WHERE FRIENDSHIP IS A TRADITION UNIONVILLE CURLING CLUB NEWS
VOLUME 18, NUMBER 2	January 2002

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The curling season is now well underway and it is abundantly clear that everyone is having a good time. Thanks are extended to our section chairs and their committees for ensuring that the season is running so smoothly. Your efforts are acknowledged and very much appreciated. Many of our members came to the club on New Year’s Eve to enjoy an “ I Love New York” theme. The event was a great success with good food, good music and good company. A special thanks is extended to Laurie Noorden and her committee for organizing such a wonderful party. A highlight of the season at UCC has to be our hosting of the Provincial Junior Championships. From January 2 to 6 eight junior women’s and eight junior men’s teams participated in a first rate curling competition. Co-chairs Ron and Gail Beveridge are to

be commended for the strong leadership they provided to their hard-working and dedicated committee. The entire event was characterized by excellence. Throughout the week there were congratulatory comments from the competitors, coaches and supporters regarding the outstanding quality of the committee’s work. Some said it was the best provincial championship they had ever attended. Recognition must be given to all members of the host committee as well as an expression of our thanks. Thanks are also extended to all of the volunteers who ensured the success of this event. Co-chairs: Ron and Gail Beveridge; Secretary: Connie McDermott; Treasurer: Bob Davies; Ceremonies: Marilyn and Dave Parsons; Facilities: Glenn and Fran Allan; Food: Sandra Davies and Laura Ferguson; Media/Communications: Del Hicke; Reception: Linda McKendry; Banquets:

Bonnie Cochrane and Pat Maybury; Timers: Gord Barry, Pat Seawright and Bill Creber; Ice: Andrea Kerr and Jim Kinzinger; Clothing: Maureen Dudley and Sue Davies; Board Liaison: Duncan McDougall; Club Manager: Kent Tomasik. There was strong competition throughout the week from teams that reflected all that is right with the youth of today. They were a true delight. Congratulations are extended to Julie Reddick’s team from the Oakville Curling Club and Jeff Armstrong’s team from the Blue Water Curling Club. They will be great provincial representatives in the Canadian championships in P.E.I. Once again, thank you and congratulations Ron and Gail. You have made us all proud! And, as the curling season continues, may you all experience you own kind of

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success as you strive to meet your personal goals. MARILYN LOWE PRESIDENT CLINICS A SUCCESS Once again this year, UCC demonstrated its commitment to curler development with four successful clinics that were held as the curling season got underway. Each clinic was planned, organized and delivered by our own members. We are fortunate at UCC to have so many certified instructors who have the skills, interest and commitment to provide this valuable support to new and seasoned curlers alike. Sixty-six members attended one of two novice clinics under the leadership of Gail Beveridge and Marilyn Lowe. The instructors working with Gail on Wednesday and Thursday evenings included Andrea Kerr, Joan Allen, Dave Busato, Paul Couperthwaite, Lorne Franklin, Mary Gellard, Blanche Leslie, Connie McDermott and Kelly Tooley. The Saturday instructors included Fran Allan, Stephanie Andrew, Mary Ann Artkin, Lynn Brown, Laura Ferguson, Jane Morgan, Heather Nicol and Judy O’Brien. Off-ice instruction was offered by Art Leganchuk, a former member of UCC. Great

improvement was noted in the skill levels of the participants on completion of the six hour clinics. It is so very important that our beginning curlers are taught the proper mechanics, theory and etiquette of the game and these clinics served to do just that. Forty-two members participated in the intermediate clinic which provided a review of the mechanics of sweeping and delivery and challenged the participants to hone their individual skills. Looks of satisfaction were evident as the curlers identified and corrected some of their bad habits. Marilyn Parsons, who ably chaired this clinic, had a strong cohort of Level 2 instructors to work with. They included, Deb Nicol, Ann Dann, Lois Dickson, Laura Ferguson, Al Gates, Blanche Leslie and John Nicol. A very big “thank you” is extended to all of our instructors who were involved in this year’s clinics. We have more comfortable and confident curlers as a result of their efforts. Thanks are also extended to Laura Ferguson, Lynn Brown and Barbara Pentecost who organized all of the wonderful snacks and meals. These clinics were a great team effort.

