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December 2008 Message from the Prez KW Granite Club Rink in The Park 99 Seagram Drive Waterloo, Ontario N2L-3B6 Phone: (519) 742-4281 Fax: (519) 742-1868 Website: www.kwgranite.

1 December 2008 Message from the Prez KW Granite Club Rink in The Park 99 Seagram Drive Waterloo, Ontario N2L-3B6 Phone: (519) Fax: (519) Website: Manager: Jim Uhrig Office: Karen Lowe President: Neil Miskell Past President: Neil Bailey Sec. Treasurer: Bill Simpson VP Admin: Deb Salonen VP Curling: Kathy Ryan House & Property Lew Ayers Lady s Rep: Pat Nippell Men s Rep: Doug Suerich Mixed Rep: Dave Zenger I know both Neil Bailey & Gary Crossley have extended their thanks to all the volunteers for their great contributions at the recent Masters Grand Slam, so I will just piggy back on their comments and thank Neil and Gary for their leadership. I am extremely proud of the way our Club continuously steps up and runs major events with apparent ease. That is why we are becoming known as the go to club for big time curling spectacles. I have included in this issue a letter from Insight Sports and their Executive expressing their thanks and gratitude for a job well done. As we are getting close to Christmas, now might be a good time to consider our draw tickets for stocking stuffers. They will be distributed shortly. With a great selection of prizes this year they will be a welcome addition to any stocking: 42 Plasma TV & Entertainment Unit His & Hers Watches Gas Barbeque Peter Etril Snyder Curling Print Weekend Getaway The Little Rock/Junior Development Program The Little Rock/Junior Development Program (LRJDP) is off to a very active season for 2008/09. Ben Shane recently guided his team to the final in the Junior zones; losing 7-6 in an extra end. Well done! Our eight curlers who will represent the City of Kitchener in Switzerland for the International Children s Games have been receiving expert instruction from this year s coaching team and will be taking some extra practice time as well as game experience with inter-club exchanges over the next 2 months. Both teams are going to Burlington for a December 13 Bonspiel and we wish them well. Thanks to Brian Belfry for his recent column on the groups activities. We will be on air with CKNX radio over the Christmas break, to talk about the trip. With many of our Bantam and Junior curlers involved in the High School curling leagues, we will be pursuing the expansion of the program by adding these young people to our Sunday group. Martin Rombout Convenor - Junior Program

2 world of curling. Congratulations... To Bowie Abbis-Mills and his team of Scott McGregor, Scott Hindle and Terry Arnold for winning A side at Junior Men's regionals They ll be heading to the Provincials next month. To Brian Belfry and his team of Gary Crossley, Jonathan Cerantola and Chris Boehm and to Neil Bailey and his team of Ken Nethercott, Naideen Bailey and Steve Scherrer for winning the for winning the Cup Event and the Cup Consolation Event at this year s Home Hardware Bonspiel Did you notice... The new 42 TV in the lounge? This was donated to us by Capital One (Grand Slam Sponsor) for hosting their staff at the club on opening day of the event. Did you know... That on October 22 nd Glenn Howard paid a visit to our club and had a great time. President Neil Miskell presented Glenn with an Honourary Membership. Glenn was a member of the Granite Club in the early 80 s and has made a significant mark in the MEN S DAYTIME LEAGUE The second round of the Tuesday Daytime Curling League starts December 2 nd, and the second round of Thursdays starts on December 11 th.new teams were drawn by luck of the cards good curling to all. The winners of the first round on Tuesday curling were Mike Canivet with Doug Oliver, Ralph Fritz and Dave Cain. On Tuesday, Dec.23 rd both Tuesday and Thursday curlers will play the traditional Skins game at 9.00 AM followed by lunch at Noon ; there a sign up sheet for the lunch. Come out for a day of fun and win cash for Christmas! Tom Powell and Dave Cain Business Ladies Bonspiel On November, 8 th 2008 the annual business ladies bonspiel took place. Teams from Guelph, London, and St. Georges joined us for the day. The theme this year was beach party! Thanks to all who helped out the day of the event, I couldn t have done it without you all. Thanks also goes out to all who brought muffins and bread loaves for the event. Congratulations to the Sue Laurin Rink from Guelph on scoring an 8-ender!! Her team was Lynda McRae, Brenda Cox-Sangster and Vicki Leith. Our winner of the Bonspiel was the Deb Salonen rink, vice Judy Beauchamp, second Rhonda Voskamp and lead Jan Wilson. Thank You to all the curlers and we look forward to seeing you all in November. Amanda Zufich, 2008 Bonspiel Chair Special Olympics The Special Olympics would like to thank the K-W Granite Club for hosting our bonspiel. We would also like to thank the Granite Club Junior and Little Rock curlers for sponsoring two teams. Curlers from all over the region had a fantastic day. Lisa Lynch Head Coach

