Our Town: Brantford

Our Town. the WNED-TV series, came to Brantford in October to produce a scrapbook of the city. One of the segments will be a feature of the Dufferin Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club. Our Town: Brantford premiered Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 pm on WNED-TV. The complete story is posted in the Brantford Expositor. The episode will reair Sunday, April 4 at 5 pm

Thanksgiving Day Closing Jitney

The last jitney of the 2009 season was bowled on the greens Monday, October 12. The Thanksgiving jitney had the following two game winners were Joe Godwin (20), Jean Hopton (20), Alma Kisser (20) and Grace Mills (20). One game winners were Ken Flaherty (18), Jim Thomson (17), Jack Taylor (16), Bobby Beazly (15), Eleanor Thomson (15), Art Lowe (14) and Jean McDonald (13).

Many thanks to Marie Sutton and Wilma Roblin for running the draw and to Joyce Gerth and Carol Reese for the delicious refreshments.

Thanks for a Great Season!

The members of the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club wish to offer our sincere thanks to our 2009 sponsors: Brant Chiropractic & Laser Clinic, Dr. Guy Pelletier; McCleister Funeral Home, Ted McCleister; Tranquility Place Retirement Home & Apartments, Christine Middelkoop; McKay Travel Inc., Paul Meadows; B.Y.O. Breweries Inc., Don Woolton; Tradewind Heating & Air Conditioning, Bob Hopton; Galerie Lumiere, Stuart Armstrong; Ingham Monuments, Brian Mcisaac; Nancy Tomkins Denture Clinic, Nancy Tomkins; Brantwood Farms, Tom Pate; Richardson Trophy, Emma Richardson; Don and Betty Snider Pairs Plaque, Betty Snider.

Special thanks to Andrea Hebb for our awesome web site. Many thanks to Roger Abraham, Norwich Lawn Bowling Club for posting our events on the District 3 web site. Our sincere thanks to the sports editors of the Expositor and C.K.P.C for reporting our events throughout the 2009 season. Join us in 2010 for our CENTENNIAL YEAR!

Sunday Jitney

The final Sunday jitney was bowled September 27 on the Dufferin Club greens with 16 bowlers and 2 staff. Two game winners were Olive Martin (25), Joan Kay (24), Bunty Lowe (20) and Jean Hopton (20). One game winners were Jeannette McColl (19), Art Lowe (17) and Jack Taylor (17). Draw by Wilma Roblin and refreshments by Phyllis Gould.

Brantwood Farms Open Singles

Our final open tournament sponsored by Brantwood Farms was bowled Saturday, September 19 under perfect weather with 27 bowlers. Ron Jones, London finished in top spot with 3 wins (58+2), Michael Spadafora, Niagara Falls second with 3 wins (50), and John Rattray, Ancaster third with 3 wins (45), Yvette Vanderpost, Simcoe fourth with 2 wins (47), Frank Pring, Caledonia fifth with 2 wins (45). One game high Joan Way, Mt. Hamilton (37).

Thanks to Jackie Hainer, Carole Hendershot and Evelyn Munro for preparing the soup, Tranquility Place Retirement Home for providing the sandwiches, Jackie Hainer, Toni Zuidema and Stan Plumstead for ktichen prepration, Bill Taylor and Jack Taylor for setting up the greens. Draw table by Betty Dawes and Jean Hopton. 50/50 tickets sold by Olive Martin; winner was Joe Whorms, Ancaster. Special thanks to the jack setters/markers Evelyn and Jim Munro, Jim and Eleanor Thomson, Ken and Nellie Flaherty, Helen Knill, Betty White, Bunty Lowe, Bill Ellis, Joan Gehring, Alma Kisser and Gord McDonald.

Nancy Tomkins Denture Clinic

Fourteen teams entered the Nancy Tomkins Denture Clinic Ladies Triples Tuesday, September 15. Tilly Mannen, Laura Ritchie and Elaine Clayton, St. George finished in first with 3 wins (43), Shirley Hague, Helen Dickson and Marg Ross, Woodstock in second with 3 wins (38), Hazel Reid, Elizabeth Smith and Nelda Hollatz, Kitchener third with 2 wins (41) and Evan Bingley, Marion Wootton and June Pinkney , Burlington fourth with 2 wins (38). One game high to the Simcoe team of Muriel LaPlante, Mary Faludi and Joyce Donaldson with 40+3.

