Newsletter of the London Club December 2006 PINK! PINK! PINK! EVERYTHING PINK!

Curl for the Cure Women’s Charity Bonspiel 10th Anniversary

Pink was the colour and fundraising was the theme at the 10th Annual Curl for the Cure Women’s Charity Bonspiel held on Saturday, November 18th. 24 teams from the Guelph, Highland, London, Ilderton, St. Thomas and Woodstock Curling Clubs were piped onto the ice by Natasha Ohler, London Police, Pipe and Drum Band.

It was a tremendously successful event, raising a total of $33,530.30, which greatly exceeded our highest expectations -$2,880 Registration, $21,718 Participant Pledges, $3,700 Kellogg’s Employees’ Pledges, $3,882.50 Silent Auction, $1,087 Raffle, $156.80 Christmas Cookie Raffle, $22 “Pink It Up” Hair Spray and $84 Miscellaneous Sales. This increases the fundraising total to over a quarter of a million dollars ($251,065.96) since Curl for the Cure was introduced to the London Curling Club in 1997!!

Congratulations to Debbie McRitchie (Woodstock), Laura Rozon, Cindy Thom, Sheila Dempster, Katie Lambert and Diane Goldstein, who raised $1,776, $1,302, $1,060, $500, $425, and $400 in pledges, respectively. $32,443.30 was donated to Rethink Breast Cancer to help to support research at the London Regional Cancer Centre. $1,087 was donated to Wellspring, in memory of Kit Benson.

Congratulations to LCC’s team of Miolyka Steele, (Skip), Judy Clark (Vice), Cheryl Phillips (Second) and Doris Brooke (Lead), who won the first draw and to the St. Thomas team of Nancy McLeish (Skip), Gwen Roberts (Vice), Liz Tofflemire (Second) and Jennifer Barnes (Lead), who won the second draw and the “Curl for the Cure - Kit Benson Memorial Trophy”.

Thanks to all participants, to all those who sponsored the participants and to all those who donated items for the Silent Auction, Prize Table, Raffle, Food Table and Gift Bags. A special thanks to the London Curling Club for donating the ice and club facilities and for the tremendous assistance provided by their staff to host this event. Thanks to Committee Members (Andrea Child, Maureen Cloghesy, Bev McDonald, Lesley Steele and Pat Steele) and to Volunteers (Jean Cameron, Marilyn Case, Zann Charlton, Pat Chater, Jill Day, Marjorie Dool, Paul Downing, Ed Harrison, Terry Kelly, Bill McDonald, Jessie McLean, Carol Moir, Paul Reily, Karen Shearer, Marnie Sherritt, Harry Steele, Marilynne Van Buskirk and Ken Walmsley), who helped to make this a truly successful event. Thanks to all for joining us in the fight to end breast cancer.

Thanks to all for a great day of fun, fellowship and good curling!

What a fabulous way to celebrate our 10th Anniversary!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!! ROCK TALK December 2006 page 2 What is PIPEDA? VALENTINES DANCE It is ’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Plan on attending London Curling Club's 4th annual Documents Act. Valentine Dinner, Saturday Feb. 10, 2007.

How does this affect members of the LCC? Well, under the Enjoy appetizers at 6 p.m., followed by another Act we are required to collect your signature as to your wonderful dinner by Linda Arthur. consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. Finish off the evening with some cool jazz and blues with Karen LaRose, accompanied by Ian Green on This information is used by the Club Staff and by other piano. members to contact you, when necessary. If you have any questions, please read the detailed LCC Privacy Policy, which Tickets $35/person Available Dec. 1 from Jean is posted in the downstairs lounge. Walmsley, Bruce and Mary Lois Cooper.

You only need to sign once and we keep your signature on See you there! file. However, some of our members have not yet done so. If you are one of those members, you will be approached in the next few weeks, so that we can bring that file up to date.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation! Friday Night Mixed League: Marg Sirna Under The Volcano have been a great supporter in our fundraising efforts and a regular advertiser in Rock Talk. They provided hot appetizers two years ago for the 7 PM draw, a catered dinner for AROUND THE HOUSE last years pot luck and GIFT CERTIFICATES for this year.

