OSPREY LAKE 34th CORN ROAST - 2017
After a record year of rain free days, everyone enjoyed time around the lake. More than 450 people took part in our annual celebration.
Events started on Friday with the fishing derby. Although the winning fish was only 12 oz, winner Maria Cox was thrilled with the pontoon boat prize.
Saturday started with 56 players in the Bocce tournament - winning team was Lorne McKercher, Travis Carriere, Doug Simons, and Carol Biladau. The Corn Hole tournament followed, also with 56 players - winning team was Jake Main and Cole Connolly.
Sunday morning started with Hayes Creek Fire leading 46 children in the bike parade, followed by the kid’s races, scavenger hunt, kite painting, and fishing pond. Free Corn-on-the-cob started around 10:30, with over 500 cobs of corn enjoyed throughout the day while the crowd enjoying the music of the local Allenby Blues Band. For the third year we had a Chili Cook Off – new winner this year was Geoff Boyd. Chicken Poop Poker continued to be a crowd pleaser. Again one of the most popular events was the Cake Walk. At one point there were 200 people lined up for their chance at a donated cake. New this year was the parent-child Canoe Race – won by Dyland and Brent. The day ended with about 270 bingo fans enjoying 10 games under the tarp and out of the sun. Winners of the prize draws were: BBQ – Peter Grizer, Canopy – Alice McGowan, Log Splitter – Daryl Itterman, and Inflatable Island – Dayton.
Thanks to all the prize and food donors and to the volunteers who spent many hours and helped so much during the weekend. Profits from the day will be used for community improvements.
Events started on Friday with the fishing derby. Although the winning fish was only 12 oz, winner Maria Cox was thrilled with the pontoon boat prize.
Saturday started with 56 players in the Bocce tournament - winning team was Lorne McKercher, Travis Carriere, Doug Simons, and Carol Biladau. The Corn Hole tournament followed, also with 56 players - winning team was Jake Main and Cole Connolly.
Sunday morning started with Hayes Creek Fire leading 46 children in the bike parade, followed by the kid’s races, scavenger hunt, kite painting, and fishing pond. Free Corn-on-the-cob started around 10:30, with over 500 cobs of corn enjoyed throughout the day while the crowd enjoying the music of the local Allenby Blues Band. For the third year we had a Chili Cook Off – new winner this year was Geoff Boyd. Chicken Poop Poker continued to be a crowd pleaser. Again one of the most popular events was the Cake Walk. At one point there were 200 people lined up for their chance at a donated cake. New this year was the parent-child Canoe Race – won by Dyland and Brent. The day ended with about 270 bingo fans enjoying 10 games under the tarp and out of the sun. Winners of the prize draws were: BBQ – Peter Grizer, Canopy – Alice McGowan, Log Splitter – Daryl Itterman, and Inflatable Island – Dayton.
Thanks to all the prize and food donors and to the volunteers who spent many hours and helped so much during the weekend. Profits from the day will be used for community improvements.
OSPREY LAKE 33rd CORN ROAST - 2016
Osprey Lake’s 33rd Annual Labour Day weekend Community Corn Roast was again held under great weather and enjoyed by around 600 local residents, their families and guests. Things started out on Friday with the fishing derby (winner: Lorne Dean). On Saturday, 120 people participated in Bocci and Corn Hole games (winners: Bocci - Bruce Devin, Kelly Patricelli, Scott Moyes & Adam Prudhomme and Corn Hole - Eric Bornestig & Quintin Lowen). Sunday morning was all for the kids - starting with 36 children in the bike parade, then the races, fishing pond, and bird house painting. The second annual Chili Contest was enjoyed by over 150 ‘tasters’ who chose Rob Miller’s as the best of the day and Mike Petricelli as the best display. Everyone also enjoyed the 500 cobs of fresh Chilliwack corn and over 300 hot dogs, while enjoying the music of the local Allenby Blues Band. We had 65 cakes donated for the very popular Cake Walk. The day ended with the canoe races (winners: Men's singles - Alex Cousineau and Mixed Doubles - Carol & Dan Soenen), the raffle draws (winners: BBQ - Troy Mitchell, Log Splitter - Rod deBoer, Propane Fire Pit - Lisa Miller, Propane Smoker - Halley Patricelli), and 350 people enjoying the meat raffles and 10 games of bingo under the big tarp (winner of the game 10 chain saw was Toni Mitchell). Thanks to our major contributors: Save On Foods Princeton, the Lightheart/Gould Families, all those who donated prizes, and to the dozens of volunteers who made the day such a great success.
For next year, we’re looking for donations of 2 used canoes and 6 paddles – please let us know if you can help out.
For next year, we’re looking for donations of 2 used canoes and 6 paddles – please let us know if you can help out.
OSPREY LAKE 32nd CORN ROAST - 2015
The 32nd Annual Osprey Corn Roast held on September 4 to 6, was another great success. The weather fully cooperated making sure everyone enjoyed the Labour Day Weekend, while listening to the band and taking part in all the activities. The crowd consumed over 500 cobs of corn, 30 dozen hot dogs, and 16 pots of Chili. Saturday was busy setting up and playing Bocce and Corn Hole. Sunday started out with the kid’s bike parade, races, kid's painting, and ‘fishing’ pond. The afternoon was busy with the popular Cake Walk Canoe races and Bingo games. This event was only possible due to all the volunteers and community supporters.
Congratulations to all our event winners: Fishing Derby – winner Marty Howdon, hidden weight Brendon McElhanney; Corn Hole: Winners: “A” Brandon David & Damone Canta; “B” Norm Quadling & Lee Bouchey; Bocce: winning team Eric Mennen, Ben Main, Al Quadling, and Travis Carriere; Chili Contest: Blair Poersch (King of Chili); Canoe Races: Mixed couples - Christy Chambers and Jamie Kerpatric; Men's doubles - Jamie Kerpatric and Corey Lightheart; Women’s doubles - sisters Brinne and Shianne Lowka. Raffle Prizes: BBQ - Daniel MacDonald, Log Splitter - Norm Quadling, Propane Fire Pit - Peter Grizer, Chain Saw (donated by the Andreassen Family) - Len Rodenbush
Congratulations to all our event winners: Fishing Derby – winner Marty Howdon, hidden weight Brendon McElhanney; Corn Hole: Winners: “A” Brandon David & Damone Canta; “B” Norm Quadling & Lee Bouchey; Bocce: winning team Eric Mennen, Ben Main, Al Quadling, and Travis Carriere; Chili Contest: Blair Poersch (King of Chili); Canoe Races: Mixed couples - Christy Chambers and Jamie Kerpatric; Men's doubles - Jamie Kerpatric and Corey Lightheart; Women’s doubles - sisters Brinne and Shianne Lowka. Raffle Prizes: BBQ - Daniel MacDonald, Log Splitter - Norm Quadling, Propane Fire Pit - Peter Grizer, Chain Saw (donated by the Andreassen Family) - Len Rodenbush
