Hobby farm trip open to seniors
Aroostook County is busting at the seams with many small hobby farms. On Thursday, Sept. 16, the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department will set out to explore these farms in the Perham, Woodland and Washburn area.
The cost of the trip is $10 and includes admission and transportation to and from the Caribou Wellness Center. The trip will leave from the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center at 9 a.m. and return by 4 p.m.
Hobby farms are a growing segment of the agricultural industry, they usually consist of family members participating in the work load associated with the operation of the farm. Hobby farms traditionally offer a wider variety of crops being raised and a larger variety of farm animals on the land. The culture on the hobby farm is very consistent of the early homesteaders that originally settled these lands in this beautiful part of Aroostook County.
Participants should bring a bag lunch. For more information or to register, call 493-4224.
Mad Lake Triathlon slated for Saturday
The fifth annual Mad Lake Plod, Pedal, Paddle Triathlon will take place Saturday, Sept. 11 with a start time of 9:30 a.m. at Brent Jepson’s camp, located at the beginning of the South Shore Road on Madawaska Lake.
A four-mile run, 13 miles on a bike and three miles of paddling make up the event. Teams or individuals are welcome to compete in either the road bike or mountain bike division. Participants will need their own kayak or canoe and life jacket.
Contact Jepson at 492-2222 or 498-6166 or Jeff Dubis at jdubis@maine.edu for more information.
Harvest Classic bicycle race planned
The third annual Harvest Classic bike tour/race will be held Sunday, Sept. 12 in Caribou. The event features a 20-mile tour and a 40-mile race. The challenging course takes riders through Carson, Perham and Woodland, but the event is for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
The start time for both events is 8:30 a.m., with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. at the Caribou High School parking lot. The entry fee is $12 and proceeds go to the Northern Skiers Club.
For more information, contact Dave Chamberlain by phone at 540-3866 or by e-mail at david.chamberlain@makefreshtracks.com.
Limestone AD earns certification
Larry Worcester of Washburn, who serves as assistant principal and athletic administrator at Limestone Community School, was recently recognized as a certified athletic administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
Day of Destruction results from Spud
Spud Speedway hosted its Day Of Destruction Aug. 28, highlighted by a demolition derby. Bobby Anderson of Limestone was the last driver running in the derby, taking home the first-place trophy.
Individual results from the weekend were:
Tuff Truck — 1, Bobby Anderson, Limestone; 2, Chris Tuttle, Mapleton; 3, Brad Frank, Caribou; 4, Gary Bonville Jr., Presque Isle; and 5, Wayne Fox Jr., Caribou.
Pick Up Drags — 1, James Bradley, Presque Isle.
Lawn Mower Races — 1, Jim Woods, Houlton; 2, Austin Woods, Caribou; 3, Dan Haines, Caribou.
Chain Race — 1, Milo Haney/Jon Dixon; 2, Dean Anderson/Brett Butler; 3, Chris Walsh/Derek Finnemore.
Bag Race — 1, Brandon York/Tim Dewitt; 2, Chris Tuttle/Chad Tuttle; 3, Derek Finnemore/Chris Walsh; and 4, Milo Haney/Julie Haney.
Bomber Race — 1, Bobby Anderson, Limestone; 2, Don Wanzer, Frenchville; and 3, Jon Dixon, Presque Isle.
