Whistler Weasel Workers
Personals - events of interest to our membersJan 15, 2010 - 'RP' in Olympic Torch Relay
It was announced today that Richard Prokopanko will help propel the Olympic Torch
on its way to. Whistler. Richard will carry the torch in Squamish on
Feb 5 at 10:30AM. Come along and give him some support. It is confirmed that Richard will be the
first member of the famed Dream Team
to run in an Olympic Torch Relay (or to run anywhere, for that matter)
Richard has bought his torch and will be bringing it to Weasel House. The photo to the right shows Richard training for his torch run as long ago as last Spring.
Oct 13, 2009 - Joy Fera In Olympic Torch Relay
It
was announced today that rowing Olympian and Weasel Worker, Joy Fera
will participate in the Olympic Torch Relay. Joy will carry the
Torch for about 300m on Thursday, February 11 somewhere between West
Vancouver,
Coquitlam and Vancouver. Joy will dedicate her run to Jack Poole, Wendy
Ladner Beaudry and Dr, Gene Sutton of the COC. Joy invites fellow
Weasels to run along with
her. Congratulations, Joy! Read about other Weasel Torch Carriers.
Oct 9, 2009 - Blake Jamieson Update
Blake continues to progress in his reovery. Please read this Update by Richard Prokopanko. Thanks, Richard.
Sept 6, 2009 -
Blake Jamieson Injured
We are very sorry to report that Blake Jamieson, son
of long time Weasels Norma
and Bob (Dr. Bob) Jamieson suffered a biking accident
on Blackcomb Mountain on August 28 and is currently recovering in the
spinal unit at VGH. Bob and Norma are maintaining a constant presence
at Blake’s bedside and remain confident of a good recovery.
Blake is not presently receiving visitors, as the next few weeks will be critical to his recovery. However, the family regularly visits Blake's page on FACEBOOK, and very much appreciate the many messages of support and good wishes that have been placed there. (On FaceBook look for: Blake Jamieson is an Incredible Fighter!! Get well BLAKERS!).
We add to the chorus: 'Get well Blake'
August 6, 2009 -
Weasels Named
to Masters Team (CMAT) 
Congratulations to Weasel Joy
Fera and Sled Dog George
Motter who have been named by ACA to the 2009
– 2010 Canadian Masters Alpine Team. The
team includes 16 men and 11 women chosen from across Canada.
Congratulations to Joy and George. Joy has also been named to the
Delta (BC) Sports Hall of Fame as co-winner of the Master Athlete of
the Year award for her participation in alpine skiing and in rowing.
May 3, 2009 - Keith
Stryker Passes
We
regret to report that Keith
Stryker passed away today,
after a long battle with Parkinson's. Stella has lost her
best
friend and all Weasels join to extend their deep sympathies. Keith was
another long-serving member of the Weasel Finish Crew. An
announcement appeared in the Vancouver Sun on May 7 (F6). Check the
Whistler Pique too.
A Celebration
of Life for Keith will be held at Dusty's on May 14 from 7:00 to
9:00 PM. Those intending to attend are requested to advise Stella
at keith&stella
"at" telus.net .
April
21, 2009 -
Rod Lines Passes
With great sadness we report that Rod Lines has passed away
after a lingering illness. Rod has been regular Weasel Worker for many
years, most recently with the Finish and Beer Tent Crews. Rod
will be greatly missed by his many friends. We all extend
our sympathy to Marian.
Memorial
Service May 21 at Stanley Park Pavillion in the Rose Garden
from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. - 610 Pipeline Rd.,
(Opposite the Malkin Bowl) Click the image to the left to enlarge the
map.
April 15, 2009 - Glen Bayliss Recovers from Surgery
Glen Bayliss is in hospital, recovering
after bypass surgery this week and should be home again next week. As
"JT" says, "It's had to keep a good Weasel down". We all wish
Glen a speedy recovery.
