Heather Curling Club in Vegreville Hosts Mens and Ladies Bonspiel

Heather Curling Club in Vegreville Hosts Mens and Ladies Bonspiel

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Members of the Heather Curling Club in Vegreville hosted its annual Mens and Ladies Bonspiel from Feb. 7-9.

A total of 10 ladies teams and 12 mens teams competed in the three day event. Anita Kuffert, President of the Heather Curling Club, said the event would not have been possible without the assistance of members who volunteered their time to assist members of the organizing committee. This was the third time the mens and ladies bonspiels had been combined into one bonspiel.

Kuffert said they are trying to get more youth involved with the club and had two high school teams participate in the event. Kuffert said the bonspiel is a good opportunity to socialize, keep physically active and raise community spirit.

The Ladies A Event was sponsored by Fisher Chiropractic. Members of the winning team (Back row from left to right): Colleen Weder, Quinci Taylor, Anita Kuffert and Joanne Veldkamp. Members of the second place team (Front row from left to right): Realle Vallee, Olivia Vallee, Shelbea Gamache and Olivia Scott.

The club is also hosting the Zone 7 high school play down on Feb. 19 and 20. The event will feature eight boys, eight girls and eight mixed teams.

Kuffert said the club also operates a youth curling program. Participants range from 6-18 years of age. Curling has a “strong following” and “rich history” in the community dating back 111 years.

The Mens A Event winning team consisted of Kevin Welin, Curtis Paulichuk, Tim MacPhee and Brent Bauer. Members of the second place team consisted of Curtis Zorniak, Darrell Saskiw, Al Hopper and Michael Koroluk. The Ladies A Event winning team consisted of Colleen Weder, Quinci Taylor, Anita Kuffert and Joanne Veldkamp. Members of the second place team consisted of Realle Vallee, Olivia Vallee, Shelbea Gamache and Olivia Scott.

The Mens B Event winning team consisted of Sonny Gegolick, Davin Gegolick, George Childs and Ron Bilyk. Members of the second place team consisted of Mark Trabysh, Barry McCarty, Orest Wisniewski and Troy Kletzel. The Ladies B Event winning team consisted of Ellen Essery, Bette Michaelchuk, Renee Gervais and Holly Cependa. Members of the second place team consisted of Shonna Blonke, Jean Welin, Kate Sandford Mitchell, and Rhonda Hayduk. Missing from the photo is Kim Murray.

The Mens C Event winning team consisted of Mike Nowicki, Myron Fill, Cliff Moroziuk and Art Micklich. Members of the second place team consisted of Ernie Maurier, Mark Hildebrand, Chris McRee and Scott Coubrie. The Ladies C Event winning team consisted of Jane Tennant, Vanessa Almberg, Valerie Schell and Lydia Childs. Members of the second place team consisted of Shirley Rubuliak, Aileen Reilly, Grace Ronald and Melinda Kletzel.