By Jane Torres
Special to the Houlton Pioneer Times
What’s a sure sign of the change of seasons here in “The County”? Melting snow? Yes. Warmer temperatures? Of course. But here at the Chamber office when we think of spring our thoughts turn to the Millar Civic Center. We think of RVs, ATVs, home improvement projects, lawn mowing, summer days at the lake jumping off the new dock, shiny new wheels for the car that is only taken out of the garage in the summer. That’s right. We think of the Southern Aroostook Trade show.
On Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, we will have the best of summer under one roof for all to see. Houlton Power Sports returns with the 2013 RVs and how great would that be if you hit the open road with one of these beauties?
The cost of admission is $3 for adults and $2 for seniors. Children 6 and younger are free. Also, be sure to see our advertisement in this week’s Houlton Pioneer Times for a $1 off coupon.
If you are tired of mowing that lawn with a push mower you’ll find the best deals on riding mowers here. (If you have never tried a zero turn mower you don’t know how fun mowing that lawn can be!) For those of you who insist on thinking about the fall and winter there will be outdoor wood boilers, portable saw mills and wood splitters.
The truly forward thinkers can view new homes, summer camps and property at Scott Walker’s First Choice Realty table then pop over to the County Federal Credit Union booth and talk to an expert about how to finance your new acquisition. Don’t forget that if you are buying that new cottage you’ll need a satellite dish or cable hook-up and for that we have four different companies one of which will surely be able to fulfill your needs.
For those with a vacuuming addiction, and don’t laugh because I know you are out there, Aeurus Electrolux returns with their state of the art system guaranteed to keep even the most obsessive cleaner happy. If cleaning isn’t your thing then maybe painting is more in line with how you like to spruce things up and Sherwin Williams will be there to talk you through the process.
Concerned about a zombie apocalypse and your survival in the future? Check out Harbison’s BisonPumps. No electricity is needed to run these water pumps and maybe the time has come to return to the old-fashioned way of doing things. Whatever it is you are looking for and for whatever reason there is a good chance that you’ll find it at this year’s Southern Aroostook Trade show. Come see us at the Trade show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and prepare to be inspired!
