Cook County News Herald

Curling Club puts “nipper” to good use





Cook County Curling Club President Bill Parish (left) accepts a check for $400 from Chris Smith and Rich Palmer, employees of Como Oil and Propane Company. The money was used toward the purchase of a nipper, equipment that helps prepare ice for play.

Cook County Curling Club President Bill Parish (left) accepts a check for $400 from Chris Smith and Rich Palmer, employees of Como Oil and Propane Company. The money was used toward the purchase of a nipper, equipment that helps prepare ice for play.

The Cook County Curling Club would like to thank Como Oil and Propane for its donation of $400, which helped with the purchase of a “nipper.” Other monies were raised and donated by club members to make up the difference for this $1,300 purchase. The nipper is a welcome addition to the curling club’s equipment as it will help prepare the ice for play and will save on the wear and tear of our stones. It’s an item that has been on the curling club wish list for 10 years.

In February and March the curling club hosts its bonspiels. The first one is an Open Bonspiel, under way as this issue of the Cook County News-Herald hits the newsstands, February 20 – 22. Stop by the Curling Club and check out the action.

Next up is the Charles J. Futterer Open Memorial Bonspiel, March 13 – 15. These events bring in outside guests to our area to enjoy a weekend of curling and to enjoy what Grand Marais has to offer. The public is always welcome to come watch.

If you would like to learn more about the Cook County Curling Club, contact Joanne Smith at bjsmith@boreal.org. Check out website at: cookcountycurlingclub.com.


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