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A Roundup of Interesting Photos and Events
Fun and fundraising at the curling club Sixteen teams hit the ice in Woodstock’s Curl for Cancer
Story and photos by Jim Dumville
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urlers gathered for a day of fun and fundraising at the Woodstock Golf and Curling Club on Saturday, Feb. 8 during the 2020 Woodstock Manulife Securities Curl for Cancer. A winter snowstorm forced the cancellation of Friday’s planned activities, explained Beth MacLeod, one of the event organizers, but spirits were high when the teams took to the ice on Saturday morning. She said organizers had to condense the schedule, originally slated to start at 7 p.m. Friday evening, into a single day. She said the delay didn’t seem to hinder support or enjoyment of the annual event. Nor did it hurt the fundraising effort. MacLeod said the Curl for Cancer event raised more than $16,600 towards the battle against cancer. “It’s a fundraiser, but it’s all about fun,” said MacLeod, who was a member of Three Sheets to the Wind, one of the 16 teams registered to participate. She said the 16 teams is up from 14 the year before, adding that organizers, with the support of sponsors and participants, want to see the fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society continue to grow each year. Greg MacPherson of Manulife Securities, who
has been the event’s main sponsor for the past several years, said Curl for Cancer continues to draw strong corporate support in the area. Despite Friday’s winter storm only one team failed to make it to the event on Saturday, MacLeod and MacPherson noted, but the missing team had a great excuse. “The team of snowplow operators couldn’t make it,” said MacLeod. MacPherson said there were plenty of curlers in attendance to fill the slot on the schedule. In addition to the fun on the ice, participants and visitors enjoyed food, drink and live entertainment. The winning team for the event was MacLeod’s Three Sheets to the Wind foursome which included Adam MacDonald, Rebecca Shave and Graham Shave. Janet Clark took home the award as the top individual fundraiser, while her team the Jolly Jellystones, which included Evelyn Clark, Deb Rae and Gale Rae, was named top fundraising team. MacLeod said the funds raised surpassed their goal of $15,000. “We truly appreciate all the support of all donors to make this happen,” she said. “We had a great weekend and hope to have continued success next year.”
Ashley Farrell and Haley Simonds of the McCain Spud Sweepers share a laugh during Saturday afternoon action.
Juliet Brennan, centre, joins Ironwood Homes teammates Katie Brennan and Andrew Saunders for a framed photo.
Beth MacLeod with ‘Three Sheets to the Wind’, from left, Adam MacDonald, MacLeod, Rebecca and Graham Shave.
Martha Graham skips the Finders Sweepers team, which included Jordan Graham, Ryan Schultz and Colin Kelly.
The McCain Spud Sweepers, from left, Ashley Farrell, Haley Simonds, Sarah Taylor and ‘Super Fry’ Ashley Hayter.
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