MARILYN LOWE CLINIC COORDINATOR MEN’S SECTION Here are the winning teams for the 1^st schedule: Draw Curling: Monday E: Lorne McLean, Allen Chocorlan, George Otani, Arcy Malvar. Monday L: Igors Svistunenko, Craig Harvey, Dave Busato, Rick Proctor. Wednesday: Dennis Osborne, Ian Munro, Phil Bannon, Alan Sham. Thursday: Ross Baker, Ron Beveridge, Hugh Allison, Brian Collingwood. Team Entry: Division A: John Bell, Jim Bell, Doug Gorrill, Garnett Graham. Division B: Bob Lucas, Alex Borland, Ian Munro, Brian Cloke. Division C: Carl Glatt, Dennis Akerley, Chuck Laidley, Paul Brittain. Division Q: Bill Harbaruk, Brian Browne, Alex Dilen, William Smith. Congratulations to the team of Bill Creber, Jim Sharples, Bill Harbaruk and Harry Sear in winning the Main Event in the Senators Division of this year’s Men’s Energizer Bonspiel put on by the TCA.

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The Annual Dixon garland Bonspiel will be taking place the week of February 11. Please sign up for this event as soon as possible. We would like to have 24 teams. Good Curling, LORNE FRANKLIN CHAIRMAN LADIES’ SECTION We are well underway with our second schedule curling which began this year December 11. We held our first schedule finals on December 18. The winners of the Grandma’s Treasures Trophy were Pat Seawright, Helen Mitchell, Lorene Reid and Pat Morris. 2^nd place: Blanche Leslie, Maureen Dudley, Ina Grant and Betti-Ann Lavitt and 3^rd place : Joyce Sherman, Robbyn Greene, Betsy Roberts and Cathy Dowling. The winners of the Unionville Broadloom Trophy were: Lois Roberts, Lennie Reynolds, Marilyn Jannett and Joan Izzett. 2^nd place: Fran Allan, Evelyn Reid, Chris Wightman and Irene Kubica and 3^rd place: Pat Graham, Vera Wilkins, Pat McDougall and Wanda Mara.

Our Christmas luncheon was well attended with 93 women in total including two of our Sponsors and five Honourary members. The musical number “The Skip’s Lament” provided us with light hearted entertainment to complete our wonderfully prepared lunch by Pat Sweeting. Thanks to Marilyn Jannett and her hard working House Committee for the Christmas decorations and table settings We are very fortunate to have sponsors from our own membership, which enables us to run various bonspiels during the year. Mollie Hood once again sponsored the Mollie Hood Bonspiel held on December 4. The winner of the trophy and the 2^nd draw was the team of Pat Seawright, Nancy Brown, Erika Moubayed and Anne Watkin. 2^nd place team: Carole Murray, Sue Smith, Karen Blackman and Ann Heukendorff and 3^rd place team : Connie McDermott, Dorothy Boynton, Shelley Nielsen and Bonnie Lardner. 1^st draw winner and Trophy Runner Up: Marilyn Parsons, Deb Nicol, Betsy Roberts and Joyce Morgan. 2^nd place: Pat Maybury, Evelyn Reid, Marilyn Jannett, and Irene Kubica. 3^rd place: Anne Azlen,

Wendy Sear, Claire Colangelo and Pat Mandle. Marg Hicks of Simple Solutions sponsored our Christmas bonspiel that was held November 29 and December 6. The 1^st draw winners were: Carole Murray, Naomi Rutherford, Ina Grant and Cathy Dowling. 2^nd place: Blanche Leslie, Sue Davies, Chris Wightman and Lynne Irwin. The 2^nd draw winners were: Marilyn Parsons, Ann Agnew, Judy O’Brien and Chris Jans. 2^nd place: Lois Roberts, Dawn Webb Marilyn Jannett and Georgia Cameron. Through the generous donation of the estate of Eleanor Crossen, The Crossen Bonspiel continues and is being held each Thursday from January 10 to January 31. This year we are proud to announce the sponsorship by Joyce Miles to the newly named Miles Hectares Bonspiel, which is our one day open bonspiel and was held January 11. Not only did Joyce sponsor us, but she and her choral group, The Golden Girls, regaled us with two numbers and an encore to boot! Winners of the trophy and the second draw were Avonlea’s Marilyn Pleckaitis rink. Winners of the first draw

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was Tam Heather’ s Iris Empey. Our Senior Ladies competitive team did an outstanding job this year completing their season as Runner Up Senior Ladies Ontario. The team members are: Mary Gellard, Gail Beveridge, Pat Graham, Terri Savoury and Pat Seawright. A huge congratulations to our team! Our two Master Ladies teams are competing at present in their section with the team of Blanche Leslie, Carole Murray, Linda Corcoran and Katy Maulson winning the “A” side of the Zones and the team of Fran Allan, Janet Stover, Kathy Cassin and Lynne Wasylyk winning the “B” side. They will be competing in the Regions January 26-28 at Donalda. We wish you all success in these competitions. The Toronto & District Gay Lea Ladies Bonspiel was held in November – again we made our presence known. Open Event Consolation Runner Up: Mary Gellard, Gail Beveridge, Pat Graham, Terri Savoury. Open Fourth Event Winner: Andrea Kerr, Fran Allan, Dawn Webb, Barb Otani. Senior Second Event Runner Up: Blanche Leslie,

