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UNIONVILLE CURLING CLUB NEWS

VOLUME 18, NUMBER 3

March 2002

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

As the curling season draws to a close, there are many successes to reflect upon from the 2001-2002 season. Congratulations are extended to those folks who have won given schedules in their respective sections and who look forward to one final hurrah on Championship Day. We have experienced some wonderful successes beyond club play and, at this writing, still have teams competing. Congratulations to the women’s bantam team skipped by Hollie Nicol which won the Ontario Bantam Championship. Congratulations to Mary Gellard’s team, runner-up at the Ontario Senior Ladies Championship. Congratulations to Blanche Leslie’s team which competed at the Ontario Master Ladies Championship. Congratulations to Fran Allan’s team which won the Ontario Master Ladies Championship and which now moves on to the

National competition where we wish them the very best of luck. And congratulations to Kyle Brown’s mixed bantam team which recently won the “B” side of the zones and proceeds to the regions at the end of March. To all of these teams, we are proud of your accomplishments and of the good reputation for competition that you bring to Unionville Curling Club.

 

Three major club events are yet to come and member participation is encouraged for all. Mark your calendars for Saturday April 6 and plan to attend the annual auction, our major fundraiser in support of capital improvements around the club. Thanks are extended to Carroll Chilton, Andrea Kerr and Linda McKendry for their organization of this important event. One week later, on Saturday April 13, we will hold Championship Day on which section champions will be determined.  The format for this year will include three draws, with the first early in

the afternoon and the final draw in the early evening. Whether you are a competitor or not, you are invited to attend this day filled with good fun both on and off the ice! And finally, I encourage you to attend the club’s Annual General Meeting on Monday June 10th. This is an opportunity for your sentiments to be expressed and for your voice to be heard.

 

There remain only a few months now in my tenure as President of UCC and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the membership for the support I have received throughout this year. We are fortunate at Unionville Curling Club to have so many members who are willing to contribute their time so that we can all benefit from well-run sections, bonspiels, and special events. Thank you for all that you do for UCC!  .

 

MARILYN LOWE

PRESIDENT

 

 

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MEN’S SECTION

 

Here are the winning teams for the 2nd schedule:

Draw Curling:

Monday E: Bill Burrows, Neil Smith, Hugh Allison, Norm Craven.

Monday L: Eric Milne, Perry Stover, George Otani, Bryce Warwick.

Wednesday: Dennis Osborne, Cap Cowan, Keith Clemens, John Kam.

Thursday: Ken Bates, Lorne Franklin, Ben Seto, Brian Collingwood.

 

Team Entry:

Division A: Mike Purcell, Jim Kinzinger, Lorne Franklin, Rob Murphy.

Division B: Carl Glatt, Dennis Akerley, Chuck Laidley, Paul Brittain.

Division C: Bill Burrows, Sylvio Roy, Bill Lee, Greg Elliott.

 

The annual Dixon Garland Men’s Club spiel was a huge success this year. We had a full complement of 24 teams. I would like to acknowledge our thanks and appreciation to Don Garland for his continued support in this event as well as other events in the club throughout the year. Thanks also to Jim Bell and his committee of brother John, Lorne Franklin and John Ferneley.

 

The Final Results:

Main Winner: John Bell, Fraser McTavish, Ray Lobban, Fred Hemburrow

Main Runner: Dennis Osborne, Murray Roberts, John Heath, Arcy Malvar

Second Winner: Al Gates, Gerry Meade, Neil Yan, Don Dougall

Second Runner: Bill Burrows, Bill Mack, Bill Richardson, Rick Proctor

Third Winner: Ken Lott, Peter Koens, Paul Mount, George McPhee

Third Runner: Frank Szyszka, Bill Climie, Tom Kalvik, Peter Gates

Fourth Winner: Gord Barry, George Coombs, Bill Lee, Bill Smith

Fourth Runner: Ross Baker, Alex Dillen, Ian Munro, Peter Dernick

 

The Men’s section playoff schedule is posted in the lounge downstairs. Be sure to read this.

