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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-02-20, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, Febu ary 20, 1991 They're off - Charlene Hicks, right; led the way In this heat but all the competitors had a tough time dodging through the obstacle course and slipping in the slush at the waiters and waitresses race at the Grand Bend Winter Carnival. 5th Annual Winter Carnival Snow sculptures keep getting better By Fred Groves "Our American team got a last GRAND BEND - It's amazing minute call to go to Sweden," said what three people can do with ten Sheppard. tons of snow. Still, the thousands of spectators Thursday morning, Vicki Rog- who walked through the slush and ers, Paul Sorensen and Scou Hors- snow on Sunday to view the art - burgh of Sarnia began chipping work in the municipal parking lot and scraping away at a mountain were not disappointed of snow which, in three short days, "It's still the flagship event and it turned into a work of art. brings out the best attendance," Their snow sculpture, Inuit said Sheppard. Whale Hunt, was the winner in the Them was lots to do this year at International Snow Sculpturing the Winter Carnival, which went Contest at the 5th Annual Grand from February 8-17. The highlight Bend Winter Carnival. of the first. weekend was the dog - The trio took home the top cash sled races. There was not enough prize of $1,000. Second prize went snow over the past two years but to Chuck Culp, Barry Richman the Pinery Provincial Park was and Rayburn Burnell of London busy on the first Saturday of the while Jim Ver?unst, Diane Robb carnival. and Steve Flout of Sarnia were For the athletic at heart, the carni - third. "I think everyone will agree it's the best we've giver had," said car- nival chairman Dave Sheppard of the sculptures. There were seven teams entered, unfortunately the American trio could not attend. val offered a sno-pitch tournament which was held on both weekends. Winners from both weekends were pitted against each other for the championship. The waiters and waitress race took a lot of stamina and co-ordination as competitors battled the slippery streets and dodged hay bales and bar stools. In comparison, p enghpard md the fust weekend broutt outmore people. "I wou1Ei say we had more people last weekend," he said on Sunday just minutes before the winning snow sculptures were announced. "The auendance is down because of the weather." There was a big snow storm on Friday and many areas residents were still digging out on Sunday. This was the first year there was no carnival queen contest and last year's marketing gimic of being married on the cake made of snow was also cancelled. "There was not enough interest in the queen carnival contest and the wedding cake was a one shot thing," said Sheppard. From sled dogs to hay rides to a pancake breakfast and sno-pitch, the Winter Carnival had it all and no doubt will be a popular place to be once again in 1991. Carnivalwell- attended well att ended By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Saturday morn- ing was perfect for a parade, cold, sunny and calm, good for lots of photographs too. There were over 30 entries, led in by Grand Bend Legion #498, on the theme of Inter- national Harmony. Best's (Ice Cream) Restaurant won first place for Best Business Entry and a plaque was awarded. The float depicted a great beach scene with boat, sand, beach um- brella and sand castle, Maclntyre TV got second place for his Olym- pic theme, complete with the fa- mous Olympic torch, rings and ski scenes. Best Comic Float went to Coco- nut Bay, with Warner Marine get- ting second prize. The Horticultural Society won first prize for Best Ag- ricultural Entry. "Chrystal and Chad" were awarded "Best Dressed Horse". Sarah Baarbe won First for gest business entry - Best's Restaurant took home first prize in last Best Dressed Child, with Joel rite Saturday er getting second prize. First prize's parade, for its sun and sand enthusiasts' float. for Best Club or Organization went to the Grand Bend Brownies, sec- ond prize to the Grand Bend Bea- vers and Cubs. The children all wore costumes or carried interna- tional flags. Charm � Andy,. Horbaciewski ; 93rg to tr ade, 10,4 pat de -These youngsters shokid tYiBtAfionAl pride during last Satur 8y 4Warade. OW -ted 4r Concentration - Second baseman Mike Healey of the Sarnia Sno- drifters tossed this one underhand over to first during the sno-pitch tournament at the Grand Bend Winter Carnival on Sunday. Go for a sods ^,boys took soft; tine Out for a few sd##s. latt#fd � 3Al i/f.4k ni i9t`:.rn l�hll ►11'itt Winter b WWII* - t�g/rfli iJrilun Perri Van PrAek (left), A/eX tdethtlnt1 and Glenn Bryson, ✓OttRl404ilrlt �K14' for An oldtaSh 'if 00. `:>: I . .t>�1��11'�iCue In Well below fare.........:..:..:::...::: •