Ms. Washburn Pageant
Attention one and all. Just look what’s coming! On Saturday, Nov. 15, there will be a Ms. Washburn Pageant held at the high school starting at 7 p.m. Several senior boys will be trying to win the coveted title and all will be seeking to win prizes, trophies and other various awards.
Please plan on attending. All proceeds will be going to the 2009 Project Graduation events, which include the theme of the year, “Local Lockdown Celebration.”
Special contest
The Washburn Redemption Center is starting off the winter season with drawings for a monthly prize. Each time customers bring in at least $5 in bottles or cans, they may have their name entered into the drawing. The prize can either be for $30 in groceries at the Washburn Food Mart or a $30 gift certificate at White’s Exxon. This event will be taking place from November through next April, and the drawings will be held the last day of each month.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating birthdays this week include: Michah Butler, Barry Flood, Dana Caron, Julie Wilcox, Meagan Dobson, Justin Howe, Angel Howe, Bill White, Rowena Forbes, Andrea Cray, Trevor Pendexter II, Robert Wilcox, Everett Merchant, Jenna Farley, Phil Dubois, Troy McCrum, Brad Bragg, Helen Hause, Barb McInnis, Andy Gumprecht, Ashley Wilson, Myron Whipkey, Tyler Brooks, Craig Hobbs, Mindy Doody, Andrew Maynard, Eric Tilley, Lori McKeen, Lori Beaulieu.
Anniversary wishes go out to: Rodney and Charlene Drake, Derek and Candy Libby, Daryl and Lydia Sperrey, Mike and Kathy Butler, Theron and Margaret Hartsgrove, Claude and Connie Markham.
Belated wishes go out to Harold and Barbara Hull who were married on Halloween night and are celebrating their second anniversary this year. Their wedding was held with all attending dressed in Halloween garb and the bride and groom were dressed as JFK and Marilyn Monroe.
Volunteer help needed
A volunteer is needed to take on the role of a Girl Scout leader for a few Junior Girl Scouts, the level in Scouting ranging in ages from 10 to 15. The job will be what you make of it, and the meetings, activities and other parts will be up to the leader. More than one can work at the leadership position, perhaps a few mothers whose daughters are interested in learning about Scouting. Anyone interested is asked to call Christie Cochran at 455-8034 or e-mail gramchristie@yahoo.com.
Delicious church supper
There will be a special ham and bean supper on Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Washburn. The church is located on McManus Street, and the supper will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. The meal will also include veggies, rolls and coffee or tea. For further information, contact Cheryl Bolstridge at 455-8521.
Student news
John Helton, a student at Washburn District High School, has been named Student of the Month for October.
Events/reminders
The next scheduled meeting of the Washburn Town Council has been set for Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.
The Washburn Town Office will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day, and will re open on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 a.m.
The Friendly Co-op delivery and pick-up date has been scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7. Those wishing to join may phone Brenda McCoy at 455-8421 or e-mail her at bunny@ainop.com. The Co-op is open to any and all, with no membership fees.
TOPS will be meeting each Monday at the Washburn Trailrunners clubhouse, starting with weigh-in at 4:15 p.m. and the meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
For further information, contact Birdena Cochran at 455-8353.
Perham news
Leslie Taylor, of Perham, has donated one of her artistic baskets to the Perham Recreation and Events Committee (REC), to be raffled off on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. at the Perham Town Office. The value of the basket is well over a $100 and can be seen at the Perham Town Office, Monday through Thursday. Tickets may be purchased for $1 each or six for $5. See Michele or call Debra Viola at 498-3433.
All proceeds from the raffle will go towards the Salmon Lake Trail Project.
Day visitors
Paying a special visit to the county recently were Fred and Betty Norris, of Winterport. They made the trip up to visit their friend Kora Maynard and enjoy the scenery, get some potatoes and yellow beans from their favorite veggie stop on the Houlton Road, as well as doing some shopping.
The couple enjoyed a breakfast in Houlton and lunch with Kora in Presque Isle. They hope to make the trip more often in the future now that they are both retired.
Library bookmarks
Washburn Memorial Library held its monthly Story Time with 31 children and eight adults attending.
The theme was “Healthy Lifestyles,” and Librarian Kathy Corey led the group in some stretching exercises. Chelsea Sadler read the book “Chunky Pineapple” and Kendra McCoy read the book “Good Enough to Eat.” Lizzy Rockwell gave each child an apple for their snack, and they also received a special bookmark commemorating the event.
Door prize winners were: Kaitlyn Maynard, Savannah Theriault, Valerie Flood, Sierra Ginn, Brooklyn Plummer, Makala Williams, Dawson McCoy, Makayla Dickinson, Jessicca Johnson, Hannah Boddy, Dakota McCoy, Dylan Henry, Rebecca Savoy, Lucia Bragg, Jacob Skidgel, Camille McCoy, Dylan Jones-Fuller, Sarah Maynard, Abbey Conroy, Christa McCoy, Alyssa Dennett, Samantha Churchill, Tal McCoy, Kylee Plummer, Tanya Tarbox, Victoria Savoy, Ashton Henry, Jakob Espling, Stephey Conroy, Scott Flood and Mikayla Churchill.
The next Story Time will be held on Nov. 10 and the theme will be Mickey Mouse’s Birthday Party.
The library will be closed on Nov. 6 and 7 due to the new flooring being laid. The librarian and the Board of Trustees are sorry for any inconvenience, but they are sure everyone will like the change.
This is just one of the changes coming to the Washburn Memorial Library; please feel free to stop in and check out what’s new.
Christie Cochran is the correspondent for Washburn, Wade and Perham. She can be reached at 455-8034 or gramchristie@yahoo.com.
