Olav Skjelbred
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Olav Skjelbred – Our Gentle Giant…..
A very Gentle Soul who we had the privilege to have as a member of our Club has passed away. Olav Skjelbred has been battling cancer for several years but passed a few days ago. Olav was such a quiet man, always happy and smiling. He came to Canada as a young man after being a ski instructor in Norway. When arriving he worked in the forests of BC as a lumber Jack. He did have some stories to tell about his life and it was a hard one. He became a club member and was a very helpful to many. He spent lots of time on the green and was always smiling no matter how his game was, good or bad. Olav was a coach here which came easy to him as he had been an instructor. He would help you out if you were having a problem. During the winter months you would see him at Short Mat either to play one game or two depending on the day. Then some days come as a spectator. In the summer of course he was on the green enjoying the game he loved. He worked on the our garden planting flower and weeding for few years. If you were at the club for maintenance on Monday mornings he would be there to help Gord Campbell serve up coffee and goodies to keep you all going. During Covid it was Olav’s 90th birthday and the club did a drive by celebration for him. Then Sandi did a cupcake birthday for him two years ago. He was both surprised and very happy. He loved our Lawn Bowling club and enjoyed talking to all the members. He will be sorely missed by many of us. We send our condolences to his daughters and their families from our family, his extended family.
Upcoming Events
7:00PM – Board Meeting
All Day – Beth and Linda are inviting all ladies to the Courtenay Club for a fun day garden tea party
9:30AM – 8 End Draw
1:00PM – 14 End Draw
6:30PM – Summer Mixed Pairs League
9:30AM – Cutthroat League (14 ends)
1:00PM – 12 End Draw
6:30PM – PGOSA
10:00AM – FORTIS Volunteer Event
1:00PM – 10 End Draw
5:00PM Fun & Food Night
Organizer
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Ken Bucyk
Fun & Food Night
THURSDAY, JULY18 th
You can eat and play, play only, or eat only.
Dinner @ 5:00
A variety of pizzas will be offered.
Dessert, coffee & tea will be served after the 10 end game.
Cost $8.00
The game will be “Score 10!”- Play proceeds as normal
- But, rather than only one team counting shot bowls, the closest 4 bowls to the jack will count.
- The closest bowl will count 4, then the next one will count 3, then 2 and finally 1 point.
- This means that although team A is shot, team B could score 6 points.
- If an end is burnt, the burning team will score 3 and the other team will score 7 points.
- Play to be 10 ends.
Sign-up until MONDAY, July 15TH at the club or below.
NOTE: Only the first 48 bowlers are eligible to bowl.