 

Good Curling,

 

LORNE FRANKLIN

CHAIRMAN

 

 

LADIES’ SECTION         

 

As we draw closer to the end of our curling season, I again realize how proud I am to be a member of the

Unionville Curling club.  Our Ladies’ section is filled with people willing to pitch in whenever and wherever they are asked. We have remarkable successes in our section this year seeing three of our teams compete in their respective provincial finals with one of our Master Ladies’ teams going on to compete in the Canadian finals as Ontario’s representative. I have had an enthusiastic and energetic executive making my position as Chairperson enjoyable.

 

Our second schedule has been completed. The winners of the Supreme Lighting Trophy are: Marilyn Parsons, Vera Wilkins, Aileen Damp and Pat Morris and the runners up are: Gail Beveridge, Robbyn Greene, Barb Otani and Gail Gayman. The winners of the Unionville Arms Trophy are: Mary Gellard, Marg Tonkin, Andrea Sumsion and Joyce Morgan and the runners up are: Linda McKendry, Bonnie Cochrane, Clara Nowski and Chris Jans. Thank you to Wendy Parent and Janet Roblin for buying the prizes.

 

The Eleanor Crossen Bonspiel finals, held January 31 was a great success thanks to the committee of Bonnie Cochrane, Lynn Modesto, Cathy Dowling, Jennifer

 

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Cosburn, Mary Anne McLeod and Anne Azlen. The winning team was Laura Ferguson, Sue Smith, Claire Colangelo and Sharon Murray and the runner up team was     Kathy Cassin, Elly Stam, Karen Blackman and Georgia Cameron.

 

The Bea Kulmala Bonspiel was held on February 21 and we are grateful to the Kulmala family for their sponsorship of this bonspiel in memory of their mother. The winners of this trophy, from the 11:00 draw were: Colleen Hamar, Vera Wilkins, Judy O’Brien and Donna Svistunenko with the runner up from the 9:00 draw of: Pat Maybury, Robbyn Greene, Chris Wightman and Sharon Murray. Thank you to Yvette Stephenson and her committee of Ina Grant, Vera Wilkins and Ann Heukendorff for this well run event.

 

On Wednesday February 20 our two Master  Women’s teams began their provincial quest. The teams of Fran Allan, Janet Stover, Kathy Cassin and Lynne Wasylyk and Blanche Leslie, Carole Murray, Linda Corcoran and Katy Maulson competed in the playdowns. Fran’s team came out victorious and will compete in the Canadian Championship beginning March 23 in Medicine Hat.

We wish them continued success along with our best wishes. Way to Go team Allan!! Blanche’s team finished tied for third place, congratulations to them for their efforts.

 

Our Town + Country BMW two day bonspiel was held March 4 and 5. We would like to thank our sponsor for their continued generous support. Thanks to Judy Young and Judy O’Brien as well as the many hands of their committee for the running of this successful bonspiel. A big thank you to all our home hostesses Jennifer Cosburn, Marilyn Jannett, Lorene Reid and Nadine Bradford for opening up their homes to our guests. Music, provided by Dave Parsons, was a lovely backdrop to our very tasty dinner prepared by Pat Sweeting. Our raffle table was a hit once again and our musical number, The Curler’s Lament, organized by Robbyn Greene added  to the festivities of the evening. Thanks to Wine-Not  for their assistance. The Trophy winners were Jan Brackley’s team from Avonlea and the runner up, from Leaside, was Bernice Collins and her team. The trophy and pins were presented by Bonnie Cochrane and again we would like to thank her husband, Jim,  President of

Town + Country BMW for their sponsorship.

 

The Day and Night Bonspiel run by Laura Ferguson and Robyn Scott was held March 6 and 7 and had a good turn out again. Winners of Wednesday night were: Carolyn Nicholson, Sue Smith, Louise Ferri and Sharon Murray and 2nd place went to Angela Singleton, Lynne Wasylyk, Connie Van Parys, Lynn Modesto and Elaine Laking. Winners of Thursday night were: Sheila Wellwood, Gail Browne, Kathy Desson and Brenda Mintz and 2nd place to Marilyn Lowe, Gail Kitagawa, Paulette Atkin and Donna Lambert.

 

Closing Luncheon is on Tuesday April 9 at 12:00 with the finals of our third schedule for the Connie Taylor Trophy and the        M & M Meats Trophy being held that morning at 9:30. Come early to cheer these finalists on.

