2015 Frosty Days Weekend Follow-up & Contest/Race Results
Submitted by Shawna Patterson, Twp Community Services Department
This impressive octopus and his friends earned the Proctor-Locke family 3rd place and a $100. Big cash prizes were up for grabs for the Top 3 Ice/Snow Sculptures thanks to Bethany Pentecostal Chapel. Photos Shawna Patterson.
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge Community Services Department along with the support and dedication of 10 groups and organizations in the community held the annual Frosty Days Winter Carnival the weekend of February 13th. With 20 events scheduled to run over the course of the weekend, several were postponed due to the frigid temperatures we were experiencing, which went well beyond the meaning of “Frosty”.
A very impressive “Dragon Pit” claimed M. Welsh the 2nd place prize of $200. Photos Shawna Patterson
Friday night included the opening ceremonies where the town’s Citizen and Youth Citizen of the Year for 2014 were announced. Nurse Catherine Kelly won Citizen of the Year and Miah, Taya and River Wheadon won Youth Citizens of the Year. Following the opening remarks by Mayor Andy Major, the Kiwissa Ski Club’s Torch Run, performed in complete darkness down the Main Run of the Kiwissa Ski Hill impressed all in attendance. By the end of the evening, the cold winds were picking up, predicting the cancellation of some of Saturday’s events.
Saturday did continue however with events held at Bethany Chapel, including a pancake breakfast, open house tours of their new addition and a Chili Contest. 18 Chili’s were entered in the contest with Mayor and Council judging. Following the taste off, winners were awarded as follows:
- 1st Bob Lachance,
- 2nd Kelly Borowski-Martell
- 3rd Elizabeth Fitzpatrick .
The Chili certainly did not go to waste, as it was offered as a free lunch following the competition.
Other events taking place on Saturday were a free skate and hot chocolate which saw close to 40 people, a Library Valentines Craft and a few brave souls who took part in the Cross Country Poker Ski with Carole Desilets skiing away the winner.
Submissions to the colouring contest held by 2 Doors Down were also due, where 4 prizes were handed out to 2 age groups. Each winner received a movie basket full of goodies, and each entry into the contest received a free movie rental.
Winners in the 7 & under category:
- Julia Proulx
- Ethan Law
Winners in the 8 & over category:
- MiahWheadon
- Jake Gervais.
Sunday’s temperatures warmed up enough to host the Cardboard box races at the ski hill. The bottom of the ski hill was bustling with people ready to race and watch the cardboard boxes come down the hill.
Grade 9 and up division:
- The Edge placed 1st : Time of 9.15s,
- Top Snow Dragsters placed 2nd : Time of 9.25s
- Team Hailey placed 3rd : Time of 9.3s.
- Most creative : The Dozer.
Grade 8 and under division:
- The Bullet placed 1st : Time of 9.37s,
- The Shredders placed 2nd : Time of 9.38s
- Yoshi placed 3 rd : Time of 10.49s.
- Most creative : Yoshi.
A special thank you goes out to Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) for sponsoring the prizes for the event.
1st place prize, an impressive $300, was earned by the Gillmans for their sculpture of “Jaba the Hut”. Photo Shawna Patterson
Monday capped off Frosty Days 2015 with Best Start holding their event which was cancelled on Saturday, a $10 Family Day Ski at Kiwissa and the judging of the Ice/Snow Sculpture Contest. The Ice/Snow Sculpture contest was organized by Community Services and sponsored by Bethany Chapel. 7 families/individuals braved the recent week’s cold temperatures to create some amazing sculptures.
Snow/Ice Sculpture Winners:
- 1st place of $300 went to the Gillmans for Jaba the Hut,
- 2nd place of $200 went to M. Welsh for the Dragon Pit
- 3rd place of $100 went to the Proctor-Locke Family for their Nature Themed design.
Even though the weather was “Frosty”, the weekend was still a success and the Community Services Department appreciates all who participated in one form or another. Look for the Downhill Ski Races and the Family Fun Fish Derby to be held at a future date.
Shawna Patterson, Community Services Department
