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Curlers honour one of their own with jitney bonspiel

A life-sized cutout of Paul Hurst added his familiar face to the event in his memory
CollingwoodToday Staff
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Donna Hurst presenting the new Paul Hurst Trophy to the overall initial winners - Team Mike Edward’s. From left to right, Dunc Hawkins, Deb McNair, Ann Moloughney, Paul’s wife Donna Hurst, and Skip, Mike Edwards. Of course, that’s Paul behind his trophy. Contributed photo

Collingwood Curling Club members stepped into the house and hacks last weekend in memory of a former teammate and dedicated curler. 

The first annual Paul Hurst Jitney Bonspiel took place Dec. 10 at the Collingwood Curling Club. Hurst died in June, and is remembered fondly by much of the community, including the curling club to which he dedicated much time and effort. 

Hurst brought jitney draws to the local club more than 20 years ago. Jitney is a drop-in style of curling, and it helped grow the membership of the Collingwood Curling Club, which is now over 500 members strong. 

The club brought a life-sized cut out of Hurst to the bonspiel to watch over the games and for the trophy awards. Hurst's wife, Donna, presented the trophies. The two met at the curling club.