Cavalcade of activity is planned at Riley Park
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

Canine Cavalcade

Fun for the whole family will be a running theme throughout the 152nd annual Old Settlers' Festival, Meeting and Rendezvous this week in Delphi.

A big part of the excitement will be the Canine Cavalcade to be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Riley Park. A preview of the show will occur on the east courthouse lawn Friday night at 8:30.

Delphi resident Bill Marion will offer demonstrations of his acrobatic border collies during both shows. Also, games including a frisbee contest, the Dennis Hoke Memorial long distance competition, and speed, accuracy, shootout and hoola hoop contests will be offered.

The Bajuré Open frisbee contest, open to public participation, is named in honor of Marion's dog he used in the first contest. Those who wish to compete should register at the park at 10 a.m.

Four classes of competition will be open to anyone who has a dog with which they can play frisbee. Delphi Top Dog, the highest division, will feature some world championship competitors. Deiwert Pro Catch-and-Toss, Novice and Senior divisions will also be available.

Booths representing various dog-focused organizations will be set up in the park also.

White County 4-H canine group will sponsor and operate a dunk tank, agility course and confirmation and development demonstrations. Proceeds from the dunk tank will support Wolf Park, Tippecanoe County Humane Society, All-Star Greyhounds and Greyt Greyhound Rescue, all of which will have booths as well.

Additionally, Dawn Bauman will offer K-9 massage therapy, Northern Indiana Spay and Neuter will be present, and Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Tony Liggett will offer K-9 team demonstrations of police dog tactics.