BC Provincial Mixed Championship - March 26th through the 31st

Click on this link to get the up-to-date scores and standings

Opening Ceremony 

  

  

  

Hospitality Team

 

 

 

 Appy Night

 

Bartenders

 

Timekeepers

 

  

 

Provincial Mixed Champions -

Team Craig

Carley Sandwith Craig, Chris Baier,

Steph Jackson Baier, Miles Craig

Presenter - Ted Kane - Riverstone Winery

 

Runners Up

Lisa Stephenson, Dave Stephenson,

Kaila Buchy, Tom Buchy

 

HELP NEEDED

1. Looking for Board Members. At least 6 needed! Think about it. The Nominating Committee - John Surovy and Norma Burden - will be approaching Curling Club Members to see if you can help out!

2. Wanted a Curling Club Handyman to do odd carpentry, minor eliectrical work, etc as needed! Will be credited with volunteer hours! If you are willing to help out, see Arnie Janzen

Corporate League Awards 2024/25

Team Edward Jones Winners of League Play AND the A side of the Playoffs

Team Nunes Pottinger Winners of the B Side of the Playoffs

Oliver Juniors at the Summerland Junior Spiel

This past weekend on March 8, we had thirteen juniors go to Summerland Curling Club to take part in their junior spiel. This was a success with each of our teams winning at least one game. Team Kaysen won bronze in the B event.

Oliver Mens Bonspiel  -  February 21st through February 23rd is in the books!

14 teams ntered - Pratt, Penticton; Sapsford, Penticton; Haslett, Oliver/Osoyoos; Greenlaw, Osoyoos; Looy, Osoyoos; Franklin, Chilliwack; Anglehart, Chilliwack; Meyer, Gibsons; Innes, Oliver; Barisoff, Oliver; Quinn. Summerland/Penticton; Schroter, Oliver; Dodge, Oliver.

A Event Winners sponsored by Fairview Cellars - Team Pratt with Skip Brad Wood, 3rd Al Pratt, 2nd Scott Alesander, and lead Wade Wagstaff

B Event Winners sponsored by 4 Gen Construction - Team Quinn with Skip Jerry Kozlowski, 3rd Cy Gladish, 2nd, Hugh Quinn, and lead Stewart Robertson

C Event Winners sponsored by Yellow Dog - Team Dodge with Skip Dale Dodge, 3rd Bob Shanks, 2nd Marc Carriere, and lead Ken Giffen

 

Oliver/Osoyoos Day League Interclub Challenge Friday, January 24, 2025

The Annual Oliver/Osoyoos Challenge was held at the Osoyoos Curling Club with the Osoyoos Curling Club, for the second year in a row, capturing the Championship. Four teams from each club participated. Osoyoos took 45 of the possible 80 points while Oliver took 34 points. Nancy and John Katerenchuk hosted the event doing a splendid job again! This event alternates between the two locations and is held in early December. This year the Challenge was postponed to January due to a power outage in southwest Osoyoos which shut the Osoyoos Curling Club down for the better part of the day.

Team Osoyoos

 Top Osoyoos Team - Team Giffen

 Graham Giffen, Jan Carlson, Danny Barron,, Chris Nieskins with event coordinator John Katerenchuk

Osoyoos second place finisher Team Draper.

Top Oliver team - Team Casorso

 Wanda Casorso, Bill Evans, Norma Burden, Fernando Anjos

Oliver second place finishers - Murray Soder, Marilyn Reimer,Arnie Janzen, and Bill Michaels

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 11 TH , 2025 AT 3:00 PM

OLIVER CURLING CENTRE LOUNGE

MINUTES of the OCC Special Membership meeting held Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at 3:00 pm at
the Oliver Curling Centre, chaired by Brad Dufour.

PRESENT: 37 members including Board members Brad Dufour, John Surovy, Marilyn Reimer, Rick
Reimer, and Diane Tetreault (see attached sign-in record).
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
The meeting was called to order at 3:01 pm. The agenda was accepted as pre-circulated as
MOVED BY: Brad Dufour, SECONDED BY: Pat Martin. CARRIED

2. FINANCIAL REPORT:  Brad Dufour reviewed the report supplied by Ken Leroy.
Confidence in the information supplied was questioned, particularly the lack of expenses listed for
the period of December 2024 to March 2025. A request for complete financial statements was made,
however our treasurer is away until early February. The Board’s confidence in Russell Moore and
his recommendation to proceed with the lowest of 5 bids to Highest End Contracting was expressed.
The project is for the replacement of only the exterior roof including insulation. Concern was
expressed about mold and the possibility of asbestos in the ceiling tiles however this is a separate
matter. Given our recent experience, advancing funds to the contractor was cautioned. The
contractor can begin the project mid January and estimates one month to completion.

