Kelly Tooley, President
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and as such,
I’d like to begin by thanking Unionville Curling
Club’s countless volunteers. UCC is fortunate to
have amazing volunteers. Whether serving as a
member of the Board of Directors or a section com-
mittee; organizing social events for our members;
contributing to the atmosphere and maintenance of
the building itself; giving time to instruct our mem-
bers on the ice; or giving in whatever way one can,
each and every one of our volunteers is important to
the operation of our club and the experience that our
members enjoy. The Board of Directors will recog-
nize our Section Heads at a dinner with the President
on May 1st. Each section has also been allocated a
budget to use towards thanking their volunteers.
At this time of the year, it is also important to thank
and recognize our employees. Our bartenders and
those who help Jim with the ice are to be commend-
ed for their service and dedication to Unionville
Curling Club.
Completing his 26th season as our Ice Maker, we
once again recognize Jim Kinzinger for his spectacu-
lar ice all season, but also for all of the other work he
does for us throughout the year. This season started
with the installation of a new ice compressor and
dehumidifier. Jim spent countless hours battling with
the dehumidifier when it was first installed, even be-
fore our curlers took to the ice at the beginning of
the season. Jim’s attention to detail and pursuit of
perfect ice is UCC’s gain. For this, we once again
extend our sincere thanks to Jim for a great season!
As our Manager Fred Berkhuizen takes on numerous
roles within our club, both in the view of our mem-
bers and behind his office
doors. In the course of a day,
Fred often takes on the role of
bartender, instructor, mainte-
nance man, accountant, sales-
person, employee supervisor,
pay roll manager, bar manager,
building manager, secretary,
groundskeeper, and plumber…
Just to name a few! As mem-
bers we sometimes forget the
true expanse and demand of
our manager’s job. Neighbour-
ing curling clubs hire a number
of people to fulfill these posi-
tions or are housed in country clubs who hire a curl-
ing manager to focus solely on the curling related
aspects of their club. Fred’s dedication and passion
towards Unionville Curling Club is to be commend-
ed. The Board of Directors sincerely appreciate the
work that Fred does on a daily basis and throughout
the course of the year.
As noted above the season began with the installa-
tion of a new compressor and dehumidifier thanks to
a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Since
we were able to purchase these at a lower cost than
first quoted, we had some funds remaining from the
grant. The Ontario Trillium Foundation has agreed
to let us use some of the remaining funds to cover
the cost of an Ice Maker’s Mistress (an ice monitor-
ing system), as well as two other projects that were
to be completed under our Capital Reserves this
summer. The cement ice pad will be painted this
summer and the carpet on the backboards at both
ends will be replaced. This will likely still leave us
with some funds from the grant that will need to be
returned to the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1
UNIONVILLE SWEEP 2
OPEN TEAM ENTRY 3
BANTAM / JUNIOR 3
DAY WOMEN 4
DAY MEN 5
MIXED 6
STICK CURLING 7
LITTLE ROCKS 7
BUSINESS WOMEN 8
EVENING MEN 9
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Members are reminded of our upcoming Annual
General Meeting on Monday, June 16th at 7:00pm.
At this meeting, we will officially say our thanks to
John Nicol, Sue Beard, and Sandra McLaughlin for
their commitment as Directors on the Board over the
past three years. We will elect our incoming Direc-
tors and provide an overview of the club’s events
and financial statements from the past year. The
Unionville Main Street Revitalization Committee
will provide further information on the proposed
plans for Main Street Unionville and its impact on
UCC. The Board of Directors will also present a
very deserving member with the Recognition of Ex-
emplary Contribution to Unionville Curling Club
award. Please be sure to join us at this meeting.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to
thank Simon Lau for acting as The Tradition editor
for the last three years.
