25 curlers from Kitchener-Waterloo and surroundings made their way to Detroit on November 5, 2010. The weather co-operated this year.
One carload went across the border by ferry from Sombra to Marine City. Their experience was positive enough to cause them to return the same way.
The curling competition was quite intense. For the second time in a row, Detroit took the trophy away from the Canadians. You can believe that in March in Canada the rocks will be flying!
Kitchener-Waterloo attendees were:
KW Granite Club:
Doug Adams, Ian Anderson, Dave Cain, Paul Carter, Norm Green, Don Fanstone, Les Houston, Bill Hume, John Martin, Bob MacMillan, Bob Mooney, Jim Renaud, Paul Sandford, Les Saunders, Mark Schumacher, Ron Shane, Bob Shorten, John Spencer, Martin Verhoeven.
Plattsville Curling Club:
Brady Code, Bob Glendinning, Rick Harrison, Cec Hofstetter, Dave Rogers, Graham Wallbank.
Detroit Attendees were:
Paul Badgero, Leroy Bliven, Paul Carmouche, Clint Christian, John Danckaert, Jeff Deneen, Dave Hesse, Bob Kennedy, Sam Kilby, Joe Livermore, Bill Morris, Jim Morris, Dave Nelsen, Steve Rietz, Mike Rogala, Scott Rogers, Dallas Schneider, Dave Smalstig, Hugh Smith, Ian Smith, Dave Turner, Don Warthman.
Gathering on sheet A:
Cec Hofstter, Rick Harrison, Buck Rogers, Graham Wallbank, Bill Morris, Joe Bonfoey, Scott Rogers, Ian Smith
Ready for their game on sheet B:
Dallas Schneider, Dave Cain, Steve Rietz, Paul Badgero, Les Houston, Mark Schumacher, Mike Rogala, Doug Adams
On sheet C:
John Spencer, Paul Carter, Norm Green, Paul Sandford, Bob MacMillan, Dave Smalstig, Al Morrison, John Danckaert, Don Warthman
November 2010
On sheet D:
Dave Turner, John Spencer, Paul Carmouche, Leroy Bliven, Ian Anderson, Les Saunders, Chris Zahorec, Bill Hume, Bob Glendinning
Watching the first game unfold are Don Fanstone and Ron Shane.
Ken Zryd watches as Joe Livermore checks the status of the lunch time corned beef. They did a great job as the corned beef was excellent again.
November 2010
Relaxing after the dinner are clockwise from John Martin in the grey sweater vest: Bob Shorten, Ian Anderson, Paul Carter, Dave Cain, Chris Zahorec John Spencer, Bill Home and Les Saunders.
Clockwise from Ken Zryd (black jacket) are: Jeff Deneen, Mike Rogala, Don Warthman, Scott Rogers, Bill Morris and Glen Thompson.
Marty Verhoeven, Leroy Bliven, Paul Badgero and Les Houston.
Paul Sandford’s back, Bob MacMillan, Bob Mooney and Jim Renaud.
Joe Bonfoey is a Detroit curler showing support for Canadians.
Brady Code (finally getting in a picture) with Bill Morris and Scott Rogers.
November 2010
Frank Duffey selling raffle tickets to Jim Morris while Graham Wallbank encorages him.
Ian Smith’s story has Paul Carmouche wondering and Paul Badgero laughing.
It looks like Ken Zryd (on the right with black jacket) is trying to explain his curling strategy.
Clockwise from Ken are the sceptical: Jeff Deneen, Don Warthman, Joe Bonfoey, Dallas Schneider and Glen Thompson.
Looking very relaxed are: Mike Rogala, Ron Shane and Paul Sandford.
November 2010
The annual gin rummy game in progress. The three players are clockwise from the left: Joe Livermore (the usual winner), Don Fanstone (who seems to be more interested in the hockey game) and Graham Wallbank. In the foreground is Leroy Bliven who is trying to pick up a few pointers.
Clockwise from the left: Chris Zahorec, Scott Rogers, Ian Smith and Paul Carmouche.
Doing a fine job behind the bar is the bar tender Paul Grinell. Frank Duffey is visiting at the bar.
Looking very dapper are: Steve Rietz, Frank Duffey, Joe Livermore, John Danckaert and Jim Morris.
Doug Adams and Cec Hofstetter.
Taking part in the toast to Vince Scherer is Joe Bonfoey and Mark Schumacher.
Dave Cain, Ralph Drouare and Scott Rogers.
November 2010
Lining up to buy raffle tickets on Sunday morning are from the left: Mike Rogala, Leroy Bliven, Jim Morris, Bob MacMillan, Norm Green, Paul Carter and Les Saunders. Frank Duffey does a great job selling the tickets. On the far right is Joe Bonfoey with the Vince Scherer cup.
Marty Verhoeven, John Martin, John Spencer and Ian Anderson. On the right with his back to the camera is Leroy Bliven.
Don Warthman doing another excellent job as the mixologist.
Bob Glendinning, Graham Wallbank, Buck Rogers and Doug Adams.
Dave Nelsen was unsuccessful in his attempt to auction off a real mink fur hat.
The choir under the leadership of Dave Nelsen. Ron Shane, Steve Rietz, Gene Brauninger, Jeff Deneen, Don Warthman and Joe Livermore.