3. NOTICE OF MOTION TO SPEND UP TO $40,000 FROM THE OPERATING ACCOUNT
TO INSTALL A NEW ROOF ON THE CLUBHOUSE PORTION OF THE BUILDING: It
was MOVED BY: Dave Andrews, SECONDED BY: John Chapman to spend up to $40,000
from the operating account to install a new roof on the clubhouse portion of the building. Motion
CARRIED - Tracy Zandee wished her dissenting vote be recorded.

4. NOTICE OF MOTION ON PROCURING A LOAN FROM BEEM CREDIT UNION OF UP
TO $15,000 IF REQUIRED FOR UNFORSEEN REPAIRS:

4.1 Amendment: After much discussion it was MOVED BY: Dave Casorso, SECONDED BY: Ernie Casorso to
amend the motion to procure a loan from Beem Credit Union of up to $40,000, changed from
$15,000, if required for unforeseen repairs. CARRIED

4.2 Notice of motion on procuring a loan from Beem Credit Union of up to $40,000 as amended, if
required for unforeseen repairs. MOVED BY: Ron Brooks, SECONDED BY: Cathy Pidduck.
Motion CARRIED – Bob Hale and Phil Anderson wished their dissenting votes be recorded.

5. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. MOVED BY: Cathy Pidduck

SnowLady Bonspiel. 2025

 The Snow Lady Bonspiel took place on Friday January 17, 2025.

8 teams took part; 2 from Oliver, 4 from Osoyoos and 2 from Penticton. Our local teams were very gracious and the following teams won cash pri

Overall Winner 

Betty Steinbart Skip, Verla Anderson Vice, Wendy Barlow Second and  Jan McNarry lead from Osoyoos.

They were .25 ahead of the 2nd place team from Penticton led by Diane Banera with Karen St Martin, Betty Mycroft and Sue Langley.

High One Game winner was from Osoyoos and consisted of Louise Watson, Judi Ross, Heather Butler and Bev Toovey. 

The ladies had a wonderful time and enjoyed two Snowman games. Included are pictures of the snowman made from marshmallows and toothpicks. The tallest snowman who could stand on his own, won a prize snowman chocolate bar for each member of his team.

   

 

I would personally like to thank the members who donated items, helped with the meals and helped with the scoring. This spiel could not be run by one single person. Special thanks to Sandi Lederer for being there every step of the way

 Submitted by Cathy Pidduck .

Stick Bonspiel - Saturday, December 7th Results

The Second Annual Stick Bonspiel is over for another year! Many volunteers from Scorers, Food Provinders including Chilli, Buns, Muffins, Desserts, Kitchen Helpers, Clean up, Registrars, Ticket Sellars, Bar Tenders, and Ice Techs made this happen! Big thanks for all the help they provided! Along with the Spiel, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Accessibilty Lift. Brad Dufour and Murray Soder, who were in charge of the new Accessibilty Expansion, along with Osoyoos Wheel Chair Curler, Chester Draper, officially opened the Lift! There were 16 teams participating - 3 from Penticton, 6 from Osoyoos, and 7 from Oliver! It was a successful Saturday for 3 Oliver Teams winning the top 3 prizes. Finishing 1st with 39 points out of a possible 51 were Marilyn and Rick Reimer! 2nd with 37 points were Bob Germyn and Blair Patterson! 3rd were Marietta and Bruce Fulcher with 35 points. Two Osoyoos teams - Nick Warner with Kip Greenlaw and Chester Draper with Brock Paton - tied for 4th with 32 points!

Ribbon Cutting for the Accessibility Lift with Murray Soder, Brad Dufour, and Chester Draper, Osoyoos Wheel Chair Curler

Presenting the awards - John Surovy, Stick League Coordinator

Finishing 1st - Marilyn and Rick Reimer!

2nd - Bob Germyn and Blair Patterson!