Best Wishes to all members for a safe and relaxing
summer! I look forward to seeing you all back on
the ice in September! UCC
UNI ONVI LLE SWEEP Jane Morgan, Chairperson
In a fitting end to a great curling season , the Union-
ville Sweep were thrilled to host the Markham Fire-
fighters in a friendly competition. The athletes and
coaches extend their sincere thanks to Fred, Jim, the
Board of Directors and the members at large for sup-
porting our Special Olympics program. UCC
Firefighters from Markham Fire Department join Unionville Sweep on the ice at Unionville Curling Club.
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Kent Tomasik, Chairperson
We have now completed our inaugural season of 24
teams in a three-ranked-divisions format. The feed-
back from our members at our annual section meet-
ing on April 15 was all positive.
Because this was our first go around with this format
and rules, we reviewed all aspects of our season to
determine if any adjustments or fine tuning was ap-
propriate. We did rescind, revise and add a few
items to the rules, to get the section started for the
upcoming season. As was the case last year, the
Open section is again looking to expand if ice time
becomes available.
Third Schedule Winners:
A Division: John Bell, Dwayne Vincent, Jeff
Guiler, John Guiler
B Division: Dustin Krill, Kent Tomasik, Gail Kita-
gawa, Stephen Kitagawa
C Division: Tom Kalvik, Simon Lau, Sandy
Swailes, Roger Pavan
It is interesting to note that with three schedules of
three divisions, the section had nine different teams
winning prizes.
Championship Day:
Champions: Jim Bell, Andrea Bell, Ray Leroux,
Anne Leroux
Runners-up: Greg Nelson, Glenn Nelson, Donna
Duncan, James Nelson
This continues to be a growing section in our club
with one new full team and several individuals or
couples already expressing interest in joining next
season. With a ranked format, lots of teams and of
course snacks, there is a spot for all curling abilities.
Thanks to our committee and helpers: Ray Leroux,
Anne Leroux, Janice Cook and Dave Blancard.
Enjoy the off season. UCC
BANTAM / JUNI OR Brian Daffern, Chairperson
The Bantam / Junior section has had a terrific year!
Each week curlers participated in skill development
lessons and league play, followed by socializing
over snacks. Points were gained by a combination
of wins and attendance leading to Championship
Day.
Congratulations to the team of Sarah Wallace, Pat-
rick Bayne, Madeleine Robert and Cameron Mark
for winning the Bantam Championship.
Congratulations also go to the team Jonathan Ku-
nihiro, Michael Daffern, Conner Orr, and China Pal-
mateer for winning the Junior Championship.
The section had a number of curlers that represented
the club and their school in competitive events:
The team of James Nelson, Emerson Steffler, Joshua
Gravelle, and Timothy Mark represented Markham
High and won the silver medal at the Gore Insurance
provincial event.
Rachel Snelgrove, and Kirsten Olsen also represent-
ed Markham High and finished fourth at the Ontario
high school championships (OFSSA).
The team of Justin Chung, Emerson Steffler, Bran-
don Welham, and Michael Daffern won the OCA
Zone 6 Bantam Boys B-side final.
The team of Rachel Snelgrove, Sarah Wallace, Mae-
gan Daffern, Kirsten Olsen won the OCA Zone 6
Bantam Girls B-side final.
Thank you to the many coaches and volunteers that
make the program a success. A special thank you to
John Wallace who took on the role of draw master
this year, and has agreed to lead the section next
year. UCC
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Cath Gostlin, Chairperson
Another season of curling came to an end with a
very successful Championship Night for the entire
club. But, before getting to this night, there were
many events leading there. Our second and third
Tuesday schedules were once again well-attended.