HOT DINNER DEAL --- GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST! a new computer has been purchased for the LCC manager and we now own all the software used by For only $10.00 you can buy a $20.00 Gift Certificate for Under our computers. the Volcano with no restrictions or limit on when you use it.

This will make a great stocking stuffer, a gift for a friend or a night SPECIAL THANK-YOU! out for yourself. A $20.00 dollar value for only $10.00 and half of that comes right back to the club. Many Thanks to Ron McLennan for the materials, time and quality of construction of the key security box, broom storage How many do you want?? cube, and STOH cabinet. Fay Weiler-LCC President First Draw winners are: Flight 1 --- Ken Walmsley Team SPARES!! Flight 2 --- Laurie McKenna Team Flight 3 --- Doug Weir Team U Reminder! Flight 4 --- Mike Bancroft Team NDER TH E VOLCA Flight 5 --- George Hebert Team NO Only those holding full club membership may spare in in- club leagues and events! Flight 6 --- Bob LaRose Team Don Agnew Convenor Fay Weiler-LCC President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLUB STAFF WEBSITE Eric Duggan EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Club Manager Ken Walmsley www.curling.com/london President FayWeiler Office Manager Barb Colbourn Vice President MargSirna Head Ice Technician Kevin Breivik PastPresident GarryThompson Ice Assistants Ed Jermyn ROCK TALK Karen Lowry Treasurer DougHamather Scott Sinclair Telephone (519) 472-1625 Secretary Lil Richardson Email [email protected] LONDON CURLING CLUB BOARD MEMBERS Ryan Miller Marc Claveau, Bruce Cooper, Bar Coordinator John Spetman Issue Deadlines: 377 Lyle Street Bob Davis, Marnie Dickout, Bar Staff Les Sonier January 5 London, Ontario N5W 3R5 Cassandria Watson Telephone (519) 432-3882 Sylvia Leuszler, Guiti Massoumi, Housekeeper AnneLePage E-mail [email protected] Don Whitred Website www.curling.com/london ROCK TALK December 2006 page 3 Junior Curling

The junior program has 38 high school aged curlers registered this year. We held a “bring a buddy day” on November 19 and had a handful of friends show up to try the game out. It looks like we may get four new curlers from this fun day.

We have been working on skill development early on this season. Thanks to Darren Chapman and his video equipment, we have been taping the curler’s delivery and analyzing them in one-on-one sessions with Darren. This has proved to be an excellent tool to fine tune deliveries with results that pay off right away. Darren, a certified coach, will be working with curlers throughout the season using the video equipment to enhance their game.

I would also like to thank Teresa Easter who has been working hard with the new curlers, teaching them the basics of the game and Derrick Shadlock who is helping with organizing teams each week. This program does not happen without a lot of support from volunteers. Thanks guys!

The Juniors curl on Sundays from 1:30 – 3:30. For more information, you can call me at 519 439-7105 or by email at [email protected] Rick Battson Junior Convener

LONDON CURLING CLUB SPRING THAW MIXED BONSPIEL

Date: Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 2 Draws 9:00 am & 11:00 am Place: London Curling Club Entry: $120 per team (Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Prizes for everyone)

Make cheque postdated to Jan 5, 2007 payable to the London Curling Club ROCK TALK December 2006 page 4