A delicious luncheon was then served under the direction of Jackie Hainer, and her staff - Toni Zuidema, Madeleine James, Wilma Roblin, Bill Taylor, Bill Ellis, Jack Taylor, Art Lowe and Stan Plumstead. Greens set by Bob Valade. Draw table with Betty Dawes and Jean Hopton, Olive Martin sold 50/50 tickets; Evan Bingley was the winner. Madeleine James led the ladies in singing grace. Bill Taylor snapped pictures. Diane Lewis was busy videoing a section for an up coming TV program.

Sunday Jitney

Another Sunday jitney was bowled Sunday, September 13 with drawmaster Wilma Roblin. Two game winners were Francine Lemay Beal (24), Bob Dolmer (24) and Jim Thomson (24). One game winners were Joan Gehring (19), Eleanor Thomson (19), Jean Hopton (18), Helen Knill (18), Grace Mills (18) and Jack Taylor (14). Thanks to Betty Dawes for refreshments.

Ingham Monuments Ladies and Mixed Pairs

The Ingham Monuments Ladies and Mixed Pairs was bowled Monday, September 7. Roger Abraham and Edith Cavin, Norwich finished first with 3 wins (45), Yvette Vanderpost and Matt Kolenic, Simcoe second with 3 wins (44), Frank Pring and Anne Harris, Caledonia third with 2 wins (47+1), Muriel LaPlante and Elaine Clayton, Simcoe fourth with 2 wins (43+14) and Marie Sutton and Eleanor Thomson, Dufferin in fifth with 1 win (35+1).

Draw by Betty Dawes, Phyllis Gould Jean Hopton. Greens with Bob Valade, Bill Taylor & Jack Taylor. Refreshments by Evelyn & Jim Munro and Lucy Hooper Schopf. 50/50 winner Tilly Mannen

Ontario Novice Lawn Bowling Championships

The Ontario Novice Lawn Bowling Championships were completed September 5-6 at the Woodstock greens. Richard Learn, Roger Abraham and Graham Dorman of Norwich won the Men's Triples gold medal. Donna McLellan, Marlene Learn and Candace Teetze of Norwich won the bronze medal in the Ladies Triples event. Norwich represented District 3 in the championships.

Don & Betty Snider Mixed Pairs Plaque

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Don & Betty Snider Pairs Plaque tournament Sunday, September 6 with the following winners:
      1. Marie Sutton and Phyllis Gould (2 wins, 39)
      2. Bill Ellis, Joan Gehring and Helen Knill (2 wins, 34)
      3. Art Lowe and Bunty Lowe (2 wins, 34)
      4. Jack Taylor and Betty Dawes (1 game, 33+3).

Our very special person - Betty Snider joined us at the greens offering tasty hot pizza for a supper break, and very generous prizes at the end of the event. Eleanor Thomson at the draw table. Social under the guidance of Art and Bunty Lowe

Heart & Stroke Jitney

The members of the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club bowled a jitney for the Heart and Stroke Fund with the following two game winners: Jean Hopton (33), Eleanor Thomson (23), Art Lowe (19) and Joyce Gerth (17). One game winners were Jim Thomson (22), Francine Lemay Beal (21), Alma Kisser (20), Jack Taylor (20), Bunty Lowe (17) and Grace Mill (16). A generous donation was made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation on behalf of the members. Thanks to Olive Martin and Loretta Beaton for refreshments between games and to Wilma Roblin and Marie Sutton for the draw.

District 3 Novice Playdowns

The District 3 Novice playdowns were bowled on the Dufferin Lawn Bowling greens, Saturday, August 15 under really hot and humid conditions. The winners of the Ladies Triples were Francine Lemay Beal, Joan Kay and Joan Deutscher, Dufferin (pictured
right) and the Men's Triples winners were Richard Learn, Roger Abraham and Graham Darmon, Norwich. Both teams advance to the Provincials, which will be bowled in Woodstock, September 5-6.

Thanks to Marie Sutton and Eleanor Thomson for the refreshments throughout the day and to Bob Valade for setting the greens. John Martin is the District 3 Chair Person, Betty Patience Secretary/Treasurer. Moe Cosyn, Woodstock was the umpire for the day.

Galerie Lumiere Ladies/Mixed Triples Tournament

The Dufferin Greens were invaded with lawn bowlers from the Norwich Club with five teams bowling in the Galerie Lumiere Ladies/Mixed Triples Tournament with a novice lead Tuesday, August 11. What fun! A hot and humid day with only four to five drops of rain in the third game.

The top four finishers were 1. Laura Ritchie, Ed Hunter and Pierette Boucher, St. George with 3 wins (43), 2. Gord Gilbert, Jan McLean and Susan Campbell, Paris with 2 wins (38), 3. Muriel LaPlante, Tony Vandenhurk and Yvette Vanderpost, Simcoe with 2 wins (37) and 4. Roy Spiegelman, Joyce Donaldson and Matt Kolenic, Simcoe with 2 wins (32).