 

Card Night will be held on Thursday April 25. Thank you to Marcie Dercola and Sharon Murray for organizing this event. Please agree to help out in any way you can when they come asking. Watch for the poster and sign up sheet. Tickets are available from anyone on the executive or at the door.

 

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Our Annual Golf Day will be held Wednesday June 7 at Unionvile Golf Centre. Robbyn Greene  will be collecting your entry fees on the day of the luncheon Please watch for the sign up sheet on our bulleting board.

Thank you to Marilyn Parsons, editor of the Tradition, for her hard work in producing this newsletter.

 

Thanks to the Ladies’ Executive for their abilities in providing our Day Ladies’ Section with another smooth curling season.

 

Thank you to Jim for the great ice conditions we have enjoyed all year and Kent for all the many hats you wear to keep us all happy. Thank you to the Board for all the behind-the-scenes work you do.

 

I hope the remainder of your curling season is rewarding and have a wonderful upcoming summer with a return to Unionville Curling Club in the fall.

 

 ANNE DANN

CHAIRPERSON

 

BUSINESS WOMEN’S SECTION

 

The third schedule is well underway. Thanks go to Robyn Scott and Sara Koke for organizing 24 very

competitive teams over the past season. Thanks go to the Social committee as well for the continued success of our ever popular snack nights.

Congratulations to the second schedule winners: Tuesday: Joanne Klein, Julie Bowles, Patty Brown, and Paulette Atkins.

Wednesday: Sara Garland, Marion McMahon, Laurie Noorden (Cosetta Wilkinson) and Marilyn Parsons (Linda McKeller).

Thursday: Virginia Brooker, Maureen Fleming, Marg Curtis and Marcia Edmonds.

 

The Business Women hosted the second annual “Curl for Heart” Bonspiel on Saturday February 23. The event hosted 16 teams with the trophy being presented to the team skipped by Connie McDermott. Her team members included Kathy Desson, Joan Allen and Marg Curtis. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the risks of heart disease in women. An informative display table was made available that provided curlers with handouts and pamphlets from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Congratulations to Julie Bowles and her committee for a fabulous spiel!

Two clinic days are planned for early March that will include delivery, sweeping

and strategy. Watch for sign-up sheets to be posted.

Our annual Business Women/Day Ladies Spiel is planned for March 6th and 7th. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and curl with the other ladies section in the club. We look forward to a fun time.

 

LYNN BROWN

CHAIRPERSON

 

 

MIXED CURLING

 

Well, another successful mixed curling season is winding down. As with all sections, the mixed curlers have been busy since the New Year with the Clinic Spiel, the Life’s an Irish Pub Spiel, the upcoming Mixed Skins Spiel and of course the club playoffs.

The Irish Pub spiel was once again a huge success with the great  curling, delicious food and the wonderful tunes provided by the Black Velvet Band featuring UCC’s own Bill Pentecost.  A special thanks goes out to Dixon-Garland Funeral Home for their continued support of the club Bonspiels. After two days of intense play the winners were as follows:

1st  Event Winner: Brian MacMillan, Nancy Smith, Cathy Wanlin, Stephen Lam

1st  Event Runner Up: Marilyn Lowe (Neil Downs),

 

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Brent Matthews, Norm Craven, Brenda Mintz

 

2nd  Event Winner: Sylvio Roy (Don Boynton), Sandy Swailes, Greg Myers, Neil Yan

2nd  Event Runner Up: Peter Mitchell, David Cowie, Tina Vincent, Bette Amery

 

  3rd  Event Winner:  Dave Busato, Joan Allen, Nancy Myers, Arcy Malvar

3rd  Event Runner Up: Dennis Akerley, Dorothy Boynton, Louise Ferri, Don Mullin

4th  Event Winner: Robyn Scott (Kelly Tooley), Graham Adams, Paul Brittain, Peter Gates

4th  Event Runner Up: Dwayne Vincent, Kathy Desson, Barb Otani, George Irwin.

 

The mixed committee will be circulating a survey during the third schedule to gather feedback, good and not so good, about the mixed section. Remember, the committee is only representative of the whole mixed section, so all input is welcome. Please take the time to submit  your thoughts and ideas through the survey.