Carole Murray, Alice McLean, Katy Maulson. Senior Third Event Winner: Pat Seawright, Lois Roberts, Connie McDermott, Joyce Sherman. CARD NIGHT I am still searching for that willing and able body to manage the card night being held April 25. Please give some serious consideration when I come calling. We are continuing to collect the UPS symbols on all Scott Paper products, don’t forget to place yours in the box provided in the Ladies lounge. The tissue boxes on the ice have a UPS symbol on the bottom. Tear them off before you throw them out. It is very important for all of us to show our support of Scott Paper Products to ensure their continued support of our women’s curling in Canada. Good curling and see you on the ice! ANNE DANN CHAIRPERSON BUSINESS WOMEN’S SECTION The first schedule of the season came to an end early in December with our annual Christmas dinner on December 10^th. First

schedule prizes were presented to the following winning teams skipped by: Tuesday – Kelly Tooley; Wednesday – Carolyn Nicholson; Thursday – Nancy Smith. Second place prizes were awarded to the teams skipped by Tuesday – Christine Pierce; Wednesday – Lynn Brown; Thursday – Marilyn Lowe. Congratulations to all the winners. I’d like to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to all the Business women that so generously participated in our fundraiser. The proceeds were donated in support of the Junior Provincial Championships held in early January. Many thanks ladies. Guest Day was held on January 12 and once again proved to be an enjoyable day. Thirty-five members and their guests attended a day full of clinics, curling, lunch, prizes and fun. Thanks go to Sophie Matthews and her committee for organizing this event. Plans are well underway for the “Curl for Heart” Invitational Bonspiel to be held on February 23^rd. Thanks go to Julie Bowles and her committee for all their hard work to date. We look forward to a great day

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LYNN BROWN CHAIRPERSON MIXED CURLING The Mixed Season is in full swing again this year with the first draw completed and the second schedule with new teams and new faces all around. The winners from each division will advance to the playdowns at the end of the curling year. The first schedule winners are: A Division – Mike McCormick, Heather Robertson, Peggy Adams, Janet Glass. B Division – Kelly Tooley, Jim Bald, Norm Craven, Cheryl Craven. C Division – Simon Lau, Brent Matthews, David Gill, Kim Gill. D Division – Doug Wolfe, Ray Lobban, Bets Lobban, Sandra McLaughlin. E Division – Andrea Kerr, Gord Kerr, Judy Maguire, Allan Mackey. Good luck to all curlers in the Second and Third Schedules. The Nuts and Bolts Bonspiel was a great success again this year and has become one of the fixtures of the “in-house” spiels. A special thanks to Heather Robertson for assembling a great prize table which included a Computer Scanner, dinner for two at

Blacksmith’s Bistro on Main St. Unionville and ticket gift certificates to the Markham Theatre. The event winners were as follows: A Event – Kim McKenney, Christine Couperthwaite, Heather Bracey, Bets Lobban. B Event – Kelly Tooley, Craig Harvey, Barb Otani, George Irwin. C Event – Bill Pentecost, Ron Morgan, Jane Morgan, Julie Irwin. D Event – Kent Tomasik, Paul Couperthwaite, Paula Jesty (Paul Brittain), Scott Edwards. The second annual Clinic Spiel was held on Saturday January 19 with a full slate of curlers and instructors in attendance. While most attendees were leads and seconds, there were curlers of all levels looking to learn more about all aspects of the sport. Instruction sessions were held during the morning session, then a short break for lunch, and the day ended with some real games to allow the curlers to put their new found skills into practice under the watchful eyes of the instructors. From all accounts, the day was rewarding for all that participated. The Closing Mixed Skins Spiel will be held March 18-23. The sign up sheets will

be posted in the club in mid February. Sign up early to avoid disappointment. Once again, the Mixed Committee is looking for enthusiastic, creative people to join the committee for next season. If you are interested but need more details, talk to one of this year’s members to learn more. MIKE McCORMICK MIXED COMMITTEE JUNIOR SECTION Our junior group continues with much enthusiasm. Our older group continues to arrive weekly, settle into their games and enjoy the competition. They are quite taken by the introduction of the “mystery end” where there are prizes weekly to the team who has taken that end. As we have a number of our of club competitive curlers who are not with us each week, our in house curlers adjust to differing teams weekly. They seem to enjoy this approach. Our younger curlers have finished their first draw playing in organized teams. Winning the first draw was the foursome comprised of Matthew Lowe, Harrison Griffiths, Andrew Irwin and Robbie Rubbini. We have hosted one bonspiel with the generous