Thanks to Betty Dawes with assistance by Jean Hopton for the draw, Bob Valade for setting the greens, Grace Mills, Alma Kisser and Toni Ziudema for refreshments. The winner of the 50/50 draw was Art Lowe of Dufferin.

Richardson Trophy Tournament

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club completed the Richardson Trophy in-club tournament with the following winners 1. Stan Plumstead, Jean Solis and Lisa Marie Hooper with 2 wins (35), 2. Jean Hopton, Betty Gragg and Bob Dolmer 2 wins (33+4) and 3. Marie Sutton, Wilma Roblin and Alma Kisser 1 win (36+2).

Tradewind Heating & AC Triples Tournament

A Ladies and Mixed Triples (Ladies Skip) Tournament sponsored by Tradewind Heating & Air Conditioning was bowled Tuesday, August 4. A total of 14 teams were registered with Diane March, Ron Dufeu and Ruby Dufeu, Burlington, finishing in top spot with 3 wins, 44+3. Joan Way, Carol Risidore and Leanne MacDougall, Mt. Hamilton were second with 3 wins (38), Marie Sutton, Bill Taylor and Eleanor Thomson, Dufferin in third with 2 wins (40+2), Nancy Hewer, Peter Clarke and Roberta Johnston, Burlington in fourth with 2 wins (39+4) and Laura Ritchie, Ed Hunter and Tillie Mannen, St. George in fifth with 1 win (32).

Thanks to Betty Dawes and Jean Hopton for the draw, and Betty Gragg, Alma Kisser and Grace Mills for refreshments. Greens under the capable hands of Bob Valade. Olive Martin took charge of the 50/50 tickets - Joy White, Norwich was the lucky winnerof $37.00. Thanks to all the willing hands for the "clean-up".

Sunday Jitney

A Sunday jitney was bowled August 2 with the following winners. Two game winners were Bunty Lowe (26), Joyce Gerth (24), Olive Martin (23), Jim Thomson (21) and Betty Gragg (18). One game winners were Bill Taylor (23), Joe Godwin (21), Gord McDonald (21), Jean Hopton (20) and Velma Locke (20). Thanks to Marie Sutton for managing the "draw table". and Alma Kisser and Grace Millers for the refreshments.

B.Y.O Breweries Open Pairs Tournament

A rain shortened Open Pairs tournament was bowled Tuesday, July 21 with 18 teams entered. Finishing in first place were Gord Gilbert and Jan McLean, Paris with 3 wins (37+4). Marie Sutton and Jack Taylor, Dufferin finished in second with 3 wins (35), Peter Clarke and Roberta Johnston, Burlington in third with 3 wins (33+2), John Rattray and Joe Whorms, Ancaster in fourth with 2 wins (37), Yvette Vanderpost and Matt Kolenic, Simcoe in fifth with 2 wins (30) and Tony Vandenhurk and Mary Faludi, Simcoe in sixth with 1 win (28+9).

Carole Hendershot took charge of kitchen preparation - assisted by Bill and Laurel Ellis for the midday break. Draw was organized by Betty Dawes with Jean Hopton, greens set up by Bob Valade, and 50/50 tickets sold by Joan Deutscher and Olive Martin. Congratulations to Carole Hendershot, the winner of the 50/50 draw. A draw for three sets of men's products donated by Jeff Hewson with the winners Tom Brightman, Simcoe; Peter Clarke, Burlington; and Jack Taylor, Dufferin.

Sunday Jitney

A jitney was bowled Sunday, July 12 with the following two-game winners: Joan Gehring (22), Eleanor Thomson (22), Betty Dawes (21), Jack Taylor (21), Velma Locke (20) and Marie Sutton (19). One-game winners were Bobby Beazley (20), Bob Dolmer (20), Jean Hopton (20), Francine Lemay Beal (20) and Lucy Hooper (18).

Thanks to Marie Sutton and Wilma Roblin for working the draw table, and Wilma Roblin for serving refreshments.

McKay Travel Tournament

The McKay Travel Inc. Ladies Pairs Tournament was Friday, July 10 with two 14 end games bowled and delicious desserts. Hazel Reid and Bev Hitchman, Kitchener finished in first with 2 wins (42+2), Yvette Vanderpost and Joyce Donaldson, Simcoe in second with 2 wins (39+4), Wilma Roblin and Jean Solis, Dufferin in third with 2 wins (24) and Olive Martin and Joan Deustcher, Dufferin in fourth with 1 win (31).

