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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-06-24, Page 17SO THAT'S WHAT 90 PEOPLE LOOK UKE PILED ON ONE SEDI — Even after 90 people were piled on one king size water bed, it didn't break. The record was set at Burgerfest Sunday. largest crowds ever were attracted events. Tf.A�ate The weatherman co-operated and the to the sunny beach for the special Staff photo Page IA JUNE 24, 1981 Price Per Copy 40 Cents Suffering from success Burgerfest '81 packs in crowds "We're suffering from our success, "That's the only problem Nick Carter of the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce could see once the dust had settled after the seventh annual Burgerfest. Carter, who owns the Sun, and Surf Shop on Grand Bend's main street said that the only problem at this year's Burgerfest was over- crowding. He says that next year the chamber will have to look at ways to ac- commodate more people. Fire sirens interrupt Burgerfest activities Burgerfest fun was in- terrupted briefly Saturday when fire sirens called in the volunteer fire department. The firemen raced down Main Street to the old casino, but some smoldering garbage was already under control when they arrived. A pinball arcade has been opened in the ground floor of the casino. No one was in- jured in the smoke. The Wailing sirens in- terrupted the Superstars competition which was tak- ing place behind the fire hall. Children, holding their hands over their ears, jumped on their bikes and followed the fire truck through the Main Street traf- fic. However, the Superstars were soon back carrying on with the obstacle course ex- ercise. People wanting a drink in Grand Bend on Friday or Saturday night probably had to wait in line to get one. The beer tent on the beach was filled to capacity with 500 happy drinkers, and line ups were formed at all the hotels and bars. "We turned too many away," Carter said about the chamber's beer tent. "They get dis- gruntled," he added. Carter says that the tent is only licenced to hold 500, and the chamber may have to consider ways of accom- modating more guests. Despite the crowding, there' were no incidents at the tent, which closed down at midnight. Carter estimates profits from the Burgerfest to be in the $8000 range. He says they believe they had more peo- ple at Burgerfest this year How do you judge 'em? Choosing a winner from the 14 girls, right, In the Burgerfest bathing beauty contest must hove been a tough task for the judges. Penally, three were selected. Denise Barnes 23, took first prize, while Pam Peaker, 18 and Lynn Cumming, 22 were runners-up. All three girls are from London. Staff photo than ever before. Profits from Burgerfest will be used to promote the village, and attract tourists to the area. The Chamber is planning a large fireworks display on July 1 for Canada Day. Prior to the fireworks, a marching band will enter- tain. A burger and a glass of brew cost $1.25 each, for the burgerfest. Many of the events were sponsored by Molsons. Activities for Burgerfest began Friday at noon with the businesspersons lunch. The tent was open all after- noon and evening, and the band Frenz entertained. Events began Saturday with the bed race at 10:00 a.m. There were a record 13 beds entered in the bed race, and a large crowd lined the street to watch the action. The South Western On- tario Organization of Parachutists (SWOOP) sponsored a sky diving com- petition on the beach Satur- day afternoon. Jumpers were supposed to land on a six inch disc, and most were very close. The chain saw competition and Superstars Obstacle Course were held Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, 90 people piled on a water bed to establish a world record. Later 14 en- trants were judged in the bathing beauty contest. A canoe race was held Sunday on the old Ausable River. Couldn't break waterbed Set world record with 90 people It didn't break! Even with 90 people piled on one waterbed, it didn't break! Can you imagine a mother's reaction when her daughter comes home after a weekend in Grand Bend and announces that she was in bed with 89 people? A world record was set Sunday when 90 people piled on one waterbed on Grand Bend's beach. The event, which was staged by Nick Stevens of Waterbed World and CKSL radio, both of Lon- don is supposed to be entered Grudge match highlights chain -sawing Several grudge matches made for an interesting chain saw contest in Grand Bend Saturday afternoon. In a special saw -off between Dale Hayter and Bob Sandercott, Dale was an easy winner. Later Bob, challenged others and was againdefeatedwhen an oppo- nent was able to slice the log seven times, to his one cut. The good-natured challenges continued through -out the com- petitions. Contestants were tested on the amount of time it took to saw three slices off a log. The lowest time won the