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Farmers vs. Friends bonspiel brings fun to Carlyle

Curlers gathered in Carlyle for the Farmers vs. Friends Bonspiel, an event filled with competition and camaraderie.

CARLYLE — This was the third time the event has been held since its return and was organized by Dave East and Carter Altwasser.

The only requirement to participate was having at least two farmers per team, with teams open to men, women, or mixed groups.

The six-end games began Friday afternoon, followed by a banquet supper provided by Weir’s Catering and sponsored by FCC and Adama.

Games continued Saturday, leading to final rounds in A and B divisions later in the day.

During the day, there was no kitchen service, but in the evening, players enjoyed pizza and wings from The Office Bar & Grill, sponsored by My Precision Ag, Ceres Global Ag, and Double Diamond Farm Supply.

At the end of the tournament, 306 Ag won the A division with Lane Newell, Kienen Piper, Mitch Weber and Mitchell Martel. The Corning Crew—Lyle McCarthy, Amber McKay, Robbie McKay and Ed Mish—claimed the B division title.

East said the bonspiel went very well, and organizers look forward to next year’s event.

The year-end bonspiel at the Carlyle Curling Rink is scheduled for March 29, welcoming all teams for a fun conclusion to the season.