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WINTER GAMES
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Ya gotta hand it to these snow lovers ... they sure know how to turn what the rest of us merely tolerate into a load of fun! Thanks to all who sent us their pictures.
While sled riding with his grandkids at Mohawk Trails Golf Course in Bessemer, Pa., 81-year-old John Grantonic of Poland had to bail ship rather than run into the woods.
John Grantonic of Poland, who says he is still having fun at 81, sled rides with his grandkids at Mohawk Trails Golf Course in Bessemer, Pa.
Nevaeh Rivers, left, and London Rose Rivera are with the kings at the "Journey to Bethlehem" event at Disciple Christian Church. Photo submitted by their grandmother, Aida Morales.
Aida Morales sent this photograph of her granddaughters, Nevaeh Rivera, 4, and London Rose Rivera, 3.
London Rose Rivera, 3, front, and Nevaeh Rivera, 4, check out the camel at the "Journey to Bethlehem" event at Disciple Christian Church. Photo submitted by their grandmother, Aida Morales.
Melanie goes cross-country skiing with her father, Billy, at Quail Hollow State Park. Photo sent in by her father.
Now that is totally tubular! Samantha and Lindsay Cave from Girard ride their snow tubes on the hill at Alpine Valley Ski Resort in Chesterland, Ohio. Photo sent in by Michele Liggett of Lowellville.
Timmy, 4, of Poland takes a break while building a snow fort. Photo submitted by Gary Kerr.
The grandchildren of Peggy Testa and the late Richard Testa of Struthers went sledding at Mill Creek Park during Christmas break. Shown here are Amanda, John and Amy Buntin of Franklin, Tenn.; Thomas, Anthony and Maria Fire of Poland; Katie Testa of Jacksonville, Fla., and Emily, Brennen and Andrew Testa …
McKenna Sweeney, 6, has a blast with her dad, Michael, as they go sledding in his parents' back yard. Photo sent in by Marnee Sweeney.
This photo sent in by proud mom Cathy Ferenchak of Canfield shows her children Kenny Ferenchak of Makaha, Hawaii, left, Angie Ferenchak of Westlake, Ohio, and John Bialowas, also of Westlake. In front is Cali, who also lives in Westlake and is "the most lovable dog in the world."
This "snow angel" is Andrew Soich. He had just finished shoveling the snow in the driveway at his home in Poland. Photo taken by his mom, Dianne Phillips.
Alexandra Ramunno, front, and Alyssa Serensky pal around on the ice.
Timmy, 4, and Kayla, 14, both of Poland, proudly show off their snowman. Photo sent in by Gary Kerr.
Cousins Erin and Emily Jackson of Boardman and Andrea and Anthony Zuccaro of Kingsville, Ohio, pose in front of frozen Lake Erie at Lake Shore Park in Ashtabula. They are the children of Lisa and Sam Jackson and Tony and Melissa Zuccaro. Photo submitted by grandparents Emil and Ann Bobby …
Julie Pagnotta says Andrei Pagnotta of Struthers is stuck in the snow on the way to the SuperBowl!
Evan and his dog Brady spend time playing in the snow.
Rachel Beil and her little cousin love snow!
Matthew Ranno and his friend Nick LaPlante, both 8, of Poland find sled riding fun at Mill Creek Park.
Logan (10) and Ethan (7) Clark of Columbiana pose with their unnamed friend.
4-year-old Joshua Guy builds his first snowman at the Poland home of his grandparents, James and Sandra Guy.
Matthew Ranno and his friend Nick LaPlante, both 8, of Poland find sled riding fun at Mill Creek Park.
18-month-old Jimmy Putko from Boardman has a blast sledding for the very first time.
On New Year's Day 2011, Cheri Fisher of Phoenix, Ariz., and Shanna Bradley of Queen Creek, Ariz., built this snowman in the mountains of Happy Jack, Ariz., just a two-hour drive from sunny Phoenix. Photo sent in by Cheri's mom, Peg Sigle of Boardman.
After his first sled-riding adventure, 18-month-old Jimmy Putko of Boardman decides he wants to shovel the driveway.
