Remembering Neal Schell

Longtime curler, Neal Schell, passed away on February 1, 2004.

Neal served two terms as president of the curling club. He was an avid curler, loved bonspieling and was a member of the Chabawabs.

He and Betty chaired our German Night for many years and Neal became famous for his sauerbraten. He loved to cook.

He carried a list of "punch lines" in his wallet in order to have a good joke handy. The funny part being that he knew the punch lines but couldn't remember the jokes.

He will be missed. A Neal Schell Memorial Fund has been established. We will purchase a new chair in his name. Any contributions over and above will go toward kitchen improvements.

If you wish to contribute please send check to Jim Colton.

Bonspiel Results

Gordon Emmet Results

Runner-up of Emmet Medal - Second Event
Howard Knudsen, Marty Zavadil, Dean Robbins and Bill Rolston

Winner of Mohawk Medal - Third Event
Ken McPartlin, Bob Benjamin, Jim Holmblad and Al Doty

Our Schenectady Men's team had a great showing at the Gordon. Congratulations! They drove through snow and cold weather to get there and had a great time. As an FYI - Don Baird from Plainfield won the First Event.

39th Governor's Bowl Bonspiel Results

Runner-up of Governor's Bowl Bonspiel - First Event
Dennis Quinn, Shaun-Paul Manore, Dave Hooper and Dion Warr

Winner of Bob Hietala Memorial Trophy - Second Event
Bob Mulig, Bob Travis, Jack Fitzgerald and Jim Sinkins

Winner of the Fort Orange Trophy - Third Event
Charlie McCullough, Pat Fitzgerald, Jeff Mayott and Tim Brooks

Social League

This year the Social League has 10 teams and will curl 9 times.

After curling participants enjoy a cocktail hour with each team donating hors d'oeuvres in turn. We have noticed that standing too close to the table when the hors d'oeuvres are brought out can be a little scary. Last week someone took a bite out of Evelyn Holmblad's hand and Shirley Burgess left her slider on the table and somebody ate it.

However, we have a great time. At our Christmas Dinner, Charlie and Judy McCullough won a prize for the best Christmas costume. They were Mr. and Mrs. Santa. The Lisuzzos won for funniest with a flashing Rudolph nose and various other decorations. Finally, Sally Ward prevailed and won for silliest with a tiara of Christmas balls--or lights (not sure which).

Polish Night we dined on golabki, bigos, baszcz, mizeria, perogi and for dessert, szarlotka. Tasted better than it sounds.

Jim did Polish joke duty and just to prove his impartiality told Nova Scotia jokes, Newfie jokes and others. Hal Clements asked, "What do you call a pig dressed in a white sheet?" Lawrence of Poland!!!!

We were pleased to have, Beelers, Shermans, Holmes, Fiedlers, Mrs. Steadwell and Faith and Hal Nix join us for dinner.

There are just 2 more events for the season. The March 19 Social is cancelled in favor of the Cunningham.

Good Curling, Charlotte Colton

Junior Bonspiel, March 5, 6 and 7th

The 43rd Schenectady Junior Bonspiel is March 5, 6, and 7th. We really, really, REALLY, above everything else, need help with housing. People can also help by setting up for and cleaning up after breakfast and lunch each day, working on the ice, making club signs or the draw board, chaperoning the dance, etc. We would not have had such a successful bonspiel last year without the support of our gracious members. The club made almost $900, and the 24 teams had a great weekend. Please make a very charitable donation to the club by helping to support the teen bonspiel. Thank you in advance!

Dion & Andrea