Lots of smiles at Long Lake Winter Carnival
LONG LAKE — With temperatures hovering around a brisk 11 degrees all day Saturday and snowfall adding to the ambiance, Long Lake’s 18th annual Winter Carnival saw what organizers called “an expansive turnout” of new visitors, second homeowners and local residents.
Events kicked off with the coronation of the Moonlighters Snowmobile Club king and queen, Eddie and Kitsy Rockstroh of Clifton Park and Long Lake. Other events included an ice sculpture park by the Ice Farm, of Auburn, complimentary lunch by the Long Lake Fire Department, a bonfire and fireworks. Local bars extended the festivities into the night by hosting live music.
The Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department coordinated all the races and activities and hosted the event at the Mount Sabattis Recreation Area. The event was sponsored by businesses and nonprofit organizations from around the area, as well as the Long Lake town and fire department.
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WINNERS
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Goalie’s Day Off hockey shootout
1st, Jeff Ruby
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Ladies Frying Pan Toss
1st, Lillian Dechene — 53 feet, 3 inches
2nd, Hillarie Logan-Dechene — 53 feet
3rd, Anna Dechene — 49 feet
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Men’s Feats of Strength
1st, Dan Gereau — 34 feet, 3 inches
2nd, Matt LaPlant — 31 feet, 9 inches
3rd, Jeff Ruby — 26 feet, 9 inches
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Wackiest Hat Contest
1st, Maria Clark
2nd, Lorrie Gambino
3rd, Axel Lewis
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CARDBOARD SLED RACES
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12 and under
1st, Quinn Giordano
2nd, Kaleb Keller
3rd, Charlotte Harris
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13-17
1st, Sara Kallfelz — Winter Cat
2nd, Carissa & Carrera Lance — Ralphie’s Revenge
3rd, Harrison Hall — Jaws
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Adult
1st, Sam Keller
2nd, Lillian Dechene, Madi Holmes, Christian Fisher
3rd, Kelsie Adams
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Best in Show
1st, Carissa and Carrera Lance — Ralphie’s Revenge
2nd, Harrison Hall — Jaws
3rd, Griffin and Declan Farr — Cool Runnings
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Best Cardboard Sled Crash
Team Loonie Bin — Mary Dery, Maddie Dery, Jenny Jurczak, Walter Juzukonis, Donna Umpenour, Scott Umpenour