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Shanghai Parade winners announced

January 5, 2019
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A wizard riding a unicorn and a monkey riding a lion were among the many intriguing parade entries at this year’s Shanghai Parade. Sarah Richardson photo

The weather was perfect on Tuesday, Jan. 1, for the 2019 Shanghai Parade in downtown Lewisburg.

The streets were packed on both sides with families eager to grab candy thrown from the floats and to catch a glimpse of locals struttin’ their stuff down Washington Street. Lasting for 41 minutes, with 58 entries, the parade was chock-full of great floats, walkers, and more.

The winners of the parade are as follows:

Antique Car

  1. #44 Cliff Baker “Where’s the Snow”
  2. #78 Bill and Gloria Martin ‘29 Ford
  3. #77 John Dorsey “Rat Rod”

Equestrian

  1. #86 Charlie & Jeri Gillispie- Gavin- Black Clydesdale
  2. #95 WV Renaissance Festival
  3. #89 Kelly Arfsten “Elf and Friends”

Animal

  1. #79 Goodladd Dogs- Janine Lazarus
  2. #83 Lieselotte Heil “Hobbs and Snow Bear”
  3. #82 Richard Grist “Walking dog”

Best Dressed Farm Equipment

  1. #55 Lindsey Sears/Chester Loudermilke ‘52 Ford 8N

Float

  1. #85 “Old Mother Hubbard”- Gene Beard and friends
  2. #54 “Service Above Self”- Jerry & Linda Clemons
  3. #80 “Bike Built for Three”- Brian De Rowen

Music

  1. #74 Debbie Yates 103.1 The Bear

Specialty

  1. #41 Miss Shanghai Winners
  2. #48 Shuck Memorial Church
  3. #42 Miss Shanghai Winner

Walkers 1-2 persons

  1. #38 “New Years Baby” Matt Peltier
  2. #68 “18th Century Scot” Scott Womack
  3. #60 “Tortoise and Hare” Randy Tephabock

Walkers 3+ people

  1. #73 “Roller Coaster” Vision Quest/Martha Hilton
  2. #63 Master Gardeners
  3. #37 Boy Scout Troop 70

The Joe Ellis Memorial Tradition Prize went to #68 “18th Century Scot” Scott Womack

The Mary Satterfield Spirit of Shanghai Award went to #73 “Roller Coaster” Vision Quest/Martha Hilton

The Chairman’s Award went to #85 “Old Mother Hubbard”- Gene Beard and friends

The Jim Willis Memorial Award went to #72 “The Pope” Chally Erb.

The Participant travelling the furthermost distance to the Parade went to #58 Christine Gottwald traveling from Berlin, Germany.

The Oldest Participant went to Gene Beard

The Lewisburg Volunteer of the Year is Sally Lane.

The Super Duper Pooper Scooper this year was Lewisburg Police Chief Tim Stover

Judges: Jeff Vickers, Todd Ramboldt, Kim Kowalkowski, Dr. Tom Kowalkdowski and Pam Barry.

MC: Mike Kidd

Scorekeepers: Shane Hanna and Michelle Hanna

Temperature: 49 degrees

Estimated crowd: 1,500

Number of entries: 58

Time (length of parade): 41 minutes.

The Shanghai Parade Committee consists of Dr. Mary Ann Mann, Chair; DeEtta King Hunter, Treasurer; Steve Hunter, Tom Campbell, Susan Sharp Campbell, Mike Kidd, Jeanne and Mike Wyatt, Lindsey Evans and Mardi McMillion.

Special thanks are in order for Gary Canterbury of GC Sales for judges stand, city of Lewisburg employees, the police department, Mike Kidd and Seth Kidd, Lewisburg Mayor John Manchester, Shannon Beatty, The Asylum and Paula Thomas, Boy Scout Troop 70, the Mountain Messenger Newspaper, the West Virginia Daily News, and Channel 59 News for helping make the parade a success.

Lewisburg Police Chief Tim Stover was the honored Super Duper Pooper Scooper this year. Chief Stover will be retiring from the force later this month after serving the city for nearly 30 years.
This antique tractor, decked out with American flags, added a patriotic touch to the parade. Sarah Richardson photo.
Entry #80, “Bike Built for Three,” by Brian De Rowen, won third place for best float. Sarah Richardson photo.

The Mary Satterfield Spirit of Shanghai Award went to entry #73, “Roller Coaster,” submitted by Vision Quest and Martha Hilton. Sarah Richardson photo.
Kelly Arfsten with her entry “Elf and Friends” won third place in the equestrian category. Sarah Richardson photo.

The Volunteer of the Year for 2019 is Sally Lane, driven by Lewisburg Mayor John Manchester. Sarah Richardson photo.
Chally Erb was a hit with the crowd in his “popemobile.” Chally won the Jim Willis Memorial Award for his entry. Sarah Richardson photo.
Four legged friends were a large part of the parade, much to the excitement of animal lovers both young and old. Sarah Richardson photo.

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