It requires a healthy dose of science to discuss a
very noticeable spike in calls to the N.C. Poison Control Center about adverse reactions to a quasi-legal cousin of the chemical in marijuana. So explanations can be difficult to follow.
Even if youâre not high.
But due to the skyrocketing popularity of such products as edibles, oils and vaping pens that contain delta-8 â ask a teenager if youâre not sure what they are â itâs important to at least try to follow along.
Especially if youâve got a stash of chewable fruit-flavored candies on the nightstand or countertop.
The sculptures were awarded points for creativity, technique and message.
And then, the winners were announced.
The Band of Misfit Boys, including Keith Plimi, Dan Berry and Drake Perez, are the winners of the State of Illinois Champions and the People’s Choice Awards for their sculpture “Hooty and the Blowfish.” The team will advance to the 2022 U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Team Quatcschmen, consisting of Peter Hermann, Jack Gerard and Jacob Bailey, took second for their sculpture “Well Done, John,” a tribute to former Rockford alderman and Rockford Park District employee John Beck, who died in April.