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sponsorship of Pat Seawright, combining both groups for the day. All the curlers enjoyed the competition and comraderie. Winning this spiel was Spencer Griffith at Skip with Harrison Griffith and Andrew Irwin rounding out the team. A second spiel is planned for late February. Our skills instruction continues with a good number of our curlers taking part weekly in the development program developed by Curl Ontario. Congratulations go out to the Bantam Girls team skipped by Hollie Nicol with Kim Brown at vice, Sarah Noorden at second and Jackie Masongsong at lead who are advancing to the Ontario Provincials. Our inter club team comprised of Andrew Lowe at skip, Caleigh O’Neil at vice, Matthew Lowe at second and Patricia Malvar at lead is off to a good start in their eight team league. KEVIN LOWE CHAIRMAN LITTLE ROCK SECTION December was an exciting month for the Little Rockers!! On December 9^th, much to the surprise of our members, I’m certain, we hosted the Unionville Curling club Little Rock Curling Olympics,

sponsored by Royal Bank. Our curlers played on teams from various countries around the world and enjoyed the hospitality of the host country, Canada. Teams from Denmark, Norway, Italy and France participated in the event and were pleased to see the flags from the 1989 World Juniors hosted by Unionville Curling Club put back into use for a day. After curling three games and participating in other “Olympic” events, such as the Draw to the House and the Short Game, prizes were awarded to all participants. Congratulations to the following medal winners: The Gold Medal went to Kelly Hobson and her team from Denmark of Erin Osaka, Yianni Eracles, and Dylan Kramarczyk. The Silver Medal winners from Norway were Pedro Malvar, Melanie Rubbini, Alexander Elliott, Randy Cheung and Allyson Cowie. Our Bronze medal winners were Samantha Elliott, Ben Kinsella, Erica Cheung and Samantha Jans from Italy. Also participating in the event was the team from France of Robin Franklin, Jesse Bolduc, Bronwyn Craven and Megan Cowie. Special thanks to the Royal Bank, Steeles and Silver Star Branch, and Tracey Breton for their donations to the bonspiel.

Looking out on to the four sheets, of ice late in December you may have wondered what was happening…as we had teams made up of Little Rockers, Business Women, Men’s league curlers, Mixed Curlers and even a curler from the Afternoon Men’s curling!! Well, you would have walked in on our Family Curling Day. Curlers brought their families and teams were made up of curlers and their families. It was a fun way to teach our parents, who are non-curlers, the ropes and for our curling parents to enjoy time with us on the ice. All had a great time and we look forward to another one sometime in March. We are now looking forward to our Round Robin, as well as another daylong in-club spiel in March A special thank you and congratulations to all the Little Rockers who participated in making the Opening Ceremonies of the Ontario Juniors an amazing event!! KELLY TOOLEY CHAIRPERSON PROVINCIAL JUNIOR CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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We did it!!! After a year and a half or meetings and preparation, everything ran without a hitch. The whole event ran so smoothly thanks to our efficient committee chairs, as detailed in the President’s Message. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who became involved and worked to make everything great for the Junior curlers. I know they all had a wonderful time. We also received many thank yous from the teams and positive comments on a wonderfully run championship. Take a bow Unionville. You did it again. You rose to the occasion. Thank you one and all. Ron and Gail Beveridge Chairpersons FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Did you see our very own Little Rockers and Juniors proudly carry their signs and flags in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Ontario Teranet Junior Championships held at our club January 2 – 6? I wonder how many of them have caught the bug and will curl in future Ontario finals! They were all great! Bill Creber and his team have just won the Senators

Event in the citywide TCA Energizer Men’s Bonspiel. Bill has now won every event in this bonspiel over the years and just when a new one was added, he won that! Our Ladies Section continues a great season started by Mary Gellard’s Senior team. Our Ladies Masters (Diamond Seniors) teams have won at Zones in Port Perry January 15-18 and Regions at Donalda January 26-27. Congratulations: Fran Allan, Janet Stover, Kathy Cassin and Lynne Wasylyk and the team of Blanche Leslie, Carole Murray, Linda Corcoran and Katie Maulson. Good Luck at the Provincials in Milton February 20-23. Enjoy and good curling for the remainder of the season. MARILYN PARSONS EDITOR KENT TOMASIK INPUT TECHNICIAN