Thanks to Betty Dawes and her assistant Jean Hopton for the draw table; Helen Knill and Betty White for the social; Bob Valade for setting up the greens, and Olive Martin and Bill Taylor, our club photographs. The winner of the 50/50 draw was Gene Robertson, Woodstock.

Dufferin Club Singles

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling members bowled for the 2009 Singles Championships on Thursday, July 9 with the following results:

• Ladies Senior - Eleanor Thomson (2 wins, 23), Bunty Lowe
• Men's Senior - Joe Godwin (3 wins, 27), Bill Taylor (2 wins, 31)
• Novice Ladies - Lisa Marie Hooper (3 wins, 35+3), Francine Lemay Beal (2 wins, 32)
• Novice Men's - Jim Thomson (3 wins, 34+4), Bob Dolmer

Thanks to the draw master, Wilma Roblin. To Eleanor Thomson for the refreshments. Special mention to the "jack setters" & "chalkers": Betty Dawes, Nellie Flaherty, Joan Gehring, Jean Hopton, Helen Knill, Jean and Gord McDonald, Velma Locke and Carol Reese.

Tranquility Place Retirement Home Tournament

A Canada Day tournament of Ladies and Mixed Pairs sponsored by Tranquility Place Retirment Home & Apartments was bowled Wednesday, July 1. President Joan Deutscher welcomed bowlers and guests to the Dufferin Club. Bill Taylor led the singing O'Canada.

Mike Wagner and Shirly Filsinger, Kitchener finished in first with 3 wins (46+1), Gord Gilbert and Jan McLean, Paris in second with 3 wins (40+13), Mo Cosyn and Carol Bragg, Woodstock in third with 2 wins (45+10), Andrew Brightman and Stephanie Kent, Simcoe in fourth with 2 wins (41+3), Roger Abraham and Joy Abraham, Norwich fifth with 2 wins (36) and Lock Morgan and Dorothy Morgan, Ancaster in sixth with 1 win (35+6).

Social duties in charge of Jean Solis and Wilma Roblin. Draw table under the guidance of Betty Dawes and Jean Hopton. Thanks to Bob Valade for "setting" the greens. Pictures by Olive Martin, Club photographer. The 50/50 winner was Trudy Geensen, Norwich.

Canada Day Jitney

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club celebrated Canada Day on Sunday, June 28 with the Annual Canada Day Jitney. Bowlers were resplendant in red and white. Two game winners were Bill Taylor (27), Joan Gehring , Eleanor Thomson and Jim Thomson (tied with 11). One game winners were Gord McDonald (20) and Ken Flaherty, Bob Dolmer, Helen Knill, Velma Locke and Wilma Roblin (tied with 18).

Special thanks to Velma Locke and Jean McDonald whose Canada Day cupcakes and cookies were enjoyed by all. Special thanks to Wilma Roblin and Bill Taylor draw masters for our Canada Day Jitney. Special Thanks to Olive Martin for her photography.

Jitney and BBQ

A Sunday afternoon jitney was bowled June 14 followed by a BBQ. Two game winners were Helen Knill (21), Jim Munro (20), Alma Kisser (20), Evelyn Munro (19), Joyce Gerth (19), Marie Sutton (19), Jack Taylor (18), Lucy Hooper (17) and Joan Gehring (16).

Thanks to draw master Marie Sutton; Jean and Gord Mcdonald and Jean Hopton for the kitchen duties; to our club photographer for her "snapping" talents, and to Joan Deutscher for the delicious cake. A special thanks to our club chefs - an awesome job!

McCleister Funeral Home Ladies Pairs Tournment

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club hosted a Ladies Pairs tournament sponsored by McCleister Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 9. Shirley Hague and Helen Dickson, Woodstock finished in top spot with 3 wins (39 games), Hazel Reid and Ellen Edwards, Kitchener in second with 2 wins (40), Shirley Vidler and Julia Ferrell, Burlington in third with 2 wins (37) and Jean Brighton and Bev Houston, Kitchener in fourth with 2 wins (33). Marie Sutton and Eleanor Thomson of Dufferin rounded out the top 5 with 1 win (32). Thanks to Jean Solis, Francine Lemay Beal and Nellie Flaherty for working the kitchen, Bob Valade for setting the greens and Betty Dawes and Jean Hopton on the draw table

Senior Games

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club hosted the lawn bowling section of the District 25 Senior Games on Thursday, June 4. Laura Ritchie, Ed Hunter and Tilly Mannen, St. George finished first with 2 wins (32+2). Stan Plumstead, Marie Sutton and Jack Taylor of Dufferin finished in second with 2 wins (27), Tony Vandenhurk, Mary Falud and Yvette Vanderpost, Simcoe third with 1 win (27) and Art Lowe, Bunty Lowe and Eleanor Thomson, Dufferin in fourth with 1 win (19).

