Rangeley, ME – February 20, 2022- The Rangeley Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that the 7th Annual Rangeley Winterpaloozah!, a fun-filled celebration of winter activities and competitions for the entire family, was a huge success. The event took place on Sunday, February 20th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Haley Pond.
The Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce teamed up again this year to host the event, which included all the favorites from past years – skating, curling, pond hockey, kick sleds, horse & wagon rides, marshmallow roast, snow golf, snow kite, and, Snowball “Ted” – All FREE! There were also three pay-to-enter competitions for the entire family, with prizes awarded to winners in each competition. Competitions had a different twist this year because of conditions on Haley Pond so the Dog Keg Pull and Buoy Ball were moved onto solid ground in Haley Pond Park. Still, defending champs and some new competitors showed up to give it a go.
Winners of the competitions were:
Dog Keg Pull
Small Dogs – Terry Guen & Hannah McMillan with “Cassie”
Medium Dogs – Nancy & Gary Perlson and “Scout”, a 4-time champion.
Large Dogs – Laura Metivier and “June”
Cardboard Sled (Best Design) – Brooklyn Mahoney and Izzy Paridis “The Rainbow Queen”
(Rainbow Queen cardboard sled winner) Cardboard Sled “Best Design” Brooklyn Mahone and Izzy Paridis. Cardboard Sled (Race) – Sophie Walsh, “Monkey 5”, time: 7 seconds
Firewood Toss
Men – Pete Clancy 60’5”, 2020 defending Champ
Women – Laura Sodono 26’1”
Buoy Ball
Men – T.J. Crow
Women – Kathie Marquis-Girard
Youth – Quinton Richardson
The local business community generously supported Winterpaloozah! with prizes for the competitions as well as the horse and wagon rides with Ken’s Fellas, Bert & Ernie.
The committee is looking forward to planning next year’s 8th Annual Rangeley Winterpaloozah. Stay in touch through Facebook/Rangeley Winterpaloozah. New ideas are in the works for next year.
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