PHOTOS: Paddles visits North Quabbin ahead of River Rat Race

Paddles, the Athol Lions River Rat Race Mascot, has been busy of late, visiting spots around the North Quabbin area. Among the visits has been to the Dunkin’ at Hannaford’s Plaza. Paddles tried to get a bite from the Dunkin’s mascot, Joey AKA “Sprinkles.” Also participating in the photos were Store Manager Karen Hitchcock and Assistant Manager Bradley Radziewicz.

Paddles, the Athol Lions River Rat Race Mascot, has been busy of late, visiting spots around the North Quabbin area. Among the visits has been to the Dunkin’ at Hannaford’s Plaza. Paddles tried to get a bite from the Dunkin’s mascot, Joey AKA “Sprinkles.” Also participating in the photos were Store Manager Karen Hitchcock and Assistant Manager Bradley Radziewicz. PHOTOS BY MITCHELL GROSKY

Paddles headed to Orange to say hello to one of the Athol Lions River Rat Race Sponsors, Angie Prescott of Prescott Oil. Angie, along with her husband Nick, started the company in 2010.

Paddles headed to Orange to say hello to one of the Athol Lions River Rat Race Sponsors, Angie Prescott of Prescott Oil. Angie, along with her husband Nick, started the company in 2010. PHOTOS BY MITCHELL GROSKY

Eager to check out some new (and old) wheels, Paddles went to Salvadore Chevrolet and Salvadore CDJR, both in Gardner, and is pictured here with Marketing Coordinator Maggie Callender with a 1925 Classic Chevrolet Model A.

Eager to check out some new (and old) wheels, Paddles went to Salvadore Chevrolet and Salvadore CDJR, both in Gardner, and is pictured here with Marketing Coordinator Maggie Callender with a 1925 Classic Chevrolet Model A. PHOTOS BY MITCHELL GROSKY

Paddles also stopped in at the Tap House here in Athol to meet the customers at the bar, sing some karaoke and shoot some pool with his special Lions Club paddle with co-owners Scot Chambers.

Paddles also stopped in at the Tap House here in Athol to meet the customers at the bar, sing some karaoke and shoot some pool with his special Lions Club paddle with co-owners Scot Chambers. PHOTOS BY MITCHELL GROSKY

Published: 04-11-2025 2:10 PM

Paddles, the Athol Lions River Rat Race Mascot, has been visiting spots around the North Quabbin area in preparation for today’s River Rat Race. Among the places he has been was the Dunkin’ at Hannaford’s Plaza. Paddles tried to get a bite from the Dunkin’s mascot, Joey AKA “Sprinkles.” Also participating in the photos were Store Manager Karen Hitchcock and Assistant Manager Bradley Radziewicz.

Paddles also stopped in at the Tap House here in Athol to meet the customers at the bar, sing some karaoke and shoot some pool with his special Lions Club paddle with co-owners Scot Chambers.

Paddles headed to Orange to say hello to one of the Athol Lions River Rat Race Sponsors, Angie Prescott of Prescott Oil. Angie, along with her husband Nick, started the company in 2010.

Eager to check out some new (and old) wheels, Paddles went to Salvadore Chevrolet and Salvadore CDJR, both in Gardner, and is pictured here with Marketing Coordinator Maggie Callender with a 1925 Classic Chevrolet Model A. PHOTOS BY MITCHELL GROSKY

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