The Port Alberni Fours Tournament was held this past weekend under smokey /sunny skies.  Six teams competed in this event with three clubs participating.  Port Alberni had three teams, Courtenay had one and Nanaimo had two.  First place went to the Nanaimo team of Chris Windess, Adrian Hewitt, Kathleen Hewitt and Wayne Migneault (novice).  Second was earned y Stephen Forrest, Robin Forrest, Roger Koch (novice) and Ojas Cats (novice).  Third place  finishers were Dean Penny, Vern Greenhill, Henri Saucier and Sandy Tonellier.  According to Robin Forrest, “All players were very appreciative of the superb playing surface and the usual welcoming hospitality.”  She went on to say “Yes, the air is a bit thick with smoke the our valley; however it was not unbearable…yet.”

Carol Bucyk