Christian Conference Center loses out on First Place Bragging Rights....
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=bottom><TD colSpan=2>Alton Bay Winter Festival results announced
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ALTON — The Alton Parks and Recreation Department sponsored its annual Winter Festival on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Alton Bay.
Lake Winnipesaukee was a Winter Wonderland with games, snowmobiles, ice fishing, helicopters, families of all ages, dogs and even horses.
Activities included the Parks and Recreation Department's Scavenger Hunt, D.J. music, ice bowling and the Great Alton Bay Bed Race.
The Alton Business Association sponsored many events, as well, including an adult fishing derby, horse-drawn sleigh rides, tug-of-war, a puppet show, Penguin and Ice Princess characters, a Crazy Hat Contest, a snowshoe obstacle course, refreshments and raffles.
The Rotary Club sponsored a kids' fishing derby.
Due to ice conditions, however, the Aviation Association of New Hampshire's Fly-in and the Mt. Major Snowmobile Club's Radar Run were both cancelled.
It is estimated that more than 500 people participated in the outdoor festival.
Scavenger Hunt results
Eight teams participated in finding the items on the list or answering questions. First place was awarded to the Zobet family, who found every item on the scavenger hunt list.
Second place went to the Douglas family; third place to the Pritras family; fourth place to the Russarage family; fifth place to the Kimball family; sixth place to the Kierstead family; seventh place to Josie and Sarah; and eighth place to the team of "K & A."
Great prizes, including a picnic backpack set, beach towels, coolers, water bottle packs, Frisbees, travel mugs and bags were awarded to the participants.
Bed race results
Six teams participated in the Bed Race. Beds were creative and included unique construction, decorations and themes.
The fastest bed was team UNH Wildcats, with members Tyler King, Mike McLellan, Charlie Smith, Sarah Whitty and Becca Lehr. The team was awarded a $50 cash prize donated by Meredith Village Savings Bank.
Second place went to Team Gangstas, with members Brody Mankos, Nick Mankos, Brian Judge, Amanda Judge and Ryan Turmel.
Third place was awarded to the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center team, with members Matt Rice, Trevor Smith, Vinny Ashella, Daree Rykbost and Ron Gagnon.
Fourth place went to Team Pac-Man, with members Barbara-Jean O'Dea, Nick Welch, Connor Shearn, Peter Rowell and Caleb Rowell. Team Pac-Man also received a $50 cash prize donated by Meredith Village Savings Bank for the most unique-themed bed.
Fifth place honors went to the Sunset Snoozers, with members Fred Sallah, Brendan Barcheall, Lee Adams and Jack Miller.
In sixth place was team Tiki Express, with members Karl Koch, Stuart Russell, Karen Russell, Kristen Belanger and Troy Belanger.
Each team received a participation prize of a pillowcase full of travel mugs, one for each racer.
Thinking ahead
Next year's Winter Festival has already been scheduled for Feb. 15, weather permitting.
For more information on this annual event, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 875-0109.
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