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By Liz Pimentel
RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum was the site of foot-stompin’ fun on July 27, as the 34th annual Little Miss and Little Mister Wood Chip Contest literally got off the ground.
The reigning Mister Wood Chip, Tristram Woodman, was present to hand over his crown and title to the new Little Mister Wood Chip, Gabriel Wilson, 8, who sang “The Worm Song.”
Alizabeth Clark, 8, became the new Little Miss Wood Chip after singing “You Can Count on Me.”
All the other participants became princesses and prince for their excellent performances. Susanna Van Amberg, 7, recited “The Acrobats” by Shel Silverstein; Kayla Brewer, 7, sang “Over the Rainbow,” and Kayden Jolicoeur, 7, recited “Woodchuck”. Jackson Medoff, Little Mr. Wood Chip 2015, and Max LaPointe of 2014, were also introduced to the audience.
The foot stomping and hand clapping got started with blue grass and folk tunes provided by the Pulled Together Band, made up of Katie Tressler, Mike Frisch and Mike Schrader. After the contest, the crowd was delighted with the performance by Triple C Dance Team, a clogging group from Skowhegan. The dance team was invited to perform their fancy foot work in order to keep clogging as part of the event, a tradition started by Rodney Richard, one of the founders of the original Logging Museum. Richard also used to arrange for blue grass music for entertainment, which was a big hit with the audience, which joined in the singing.
The Wood Chip Contest was started by Lucille Richard in 1985, and this year’s event included the traditional cake, lemonade and iced tea, which rounded off an evening of good down-home fun.
The following day during the Logging Parade, floats showcased this year’s Wood Chip winners and the cloggers, while past Wood Chips and friends carried a banner. The cloggers and band then performed at the Logging Festival, where Little Miss Wood Chip made an appearance as well.
The weekend’s events were supported by Keep’s Corner Café, Sunrise View Farm, Mike Koob, Bill and Christine Vaughan, Paul Steward, and many others.
PHOTO: Little Miss Wood Chip Alizabeth Clark, 8, and Little Mister Wood Chip Gabriel Williams, 8, and spotter Haley Medoff, ride in the Logging Parade July 28. (Liz Pimental photo)
