Winning the A event at the Cook County Curling Club Open Bonspiel last weekend was the Ron Kowalchuck Rink of Thunder Bay, Canada.
The Cook County Curling Club held its Open Bonspiel on the weekend of February 20-23 at the curling club with 11 teams participating. Our Canadian guests, along with our other out-oftown guests enjoy the fact that they can have an affordable bonspiel weekend in a nice location.
Our club is known for its fast ice conditions, in addition to our great hospitality and meals. The club advertises to all skill levels so that our guests can have a fun bonspiel experience.
The club will be hosting its last bonspiel, the Charles J. Futterer Open Memorial, on March 13, 14 and 15. The public is always welcomed to come and watch. If you would like to learn more about curling check out the club’s website: www.cookcountycurlingclub.com.
The winners of the Open Bonspiel
| A Event | Ron Kowalchuck | Rink | Thunder Bay, Canada |
| Runner-Up | Norma O’Leary | Rink | Two Harbors |
| B Event | Mark Pedersen | Rink | Grand Marais |
| Runner-up | Pete Harris | Two Harbors | |
| C Event | Rory Smith Rink | Grand Marais | |
| Runner-up | Andrew Smith | Rink | Grand Marais |
| D Event | Brian Smith Rink | Grand Marais | |
| Runner-up | Tricia Sampson | Thunder Bay |
The B event winners were (L-R) Bruce Johnson, Mark Pedersen, Bob Spry and Rob Hackett.
Winning the C event were (L-R) Mike Ryden, Shawn Swearingen, Katy Smith, Rory Smith, Brad Bock.
Celebrating after their D event win were (L-R) Brian Smith, Joanne Smith, Rich Palmer, Virginia Palmer.
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