WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
On Wednesday, June 12, 85 students from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at Washburn Elementary School paid a visit to the Salmon Brook Historical museums. The museums, located next to Story Park on Main Street in Washburn, consist of the Benjamin C. Wilder Farmstead and the Aroostook Agricultural Museum.
The students were given wonderful tours by various members of the Salmon Brook Historical Society. The students were able to walk through a fully furnished homestead with historical items dated primarily from the mid to late 1800s and a barn full of antique tools, farm machinery, buggies and so much more. The museums have already begun their summer hours and are open to the public on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 8-11 a.m. There is no admission charge into the museums but donations are appreciated.
Knitting class
On Sunday, June 30, the Salmon Brook Historical Society will be holding a finger knitting class for kids age 6 and up between 1-4 p.m. at the museum next to Story Park on Main Street in Washburn. Also on July 21 they are planning a knit and crochet afternoon at the museum; bring your knitting or crochet projects to work on and have fun for the afternoon.
School trip fundraiser
The Washburn District High School Scotland/Ireland Tour Group sold raffle tickets for a weekend getaway to the Hampton Inn in Presque Isle and a dinner for two at the Irish Setter Pub. The winner was Butch Thompson of Washburn. We would like to thank the Hampton Inn in Presque Isle and the Irish Setter Pub, also of Presque Isle, for donating items for the raffle.
Fun Day
On Monday, June 10, the Washburn District Elementary School held its annual Fun Day. It was a beautiful sunny day and the students were able to spend the day outside. There were games, water balloons, face painting and a cookout. Steve Boddy of KC&Company DJ services volunteered his time Monday to provide music for the day’s festivities. The students went home soaking wet, with faces painted and a smile.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Special birthday announcement: Herman Doody will be turning 100 years old on June 20! He is Washburn’s oldest resident and his family is planning a party for him on June 22 at the Washburn Trailrunners Clubhouse.
Those celebrating a birthday between June 19-25 include: Tom Humphrey, Jason Clark, Herman Doody, Diana Bragg, Arlene Cole, Debbie Corey, Margaret Wallace, Brianna Turner, Bonnie Lavway, Casey Maynard, Clayton Corey, Andrew Blackstone, MacKenzie McCrum, Wilda Goodall, Garry Pangburn, Londa Brown and Jason Thompson.
Those celebrating an anniversary between June 19-25 include: Snuffy and Joyce Pinette, Tom and Cheryl Bolstridge, Jeff and Cheryl Wark, Dale and Judy Howe, Jim and Dawn Rowbotham, David and Penny Rand, Gene and Londa Brown, Roger and Sarah Hewitt.
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.