 

On behalf of Bill and Barbara Pentecost, the mixed committee would like to thank all of the mixed curlers for a great season. We wish you all good luck in

the playoffs and hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer.

                                                

MIKE McCORMICK

MIXED COMMITTEE

                                     

             

INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR SECTION

 

Our groups continue their play in each division and while the numbers in attendance are not large, they are all dedicated, consistent in their attendance and continue to enjoy their games and each others company. Future plans include a parent day which we will see the parents, both veteran and novice curlers, out with their children in what promises to be an enjoyable day for all. A mini spiel to come and the division playoffs will round out our season.

We have had a number of competitive teams playing this year with good success. The highlight has to be the bantam girls’ team skipped by Hollie Nicol, together with Kim Brown at vice, Sarah Noorden at second and Jackie Masongsong at lead and coached by John Nicol, who had an outstanding season winning their zone, regional and finally provincial championships. Recently, the team played in the Ontario Winter Games

finishing with a Silver Medal. Well done girls!

A bantam mixed team skipped by Kyle Brown with Sarah Noorden at vice, Andrew Lowe at second and Jackie Masongsong at lead recently won their zone and is looking forward to the Regional playdowns to be held on March 23 and 24 in Oshawa. Best wishes all!

Finally, a team skipped by Andrew Lowe with Caleigh O’Neill at vice, Matthew Lowe at second and Patricia Malvar at lead recently competed in the Greater Toronto area bantam playoffs capping a winning season.

All in all this has been a busy season for our competitive curlers. Who knows, there may be some future Tournament of Hearts or Briar winners out there!

 

As the season comes to a close, I would like to thank the curlers for being such outstanding young people, their parents for their support and the club for its continued support of this valuable program.

 

KEVIN LOWE

CHAIRMAN

 

P.S. Kelsey’s Restaurant at Woodbine and #7 has agreed to sponsor the Hollie Nicol bantam team next year. If you want to support the team, plan to eat at Kelsey’s and please write

  

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on the restaurant copy of the bill “Unionville Girls Curling Team”. They will appreciate your support.

 

LITTLE ROCK SECTION

 

As the curling season comes to an end, the Little Rock curlers are looking forward to their Playoff Championships in April after their round robin play comes to a completion at the end of March.

On March 2nd, the Annual Teddy Bear Bonspiel was held with 16 curlers participating – a much lower number than was expected. Next year, we hope to improve these numbers by encouraging more of our curlers to make plans to attend and possibly inviting teams from another club. Special thanks to our long time sponsors of this event, Murray and Lois Roberts. At the end of the day, it was the Pooh Bear team that was declared the champions. The team made up of Rosaleen Murphy, Kelly Hobson, Alexander Elliott and Bronwyn Craven won their final game with a tie breaking draw to the button to claim the Championship title. Congratulations to all curlers for a great performance and thanks to all who helped on and off the ice during the event.

As the season comes to an end, I would like to take this

opportunity to thank all of the parents who helped to make this season a successful one. And to the curlers, thanks for such a fun season…I hop you will return again next season either as a Bantam or a Little Rock curler to continue on in reaching your goals to one day be Olympian curlers like the players who proudly represented Canada in Salt Lake City!!

 

KELLY TOOLEY

CHAIRPERSON

 

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

 

Why not have dinner at Kelsey’s and support our own Bantam Girls Hollie Nicol team and then go and see “Men with Brooms”? You might catch a glimpse of yourself.

 

It certainly was  nice to watch our own Sheri Cordina at the Scott Tournament of Hearts  playing so well for the Sherry Middaugh team.

 

Good luck Fran Allan, Janet Stover, Kathy Cassin and Lynne Wasylyk at the Canadian Masters in Medicine Hat.

Get well wishes for a speedy recovery to Anne Azlen and John DeBruijn. They both broke their ankles the same week at the club.

 

Another Curling season is almost history. Good golfing and everyone have a happy and safe summer. We will see you all back in the fall.

 

Thank you Kent for your help with the Tradition.

 

 

MARILYN PARSONS

EDITOR

 

KENT TOMASIK

INPUT TECHNICIAN