The second annual Salem Crokinole Tournament hosted by the Salem Ladies Auxiliary was a resounding success March 5, with 32 two-person teams of all ages taking part and numerous fans coming out to cheer them on.
Donations were still coming in at press time but organizers estimated the evening had already raised over $25,000, which will be used by the care home to make improvements to its aging staff lounge.
While the financial support is vital, the heart of the event was the atmosphere it created within the facility, organizers noted.
“The most important benefit of this event was that residents could participate and watch as it happened right here in their home,” said Salem Home CEO Karin Oliveira.
The teams played on boards donated by Sun Valley Cabinets and Janzen’s Paint & Decorating. Also on display that night was an official world-class crokinole board, the same model used in the World Championships in Ontario.
Winning the A-side of the competition were the Two Old Crokes, John Friesen and Frank Reimer. The B-side winners were R&T Games, Robert and Terry Hildebrand.
The ladies auxiliary sends thanks out to everyone who took part or had a hand in making the evening such a success.