Elementary School Age Curling Evening Miller The Second Draw is now underway. After the play in the 1st draw, League several teams in each of the flights ended up with similar records. As well, there were many reports of ’good games' being played The Elementary School Age Curling league is for young throughout the league. curlers in Grade Three to Grade Eight. I’m pleased to report that this year we have 44 participants. Please remember that all teams are asked to not start a new end of play after 10 minutes to the hour. This is to give the ice-team time to We offer an instructional program that teaches the basic prepare the ice so that the next game can start on time. Thank you for skills of curling in a fun and safe atmosphere. The emphasis your co-operation! is on having fun and developing new friendships both on and off the ice. Curling is on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 - 5:30 A Questionnaire-Request for Feedback is to be distributed to the pm. skips. We are looking forward to receiving valued input from all the teams and any interested individuals. This year we have many new beginners. They are doing a great job, learning how to slide and throw the rock. Our The information will be compiled and shared with you in upcoming young curlers will enthusiastically tell you that "Curling is issues of the Rock Talk. fun!!“ Please drop off your replies to my attention at the Bar, by December 18th. The success of our program would not be possible without the many people that volunteer their time.. We have many League members have been keeping busy at various area Spiels this parents who donate a Sunday afternoon to help the kids with Fall. Congratulations to Jeff & Wes of the Armstrong rink, our the skills of the game and to make their time more fulfilling icemaker Kevin, Peter McKinley, and the Ean MacDonald rink (incl. D. Heinrichs,T. Ellwood & B. Bourdeau). They have been playing well & Special thank you to our On Ice instructors, Caroline, getting to the Prize Table. Michael, Brian and Steve, and our Junior member, Terralyn. Thanks to Cynthia Simpson and Sherri Nichols for keeping Quick Notes: the second draw schedule & spare lists are posted on us informed about the bonspiels. Finally, thank you to the the website. Please be sure your results are recorded on the young curlers who come out every Sunday ready to curl and corrected Score Sheet have fun. Please be sure to circle Saturday, March 10, 2007 on your calendar. We are looking forward to our Winter Party on December Details will be forthcoming on a Fun Day planned for this day at the 17th . Back by popular demand will be" curling for ice Club... Stay Tuned! cream". Winning a block of "Rolo Ice cream" is every young curler’s dream prize!! Hurry Hard! Linda Whidden Ken McKinley

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Juniors The Juniors had 2 teams enter zones the weekend of November 17-19; Luke Grasby is also in along with Kevin Battson, Chenyang Li, Jonathon Zettler and Mike Battson as 5th. David Easter, Aaron Chapman, Eric Ledreff-Kerwin and Curtis Easter.

The Junior program is coming along VERY strongly averaging around 24 kids/Sunday and they are a great bunch of curlers. Team Grasby battled Ilderton (lost), Kingsville (a resounding win) and then, unfortunately, had to play Team Easter for a berth in the B-Side semi-finals. Team Easter won, with great shot-making by both teams, but in particular a brilliant draw by Grasby to avoid Easter potentially stealing 4 in one end.

Team Easter lost to Ilderton (Liscumbe) Sunday morning in the semi-finals in a close, 10-end game.

We are so pleased that both teams not only played well, but also were gentlemen, both on and off the ice. At this competitive level, we sometimes see behaviour that is a little less than desirable, but we can all be proud of their performance and how well they represented LCC. A special thanks to coaches Darren Chapman and Brian Sheardown (HCC) for supporting the curlers and being at Zones with them. Thanks to the club for ALL the support and encouragement that you have given these young curlers. Team Easter will take the experience of Junior Zones with them to Bantam Zones in January. “Congratulations”, we are proud of you!!!

Men The Men have one team entering the TSC Stores Tankard zones December 8-10th at the Ridgetown Curling Club. Ean MacDonald, David Heinrichs, Ted Ellwood and Bob Bourdeau “Good Luck” from All of Us!!

Women No teams entered in the Senior Women or Scotties Tournament of Hearts Events.