3 Ladies Curling The Fallfest In-Club Bonspiel held on November 10 was convened by Wendy Simpson, Diane Harris, Bev Houston and Pam Krokoszynski, our 2007 Tri-County Club Champions. The results were as follows: 1 st Joan Stubgen, Tami Asselstine, Ruth McLaren, Karen Munroe 2 nd Jean Richardson/Janice MacIntosh, Gladys Monahan/Sandy Elliott, Lynn Bebenek, Laureine Thomas 3 rd Gert Gillies, Glad O Hara, Judy Beauchamp, Marg Fields/Sandy Nethercott A traveling prize awarded for closest to the button went home with Linda Forbes. The 40 curlers who participated in the bonspiel thank Jerry & Marg Meyer for their sponsorship. The M&M Meats Event convened by Virginia Nalasco and co-convened by Bev Houston & Rita Reitzel concluded on November 25 th. The winners were Jean Richardson, Virginia Nalasco, Joan Snyder and Peggy Graham. In 2 nd place were Jean Price, Val Rotar, Lynn Bebenek and Gerry McGregor. On November 6, a group of 20 curlers attended Lunch at Conestoga College. The meal was delicious and a good time was had by all. We thank Linda Pettus for organizing this outing and look forward to future group lunches she will be planning for us. Ongoing Tri-County Club Championship held on Mondays at 1:00 will be completed by Feb. 9, Conveners: Lorna Allen & Ilse Hoffman Results for the Tartan Event will be announced at a later date. The final game is on Thursday, December 4. Conveners: Laureine Thomas & Sandy Elliott Coming Events The Snowflake Event begins on Thursday December 11 ends on February 12, Conveners: Dorothy Hinschberger & Linda Egleston The Christmas and Friendship Jitney will be held on Tuesday, December 16, The 6 end Jitney will begin at 12:15 and is once again organized by Sylvia Bell and her committee: Jean Price, Sharon Lidstone, Bonnie Ladano, Barb Ready, Myrna Saunders and Meribeth Anderson. Former curlers have already been invited to attend a reception from 2:00-3:30 p.m. when tea, coffee and refreshments will be served. Please feel free to invite past members to share the spirit of the Christmas Season with us on December 16. Cameron s Flower Shop on Belmont continues to sponsor this event. Their 20 year sponsorship is very much appreciated.

4 Reminders Due to allergies this is a scent-free environment. No Perfumes please.

November 17, 2008 Neil Bailey & Gary Crossley Co-Chairs 2008 Masters of Curling c/o Kitchener-Waterloo Granite Club 99 Seagram Drive Waterloo, ON N2L 3B6 Dear Neil & Gary: On behalf of the World

5 November 17, 2008 Neil Bailey & Gary Crossley Co-Chairs 2008 Masters of Curling c/o Kitchener-Waterloo Granite Club 99 Seagram Drive Waterloo, ON N2L 3B6 Dear Neil & Gary: On behalf of the World Curling Players Association, Insight Sports, CBC and Capital One, I want to congratulate you, your committee and the truly remarkable volunteers for making the 2008 Masters of Curling one of the best Capital One Grand Slams ever. It was an honour for Pierre, Maggie, Mark, Rob, Eric, Gerry and I to work alongside you on this prestigious event. Your attention to detail and the smiles on everyone s faces as they put in long days was truly heartwarming. The Kitchener-Waterloo Granite Club should be proud of all that you accomplished I know we certainly are! The sport of curling is in great hands at the local level if your club is any indication of the community support across the country. When Waterloo was originally considered as a possible host for one of the Capital One Grand Slam events, all we heard from the players, the WCPA and ice technicians was that we would be spoiled by the efficiency and unparalleled organization of the Granite Club. Having now experienced your hospitality and expertise, add me to the list of your fan club! I thank you for your tireless efforts, dedication and support for the great game of curling. We could not have asked for a better start to the season. Congratulations again to all of you. We look forward to returning again in the near future. Sincerely, Wendy Kane Executive Director Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Cc: Kevin Albrecht, Insight Sports Ltd Ian Cunningham, Capital One Canada Pierre Charette, World Curling Players Association Maggie Hermant, Mark Shurek, Rob Cranston, Eric Michalko, Gerry Geurts, CO-GSOC 184 Pearl Street, Suite 320, Toronto, ON M5H 1L5

Season s Greetings. December Message from the President. Seasons greetings one and all.

Season s Greetings. December Message from the President. Seasons greetings one and all. December 2009 Message from the President Seasons greetings one and all. KW Granite Club Rink in The Park 99 Seagram Drive Waterloo, Ontario N2L-3B6 Phone: (519) 742-4281 Fax: (519) 742-1868 Website: www.kwgranite.com