While visiting for Christmas, 3 1/2-year-old Oscar Wolf Calipari and his dad, Matthew, found perfect sledding conditions in the backyard at the home of his grandparents, Brian and Kathy Wolf of Liberty.
Ella Earnheardt, 5, and Kate Earnheardt, 3, of Liberty Township didn't just build a snowman. They got creative and built a snow "princess." Photo sent in by their dad, Adam Earnheardt of Youngstown.
All bundled up for some fun in the cold are Matthew and Makenna Wymer of New Middletown. Their parents are Matt and Jessica Wymer, who submitted the photo.
In this photo taken by Jeff Cramer of Poland, his wife (in blue) goes through the pines off of the Tannebaum Chair Lift at Holiday Valley, N.Y. Cramer says, "Skiing is the best way I know to enjoy the extra snow this winter!"
Timmy Kerr, 4, of Poland enjoys the weather. Photo sent in by Gary Kerr.
Timmy, 4, of Poland, enjoys playing on a new sled. Photo submitted by Gary Kerr.
Junior the cat chases a squirrel up a tree. Photo sent in by owner Kate Finney.
Junior the cat chases a squirrel up a tree. Photo sent in by owner Kate Finney.
Jasmine, a 4-month-old Boxer puppy belonging to Tracy Burman of Salem, plays in the snow in the back yard. Photo sent in by Tracy Burman.
Duke the St. Bernard absolutely loves the cold and snow, say his family, Matt, Jessica, Matthew and Makenna Wymer of New Middletown. Jessica Wymer sent in the photo.
Laura Glass glides along the ice rink she and her husband, Rick, built on their property in McDonald in 2005.
Junior the cat bails and heads for the ground. Photo sent in by owner Kate Finney.
One more look at Ivan and Alec Bosnjak and their snowman. Photo sent in by their parents, Andrea and Ivan Bosnjak, all of Boardman.
Junior the cat goes out on a limb. Photo sent in by owner Kate Finney.
Alesha, Bethany, Olivia and Allison, all of McDonald, enjoy an afternoon of skating at the ice rink built by Rick and Laura Glass on their property in McDonald.
Laura Glass helps 4-month-old Alexis Spagnoletta of Girard at the ice rink Laura and her husband, Rick, built on their property in McDonald.
Matt, Meg, Vaughn and Riley Manning of Nashville, Tenn., hang out on their porch during one of many snowfalls this year. Photo sent in by proud grandparents Phyllis and Don Manning of Canfield.
Sally Jones of Canfield snapped this photo of her twin daughters, Lindsay and Allison, 5 1/2, while they were having a snow-eating contest.
Maria Constantino of McDonald shows off her skating skills during a recent outing to the ice rink built by Rick and Laura Glass on their property in McDonald.
Rick and Laura Glass built this refrigerated ice rink on their property in McDonald in 2005, where friends and family from all over skate all winter. Laura Glass conducts classes for young skaters on weekends.
Is it time to give up the chase? Junior the cat rethinks his strategy. Photo sent in by owner Kate Finney.
Junior the cat goes out on a limb. Photo sent in by owner Kate Finney.
Hmm, maybe next time, Junior. Photo sent in by owner Kate Finney.
Recent skaters at the ice rink built by Rick and Laura Glass on their property in McDonald are, front from left, Maria, Gianna, Laura and Sophia, all of McDonald, and, back from left, Kim of Girard, Alesha and Bethany of McDonald, Chloe of Hartford, Olivia and Allison of McDonald and …
Here's a closer look at Ivan and Alec Bosnjak's well-dressed snowman. Photo sent in by their parents, Andrea and Ivan Bosnjak, all of Boardman.
Ivan and Alec Bosnjak of Boardman show off one well-dressed snowman. Photo submitted by their parents, Andrea and Ivan Bosnjak.
Jeff Olsavsky of Coitsville Township says his 1-year-old Irish Setter, Danny Boy, is loving his first winter of playing in the snow.
Jeff Olsavsky of Coitsville Township says his 1-year-old Irish Setter, Danny Boy, is loving his first winter of playing in the snow.