 Keep checking your bulletin boards for curling updates  Competition entry forms are posted for upcoming events. Take special notice of the Club and Zone Closing Dates  OCA Stick Delivery Rules along with Stick Rule Clarification. “A curler using a stick must deliver all their rocks with the same type of device during any particular game” have been posted on the Men’s and Women’s Bulletin Boards. Teresa Easter, David Peeling & Sylvia Leuszler

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WOMEN’S DAYTIME SECTION NEWS THURSDAY BUSINESS WOMEN’S LEAGUE

The Thursday Business Women's league is in full swing and Fund Raiser – Theatre Night (Sheila Novlan) even though it is early in the season the caliber of play is of very Our second fund-raising event for the season was held on high quality. After the first 5 games the top three teams in the league are Team B. Heinrichs, Team M. Steele and Team C. November 2, raising $265 for LCC’s Capital Fund. “Ethan Thom. Claymore” was a production of the London Community Players and a joint fund-raising effort with the Palace Theatre. The next Several OCA events are coming up for the ladies and we Theatre Night will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2007 with the performance of “Return Engagement”. This brings our fund-raising encourage you to take a look at the OCA board in the locker total to $936. Thanks to all those who purchased tickets and room and sign up for an event. Good experience, good curling and good fun! supported our second fund-raising effort. Our Christmas party is set for Dec. 21 and lots of great things Young and Company (Karen Lowry, Convenor/Marg Sirna, Co- are being planned. Mark the date in your calendar and come Convenor) out for an evening of fun, food and surprises!! This event has been sponsored by Young and Company since 1969 and we can count on their continued sponsorship next year. 32 curlers participated in this six-week event during the period of Beth Heinrichs October 12 to November 16. Bill Young of Young and Company presented prizes to the winning team of Dot MacRae, Lois Wright, Barb Gordon and Carolyn Petley. Jean Glendenning’s team won Christmas Party second place and third place was won by Marilyn Wearring’s team. Wednesday, December 13 at 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. Curling, The participants provided the lunch, which was enjoyed by lunch, prizes, great fun and fellowship. Tickets can be everyone. Congratulations to the winners of this event. purchased for $8 from Marj Dudley, Convenor or Penny Brown, Co-Convenor. Past and social members are also invited to Early Bird Bonspiel (Sharon Sivak, Convenor/Marianne LaRose, attend. Donations for “My Sister’s Place” will be collected at the Co-Convenor) party. A list of their needs is posted in the Ladies’ Locker Room. Twelve teams (six in-club and six out-of-club) participated in this fun event on November 20. Congratulations to the winners Jane Bernie’s Galloway and her team of Diane Winser, Susan Davies and Barb Tuesday, January 2 - Tuesday, January 30 at 1:15 pm (11:15 Prohaska from the Ilderton Curling Club. am, if required). Sign up until December 14. (Pam Harrison, Many thanks to our sponsor Joyce Jeanette Hetherington, one of Convenor/Bonny Shawyer, Co-Convenor) the five “Jeanettes”. Women’s Social Thanks to Karen Lowry/Marg Sirna and Sharon Sivak/Marianne Wednesday, January 3 - Wednesday, March 21 at 9:30 am. LaRose for convening these very successful events. Sign up until December 20. (Marilynne Van Buskirk, Convenor/Doreen Carrothers, Co-Convenor) Please check the bulletin board and sign up sheets announcing the following: Grandmothers’ Bonspiel Wednesday, January 17 at 9:00 & 11:00 am. Sign up until Upcoming Events: December 15. (Dot MacRae, Convenor/Cathy Townsend, Co- Convenor) Flip Flop Fun Day Tuesday, December 12 at 1:15 pm. Sign up until December 5. Carson Curl for Cancer (Jean Cameron, Convenor) Wednesday, February 21. Items for the Silent Auction and Raffle Table can be donated to Sylvia Leuszler, Convenor or Marj Dudley, Co-Convenor. Pam Harrison Vice Chair ROCK TALK December 2006 page 7

SENIOR MEN’S

It is with sad regrets and our deepest condolences to his family that we mark the passing of fellow Senior Member, Bob Scruton, on November 12th at 79 years of age.

On a more pleasant note a warm welcome back to “Charmin”, Phil Charmin, after a years absence.

