Peanut Carnival

by Staff Pioneer Times
12 years ago
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DECORATED BIKERS — Joshua Miller, left, Yvonne Henderson and Kiana Folsom, right, ride their decorated bikes to celebrate the Peanut Carnival parade through Market Square last Wednesday. PROUD AMERICANS — Adrian Norton waves the American Flag, along with other riders on a float dedicated to the soldiers during the annual Peanut Carnival parade.
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TATTOO TIME — Bob and Emily Reece’s grandchildren get line to have a tattoo painted on their hands by the Just For Kids staff members during the Peanut Carnival. BIG WAVE — The Houlton Fire Department always adds to the Peanut Carnival parade by letting children ride in the truck. Driving the kids this  year is D.J. Norton, who gives a big smile and wave.
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GRACEFUL — J.J. Montrose is among the Queen Court participants during the Peanut Carnival coronation. GOOD TOSS — Ryann Perfitt throws the ball toward the milk can during the Milk Can toss game at the annual Peanut Carnival held last Thursday at the Gentle Memorial Building.
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WINNER – Isabelle McCarthy is all smiles after winning a Peanut Carnival game, as her father, Jeff, opens her paper bag for more peanuts. GOOD ANGLER — Sydney Rockwell is a winner at the Pond booth, as Kole Skehan removes the plastic fish from the line, during  the Peanut Carnival games.
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FUN TIME — Kye Flewelling, left,  and his partner have fun during the ring toss game. OLYMPIANS — Jordan Miller, left, and  Maddie Grant, right, along with several other children ride on a float dedicated to honoring the U.S. Olympic athletes during the annual Peanut Parade.
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PEANUTS — Jaron Brewer, left, has no luck finding the peanut hidden under the shells. John Cumming gets ready to toss a few peanuts to the parade onlookers.