Participants turn out in numbers for Winterfest 2011
By Tomi Henderson
Special to the Star-Herald
Winterfest 2011 began on Friday night, March 11, with a delicious baked ham supper which included mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, brownie and ice cream.
Photos courtesy of Tomi Henderson
ISAAC GILLEN,
age 3, plans to be a part of the CAHS Panthers when he grows up. He was practicing his ball skills following the alumni games during Winterfest 2011.
THE ST PATRICK’S DAY breakfast
on Saturday, March 12, saw a couple of leprechauns helping out. Tomi Henderson, left, and Pam Codrey were hard at work cooking eggs for a hungry crowd.
Put on by the Rotary Club, around 200 meals were served. This was followed by two Alumni basketball games. The women played each other and ended with a score of 36-22 – although at times it seemed more like they were playing tackle football than basketball!! The men played a great game and ended with a score of 65-53. The alumni all showed that they hadn’t lost their touch, with many three-point shots being made.
SHOWING OFF
some of the cakes for the Cake Walk are members of the Winterfest Committee, from left: Peggy Robinson, Stacy Willette and Joy Hewitt.
JENN MAHAN
paints the face of Cody McCrum during Winterfest 2011 activities on Saturday. Cody is a big fan of Josh Thomas, who played in the boys’ grades 3 and 4 game against Houlton.
Saturday morning began bright and early with the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast. There were almost 300 meals served to a very hungry crowd. The Easter Basket Raffle was popular and will be drawn in early April.
COURTNEY LUNDEEN
enjoyed the alumni games played during Winterfest activities on Friday, March 11. She played and officiated — and wore her sneakers while on the court, although she put her heels back on to go home.
CHLOE WHEELER,
of All Star Cheerleaders, does an overhead lift between games on Saturday, March 12, during Winterfest 2011. She seems to be a future flyer for the CAHS cheering squad!
Following this were Pee Wee Basketball games in the gym. The Mars Hill and Easton grade 1 and 2 teams met and were very fun to watch. Mars Hill grades 3 and 4 boys played Houlton, with Houlton coming out on top by a score of 23-19. Mars Hill grades 3 and 4 girls took to the court against Presque Isle with PI winning 24-15. What fun to watch these future County stars take to the court! The cheerleaders from All-Star Gymnastics performed between the games and showed the future talent in line for the cheering squads.
THE MARS HILL GIRLS’ AYBL basketball team
played Presque Isle on Saturday, March 12, during Winterfest. Pictured in front from left are: Kayla Decker, Lydia Miller, Olivia Pelletier, Sydney Garrison and Katie Levesque. In back: Ashley Harris, Destiny Cyr, Breann Bradbury and Jillian Tweedie. They are coached by Mitch Harris.
MEMBERS of the Mars Hill AYBL
grades 3 and 4 boys’ basketball team are, from left: Bryant Grass, Zack O’Leary, Ethan Pryor, Brayden Bradbury, Mitch Grass, Lane Grass, Josh Thomas, Ben Thomas, Logan Milliard, Hunter Wardwell and Jacob Carvell. Absent from the photo is James Hotham. The team played Houlton on Saturday, March 12, during Winterfest 2011 activities. The coach is Matt Thomas, with assistant coach Linda Thomas.
A cribbage tournament took place with three players finishing with a score of 722. They cut for placement with first place going to Jack Footer of Mars Hill, second place to Moe Ryder of Washburn and third place to Jim McConnell of Presque Isle.
THE ALL STAR CHEERLEADERS
performed between games during Winterfest 2011 activities on Saturday.
JESSICA KINGSBURY
gets ready for a free throw during the alumni game played Friday night, March 11, during Winterfest activities.
The morning also saw a bake sale by the United Methodist Women. A Coin Search, Crepes, Cake Walk, Face Painting and balloon fun with Gampy, a Shriner Klown, were available for the kids.
GAMPY, a/k/a Milo Cropley,
a Shrine Klown, offers a balloon to Nikolai Lento during Winterfest 2011 activities on Saturday, March 12. Nikolai, held by mom Katie, doesn’t seem to know what to make of him!
GETTING READY
for the next BINGO game on Saturday, March 12, during Winterfest 2011 activities are Sue Shaw, left, and Jackie Lundeen. Jackie says that Sue is the BINGO queen!!
The Community Cupboard sold raffle tickets for two $50 Mars Hill IGA gift certificates during the morning. Winners were Fred Dearborn and Kyle McCrum. This event raised funds for the local food cupboard. Special thanks to the Mars Hill IGA for their donation, as well as to everyone that supported this raffle.
The Cookie Bake Off was won by Tammy Long for taste and Sammi Valcourt for style. Tammy received a check for $25 while Sammi received a cookbook.
THE CAHS FFA
served up baked potatoes and more during the Winterfest 2011 activities on March 12. Pictured are, from left: Sarah Grass, Zachary Grass, Megan King and Bryce McClay.
Winner of the Cookie Contest
during Winterfest 2011 activities were Sammi Valcourt, left, for style, and Tammy Long, for taste.
Another popular event this year was “Cow Chip BINGO,” with Bonnie, a 9-month-old Maine Anjou heifer belonging to Patricia Donovan “picking” the winning square. Sponsored by the French Club, the winner received a check for $200.
The Mars Hill FFA held a Baked Potato Bar, with “Big E” style taters available, as well as hotdogs, French fries and soda.
THE CAHS CLASSES
faced off with each other during special basketball games during Winter Carnival activities on March 11. Each player had to play wearing mittens.
At noon, the BINGO tables were the popular spot to be, with games running until 2:30 p.m. Many players were on hand, hoping to be the one to yell “BINGO!”
The fun concluded from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the Mars Hill and Blaine Community Center was rocking with the music of Wally and the Virginians.