As of this date we have had 78 individuals who have curled at least once this season. November, as usual, has been an active month with bonspiels and inter-club competitions.

On November 1st, 20 teams, on two flights, vied for top honours. Flight “A”, made up of 12 teams, was won by our own Chuck Townsend, with his team of Dave Gray, Barry Montgomery and Laurie McKenna. Finishing second was the team skipped by Roland Groulx of St. Thomas. Flight “B”, made up of 8 teams also spelled success for our club with Garry Thompson’s team of Geoff Clays, Paul Melles and Ray McCorquodale taking top position while the team skipped by Roger LeBlanc, with Bob Davis, Dave Wilson and Al Starratt finished second.

Roger’s hot pace in November continued with a win in the Tier 55 at Alymer as he skipped his team of Garry Thompson, Bob Davis and Peter Jackson to victory. Also, the talents of our membership once again rose to the surface when the team of Bob Hart, Bob Freel, Bob Wakefield and Dick Lapp captured 1st place at the Tier 55 held in St. Thomas on November 17th. Congratulations, and a tip of the hat to all.

The first leg of the home and home series with St. Thomas C. C., better know as the Medcalf Trophy, was held on November 7th with the LCC team ending up on top by 21 points. Second leg will be held at the LCC in the new year.

Our annual Highland Friendly was held on November 21st at Highland C.C.. After a strong effort by our club members in the first 6 ends we lead by 4 points but were unable to hold off Highland in the second 6 ends to end up down, 64 to 57 points. Revenge will come on February 6, 2007, when Highland visits the LCC and will cede the overall trophy for the second year in a row.

On October 23rd, the writer had the distinct privilege of presenting the “Spirit of Curling” Award to Bruce Cooper. It would be very difficult to find a more worthy individual based on Bruce’s dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of the LCC.

The annual Sifton Classic will be held at the LCC, as usual on November 28 and 29 with 32 teams from South Western Ontario participating. Our local club is due to win. Stay tuned for the results.

The Senior Men’s Christmas Luncheon will be held on R&R Massage Therapy December 19th after the 9:15 a.m. draw. Sign up sheet is on “We supply Relaxation & Rehabilitation” the bulletin board. Bob Hyatt, President Lisa Porter, RMT (519) 438-8272 27 Askin Street “You Need R&R” London, Ontario N6C 1E2 ROCK TALK December 2006 page 8

UPCOMING EVENTS------DECEMBER-- 2 Bantam/Junior LCC Bonspiel A WORD FROM THE PRO SHOPPE 9 Fundraiser LCC Spiel 12 Flip Flop Fun Day 13 Women’s Christmas Party Time is running out to guarantee delivery before Christmas 19 Senior Men’s Christmas Party on ex-stock items from our fine line of clothing. Embroidered 24-25 Club Closed items requiring pre-Christmas delivery must be ordered by 26 Curling -Reservation Required December the 8th. at the latest. 27-31 Club Closed JANUARY-- So why not consider a Unisex Select Jacket, a ladies Fleece 1 Club closed Vest, an embroidered Golf Shirt, or an embroidered 5 Tier 55 turtleneck, in both ladies and men’s sizes? These are just a 13 City of London Bonspiel few of the many available items. 17 Grandmother’s Bonspiel 20 3M Bonspiel Still thinking of a new pair of curling shoes? Why not a pair 27 LCC Spring Thaw Mixed Bonspiel of the Allegro, Edge or one of the various weight distribution shoes – all available through your Pro Shoppe.

We also have a large inventory of brooms, stop watches, delivery aids, gloves, mitts and curling pants.

Still not sure? How about a gift certificate? Available from $10 and up.

So this Christmas, please consider a purchase from your London Curling Club Pro Shoppe.

And remember - our prices include taxes.

Q’S FA How long is a sheet of ice? A regulation sheet of ice is 146’ hack to hack. How far does a curler go per game? If a person sweeps all of the other members of the team’s rock, they travel 684’ within the tee lines per game.

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