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Curling stones were donated by various firms and individuals throught the Province. The large viewing windows were donated:-- One by Mary (MacLellan) Lea in memory of her late husband, Crilly, another by the Borden Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, another by Canada Packers, Ltd., also others.

The first season was short due to the mild weather. A number of games were played in Summerside as the natural ice soon melted. In the summer of 1968 it was decided to install artificial ice. December, 1968 saw the plant completed, and The Curling Club was set for any kind of weather, as far as ice was concerned.

The 1968-69 season saw a great many fine Bonspiels, including The P.E.I. Royal Canadian Legion BonSpiel. In the 1969-70 season the Prince Edward Island Ladies' Curling Club Championship was played

with his Honor, Lieut. Governor, J. George MacKay throwing the first rock.

The 1970-71 season saw a large number of Bonspiels, including the Prince Edward Island mixed Bonspiel.

The Community Curling Club was the Centennial Project for the Village of Crapaud in 1967. The grants received from the Village of Crapaud, along with help from the surrounding areas made the venture turn into a reality of which Crapaud may well be proud.

The following is a lieu of Presidents of The Community Curling Club:-—

1965--Eric Robinson l966--Gordon Cutcliffe 1967--Barry Dawson 1968--John Robinson 1969--Robert Dawson 1970--Lorne Inman 1971—-George Stordy

Mrs. Elaine Thomson succeeded Crilly Lea as Secretary. She held this office until 1971, when Mark Robinson became Secretary.

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