Davidson

Booker rink rocks in bonspiel

By Kevin Gilby

Brushers go to work in perfect timing on three sheets. (Photos by Kevin Gilby)

Fourteen teams from David- son and area participated in the Davidson Ladies’ Bonspiel on Jan. 10-11 at the AGT Centre. In the past, the bonspiel ran in early March. To avoid competing with the provincial hockey matches, organizers moved the event to January last year, and the new date certainly helped draw entries. Beth Booker was all in for the change, winning the bonspiel last year and again this year. “We had a good turnout,” said organizer Marla Dezotell. “Lots of teams came out for a lot of fun. Fourteen teams, three of which were out-of-town teams.”

Aimee Cropper delivers a rock at the Davidson Ladies’ Bonspiel

The winners were:

First Place: Beth Booker

Second Place: Agnes Viczko

Third Place: Stacey Siroski Winners received cash prizes.

Beth Booker and her team of Karen Morrison, Tracey Palmer, and Linda Haas won the bonspiel.

For added fun, organizers held a calcutta in which members could buy a random team for an additional chance to win. Rink entry fees covered cash prizes, food vouchers for the can- teen, plus a small contribution to league funds. “Thanks to Amber Holland for organizing the draw, Donna Stone for all her help, and every- one else that pitched in,” said Dezotell. The club is looking forward to the Farmers’ Bonspiel, which runs Jan. 24-26 at the AGT Centre. Spaces are still available for $200 a team. Interested groups are encouraged to contact Rob Stone for more information.

Donna Stone (left) and Larissa McLaren (right) finish their brushing duties, while Monica Gust tends to the house.
Brittany Schneider and Courtney O’Brien wore colourful attire at the bonspiel.