Flamingos sighted in Houlton

HOULTON, Maine — If you wake up one crisp fall morning and see a flock of pink flamingos on your front lawn, don’t be alarmed. It’s not some childish prank. It’s a fundraiser for the Houlton High School Class of 2012.
This year’s senior class is sponsoring the flamingo fundraiser as a way to earn money for their class trip.
    “Flamingos have historically represented wealth, journeys, and tackiness,” said Tara Beals, a member of the senior class. “The senior class hopes these pink, plastic birds will attract attention and raise money towards our class trip.”
“If you awake one morning to a flock of flamingos resting on your lawn, don’t despair, a friend has paid to place these pink darlings there,” added fellow senior Brandon Clark. “One of the flamingos will have a note attached to it. This note explains that the flock will remain there until evening when they’ll migrate elsewhere. However, you may send them to a specific friend’s lawn for a mere $20 donation.  Of course, the removal of the pink flamingos will be done at no additional charge.”
Residents may also take out “flocking insurance” for $10 for those that would like to have a “no fly zone” over their lawn.
To learn how to hire the flock of flamingos, call the high school at 532-6551.