Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-03-01, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012. PAGE 9. Wingham Golf And Curling Club EARLY BIRD GOLF RATES 2012 PAY BY MARCH 31/2012 -WE PAY THE HST SAVE 13% ADULT ......................................................................$610 ADULT COUPLE ....................................................$1100 FAMILY....................................................................$1280 SENIOR (0VER 60) ..................................................$520 WEEKDAY ................................................................$500 YOUNG ADULT (19-39)............................................$440 YOUNG ADULT COUPLE (NEW) ............................$780 JUNIOR (15-18)........................................................$250 JUVENILE 14 & UNDER..........................................$180 ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE DRIVING RANGE PRIVILEGES CART MEMBERSHIPS AND TICKET TRACK PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE PHONE 519-357-2179 On Saturday, Feb. 25 the Wingham Golf and Curling Club held the first Healthcare Rocks for Docs Bonspiel. Organizers Jan McKague- Weishar and John Smuck with the help from Lynn Hoy did a fantastic job of putting this event together. The 48 curlers, many first timers, enjoyed a great day while joining together to support a terrific cause for our community. The first draw winners were the Hyndman team with skip Hugh Todd, brother Wayne, Lee Rintoul and John Smuck. In the second draw, the Inglis family went home winners led by skip Mac Inglis, with sons Bod and Dave and Bob’s son Wes. In regular league play on Monday, Feb. 20 the daytime skips picking up wins were Les Shaw, Clayt Ruppel, Bob Johnston, Hugh Clugston, Lynn Hickey and Mac Inglis. Monday night men saw Stewart Leedham, Bruce Robertson and Johnston take home victories. The Tuesday night ladies winning teams were Leanne Elston, Carol Horton and Jennifer Elston. Bill deVos and Earl Fitch went home with wins in the competitive league. The Wednesday night mixed action had Jill Eadie, Jennifer Elston and Wayne Horton pick up wins. The Thursday daytime saw Bob Johnston pick up his third win of the week. The others winners were Les Shaw, Clayt Rupel, Roy Aitcheson, Norm Fairles and Mac Inglis. Belgrave skips curling their teams to wins were Murray McNichol, John Nixon and Larry Johnston. The Friday night mixed league saw Simon Logtenberg, Wayne Waechter and Barry Simpson take home victories. Congratulations to the F.E. Madill girls team skipped by Kelsie Eadie with Kara Eadie, Stacey Hallahan and Ashley Forster who finished second in the Huron – Perth high school play down. Good curling girls. This Saturday, March 3 the club plays host to the Belgrave Mixed Bonspiel. OUT OF THE HACK NEWS The Healthcare Rocks Bonspiel held this past Saturday emphasizes the importance of small town curling rinks. It was terrific to see the Wingham and surrounding area get together in support of our hospital. Thanks again to Jan, John and all the organizers, sponsors and participants. REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Skips and Stones – By Bruce Skinn Ruppel soon-to-be 92 years old and still curling Curler keeps rocking Clayton Ruppel, shown here, is just about to turn 92 and can still be found curling twice a week with the Wingham Daytime curlers. (Photo submitted) By Bill JohnstonClayton Ruppel, just three monthsfrom his 92nd birthday, can be foundcurling twice a week with the Wingham Daytime curlers. Although most curlers switch to the curling stick as they age, not Clayt. He prefers the standard curling delivery getting right down in the hack and the long slide. Clayt, win or lose, loves the game and it shows with the smile on his face. Just recently he went down to a big loss but he bounced back the next day and skipped his team to a 12-4 win, much to the chagrin of his experienced opponent, Mac Inglis. Clayton is not only a good curler but enjoys golfing. Having just put new grips on his golf clubs, he is looking forward to the golf season. Last season he recorded a nine-hole score of 43, so don’t be surprisednow he is a year older he will recorda 18-hole score under his age. Hehits a long ball. During a recent interclub with seniors from Tiverton, he was out driving two of the younger Tiverton seniors in his foursome and amazed they kidded him “what steroids are you on Clayt?” Clayton is never one to be idle. He may be seen waxing his 40-foot Winnebago on Minnie Street in Wingham or driving it on the highway heading to one of the summer monthly meetings of the Winnebago club in London, Lindsay, Amherstburg or Blyth. Never idle, Clayton and his wife Dorothy are regular weekend dancers at the senior dances at Brussels, Clinton, Harriston and Wingham. As soon as the band strikes up a Fox Trot or Waltz, theywill be one of the first couples updancing. They love to dance andWilbee’s orchestra from the Walton area is their favourite band. Clayton Ruppel has led a busy life. He served five years overseas in the Canadian Army. A man of many skills, he built many homes in the Elora and Fergus area. For a time he managed the pool room in Fergus. Then hit the road driving a big truck right across Canada to B.C. for Hyndman Transport of Wroxeter. When Clayton retired he built his own home in Gorrie and later moved with his wife Dorothy to an apartment at 280 Minnie Street in Wingham. Clayton Ruppel is a great example if you stay active you stay young. At 91 Clayton Ruppel sure enjoys a full active life. Curling provincially Matthew Cottrill of Belgrave, third from the right, competed at the Ontario College Provincial Curling Championships held in Sault Ste. Marie from February 16 to 19. The team finished second, having the gold medal escape their grasp in the last shot their final match. The second place finish qualifies the team for the Canadian National College Champtionship to be held in Peterborough from March 21 to 25. (Photo submitted) Novices oust Teeswater On Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Blyth and District Community Centre, Teeswater visited to play the final game of a three-game playoff series. Blyth-Brussels team had strong performance by all in the first period, slowed down in the second and held on in the third to beat the Teeswater Otters 6-4. Goals were scored by Joshua Nixon (3), Jackson McDonald (2), and Devin Johnston (1), with many assists spread throughout the team to make it a team win. Club hosts open curling The Brussels Curling Club hosted an open afternoon of curling on Family Day. The sheets were full with nearly 40 people joining the fun. There were experienced curlers and new folks just trying the sport for the first time. There were a couple of families who came out to enjoy Family Day. Club members brought out other members of their families to curl for the first time. It was a very nice afternoon and a lot of fun to learn about curling. The club is hosting a bonspiel on March 17 and there will be three six-end games played. Teams are welcome to contact Steve Knight about details at 519-887-6588.