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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-02-15, Page 12Crossroads 12 Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Exeter Times Advocate Sunday sunshine wraps up Grand Bend Carnival Grand Bend's 20th Winter Carnival wrapped up Sunday with a full day of festivi- ties.The Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast was a highlight.Above, right volunteer fire- fighter for the Grand Bend Fire Department Todd Mellin serves pancakes to, from left Samantha and her parents Walter Michielsen and Jody Sandham. Below, from left Gables snow pitch team member Lindsey Regier swings for the ball. Right, Chris Muscutt of the Booze Houndz pitches.Twelve teams participated in the Co - Ed Snow Pitch Tournament at the Lions Ball Park. Above, general manager of Bikini Bob's Jen Gaukroger juggles a tray filled with several cups of water while participating in the Waiters' Race which brought out eight teams. Below, from left chairperson of the Grand Bend Winter Carnival Theresa Robertson shows Nancy Blom a dragon ice sculpture made by Chicago ice sculptor Max Zuleta.The dragon is made out of 10 blocks of ice.Twelve sculp- tures were a part of the festivities. The Grand Bend Fire Department displayed their trucks outside the Fire Hall for carnival goers to take a look. Below, Evan Labadie holds son Steve while brothers Ben, standing and Jacob Kobe, sitting check out the fire truck after the Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast.The breakfast Sunday morning was well attended. Volunteer firefighter for the Grand Bend Fire Department Todd Mellin says about 350 people came out. Normally around 300 to 400 people attend. Above, from left Lorna Miller is served brunch by Melissa Smith, Judith Szabo, owner Barbara Bloch -Gower and Marika Pendli. Catering by Barbara has held a brunch for the past 20 years to commemorate the Grand Bend Winter Carnival. PHOTOS BY NINA VAN LIESHOUT