contest. In the 0 to 40 CC com- petitions, Ken Lovie RR 2, Dashwood won with his Frontier, taking 14 seconds. In the 40 to 50 CC category, Ken McNee of Dungannon was an easy winner with his Homelite. He made the threecuts of a large log in 31 seconds. Brian Kipfer of Dashwood took the 50 to 65 CC,section with his Pioneer in 29 seconds. Stan Lovie of RR 3, Parkhill won the 65 to 80 CC category with a Homelite, making the cuts in 42 seconds. In the cross -cut sawing competition John McTavish and J.Floyd Campbell of Alvinston came all the way to Grand Bend to maintain their championship status in southwestern Ontario. The Alvinston men came prepared for the competi- tion, wearing spiked shoes to maintain their balance. They were only challenged once by Stan and Ken Lovie, who were the only other competitors in the cross saw competition. The Alvinston pair won the competition. taking 15 seconds to cut the log, while the Lovie brothers took 27. The skills of a two man chain saw were demonstrated by Stuart and Gord Brown. with their large Mercury. Many competitors and spectators were on hand to enjoy the roaring saws and flying sawdust. Medals were awarded by Ernie Charette of Molsons. The contest was held behind the PUC office. in the Guinness Book of Records. Stevens says that the previous unofficial record was 60 people on one waterb- ed. Stevens said that originally the plans were to pile as many people as possi- ble on the bed before it broke. But it soon became apparent that the waterbed mattress was not going to break. At first, 60 people were stacked on the bed. When those on the bottom called for more, additional volunteers were sought, and the number grew to 90. Stevens said that the bed could have held more peo- ple, but he drew the line at 90 because he was concerned about those on the bottom. He said that safety was his main concern. and he wanted to make sure that no one was hurt. CKSL morning disc jockey Peter Garland organized the "bed -in", telling the volunteers to stack themselves up like a log cabin. The contest was set on a basic $70 waterbed mat- tress. No frame or bed were used, so that the mattress could stretch to handle all the weight. Stevens estimated that the waterbed held well over 10,- 000 pounds when all 90 peo- ple were piled on it. There was no problem fin- ding volunteers on Grand Bend's crowded beach Sun- day. The contest was delayed when it took some time to fill the mattress with water. After everyone climbed off the bed, one of the members of the bottom layer asked what it would take to break open the mat- tress. When Stevens gave permission, the young man slashed the mattress with his knife, and the 90 volunteers had a refreshing splash in the water. Stevens said that it was easier to cut the mattress open, rather than take the time to drain it. BIG BUZZ -OFF — Dole Hayter was the winner in a special grudge match at the chain saw- ing contest Saturday. Dale buzzed his way to victory over Bob Sandercott, right, as Ston lovie held the log. Staff photo Playboy bunny, models judge beauty contest It wasn't an easy task, but finally three winners were selected from the 14 con- testants in the Burgerfest Bathing Beauty Contest in Gra nd Bend Sunday. The top three were all London .girls. First prize went to Denise Barnes, 23, a secretary at Victoria - Hospital. Pam Peaker, 18, took second prize, and third prize went to Lynn Cum- ming, 22. The first prize winner received a new $100 bill from Native Tan, and a 550 gift certificate from the Sun Shop, Grand Bend. All contestants were given CKSL and Native Tan T- shirts. Judging the contest was Jo Penney a sum -het -resident of Grand Bend, and owner - manager of the Jo Penney Modelling and Talent Agency. Ms. Penny was featured in the March issue of Playboy, and runs Canada's top modelling agency. Assisting her were three of her models, Cindy Girling, Dorothy Goulah and Christine Cattell. They were familiar to the audience as the "Shoppers Three" in the Shoppers Drug Mart televi- sion commercials. Ms. Girling is a well- known Canadian actress. She played in "The Kid- napping of the President" and "Meatballs". Ms. Goulah is Canada's top covergirl, while Ms. Cattell is a former Miss Toronto, and a singer. The judges made their selections on beauty, personality and poise. The winners have the op- portunity to try for modelling work with Ms. Penney's agency. CKSL radio morning man Peter Garland was master of ceremonies for the contest. Music was provided by the band Frenz. Garland kept the audience laughing with a series of one-liners in bet- ween contestants. During the day, the crowd in Grand Bend was estimated at 25,000. The contest was held on the cement stage in front of the casino. Six of the 14 contestants were from London. Others came from Toronto, Kit- chener and Sarnia. There was one contestant each from Hensall, Parkhill and Grand Bend. •