Good turnout for benefit supper
WASHBURN NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
Well over 200 people gathered at the Castle Hill Advent Christian Church on Saturday, Jan. 14, to help support Elizabeth Richardson in her efforts to fight lung cancer. Guests enjoyed a spaghetti feed which included salad, rolls, cheeses, sauces, pickles, relishes and a wide array of desserts. All the food and drinks were provided by local businesses, stores and restaurants, along with local residents and family members.
Throughout the event good compliments were heard by all on how delicious the food was. Guests had the full range of the church, both upstairs and down, for seating and the place was full the majority of the time! The family truly appreciated all the efforts done by church members and others who assisted in the preparation and setup for this undertaking. Elizabeth especially enjoyed sharing time and visiting with all those attending. She will be going to Boston for treatment within the next month — likely carrying this show of support with her in spirit.
Those from the immediate family attending included Elizabeth ’s parents Jeff and Alice Curtis and T. J.’s dad Jeff Winslow, T.J. Winslow and the couple’s daughter Alexis. Also enjoying the meal were grandparents “Chum” Richardson and Carl and Wilma Winslow. Three special cousins made the long trek up from Wytopitlock to show their support for Elizabeth and her family. A big thank you goes to all who attended to show your support!
Washburn Trail Runners
The clubhouse will be open every weekend from now until the last weekend of March serving weekend breakfasts and lunches. The hours are: Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m.-noon. Free coffee for the adults, juice or milk for the kids, with the purchase of a breakfast. There is also soda, water and Powerade available. To view priced menus, visit our website or Facebook page.
The club is also selling nice, warm, hand- knit hats, mittens and socks, as well as a few other items “just like Grandma used to make.” The club also has a large assortment of clothing available, in a variety of sizes, with the club decal. So stop on by for breakfast or lunch and check out our clothing department.
For club news, updated trail conditions and clubhouse rentals, visit the website at www.washburntrailrunners.org/ or check out Facebook.
Project Graduation
Washburn Project Grad 2012 is taking donations at the bottle redemption center in Washburn for this school year. Just let them know that you want to donate your bottles. Thank you to anyone that has given to us in the past. It is greatly appreciated.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays from Jan. 25-31 include: Abigail Dahlgren, Diane Wilcox, Mitchell Sperrey, Tammy Berube, Marlene Tompkins, Jeremy Bard, Kim Carter, Donna Worster, Jenna Flanagin, Julie Powell, O’Brien Bragg, Wendy Cray, Catelyn Coulombe, Chris Emery, Kyle Turner, Dana Olcott, Jim McCarty, Mike Martin, Troy Dahlgren, Tracy Baker, Jeff Cray, Paul Brown, Jim Rowbotham, Melanie Turner and Bobby Burchett.
Celebrating their anniversary are Glenn and Debra Viola.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
