The Island Reds continued their winning ways over the Countryview Blues on Saturday, widening their lead to 161 to 124, to take control of the prize table at the Closing Bonspiel, sponsored by Countryview Golf Course, and the PEI Brewing Company.

The curling continued with three four-end draws in the morning, followed by three six-end afternoon draws. Both Red and Blue teams rallied their troops, Reds are pictured in the background, circling the ice house and cheering their team on to eventual victory – (check out the scores on the new scoreboards – they were winning on three of the four sheets at the time).

Off the ice, there was lots of food, with meat on a bun, potato salad and coleslaw on the lunch menu, and roast chicken, mashed spuds, veggies, and cookies for dessert served at the closing meal.

There was also live entertainment with fiddler Ward MacDonald, accompanied by Thomas Kirkham, entertaining with the best in Celtic music in the fireplace lounge area:

The soon-to-be-given-away TV above the fireplace  provided additional entertainment later, as curlers gathered around to cheer Team Canada on to victory in the Page 3 vs 4 game at the Ford World’s in Victoria BC.

As the day rolled on, and the winning team became clear, the Reds started eyeing the prize tables:

Finally, the curling and the closing meal were over, and organizers Barb and Ray Biagé took the mic to start handing out the goodies. Special note was made of Willie Nicholson (facing us at left of the centre table in the picture below), who was celebrating his 85th birthday!

The Red teams went to the prize table in order of their curling points finish, while the Blues watched  in envy (better luck next year!).  Countryview Golf kicked in a bunch of 18 hole green fees, with the following names drawn from the hat: (Canadian Stick Champion) Paul Field, Ray B., Lester Callbeck, Nucker Richards, Shelley Murphy, Barry Craswell, Lew Black, and Angus Davies.

Karen Currie of Countryview Golf took the floor to award the Paul Neima rink (see separate story) with the “best costume” honours (I think that Cathy, pictured in the Friday wrapup, should have won an additional award for best use of a sponsor’s product in a costume!).

The reverse draw for a free one night membership went to Ray Biagé (with his wife, Barb drawn out just before!).

The season-long 50″ LG TV ticket raffle went to Estelle Coffin of Savage Harbour (sold by Leonard Gotell).

During the event, tickets were sold on a Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 tablet computer, donated by Gord Peters, of Traction Heavy Duty Parts. Alan Acorn was the lucky winner.

A large number of door prizes were handed out as well.

Club President Bob Fowler took the floor to thank everyone involved in the event, and to plug the annual Club golf tournament, which will take place on June 22nd at beautiful Countryview Golf Club, route 19 in Fairview. The nine-hole, best ball event will use a shotgun start (everyone starts at same time, from different holes) for the first time, with tee-off at 10 am (you are asked to be there at 9:30). If you haven’t signed up yet, email the Club next week, or get in touch with Bob at 675-4333 or rwfowler43@hotmail.com. Everyone is welcome to participate in the golf tourney – teams will be balanced, based on golfing experience, and the “best ball” format makes it interesting for everyone. Bob also complimented the Cornwall curlers on an unbelievable season, including a number of Canadian, Maritime, and provincial championships.

Thanks to organizers Ray, Barb, and everyone else who helped out, along with Lance and the ice crew, Bev and the club staff, Bob and the Board of Directors, and everyone else who made this bonspiel a success.

A special thanks goes out to our sponsors, Trent Hayes and the PEI Brewing Company, and Carl, Karen and Kris Currie for providing fabulous prizes (and free beer!).

Did you know that our new sponsor, the PEI Brewing Company, have a new logo, and are moving in May to a world-class facility at 96 Kensington Road (the old Coke and then Cabinetmaster spot)? They’ll be offering retail sales, product tours (with samples!) and brewing up more of  their award-winning beer, too! Here’s a rendering of the new logo and location:

Long-time event sponsor Countryview Golf Course are projecting, depending on the weather, an April 19th opening (less than 2 weeks away!) this season, and the double-digit temperatures forecast for this week should ensure that this happens! Check out their great rates, including a nine-hole membership for $495, an adult membership of $715, a family rate, and a new junior rate too! Their memberships include unlimited playing privileges, advanced tee time bookings, use of two practice areas and putting green, and a complimentary range pass. They also have Ladies and Men’s nights, and a junior league, too.

The ice plant is being turned off today for the season. See you at the annual meeting and awards night (date TBA), the golf tourney (June 22), and back on the ice in mid-October!

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