March 2016

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We had a great turnout for the second half of the 99th exchange at the KW Granite club. The weather co-operated and KW Granite increased its lead by 3 to stay 9 points up on Detroit.
NOTE: You can click on any picture to get a larger version of it.

KW Granite Attendees:

Doug Adams, Ian Anderson, Kevin Bradley, Joe Buchanan, Dave Cain, Gerry Dolff, Don Fanstone, Brian Gleiser,  Norm Green, Rick Harrison, Peter Hartill, Cec Hofstetter, Les Houston, David Langill, Jim Langill, John Martin, Bob MacMillan, John McDonald, Herb Millard, Bob Mooney, Brian Pattison, Jim Renaud, Paul Sandford, Matt Schumacher, Ron Shane, Wayne Short, Don Sloat,  John Spencer, Frank Vandergriendt, Martin Verhoeven, Graham Wallbank

Detroit Curling Club attendees:

Paul Badgero, Leroy Bliven, Joe Bonfoey, John Danckaert, Pat Cannon, Jeff Deneen, Frank Duffey, Paul Gaines, Nathan Glitman, Dave Hesse, Kevin Ingraham, Sam Kilby,  Dick Leonard, Gordy  Loud, Jim Morris, Bill Morris, Joe Mulheron, Dave Nelsen, Alex Rich, Steve Rietz, Mike Rogala, Ken Romanik, Alex Sanchez, Dallas Schneider,  Chuck Thomas Jr, Dave Urbiel, Don Warthman, Nick Yambura, Mike Yanska, Chris Zahorec, Ken Zryd

Friday Night Hospitality

Ejoying a beverage are: Doug Adams, Ian Anderson, John Dankeart, Paul Gaines and ?
Enjoying a beverage are: Doug Adams, Ian Anderson, John Dankeart, Paul Gaines and Dave Urbiel
John Martin, Paul Sandford, Graham Wallbank (In the 100th jacket) and Peter Hartill
John Martin, Paul Sandford, Graham Wallbank (In the 100th jacket) and Peter Hartill
Don Warthman, Norm Green, Paul Badgero and Sam Kilby
Don Warthman, Norm Green, Paul Badgero and Sam Kilby
John Dankeart, ?, John Spencer and Bob MacMillan
John Dankeart, Nate Glitman, John Spencer and Bob MacMillan
Dave Hesse, Jeff Deneen, Mike Rogala and Paul Sandford
Dave Hesse, Jeff Deneen, Mike Rogala and Paul Sandford

Saturday Curling

It took a while to herd the curlers and spectators to get this group photo.
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Doug Adams, John MacDonald, Bill Morris, Brian Gleiser, Paul Gaines, Don Amos, Jim Morris and Mike Yanska
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Gerry Dolff, Paul Badgero, Ken Romanik , Nick Yambura , Joe Buchanan, Alex Rich , Herb Millard and Ian Anderson
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Peter Hartill, Paul Sandford, Graham Wallbank, Cec Hofstter, Leroy Bliven, Chuck Thomas, Chris Zahorec, Dave Hesse
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Kevin Bradley, Les Houston, Pat Cannon, Jeff Deneen, Kevin Ingraham, John Dankeart, Marty Verhoeven and Jim Langill
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Nate Glitman, Wayne Short, Joe Bonfoey, Sam Kilby, Don Sloat, Steve Rietz, Dave Cain and John Spencer
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Frank Vandergriendt, Dave Urbiel, John Martin, Norm Green, Brian Pattison, Joe Mulheron, Don Warthman and Mike Rogala.
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A dapper Nick Yambura marks the guard for removal.
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Here is a tough KW Granite team: Gerry Dolff, Joe Buchanan, Ian Anderson and Herb Millard
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Jim Langill shows good form
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Although not quite brier level, Don Warthman and Alex Rich sweep Kevin Ingraham’s rock.
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A fine group of members: In front are Sam Kilby and Matt Schumacher (our photographer). In back are Dan Cornelius, Don Fanstone Steve Reitz, Joe Bonfoey, Bill Morris and Mike Yanska.
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The inevitable gin rummy game pits Don Fanstone against Graham Wallbank.

Sunday Sinners Breakfast

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The raffle ticket takers are busy: Jim Renaud and Ron Shane
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The hard working kitchen crew: Rick Harrison, Dan Glendinning, Doug Adams, Adam Bell, Graham Wallbank and Cec Hofstetter.
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The bartenders take a brief break: Paul Sandford, David Butterworth and Frank Quinto.
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Enjoying a beverage are: Norm Green, John Martin and Herb Millard.

 

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Lots of food at the breakfast buffet. On the left is Dave Urbiel and Paul Gaines. On the right id Kevin Ingraham.
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Dallas Schneider, Bob MacMillan, Don Fanstone and Ken Zryd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The new members remove their hats as they prepare for the initiation. From the left kneeling are: Wayne Short, Herb Millard, Alex Rich, Jim Langill, Dave Urbiel and Joe Mulheron. In the Back Row are the sponsors: Ian Anderson, Les Houston, Nick Yambura, Bob Mooney, Paul Badgero, Paul Gaines and Jim Morris.
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Here is a better picture of the new members: Front row: Herb Millard, Alex Rich, Dave Urbiel and Nate Glitman. Back Row: Wayne Short, Jim Langill and Joe Mulheron.
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Wayne Short is being fined by the deacon Don Fanstone.
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Each exchange the winner of the best joke contest receives the Bombay Bicycle club trophy. This exchange’s winner was Paul Gaines. Presenting it to Paul is Ian Anderson.

VIDEOS:

Each KW Granite exchange we initiate new members:

Finally, we have some video of the illustrious sinners choir in harmonious voice:

March 2016

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