Second Schedule Winners:
Connie McDermott Trophy:
First place - Mary Gellard, Jane Elliott, Linda Band /
Marlene Heffron, Robin Couperthwaite
Second place - Fran Allan, Bette Amery, Jackie
Lawton, Sue Edward
Mary Gellard Trophy:
First place - Connie McDermott, Claire Colangelo,
Priscilla Rushton, Rosemary Fisk
Second place - Carolyn Northcott, Joan Izzett, An-
drea Sumsion, Megan Heaphy-Orr
Temptation Trophy (Dr. D Dudley):
First place - Pat Seawright, Marg Curtis, Donna
Svistunenko, Denise Winterton
Second place - Ev Reid, Marcie Dercola, Jean Cook,
Helen Saunders
Third Schedule Winners:
Winter Rose Trophy (Blanche Young-Leslie):
First place - Carolyn Northcott, Sharon Murray /
Maureen Ramsden, Jane Policelli, Lynn Ross
Second place - Sue Beard / Connie McDermott,
Louise Ferri, Mary Aiken, Anne Watkin
Unionville Arms Pub & Grill Trophy:
First place - Connie McDermott, Janet Arthur, Mar-
cie Dercola, Julie Hewitt
Second place - Maureen Ramsden, Betti-Ann Lavitt,
Marilou Webb, Denise Winterton
Curling Buddies Trophy (Shelly Nielsen / Jennifer
Cosburn):
First place - Ev Reid, Sue Hall, Louise Ferri, Barb
Holland
Second place - Jane Morgan, Robyn Scott, Celeste
Bernier
Thursday in-house bonspiels included two spon-
sored spiels: the two-day Eleanor Crossen
(sponsored by Ken Prentice) and the Just For Fun
Bonspiel (sponsored by Betti-Ann Lavitt). Winners
of the Crossen Spiel were the six-woman team of
Shelly Nielsen, Fran Allan, Louise Ferri, Pauline
Wozniak, Mary Aiken, Rosemary Fisk. The Just for
Fun Bonspiel was won by Andrea Kerr, Sue Hall,
Pauline Wozniak, and Megan Heaphy-Orr.
The UCC Women’s Invitational Bonspiel was a
huge success this year, run under the very capable
guidance of Ann Watkin. The Port Perry team took
the trophy.
Championship Day was packed with activities for all
sections. Teams competed in our All Star and Team
Entry events.
All Stars:
Champions - Sue Beard, Claire Colangelo, Mary
Aiken, Megan Heaphy-Orr
Runners up - Sharon Murray, Louise Ferri, Cathy
Meanchoff, and Helen Saunders
Team Entry Trophy (sponsored by CM Business &
Transcription Services – Celeste Bernier):
Champions - Marilyn Lowe, Gail Kitagawa / Doreen
Small, Cath Gostlin, Deborah Austin
Runners up - Mary Kulmala, Shelly Nielsen, Jen-
nifer Cosburn and Sue Hall. (spares Pat Seawright
and Connie McDermott on Championship Day)
Our last event of the year is Golf Day on June 9th.
Many thanks to our many sponsors and volunteers
this year. They make our curling special in so many
ways.
Have a safe summer and see you in the fall. UCC
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George Otani, Chairperson
Our 2013-2014 curling season has come to an end
with resounding success. We completed seven
monthly bonspiels, two Team Draws and our weekly
Tag days throughout the year.
First thanks to those members whose help made the
Day Men’s section a great success. Individuals who
have volunteered their time to run our daily Tag
days include John Chipperfield, Gordon Barry (who
will have a knee operation in May; we wish you a
speedy recovery), Rick Dennis, Randy State, Bob
Taylor, Al Johnston, Doug Fettes and Sam Muraka-
mi. Our monthly bonspiels have been another suc-
cess with Tom Keith running each and every bon-
spiel. Thanks for your commitment, Tom!
Another group that deserves recognition are those
members who volunteered to do the ‘behind-the-
scene’ work (i.e., kitchen duties). Fraser McTavish,
Jim Sale, Derwyn Smith, David Rushton, John Guy,
Rick Dennis, Graham Northcott, Ron Harris, Brian
Monti, Barry Dales, Gary Fletcher, Doug Fettes,
Sonny Bessant, Paul Clodd, David Ingalls, Dave
Bell, Al Gates, David Smith, Bob Ferguson and
Randy State are all on a very distinguished list.
Thank you, everyone!
