, as well as Bill and Ruth Flewelling. The winning ticket was purchased by Debbie Bird of Orono.
In addition to the raffles held this fall, the project received $1,000 in grants from the Washburn Health Center and the Crouseville Advent Christian Church, and a $2,000 grant from the Aroostook County Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. This all has helped to move the committee closer to its goal of restoring the Milford Libby Memorial Playground and Lori Corey Memorial Basketball Court in Crouseville.
Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible donation directly to the playground project may call Patsy Flewelling at 455-4076 or any of the committee members for more information.
Student of the Month
Olivia Doody is Washburn High School’s student of the month for December. Olivia is the Senior Class president. You may recognize her from the basketball court where she is the co-captain with Carmen Bragg this year, or from the soccer field where she was a part of the first girls’ team ever to make it to the state play-off. She is also a part of the volleyball team and the manager for the cross-country team. In spite of her exhausting schedule, she has managed to work hard at calculus and greatly improved her grade.
Santa Claus visits
BROTHERS VISIT SANTA — Brothers Damien and Isiah Dumont of Washburn visit with Santa Claus at the gazebo on Main Street in Washburn.
On Saturday, Dec. 8, Santa Claus made a special visit to Washburn. Escorted by the Washburn Fire Department, Santa toured around Washburn riding on the back of a fire engine, waving to everyone as he passed. He then stopped at the gazebo on Main Street. There was a small bonfire going and yummy hot chocolate provided by Tim Hortons. Santa was met by many of Washburn’s children who were able to visit with him and share their wishes for Christmas; each child also received a goody bag from the Washburn Fire Department.
Washburn post office
Recently residents of Washburn received a survey in the mail from the United States Postal Service. The results of this survey will be used in determining the best course of action for providing postal services to Washburn in the future. The survey includes four different options for future mail service. All Washburn residents are strongly encouraged to respond to this survey. Surveys need to be returned in the postage-paid envelope enclosed with the survey by Tuesday, Dec. 25. The Postal Service will also hold a meeting at the Washburn Post Office at 9 Woodman St. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. The results of the survey will be shared at the meeting; local management will also answer questions and solicit input regarding the time of day the post office will be open.
Christmas trees available
Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177 is selling Christmas trees again this year and are proud to have Richards Christmas Tree Farm as their supplier.
There are still trees available and sales will continue until they are all sold. Trees are available at Ronald Rand’s home on the Presque Isle Road in Washburn or by contacting any Scout or leader or Larry Harrison at 455-4074. Pricing is $25 for a 5- to 6-foot tree, $28 for a 6-7 foot tree, and a 7-8 foot is just $31. Delivery is also available in the local area. Please help support the Boy Scout program in Washburn.
Coat giveaway
The Washburn Civic Center still has used winter coats in good condition to anyone who may need one this winter, and are always accepting donated coats. A coat can be picked up at anytime when the Civic Center is open or you can go the Washburn Town Office during their normal business hours to obtain a winter coat free of charge. If you have a winter coat in good condition that you are no longer using you can drop it off at the Washburn Civic Center or Town Office. These donations are greatly appreciated, let’s help everyone stay warm this winter.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Celebrating a birthday between Dec. 19-25 include: June Churchill, Robert Mette, Betty Connor, Laurie Blackstone, Gerald Carney, Ryan Scott, Melvin Maynard, Elizabeth Howard and Stephen Rouse.
Those celebrating an anniversary between Dec. 19-25 include: Art and Charlotte Griffin, Rodney and Helena Corey, and Stacey and Kelly Baker.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by calling 455-8427 or by e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com.
