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Mexico Trailblazers 25th Annual “Blessing of the Sleds”

at the chance to get involved and with “new blood” the event has been growing every year. It is the largest fundraiser for both clubs, and with the VERY generous support from our local businesses, it is certainly worth the combined effort of both clubs. Each year a new “Blessing” sweat- shirt is created with a different front design and on the back is where we put our sponsor’s names. To put a large add on the shirt it costs $300.00 and a small add is $100.00. This is our BIGGEST year yet, with 15 large ads and 50 small ones!! That is a tribute to the area businesses that, year after year, support our sport. Without our great sponsors, this would not be possible. Each adver- tiser receives a sweatshirt in the size they desire, either with or without a hood. The past two years the shirts have been done by HOT COLORS, a small business owned by Barbara Lane of Peru. Not an easy job! Each year we try to have a different color and front. This year the event will be held on Feb. 12 th at theMountainViewCamp-

ground, located right on the ITS trail 82. Beginning at 10:30, we will serve hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fair sausage (with onions and peppers), French fries, and cold drinks. We cook everything outside but you can eat inside. We are able to use the inside of the building so everyone can come in and get warm and use the facilities. Inside we have a raffle table, and a 50/50. The Bless- ing sweatshirts will also be avail- able to purchase. No matter the size and with or W/O a hood! The actual “Blessing” is at noon, with a Priest available to “Bless” each sled and driver. One can come by vehicle if you don’t have a sled!! This is a fun event and the food is always great! Please come to sup- port the two local snowmobiles clubs that work very hard to keep our trails smooth, safe, and mogul free!!! For more info, call Nicky at 418-1413 or Jon at 357-2223. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

25 years ago, a bunch of mem- bers of the Mexico Trailblaz- ers decided to have a “Blessing of the Sleds” event. When it first got started, it was a weekend event, not just one day. The mill was a HUGH supporter of the Blessing and helped tremendously with the cost of such an undertaking. It was held at the Mexico Rec Park with many snow- mobile related vendors present. It was a large happening!! Over the years thevolunteers started to diminish and the Mexico club asked the Dixfield club, Poodunck, if they wanted to become involved and help volunteer. Poodunck “jumped”

John Holmes

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