Championship Day is the culmination of every sec-
tion. Two five-man teams derived from the results
of our monthly bonspiels were chosen to participate
as finalists. Thanks to Alex Dillen for his coordina-
tion in keeping these records. The finalists were:
Champions - Al Gates, Alex Dillen, Bob Taylor,
Keith Gruben and Dennis Healey
Runners up - Kent Tomasik(sk) Don Corrigan, Tom
Keith, Paul Clodd, Karl Driedger
Congratulations to both teams for earning your
rightful spot on Championship Day.
Thanks to Randy State for his coordination and skill
in running the Day Men’s Draw events. The second
schedule results were as follows:
A Division:
Champions - Allen Johnston, Garth Carroll, Rick
Dennis, Dennis Healey and Norm Smith
Runners up - George Otani, Tom Keith, David
Rushton, Gary Fletcher and Jack Silverthorn
B Division:
Champions - Alex Dillen, Bill Harbaruk, Keith Gru-
ben, Derwyn Smith and Don Sutherland
Runners up - Randy State, Doug Fettes, Dave
Ingalls, Bill Dyer and Les Dickson
Over 370 members participated in our monthly bon-
spiels over the year. The results for January through
April are:
January:
First Draw - Joe Murray, Don Garland, Sonny Bes-
sant, Bruce Couperthwaite, Norm Smith
Second Draw - Gordon Barry, Fraser McTavish,
Ron Harris, Jack Silverthorn
February:
First Draw - Kent Tomasik, Graham Northcott, Paul
Clodd, Ken Harris, Dennis Healey
Second Draw - Dennis Osborne, Chuck Laidley,
Stan Hodge, Ron Harris David Smith
March
First Draw - Kent Tomasik, Don Corrigan, Bob Tay-
lor, Derwyn Smith
Second Draw - Eric Milne, Bill Harbaruk, Tom
Keith, Bill Dyer, Don Sutherland
April
Champions - Dennis Osborne, Randy State, Jim
Musgrave, Jim Sale, Keith Gruben, David Rushton
We look forward to the 2014-2015 season with our
Opening Day Men’s Annual Meeting at the begin-
ning of October. Keep healthy and we will see you
there. UCC
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Carolyn Hoover, Chairperson
Let us begin by congratulating the third draw win-
ners. It was exciting to see new curlers win their
section. Congratulations to all our winning curlers:
Third Draw Winners:
Draw A - Al Johnston, Carolyn Hoover, Marilyn
Parsons, Heather Dubreuil
Draw B - Chris Gaudreau, Jim Lawton, Judy
Maguire, Frank Fazzari
Draw C - Lorne Jessop, Donna Montgomery, Wayne
Alexander, Claudia Straka
Draw D - Simon Lau, Michael Myers, Lillian Mok,
Laurie Myers
As we wrapped up a successful Mixed curling sea-
son, we began our post season. Our 12 team
playoffs kicked off on April 4th with teams Lau,
Bondy, Gilberto, Lowe, Johnston, Cook,
Berkhuizen, Jessop, Malinos, Tomasick, Gaudreau
and Elliott.
After three rounds of exciting playoff curling, our
teams competing on Championship Day were:
Champions - Jeff Cook, Janice Cook, Derwyn
Smith, Helen Saunders
Runners-up - Chris Gaudreau, Louise Ferri, Judy
Maguire, Frank Fazzari
Congratulations to the winning team.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the
Mixed Committee (Barry and Carolyn Hoover, Ka-
ren and Dirk Mooney, Scott McPherson and Susan
MacDonald, Doug and Carol Wolfe, Anne and Ray
Leroux, Ellen Racey, Wayne and Jane Alexander,
and Derwyn Smith) for all their work over the
course of the 2013-2014 curling season. It truly
takes a team of people working together to success-
fully run the largest section at UCC. Many hands
make light work. The committee organized four
bonspiels: Potluck, Tankutta, Life’s a Casino and
Skins. Of course we also provided snacks for all to
enjoy after each of our games.
