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1988 winter carnivals
Winter fans are on the lookout for snow in the Capital Region this year. Winter fan Laurie Fregeau built a lookout from snow in Saratoga Springs in 1988.
Fregeau and her friends Paul Komar and Mike Komar built a frozen lighthouse during Saratoga’s Winter Frolic. The cool construct won first prize in a snow-sculpting contest.
There were other things to do in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Meanwhile, In Albany, the annual Lions Club Winter Carnival attracted bunches of people to Washington Park. Meredith Wyche of Ravena was one of them -- bowling on ice. Posted on February 26, 2013.
Laurie Fregeau, Paul Komar and Mike Komar finish their cool lighthouse at the Saratoga Springs Winter Frolic in 1988. The snow statue won first place in the sculpture competition.
Kathryn Stokey of Wilton slides by snow fans during Saratoga Springs’ Winter Frolic in 1988. Stokey’ pals are a crew of “smooth” collies.
Two Saratoga carnival attendees bundle up during the festivities.
Cliff Snyder of Mechanicville pulls Josh Mastropietro, 11⁄2 during a skate-and-sled session at the Winter Frolic.
Three skaters are happy to be on the ice and in the snow during Saratoga’s Winter Frolic.
Meredith Wyche of Ravena scores points during a bowling on ice party at the Albany Lions Club Winter Carnival in 1988. The slides, strikes and spares were held in Washington Park.
