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Tradition continues at Winter Carnival

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POLSON — A gym full of children playing carnival games run by Polson High School students brought back an old tradition Saturday evening.

The Heart and Soul project found many locals had fond memories of the winter carnival, a staple event at the high school until the 1990s.  

Last year the school resurrected the event on a Sunday afternoon, in conjunction with Heart and Soul and Envision Polson. It was a huge success.

Traditionally the carnival was held after the last home basketball game and all the high school students attended, alumni Shelley Quinn said. So this year, organizers scheduled the carnival on Feb. 21.  

Envision Polson Youth Committee helped with event, but Quinn, the committee chair, made it clear it was the students who were in charge. Quinn said the students worked together to give something back to the community, and made money for their class treasuries by selling tickets for the various carnival booths.

The senior class tempted kids and adults with a popular cake and fudge walk. 

Tim Russell, sophomore class president, said Envision Polson gave them a ring toss game, but class advisors added two additional games — a putting contest and a football throw. 

Jarrett Wilson, 10, came away from the football throw, his “favorite booth,” with a big grin and an armful of inflatable prizes. 

Keaven Stinger, 7, reported the carnival was “pretty fun” and showed off a bouncy ball and a plate of fudge he won before scampering off to play more games. 

Keaven’s mom Katie said she’s glad the carnival is back for her own children.

“I remember it was fun, and I remember the cake walk,” she said.

There were fewer booths this year, according to Quinn, and people had questioned the later start time of 8 p.m., so next year they may change back to an afternoon timeframe.

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