Ice carvers honored for intriguing designs, creativity
(Talk of The Town photo by Kelley Sheiss) Ice Carving competition coordinator Stan Horne, left, and Columbia City Mayor Jim Fleck, right, recognize the winning contestants Sunday afternoon. Ice carvers recognized with awards are, from left, Brittany Crumpacker who won third place for her tree frog sculpture, Alfredo Arroyo who won first place for his dragon sculpture and Jeff Bane. Bane won second place and the People's Choice award for his centaur sculpture. The numberous amazing ice sculptures created by Arroyo, Bane, Crumpacker and several other carvers are currently on display on the Whitley County Courthouse lawn and as long as the warm temperatures hold off, are available for public enjoyment.