By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 • kerrymariet@yahoo.com

At the school board meeting Monday, February 15, the board honored the boys and girls crosscountry athletes who were just named Academic All State.

It was a busy week this week. The Kinross Recreation Center once again held the Winter Fest princess and queen pageant along with dogsled races. There are usually 100 area dogsled teams in the competition, but only 30 teams showed up this year, coming from as far as Wisconsin and Ohio. Jacob Cullip, who is from St. Ignace, said he has been dogsledding for 10 years, and has enjoyed it very much. The events were divided into six events this year, ranging from three dog pullers up to six dog pullers.

This year’s pageant contestants were as adorable as could be. Alani Germain was crowned princess, and Ashlyn Icenhower was crowned queen. Judges from around the area included Stephanie Godfrey and Herman Calkins.

Rudyard High School cross country athletes were honored at the school board meeting Monday, February 15. Students named Academic All State are (front, from left) Carrie Berkompas, Samantha Raffaele, Rebecca Malaski, Crystal Brownlee, Emily Hoolsema; (back) Jacob McDonoff, Andrew Otten, David Jarvie, Charlie Schwesinger, Tyler Rice. Cub Scouts Pack 122 is promoting anadventure for all boys in first through fifth grades: You get to design, make, and race your own car at the derby. Coupons are available at the Kinross Recreation Center and the workshops will be at Turner Howson Monday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. Families may purchase additional cars for parents and siblings at Parker’s Hardware in Sault Ste. Marie. Rules will be distributed at the workshops. If you would like additional information on the derby, call (906) 495-5902. Registration will be Saturday, March 13,

11 a.m. at Kinross Recreation Center. Lunch and design judging will be at noon, with the race beginning at 1 p.m.