This year we had two firsts; the development section
in the first draw and our first Mixed Section Meeting
and Social in April. From member feedback both of
these additions were a great success and will be re-
turning next year. We are always looking for mem-
bers who would like to join the Mixed Committee.
If you are interested in learning more about volun-
teering, you are encouraged to send an email to Car-
olyn Hoover at [email protected].
We would like to thank Anne and Ray Leroux for
their tireless dedication to the Mixed Section as they
retire from the Mixed Committee. Anne and Ray
spent hours working for the Mixed section over
many years. They were involved in so many things,
but will be best remembered for the great “Life’s
a...” bonspiels, the introduction of the Tankutta bon-
spiel, and fabulous snacks. Anne and Ray will be
continuing to work hard as they support the Open
Section and Ray will continue to be representing
Unionville in a host of external club competitions in
2014-2015. If you see Anne and Ray, please thank
them for their outstanding contribution to the Mixed
section.
We would also like to recognize our sponsors, Don
Garland from Dixon Garland Funeral Home and our
second year sponsor, The Marleigh Retirement Resi-
dence. The generous support of our sponsors greatly
adds to the success of our section.
The committee would like to give a big thanks to
Fred Berkhuizen, our Club Manager who works
hours behind the scenes making sure things run
smoothly. Also we would like to thank Jim
Kinzinger and his team for providing the best ice in
Ontario. Finally we would like to thank the UCC
Board of Directors, and in particular Kelly Tooley
for her outstanding job this year as Club President.
As is in any volunteer run organization, the strength
and dedication of the volunteers are reflected in the
success of the organization. Thank you to all for
your time and effort on our behalf.
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Close to 50 people attended our Mixed Section Year
End Social and Member Meeting on April 5th. The
turnout was amazing, as was the dinner and conver-
sation. We are busy consolidating the input from
the round table conversations and surveys and will
be sending out a summary in the next few weeks.
Thank you to the group leaders, the note takers and
most of all the membership for your candid feedback
and conversation during the small group discussion.
Your input will go a long way to assist the Mixed
Committee as we strive to continue to improve the
experience of our Mixed section members. If you
were not able to attend the meeting, we still would
like your thoughts. Please take the time to complete
the Mixed Section Survey online before May 8th.
The survey is available on the UCC website, under
the Mixed section, at the following link:
http://www.unionvillecurlingclub.com/index.php/
members-login/mixed
In closing, thank you to our curlers for a great year.
We trust you will have a wonderful summer and
look forward to seeing all of you again in the fall! UCC
There were more rinks entered this past season as
stick curling is growing. The 2014-2015 Regionals
will be played in last week in November and first
week in December. The Provincials will be held in
Collingwood in March 2015.
Stick clinics continue to be held in many clubs
throughout the season. UCC
S T I CK CURLI NG Marilyn Parsons, Chairperson
When Carl Glatt, Ross Baker, Dave Bayliss and Ian
Munro took to the Bancroft CC ice for this season’s
Travelers Provincial Stick Curling Championship,
they gave a repeat performance of claiming the OCA
banner. But it was not easy! Competition was
tough this year. Competing in a round robin playoff
against seven other rinks from across the province,
Team Glatt finished in a three way tie for first place.
Forced to play in two tie breakers, this UCC team
prevailed in the first tie breaker needing only six
ends for the win. In the second tie breaker the game
went eight ends and down to the last rock before
Carl, Ross, Dave and Ian claimed the Provincial
banner.
L I T TLE ROCKS Stephen Orr, Chairperson
Looking back on the 2013-2014 season I can only
think “Wow!” While our numbers were down a lit-
tle from last year (due in part to a number of kids
“moving up” to Bantam), the program continues to
move forward and we introduced a lot of new curl-
ers (and a few new adults) to the sport. But more on
that later.