Brant Chiropractic & Laser Clinic Tournament

Eighteen teams of ladies and mixed pairs were entered in the Brant Chiropractic & Laser Clinic tournament under sunny skies on Tuesday, June 2. Trudy Geensen and Jack Surerus, Norwich placed first with 3 wins (46+2); Joan Way and Carol Risidore, Mt. Hamilton second with 3 wins (45); Peter Clarke and Roberta Johnson, Burlington third with 2 wins (40+2); Frank Pring and Anne Harris, Caledonia fourth with 2 wins (39+7), and Shirley Vidler and Julia Ferrell, Burlington fifth with 2 wins (39). Francine Lemay Beal and Betty Graggn were the top team from Dufferin, finishing in sixth spot with 1 win (40+1).

Thanks to Jean and Gord McDonald on kitchen duties, Bob Valade for setting up the greens and Betty Dawes and Jean Hopton for manning the draw table. The lucky winner of the 50/50 draw was Tilly Mannen.

May 31 Jitney

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club hosted the first Sunday jitney with drawmaster Wilma Roblin and Marie Sutton. Two game winners were Art Lowe (26), Carol Rees (26), Gord. McDonald (23), Jim Thomson (23), Nellie Flaherty (20), Bunty Lowe (20), Loretta Beaton (20) and Joan Deutscher (18). One game winners were Jean McDonald (21), Marie Sutton (21), Joyce Gerth (16), Alma Kisser (16), Joan Kay (16), Lisa Marie Hooper (15), Bill Taylor (13) and Eleanor Thomson (13). Honourable mention goes to Olive Martin.

Opening Day Spider & Jitney

Co-presidents - Joan Deutscher and Francine Lemay Beal welcomed bowlers and guests on a sunny bowling day. Mayor Mike Hancock (left) brought greetings from city council to the Opening Day of the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club on May 18, 2009. MPP Dave Levac extended good wishes for a successful season as did MP Phil McColeman.

Mel Plant led the singing of O'Canada (right). The dignitaries delivered bowls for the Spider event. Winner of the Spider was Bill Ellis and a generous donation was made to Operation Lift. Seven greens enjoyed bowling an 8-end jitney with thanks to drawmaster Gord McDonald. A short meeting followed and a delicious pot luck supper concluded the afternoon. Pictures provided by club photographer, Olive Martin.

Dufferin Club Fire

On Saturday, April 18, vandals started a fire under some benches that were stacked outside the front kitchen window.  Fire and flames from the burning benches burned the window area, pillar and part of the roof of the Dufferin Club.

There is some fire damage to the outside of the building near the kitchen window, some heat damage in the kitchen and smoke and water damage in the kitchen, hall and women's washroom.  There was no electrical damage, but the phone line was affected.  Police estimate the damage to be around $35,000. A picture and article about the fire is posted on the Expositor website.

The fire was extinguished before spreading through the rest of the clubhouse and the Open House is still a go for Saturday, May 2.

Upcoming Events

• Our Town: Brantford
  Sun, April 4 @ 5 pm
  WNED-TV
  
  
• Sat, May 1, 2010
  Dufferin Open House
  10 am to 3 pm
  
  
• Calendar of Events

Membership Fees

• Regular - $95
• First Year Bowler - $60
• Student - $30
• Social - $15

Membership fees are non-refundable. Lockers are available to rent for $5.

OLBA

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club is part of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association, located in District 3.

Across Ontario, there are a total of 16 districts and within our district there are 11 clubs, of which Dufferin is a very active club.

2008 Tournament Winners

• Ladies Singles - Marie Sutton
• Ladies Singles (Novice) - Francine Lemay Beal
• Men's Singles - Art Lowe
• Men's Singles (Novice) - Jim Thomson
• Wall Plaque (Ladies and Mixed Pairs) - Jack Taylor and Olive Martin
• Richardson Trophy (Mixed Triples, Novice Lead) - Jack Taylor, Jeannette McColl and Jim Thomson
• Monday Evening Ladies - Marie Sutton
• Monday Evening Men's - Jim Thomson
• Stuart Axford Trophy Monday Evening's Men's (Novice) - Jim Thomson

Club Pins

• Club Pins for Sale - $5