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
OSPREY LAKE 31st CORN ROAST - 2014
A great weekend was had by all – weather cooperated and everyone in the community, their friends and families came – all 550 of them.
Friday started off with the Fishing Derby: Pontoon Boat Derby winner at 1 pound 11 ounces was Melanie Egan. Hidden weight prize was Nick Eastman. Saturday started with setting up the tarp and tables, with lots of volunteer helpers. Then it was on to Corn Hole – new this year but with record participation. Winners were: Guy Bouchard/Stephen Bornestie and for “B” division: Trevor Connelly/Brenda Daku, And again was Bocce: Winning team Tyler Kroetch, Ben Main, Guy Bouchard and John Petricelli
Another new event this year was the Create a Painting when each child was given an 8x10 canvas and paint. Some very interesting and good paintings were made.
Other events during the day were the Hummingbird Display by the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists Hummingbird Banding Project, food concession featuring BBQ hot dogs, the Allenby Blue Band and the ever popular Cake Walk. Once again we had the crazy costumes and eager canoers fighting the wind and cold water across the lake. Lots of tipped canoes, wet rower, and over 350 amused fans cheering them on.
Around 400 people watched the popular Canoe Races, even with the cool weather and wind by the lake. Very entertaining, especially with all the great costumes. Winners were Men’s Doubles: Shawn Michie and Ference Haranghy; Mixed Doubles: Kaysa Heyes and Thomsen Hont; Men’s Singles: Jake Carriere; Women’s Singles: Kaysa Heyes.
The day wound down with the Large Raffle, winners were: the Patio Set: Brenda Daku, Log Splitter: Len Owens, BBQ: Tom Sellmer, Trailer of Split Wood: Tom Winter. Then finally around 350 played Bingo and participated in the popular Meat Raffles and finally the clean up crew putting everything away in record time
Friday started off with the Fishing Derby: Pontoon Boat Derby winner at 1 pound 11 ounces was Melanie Egan. Hidden weight prize was Nick Eastman. Saturday started with setting up the tarp and tables, with lots of volunteer helpers. Then it was on to Corn Hole – new this year but with record participation. Winners were: Guy Bouchard/Stephen Bornestie and for “B” division: Trevor Connelly/Brenda Daku, And again was Bocce: Winning team Tyler Kroetch, Ben Main, Guy Bouchard and John Petricelli
Another new event this year was the Create a Painting when each child was given an 8x10 canvas and paint. Some very interesting and good paintings were made.
Other events during the day were the Hummingbird Display by the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists Hummingbird Banding Project, food concession featuring BBQ hot dogs, the Allenby Blue Band and the ever popular Cake Walk. Once again we had the crazy costumes and eager canoers fighting the wind and cold water across the lake. Lots of tipped canoes, wet rower, and over 350 amused fans cheering them on.
Around 400 people watched the popular Canoe Races, even with the cool weather and wind by the lake. Very entertaining, especially with all the great costumes. Winners were Men’s Doubles: Shawn Michie and Ference Haranghy; Mixed Doubles: Kaysa Heyes and Thomsen Hont; Men’s Singles: Jake Carriere; Women’s Singles: Kaysa Heyes.
The day wound down with the Large Raffle, winners were: the Patio Set: Brenda Daku, Log Splitter: Len Owens, BBQ: Tom Sellmer, Trailer of Split Wood: Tom Winter. Then finally around 350 played Bingo and participated in the popular Meat Raffles and finally the clean up crew putting everything away in record time