At the in-house Teddy Bear bonspiel, we had a full
turnout with 24 curlers on the ice for two games of
un-coached competition. At the end of it all we had
our winners in the form of Team Moore with Jack
Moore at skip, Thomas Olsen at Vice, Fiona Lam at
second and Ryan Koo at lead. This is the second
year in a row that Ryan has had the honour of get-
ting his name in the ice.
We also continued to expand the horizons for a lot
of young curlers by giving them the opportunity to
participate in out-of-club bonspiels. We may have
set a record this year, with one or more teams at An-
nandale, Whitby, Unionville, Bayview, Thornhill,
Donalda, Brampton, Tam Heather, King, and KW
Granite Club bonspiels. Notably a Unionville team
once again won the A-event in the Bayview spiel
final.
Buried in that long list is the first inter-club Little
Rocks bonspiel hosted by Unionville in recent
memory. That happened before Christmas and was
a very successful first event. The section is hoping
for the opportunity to do that again should the ice be
available.
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In the closing weeks of the season we brought back
the popular (and hectic) Bring a Friend Day, with
almost 40 curlers on the ice. The following week-
end was Bring a Parent Day, with almost 40 curlers
again. We are also happy to see a couple of our
kids inspiring their parents to join adult leagues, and
hope to see more of that in the new year.
In closing, thanks to all of the volunteers that make
this program possible. Adrian Accinelli is both an
on-ice coach and draw-master for our out-of-club
spiels. Also on the ice are Andy Moore, Melissa
Anderson-Woodward, Philip Blachier, Neil Lindley,
Megan Heaphy-Orr and a couple of others from time
to time. In addition, Sarah Ing has been invaluable
helping out behind the glass to provide snacks and
keep the dining room organized.
Looking forward to getting the kids back on the ice
next season. Have a great summer! UCC
winners: Bev Styba, Theresa Arbuthnot, Deborah
Nesbitt and Anne Kennedy.
Hearty congratulations also to our second and third
draw winners:
Second Draw:
Tuesdays - Ruth Gemmell, Janice Cook, Sally El-
liott, Kimberley Dunsmoor
Wednesdays - Paula Wilson, Halinka Johnston, Mar-
garet Bugdahn, Bernadette Kerr
Thursdays - Christine Couperthwaite, Patti Shevlin,
Bianca Mason, Linda Daly
Third Draw:
Tuesdays - Andrea Bell, Sandra McLaughlin, Sally
Elliott, Lynn Edwards
Wednesdays - Sara Harvey, Teri Burns, Mary Jo
Robertson, Maureen Timmins
Thursdays - Alex Trought, Robbin Coedy, Linda
Daly, Tanya Weidinger
Our closing dinner and AGM was held on April 14.
A delicious meal, lively discussion and laughs were
had by all.
It was our goal this season to award prizes to teams
who achieved full eight-end games in the two hour
time slot. Sadly, no teams achieved an eight-end
game on any of our three nights this season. We’ll
try again next season!
Championship Day on April 12 was wonderful. The
Business Women curled in the popular evening time
slot with a large crowd on hand to watch. There
wasn't a dry eye on the ice when the bagpiper piped
us on the ice for the opening ceremonies. Congratu-
lations to the two teams who made it to Champion-
ship Day!
Champions - Alex Trought, Kathy Moran, Diane
Whittaker, Virginia Steffler
Runners up - Kelly Tooley, Janice Cook, Sally El-
liott, Kimberley Dunsmoor
As always, the Business Women wish to extend our
BUSI NESS WOMEN Virginia Steffler, Co-Chairperson
The last two draws went quickly in our Business
Women's section. It’s hard to believe it's time to
hang up the broom and pull out the golf clubs.
Thanks to the new UCC “test drive” program and
word-of-mouth we welcomed many new curlers to
our section. However, enrolment in our Business
Women program remained down by 16 in the last
two draws with an empty sheet on Tuesday and
Thursday. Top priority over the off-season is to
spread the word and fill all three nights with more
new faces for 2014-2015!
