New England Road Rally Race was a blast

To the editor:
On Saturday July 12, the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsored the New England Forest Road Rally Race. If you missed it, you should really make an effort to check out this event in the future. This is a “first rate” organization that really puts on an exciting show with engines roaring, power slides and metal grinding. The race car drivers come from all over the map, as do the spectators that follow this exciting sport. From our catering tent, we could distinguish many foreign accents as spectators ordered breakfast and lunch items from the chamber’s menu.
As with any chamber sponsored event, we need to pay a special thank you to those who helped to make this event possible: Laidlaw Energy Group and North American Dismantling for the use of the former mill property, David Rich of Northern Paving for sweeping the large asphalt chip pad that was used for a staging area. He was one dirty, dusty guy when he was done sweeping. Dillon Logging for allowing the use of their property for the running of the race, Munce’s Superior for equipment and beverage donations, Caron Building Center for supplies, Northland Dairy Bar and Restaurant for equipment food donations and supplies, Berlin Recreation Department for waste receptacles, Berlin Police Department for traffic control, Irving Mainway on Glen Ave for use of their property to post our banner and the city of Berlin.
This event goes to show that some of the best entertainment around can be found in your own backyard. Don’t miss it the next time it comes to town.

Diana Nelson

Events Committee, Co-Chair

Bobcat fundraiser a great success

To the editor:
The Berlin Bobcat Girls Softball League recently held a fundraiser raffle. They managed to raise $800 for the league.
Behind every successful fundraiser are the people you do not see, and without the continued support of our sponsors, this fundraiser would not have been a success. We would first like to thank our prize sponsors; Hall of Greetings, Aubuchon Hardware, Androscoggin Valley County Club, T&C Motor Inn, Caron Building Center, Cooper Cargil & Chant, Dunkin Donuts, Ultramar, Sinibaldi’s, Irving Mainway, Fagin’s Pub, Berlin IGA, Jay’s Quick Lube, Sherwin Williams, Quiznos, and Gold House Pizza. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their donations, Edward Jones, Berlin City Dealerships, Guardian Angel Credit Union and Kelly’s Auto Parts. Thanks again to all of you for making our fundraiser a success.
On behalf of the Berlin Bobcat Girls Softball League we would also like to take this opportunity to thank the coaches and assistant coaches for all the time and commitment they give to the league, it is very much appreciated

Berlin Bobcat Girls Softball League

Board of Directors