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Contributed by: MARGARET STRNAD on 1/31/2008

The Krewe of Renard Roux(red fox) held their 2nd annual Mardi Gras Carnival Ball at Joe's Crab Shack in Parker on Sunday evening. The theme, "Life's a Beach", was celebrated by the packed house with costume contests, dance contests, limbo and hula hoop contests.

Music for the 'splashy' event was provided by the ever popular Colorado Beach Boy, Don Lewis.

Following a buffet dinner, the 2008 court was drawn by the reigning royalty. Selected to reign for one year are: Lina Fletcher, Queen; Gerald Marcell, King; Gayle Storm, Maid and Tony Strnad, Duke.

Queen Lina is originally from Australia. She and her husband, David, reside in Centennial. The Queen also won the hula hoop contest and is a professional gardener.

King Gerald Marcell and his wife, Linda, live in Highlands Ranch. King Gerald is an employee of Anadarko Petroleum.

Maid Gayle Storm is a very popular member of the Parker "Floozies" of the Red Hat Society, a Mother and a devoted Grandmother.

Duke Tony Strnad of Parker has served as King of the Krewe of Venus Carnival organization of Gulfport, Mississippi, Duke of Venus and Les Femmes Carnival Krewe of Biloxi, Ms., is a retired Federal employee, Father and Grandfather. The "Life's A Beach" Court will ride in the summer 4th of July parades extending their Renard Roux Royalty to the masses.

Over $1,000.00 in door prizes were awarded during the evening. The prizes, gift baskets and gift certificates were donated by Parker, Denver, Highlands Ranch, Lonetree and Centennial businesses, merchants, Hattie and Ken Bertrand, Margaret Strnad and Joe's Crab Shack.

Co-ordinator for the event, Mistress of Ceremonies, theme, programs and awards were provided by Margaret Strnad.

The Krewe will host a summer patio party and membership drive at "Joe's" in July. More information can be obtained by e-mail: RENARDROUX@AOL.COM

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MARGARET STRNAD

PARKER , CO

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