The cards were dealt and 15 tables of four euchre players commenced play at 8pm on Oct. 5 at the St. Martin of Tour’s parish hall in Drayton.
Annually, the Catholic Women’s League organizes an event which includes the euchre tournament as its centrepiece along with door prizes, a penny table and a lunch.
Wayne Bridge ably acted as master of ceremonies as he reviewed the rules before play began, signalled the round changes throughout the playing, and announced the many prize recipients during the evening’s luncheon.
Door prize winners of a potted Chrysanthemum each were Eileen Downey, Marlene Baetz, and Jesse Hotchkiss. Marlene Baetz was also the fortunate recipient of the Half and Half. Special draw recipients were as follows: Dale Stanley (a gift certificate from Drayton Entertainment ); Gary Huber (a Chrysanthemum); and Lloyd Franklin (a Chrysanthemum). Before these prizes were announced, the winning players of the euchre were recognized. The euchre winners for the women were Margaret Skerritt (ladies high); Doris Hale (second high); Mabel Henderson (ladies low); and Jesse Hotchkiss (lone hands). The winners for the men were Gord Stemmler (men’s high); Earl Campbell (second high); Fred Vanderzanden and Carl Ellis (men’s low); and Gary Huber (lone hands).
Organizers extend congratulations and thank Barry Gourlay of Gourlay’s Grocery Store in Moorefield for his many donations and support. Thank you as well goes to the CWL co-presidents Eileen Downey and Marg Driscoll for their annual efforts. In addition, thank you at this time of the year goes to parishioners and community members for their help with set-up, sales, food prep, desserts, clean up, and any other form of contribution.
Organizers would like to thank all those who came out to play on this first Friday of October, the traditional date and traditionally Thanksgiving weekend, for an evening of good card-playing and company. All are welcomed back next year for the annual event.