Back this year was our popular March Break bon-
spiel where we enjoyed friendly competition over
two nights with a third night devoted to skill devel-
opment via our Crazy Chicks program. Crazy
Chicks is a fun opportunity to rotate playing posi-
tions. Congratulations to the March Break bonspiel
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sincere appreciation to those who helped our section
throughout the season: Fred, Jim and the bar staff.
Welcome to the new executive members for the
2014-2015 season.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. UCC
standing performance on the final night to take the
overall victory.
Championship rounds were hotly contested with
some surprising upsets in both the draw playoffs and
the team entry. Emerging from the draw playoffs
were the following finalists:
Champions - (Team 1) Patrick Rioux, Alan Wilkie,
John Burns, Stephen Bayne
Runners up - (Team 7) Bill Mack, John Guiler, Mat-
thew Mackness, Bill Minor
This game was a back and forth affair with Patrick
Rioux’s team prevailing. Finalists in the team entry
championship were:
Champions - John Bell, Mike McCormick, Dwayne
Vincent, Dave Blancard
Runners up - Greg Nelson, Jeff Parsons, Charles
Giliberto, Stephen Kitagawa
The Bell team was also the winner of the “Grand
Aggregate” with the best overall record during regu-
lar season play. They will represent the club at the
play downs for the Dominion Insurance Club Curl-
ing Championships.
Finally as the season draws to a close it is important
to acknowledge the hard work and support of the
Men’s executive, Bob Penner (Draw Coordinator),
Charles Gilberto (Assistant Draw Coordinator) and
Jim Bell (Team Entry Coordinator). UCC
EVENI NG M EN Kevin Lowe, Chairperson
The last third of the season was an entertaining one
in the Men’s section. Draw team winners in the
third schedule were as follows:
Monday Early - Matt Lowe, John Burns, Adrian Ac-
cinelli, Stephen Bayne
Monday Late - Hugh Allison, Chris Gaudreau, Rog-
er Pavan, Will Snowball
Wednesday - Fred Berkhuizen, John Guiler, Peter
Scudds, Norman Rees
The third schedule team entry event was also an in-
teresting schedule with many close games. Winners
were:
A Section - John Bell, Mike McCormick, Dwayne
Vincent, Dave Blancard
B Section - Greg Nelson, Jeff Parsons, Charles Gili-
berto, Stephen Kitagawa
C Section - Carl Glatt, Josef Kargeradov, Glenn
Schick, Nishit Shah
The Men’s section also enjoyed another bout of the
“Battle of the Dons,” pitting the followers of Don
“The Tombstone” Garland against the henchmen of
Don “The Exhumer” Bubar. This was a very enjoy-
able event. Thanks are due to both of the sponsors,
Don Garland and Don Bubar. Without their assis-
tance events such as this would not be possible.
This year saw the “Garland Gang” jump out to what
seemed to be an insurmountable lead only to have
the “Bubar Boys” come storming back with an out-
FROM THE EDI TOR Simon Lau, Editor
This is my final issue as editor of The Tradition.
Early in the 2013-2014 season, I notified the Board
of Directors of my resignation, effective at the end
of this season.
The Tradition began publishing in a time when
words printed on paper was a primary means of
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communication for the club. Today multiple other
media are available. In addition to The Tradition,
members may access information on the video
screen above the bar, the UCC group on Facebook,
and the club website. The Board of Directors is re-
viewing if and how The Tradition might fit into the
club’s communications strategy for the future. At
this time no official direction regarding the future of
The Tradition has been made public.
Numerous members of UCC have assisted me with
the production of The Tradition during these last
three curling seasons, spanning 2011-2014. Thanks
to the club presidents and section chairpersons as
contributors of content, Brian Monti as my predeces-
sor and mentor, Jim Dibblee as the online publisher
for the UCC website, and Fred Berkhuizen as publi-
cist notifying members when each issue is pub-
lished.
It has been my pleasure to serve as editor of The
Tradition for Unionville Curling Club, where
Friendship is a Tradition. UCC
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