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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-02-19, Page 12Nage 1:, Times -Advocate, February 19 199:"t / 'mr i 7-1"‘ Srnu'scuIpture competition is still Grand Bend's main event • M By Roberta Walla,' GRAND REND - The main event al Grand Bend Winter Carnival is still the Snow Sculpture competi- tion. The major obstacle was Saturday's allay rain, which severely dantaged some of the sculptures, par- ucularly those finished too early, or those with thin shells of snow and tine detail. Several teams covered their sculptures with plastic, unfinished and completed them earl Sunday when temperatures dropped slight- ly. `These -fared much better for judging, which was done earlier on Sunday than originally scheduled. The USA team #5 of Marilyn Kampen, Art Willie and Paul Hess won the 51000 fast prize and trophy for a team of dramatically stylized draft horses, a very handsome sculpture. The -#6 team of Canada - Ted Hayes, Tyler Hayes and Don Ewald, took second prize, S500 and trophy, for a marvelously detailed mythic Gryphon perched on an open book. The third prize "People's Choice" award went to local Grand Bend champion team of Cam Heist, John Maychos and Nick Whalen for their whimsical rendition of a huge laughing seal splashing in a giant bathtub. The team from England sculpted an enormous, loom- ing skull, while last year's champion team with Vicki Rogers won HQn_oureble mention wlth_$'massive Inuit hunter carrying a seal. Chuck Culp's Canadian team created an engaging dragon/dinosaur holding a Blue Box titled "Please feed the Recyclosaurus". Another sculpture was a chilling rendition of a skeleton peering out of a dying planet Earth. Grand Bend is busy sp duringtheir annual carnival By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - There are over 30 events during Winter Carnival, all around the town of Grand Bend. The Children'g Party on Saturday night at the Public School attracted over 100 children. The kids were treated to entertainment with India- na Bob, the Juggler, Tom Baxter, the magician, and clown Bernard Arenc. There were also movies, games and pop from Pepsi Co. and pizza from Pizza Delight, for a great evening out for the kids too. More than 60 children came out to skate on the old river bed on lsake Road. The ice was a bit soft, but safe and fun to skate on. Kids and parent~ warmed up with free hot dogs and drinks from Pepsi and the Carnival commiuce, served by Grand Bend Firemen. Hay rides took visitors on a tour r f the whole town, picking up and d upping off passengers at events like a bus ser- vice. Grand Bend Firemen were very busy on Sunday, beginning the day with a pancake and sausage break- fast. Several hundred early birds took advantage of the offer to start the day with a good breakfast, and crowded the fire hall. The Rotary Club sponsored a Children's Village of Snow, and if you couldn't find your child, that's probably where they all were. A huge snow mountain slide was the great favorite, both for climbing and ding. There was a snow niaze to explore and pony rides pro- vided free by Whipple Tree Riding Stables. There was an entertainment stage hosted by CFPL-TV with sched- uled performances by Bumbo the Clown, magician Tom Baxter, mu- sician Denis Siren and Juggler Indi- ana Bob. Some of these talented performers were also seen at the et�cuto-mss At �eaaiag sefrrices • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INSTITUTIONAL Daily • weekly • Monthly •Seasonal • Special occasions FREE ESTIMATE 236-7641 - also - INTERIOR PAINTING 1 Legion Hall and various other.spots around town. Teens from Youth In- volvement Ontario were on hand w help with any small or handicapped children who needed, assistance to .enjoy the playground fun. The most hilarious competition was held downtown, the CFPL-TV Waiter's Race. This "Winter Waiter Challenge" presents an obstacle course to teams of four from vari- ous bar/restaurant establishments. as they carry trays of bottles and glasses over the obstacles. This event is a real crowd pleaser, orga- nized by Finnegan's Irish • House Susan Roche. The winner was a team from "Ceeps", a UWO bar in London. Second* place went to Commercial Bar of Seaforth. Last place went' to the Albion Hotel of Bazfteld, where their customers arc obviously more dignified and have less need of speed. Mixed snow bird golf held at Oakwood Course By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Oakwood Goll Course was back in play for the lase two weekends as they hosted a 4 day mixed snow bird golf tourna- ment. Forty-eight golfers signed up for Scotch Two Ball, a nine hole game played with tennis balls. Rod Mohr and Wendy Sherk won the first weekend, with a low score of 61, played in freezing, snowy weather. This weekend was cold and wet, something golf fanatics are more accustomed to, so Chuck Zehr and Shirley Gallant scored 51 to win. The. top team on Sunday was Ron and Barb Tagell , with a score of 49 - fantastic! Oakwood Golf pro Gil Parkinson ran the tour- nament and awarded prizes to all the winners. 011111IIIIIN11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIis m oolliullUiu111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111011IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIII canon =BR LASER COPE INSTANT COLOUR COPIES) urr- Enlarge family or team photos to8 1/2x 11 or even 11 x 17 instantly with outstanding -results Idea/ for business presentation materials , even -colour transparencies till February 29th 424 Main Street Exeter 23.5433 11111111111111111IIlIIIIIIIIII11H1111111111)11111 FREE 'FURNITURE.... Yes, you read that right. FREE FURNITURE! This includes our entire furni- ture, window coverings and flooring inventory. 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