3rd - Marietta and Bruce Fulcher

4th - Chester Draper and Brock Paton

4th - Kip Greenlaw with Nick Warner

Ladies Welcome Back Bonspiel - held November 16 and 17

A Event sponsored by PJR Contracting - Winners

Presented by Wanda Casorso - left to right Wanda Casorso, Leas - Lynda Larson, Skip - Kitty Freeborn, Third - Suzanna Watts, and Second - Diana Johnston

B Event sponsored by Murvette Services Ltd. (Tony Murray and Sylvia Lowe) Winners

Left to right: Skip - Jenn Seminoff, Third - Michelle Brunschwiler, Second - Brittany Vierra, Lead - Jamie Higgins, Tony Murray, Sylvia Lowe

C Event sponsored by Gerard's Equipment - Winners

Presented by Wanda Casorso - Left to right Wanda Casorso, Skip - Diane Banera, Third - Betty Rycroft, Second - Cheryl Noble, and Lead - Karen D'Amato

Upcoming dates to note:

Curling ends for the 2024 Season - December 20th

Junior Tournament - February 8th, 2025

Curling Starts January 6th, 2025

Snow Ladies Bonspiel - January 17th, 2025

Men's Bonspiel - February 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2025

Provincial Mixed Championship - March 26th through March 30th, 2025

Wind-Up Banquet - April 12th, 2025

Wanda Casorso, Cathy Thompson, and Norma volunteered at the Points Bet International Tournament September 25th to the 29th in Calgary in the Goldline Merchandise Store. They are picture with Aryn Flowers the Goldline rep.

First Annual Curling Club Fundraiser Golf Tournament

Held Sunday, September 15th - Oliver Curling Club Golf Tournament - Scramble Format. 

The Golf Tournament was a great success with 92 golfers participating! A big thankyou  to the nkmip Canyon Golf Course for providing the course for our Fundraiser. Thanks to Todd Tweedy and staff for making the Tournament a great success! Also many thanks to Chairman Marilyn Reimer who organized the dinner and keeping the helpers on track. Tanks to Wanda Casorso and Faye Kelly for getting the sponsors and prizes on board Bob Hale and John Surovey for getting the registrations and teams - Thanks. Thanks to the kitchen help -Karen Keist, Sylvia Lowe, and Sandy Lederer. Pam and Bernice  - the shooter girls - provided the specialty drinks throughout the day. Was really appreciated

Sponsors; Many thanks for youe support!

PJR Contracting - Paul Johnson, Gail Barriskil

Velocity Automotive Performance

Sharon Snelling - Royal LePage

Maria McCarthy

Hole in One - Rick and Pat Martin Dave and Wanda Casorso - Casorso Ranch

Kia Penticton

Nk'Mip Senior Mens Pay the Pro

Tarren Risling p Remax

Burrowing Owl - Major Sponsor 

Rod and Bev Buffalo

Sunlife

Canter Winery

Gneiss Winery

Artus Bottling

Bob Hale 

Gord Reid 

Hester Creek Winery Mike and Faye Kelly

Wards in the Wine Village

Peter Barnes and Janice Blocka

Winners:

First with a 66 -Al Dumont, Mike Kelly, Faye Kelly, Reg Marshall

 

Second on a Count back with a 69 - Gary Penner, Dawn Penner. Beth Miller, and Ryan Miller

Third also with a 69 - Art Futa, Jean Futa, Roberta Dodge, and Dale Dodge

4th - Team Anderson -71

5th - Team Tetreault - 71

6th - Team Casorso - 72

7th - Team Gushulak - 72

8th - Team Murray - 72

9th - Team Dufour - 72

10th - Team Lauder - 73

11th - Team Janzen - 74

12th - Team Martin - 74

13th - Team Schroder - 74

14th - Team Rivera - 74

15th - Team Dalziel - 74

16th - Team Marcy - 76

17th - Team Johnson - 76

18th - Team Evans - 76

19th - Team Schultz - 78

20th - Team Thompson - 78

21st - Team Gammond - 79

22nd - Team Barley - 80

23rd - Team Susak - 88

 

 

Building Expansion Update

The Oliver Curling Centre expansion has pretty much been completed! The elevator is in and operational. The wheel chair accessible washrooms are complete and operational. The siding has been installed except fot the door covering where the Fire Exit was!

 

OCC Life Member Receives Spirit of Oliver Community Builder Award

Cathy Pidduck received the community builder award at the Spirit of Oliver Awards!

It was for her volunteering and bringing in the youth curling from the schools to the Oliver Curling Club

 

 

 

 

Honorary Life Member Inducted

 

John Surovy was inducted as the 21st Honorary Life Member into
the Oliver Curling Club Society. Presenting his certificate are Honorary Life Members John Chapman and George Hagel.

Oliver Curling Club's first League Champions

From Left to Right: Bill Collens - second, Charlton McNaughton - lead, Dick Goodall - Skip, John Chapman - third