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Winter wonderland
Ice arrives in time for the Livingston Manor Ice Carnival
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Last year, an unseasonably warm winter led to the cancellation of Livingston Manor’s ice carnival. This year, it postponed the festival for a week. But by January 27 and 28, the weather had finally cooperated. About 1,500 came out into the cold to celebrate the 48th annual Livingston Manor Ice Carnival, with skating, horse-drawn sleighs, a sculpture contest and races, all presided over by Ice Queen Kirsten Scott and King Brandon Rubik. The Rotary Club, as always, sponsored the event and doled out free hotdogs and hot chocolate.
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| This sculpture of an apple tree, created by the Livingston Manor Class of 2009, won first prize in the sculpture contest at the Ice Carnival on January 27 and 28. The theme for this season’s contest was “The Seasons.”
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| The sculpture competition was limited to students, but local businesses and individuals were invited to join in sculpting just for fun. This trout is a tribute to the location, a paradise for fly fishing in a warmer season.
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| Close to 1,500 spectators came out to enjoy the festivities, sponsored by the Rotary. Over 1,100 hot dogs and gallons of hot chocolate were given away at the Rotary Dog Hous
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| As is traditional, a troop of students provides the motive power for the sled carrying the Ice King and Queen.
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| Ice Queen Kirsten Scott poses with Ice King Brandon Rubik. The two were crowned at a dance held the weekend before the carnival.
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