Henderson says ‘hello,’ welcomes community input
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
My name is Tomi (Griffin) Henderson and I will be doing the Washburn News column for awhile. I am trying to step into some big shoes left by Christie, but will be relying mainly on getting news either by phone (429-9126) or e-mail (tomihen@yahoo.com).
I will try to get to Washburn occasionally, but won’t be able to cover all the events that Christie has done over the years. Please contact me with any items that you think are newsworthy.
A little history: my dad was Thomas Griffin, son of Thomas and Ruth Griffin of Washburn. Art and Stacy Griffin are my first cousins – although please don’t hold that against me!! I live in Mars Hill and have done the Mars Hill News column for a number of years.
TOPS
If you are interested in controlling your weight, give TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) a try. This support group is meant to help you with your weight-loss efforts – not be a diet group. Meetings are held weekly for the support of all on their road to success.
Weigh-in starts each Monday at 4:45 p.m. and goes until 5:25 p.m. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. at the Washburn Snowmobile Club.
SENIOR PLAY
Photo courtesy of Robin Thurston
Washburn District High School students recently presented “Heaven Help the Po’Taters!” — a play by Billy St. John. In front, from left, are: Marcella Cheviot as Carmen Tater, Marlaina Spooner as Anna Tater, Lindsey Blackstone as Noah Count, Cameron Huston as Spud Farmer, Hillary Jackson as Sweetpea Tater, Tia Dee as Cher Kropper, Shaina Tasker as Lyonaise Tater and Keegan Page as Maitre D’. In back: Kyle Huston as Chip, Nicholas Silver as Ory Gunn, Kayla Brewer as Emma Tater, Amanda Libby as Sue Duse, Courtney Turner as Tilda Fields, Chase Chandler as Pastor Salt, Sarah Sjoberg as Ida Hoe, Rebecca Campbell as Eda Tater, Dakota Koch as Candide Yam, Jacob Reed as Irish Tater, Garth Kinney as Dick Tate, and Kyle Hews as Marshal Art. Students Carmen Bragg and Carsyn Koch handed out programs. Anna Carlson and Kennedy Churchill helped out backstage. The play was co-advised by WDHS English teachers Ms. April Flagg and Mrs. Robin Thurston. WDHS custodian/bus driver Mr. Mike Umphrey and WDHS industrial arts teacher Mr. Don Hanson helped with the set.
Junior Exhibition
The Washburn District High School Class of 2012 will be holding their Junior Exhibition on Friday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the high school. Admission is $3 per adult and $1 per student.
Speakers include: Marcella Chevoit, Breanna Hyde, Zach Maynard, Lara Scott, Marlaina Spooner, Jacob Reed and Nikkie Richardson, with Mrs. Londa Brown as director.
FOOD DRIVE
Photo courtesy of Christine McPherson
Gary Hewitt, Justin Davis and Riley Hall
collected the items from Washburn classrooms
during a recent food drive to benefit Catholic Charities.
Destination Imagination
The WDHS Destination Imagination (DI) teams won first place in each of their categories in the regional and state competitions. The Jurassic Pork Team won a special Divinci Award for outstanding creativity and adventurous risk to reach truly new and unique destinations. Cameron and Kyle Huston each won a State Destination Imagination Scholarship. These teams showed exemplary talent and abilities to problem solve.
They will be fund-raising for the Global “world” competition in Knoxville, Tenn., which will be held the week of May 24-29. These teams have been working hard all year to raise funds in preparation for this trip in the event that they were to win. They now need to raise another $13,000 in the next five weeks. Please support these students in attaining their goal of attending this competition. If anyone would like to have the team members do odd jobs or to donate items for an upcoming auction, bottles for their bottle drive or a tax-deductible monetary donation, contact their advisor, Tracy Reed, at 455-4501 (work) or 455-4886 (home) or e-mail her at treed@msad45.net.
Fundraiser
The Washburn August Festival and the 150th Anniversary Committee will be holding a fund-raising supper at the Washburn Trail Runners clubhouse on Saturday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will include the typical Saturday night beans and hotdogs meal, with salads, rolls and dessert. Cost is $5 per person. Proceeds will go toward this year’s celebration on Aug. 19-21.
Wade selectmen meet
Wade Selectmen Dwayne Dow, Donna Turner and Freeman R. Corey met on Monday, March 28. They discussed the roles and responsibilities that each would handle. Donna and Freeman will continue with the duties they currently have had. Dwayne will assume the responsibilities for General Assistance, Health Officer and Solid Waste. Freeman will also work with citizens or groups on the cemetery restoration / preservation issues.
Other things discussed included a road update, garage considerations, tax-acquired properties, planning and unfinished projects, as well as some cutting issues near property lines.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
