The Times Advocate, 2008-02-13, Page 11Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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WildWestWinter Carnival saddles down for another year
The Benguin Goes Wild West Winter Carnival in Grand Bend lassoed its
ast activities this weekend.Above right, Candice Gunning is taken for a
wall< during the Rotary Club Parade last Saturday by "Duke," who sees
his owner Grand Bend resident Corry Taylor, stopping for a quick rub.
Below are sisters three-year-old Mackenzie and four-year-old Alex Stasik
on wagon "horses" from Hay Communications. Parade winners were in
first place HairBenders, second place Hay Communications and third
place ForestAg.An honourable mention was given to the Colonial
Hotel/Gables.
Above, Derik's 9's won the co-ed Snowpitch Tournament. Front from left are Carlie
Simmons, Carla Taylor and Jeremy Arnold; back row are Kassandra Jamieson,Andre Dillon,
Jeff Arnold, RickVan Steelandt,Ashley Arnold, Korey Herman and manager Larry Whiting.
Missing from the picture are Amy and Monica Jeffrey and Stephanie McClennan. Below
right, Shelby Musser of Gables participates in the Waiter's Race, while Joyce Lappin of the
Back in Time Diner balances a tray of water, trying not to spill it.Waiter's Race winners are
SidebySide-Gables/Colonial first place, Riverbend Misfits second place and Exeter's Gar's
Bar third place. Some other carnival winners are: Ms/Mister Carnival Pageant, Stephanie
McClennan, first place (Riverbend),Andy McGuire, second place (Aunt Gussies) and Sarah
Kennedy, third place (Sobeys). Snow sculpture winners are Best Detail-Tenderspot/Bud
Ford, Best Colour-Bailie's Picture Framing/Barry Richman, Best Representation of Carnival
Riverbend and the Colonial Hotel.
New Legion members
The Women of Today hosted its annual Health,Wellness and Craft Sale,
with 20 other vendors participating from the Grand Bend area.Above
left Marla Cairns of Marla's Home Baking displays her baked goods, while
Zelda Woods of Biz -Zee Garden Fare showcases her homemade all nat-
ural hot sauces, chutneys, pickles and herbs. Scrapbooking was also part
of the event.
Welcome —The Exeter Legion Branch 167 recently welcomed new members. From
left are Jim and Beverley O'Dell, first vice-president Len Fleet, Joy Tyler and Marie and
John Jaques. (photo/submitted)