Rutabaga Curl Winners
Druscilla Santiago (bronze), Adele Lawless (gold), Paul Sopor (silver)
Turnip Toss Winners
Ellie Billo (bronze), Tess Vanek (gold), Ben Supron (silver)
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The Tenth Annual Rutabaga Curl was held at our usual venue, the Ithaca Farmers' Market at Steamboat Landing always taking place on the last Market day of the season. It was one of the warmer Curl's on record with temperatures above the freezing mark during the games. Over 100 athletes vied for the championship this year.
Congratulations to this years winners! Nine-year old Ithacan Adele Lawless took the Gold Medal...her winning throw was a mere 40 inches from the target. Paul Sopor, also of Ithaca, took the Silver Medal, while Druscilla Santiago ( representing team "Drill it or Guild It"), originally from Hawaii but currently residing in Ithaca, took the Bronze Medal. All medal winners are currently seeking lucrative endorsement deals and their lives have been forever changed by their accomplishments. Bronze medalist Druscilla Santiago in particular was quoted as saying after her medal winning curl "Since I particpated in the Rutabaga Curl I've experienced increased energy, a better night's sleep, a pay raise and my dreamboat fell in love with me!"
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This year also marked the re-introduction of the Turnip Toss to address the controversies caused in the 2006 Games. Athletes 8 and under tossed turnips at the target with the throwing distance being based on age. 25 young athletes competed in this event. When the dust settled and the turnip pieces were cleared Tess Vanek of Pennsylvania took the Gold Medal in the Turnip Toss, Ben Supron took the Silver while Ellie Billo of Portland, Oregon took the Bronze.
All winning Rutabagas were gathered and replanted for back-crossing to previous winning rutabagas at our Rutabaga Research Farm in Lodi, NY. There was high compliance with our new "No Rutabaga Left Behind!" I hope that all Rutabagas were thoroughly enjoyed at Holiday feasts everywhere as they can easily become an endearing family favorite.
All proceeds from this years will be donated to Ithaca Community Radio. Find out what you can do at www.ithacaradio.org
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