On Wednesday, November 22nd, Deep River played host to the teams playing in the Low Cup. This was the third Low Cup match of the year. The Deep River club did itself proud with its two entries handily winning their first two games, and hanging on to the victory for the day.
Chris Knight led his team (Gerry Tallon, Pat Bindner, John Logie) to an 11 - 7 win over Eganville (Homan, Geson, Kadditz and James) and tied the Cobden team (Markus, Sly, Norris and McLachlan) 7-7 in the afternoon game.
Bob Burton with Martin James, Ray Kasaboski, and Mike Watson devastated the Cobden team in the morning, and was defeated 5 -10 in the afternoon by Eganville.
Arnprior #1 won both of their games over Pembroke, 8 - 7 and 6 - 5 while Arnprior second team lost both games, 6 - 7 and 6 - 7, to the same two Pembroke teams.
Arnprior still leads the overall standings with 93 points, Pembroke: 87 ½, Renfrew: 61, Deep River: 48, and Cobden/Eganville 33 ½ with the two leading teams yet to have a bye.
Many thanks to the Laurentian Dairy for catering the lunch, and to Marg Cook and Jen Hunter for the beautiful autumn table layouts, and to Roland Kelly at the bar. Their willingness to volunteer their time in support of the curling club events is deeply appreciated.
The fourth match will be played in Arnprior Nov 29.
The Deep River Curling Club is still in financial difficulties. As we all remember the Club finished last season with a $6,000 deficit. It was decided to clear the shortfall by asking for donations of cash from the membership. Many of our members were exceedingly generous with their support. As well, it was decided to increase the membership fees this season by $70 per member. However, this year the Club has experienced a shortfall in the number of members and revenue appears to be at the same level it was a year ago. In other words the Club expects to reach the end of the season with another large deficit.
A Financial Committee has been struck to look at the over-all situation, determine the capital costs the club may have in it's future, determine precisely the operating costs of the Club to examine where savings might be made and look at all revenue raising options. The committee will also be looking at the situation other clubs have in the Valley and how they've handled it. A general meeting will likely be held in early January to provide members with an opportunity for questions and a general discussion. One thing seems clear. The Club cannot continue to run at a deficit.
Friday night is Social Curling night. Curling starts at 7.30pm but players are advised to arrive before 7.20pm for team selections, which are done randomly. Once on the ice you can look forward to 6 ends of curling. Afterwards people gather in the lounge for a social hour for drinks and snacks. Many of the regulars arrive with snacks for sharing. Of course, the bringing of snacks is OPTIONAL. Just to make it interesting, the snacks follow a theme. The theme for Friday, December 1st, is Mini-Sandwich Night, who can make the smallest sandwich. Anyone thinking about trying curling can attend and pay the day fee, which is currently $10. Come and try the sport and stay for the social.