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The kid in the Home Depot Box
March 10, 2021
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By Virginie Ann, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It may have been short of participants, but truly the best pilots came out last weekend, for the first annual Cardboard Sled contest in Kanesatake. Panzer Wagon and Sweet Victory, two homemade cardboard vehicles, competed for the grand prize of $250 on Saturday, February 27. With a name like Sweet Victory, community member Tanner Etienne said he was 90 percent sure that he was going to win. And whether it was a premonition or just luck, the 12-year-old boy came in first against Kanehsata’kehro:non Sage and Nation Harrington. “I think I’m ready to go pro, I’m definitely the best out there,’’ said Etienne during his victory speech, after he congratulated his opponents. For Etienne, becoming a professional only took him a day of…
This past weekend, Battle Creek held their Worst Festivus Ever event. Normally, this would also include lots of food and drinks to be had by all but, unfortunately, those had to be skipped this year due the pandemic. Thankfully, there was plenty of snow on the ground for the main event: The Cardboard Sled Competition.
I don t think that s the official title but I m sticking with it! Participants crafted their best cardboard sled and tried to make it to the bottom of the hill in one piece. Emphasis on try for some of the competitors.
I have to say, I m wildly impressed with the creativity of some of these cardboard sleds. From a full princess castle to a giant mustache motorcycle with high handlebars, or ape-hangers as they re sometimes called, these competitors did their best! Check out this video from Kevin Line, an independent videographer and streamer, highlighting a few of the contestants.