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Sikeston Standard Democrat

A March snow day

Friday, March 6, 2015
Jill Bock, Staff

Old Man Winter brought one more blast of winter to Southeast Missouri Wednesday and early Thursday. Youngsters took advantage of the fluffy snow and tried out their sledding and snowboarding skills on the side of the Mississippi River levee in New Madrid.

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    The levee along the Mississippi River creates a perfect hill for sledding.
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    The soft snow compacted well for high speed sledding.
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    Snowboarding is harder than it looks.
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    Who needs a sled. Some youngsters just enjoyed jumping into the large drifts.
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    Even covered in snow, the day was fun.
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    Stone Pixley begins his descent.
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    After a tumble from the sled, there was plenty of snow to brush off.
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    A youngster's saucer turns completely around taking him backward down the hill.
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    The sun creates interesting shadows on the snow.