Labor Day weekend end on a brisk note

It's hot competition between the girls seven and under in the sack races at the Jamestown Labor Day Kids' Games on Monday. Lillian Rohrbach took first place and Jolene Sorrels took second. Photo by David Wilson.

By David Wilson

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Although the special Labor Day event at Jamestown is always a sign that summer is nearing its end, it became even more obvious as the cool front moved in and dropped the temperature on Monday. Although it warmed up in the afternoon, it was comfortable weather for playing softball and having bicycle races.

Photo by David Wilson

The boys 10 and 11, and one girl, start off in a bicycle race. The girls event only drew one entry, McKenzie Hargis, who then raced with the boys. Hargis can be seen in the middle, dressed in pink.

The event is sponsored by the Jamestown Lions Club, which marks its 49 year, according to Lions President Gene Cassil. Chester Marshall and Oscar Knierim were Charter members of the Jamestown Lions Club.

Photo by David Wilson

At the Jamestown Labor Day Kid's events, girls 12 and over engage in a bicycle race.

Photo by David Wilson

People are lined up to enjoy the "all you can eat" barbecue on Monday at the Jamestown Labor Day event.

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