Mar
7 2009 - Jane
and Bill Celebrate Manny's Win
Proud
mother, Jane Osborne holds a newspaper account of
Manny`s win at Kvitfjell, yesterday. After collecting a
Bronze medal today, Manny now stands 4th overall in downhill, with just
the World Cup Finals to go in the 2008/09 season. Jane has
led the Weasel Worker lunch crew for many years.
Feb 28 - Karl Celebrates Maelle's Gold
Medal
Whistler's
Maelle Ricker won the Gold Medal today, in a World Cup snowboardcross
race at Sunday River, Maine. At the right, Maille's Dad, Karl
Ricker (right) and Manny Osborne-Paradis' Step-dad Bill Scott discuss
the successes of their kids after Manny's subsequent win at Kvitfjell.
Both Karl and Bill are long-serving Weasel Workers.
Feb 8, 2008 - Update on Rod Lines
We
are very sorry to report that long-serving Weasel Worker, Rod Lines is
gravely ill in Vancouver General Hospital. Rod has suffered a
number of strokes recently, that has left him in critical condition.
We all wish Rod a speedy recovery. Rod has served
for a
number of years as the Assistant Crew Chief in the Finish Area and in
the Beer Tent. We will miss his good-natured help this year,
but
we look forward to his return to "harness".
Feb
8, 2009 - Ashleigh
McIvor Wins Silver
Weasel
Worker and Whistlerite, Ashleigh McIvor came 2nd in the women's Skier
Cross at the FIS Freestyle test events on Cypress Mountain. For more
information and photos, look at Recent Canadian
Winter Sports Podium Results. Congratulations
Ashleigh!
March 2 2009 - Ashleigh McIvor wins Gold
At
the FIS Freestyle World Championships 2009 in Inawashiro, Japan,
Whistler's Ashleigh McIvor won the women's ski cross event.
This
was Ashleigh's fourth podium this year, and her first win.
Feb
7, 2009 - John
(JT) Townsend breaks Leg
More
bad news. Crew Chief John (JT) Townsend is reported to have
broken
his tibia quite badly, while preparing for the annual Peak to Valley
race. We
wish you a speedy recovery, John. We understand that John was
skiing on a pair of ladies skis and they were a little more than he
could handle. John has been recently sighted gimping around
Dusty's soaking up his medicine and looking for sympathy. Get
well soon, JT.
Feb 2, 2009 - Valarie Ward breaks Hip
Joy Fera reports that her sister, Valerie Ward,
had unplanned surgery at the Cranbrook Hospital Saturday night, to
repair/replace a broken ball at the top of the femur. She was getting
off the lift at the Fernie Ski Hill, when her 300 lb student’s ski
trapped Valerie’s under hers. As it was a sheet of ice down the off
ramp Val hit with major impact! Good thing she was wearing a
helmet!
She has the same surgeon that repaired her back exactly a year and a half ago. We anticipate she will R&R in Delta with us for three months.
Thanks for your prayers for a speedier recovery. Joy.
Ed. Note: Refer below to the entry for Jan 31, 2008
Jan 10, 2009 - "McCutch" is Back!
John
McCutcheon is back. What happy and wonderful
news this is!
McCutch, who has worked with the Weasel Workers for more years than
anyone can remember (he’s not
older than dirt but some say he is close) has
not been able to work with us for a number of years. In past
years, he has been a Crew Chief, and a Coordinator extraordinaire
. He was significant in the Calgary Olympics, ensuring the
course was well prepared.
For 2010, John will be working with and hopefully helping to train Dave
Ooooossser as "associate
deputy assistant chief of course". This is the
job Gary Taylor has done so ably for the past 100 years.
John and Dave will be the people who ensure the jobs defined by the FIS
Director (Helmuth or Gunter) to the Chief of Course are clearly
understood and noted, and then transferred to the Coordinator to be
assigned to crews. They then circulate the course as the eyes
of the Coordinator to ensure the FIS Director's instructions are being
carried out as requested. These folks (McCutch and Oser) will be key to
ensuring that jobs are done only once.
Welcome back John. We are fortunate beyond words to have you
back with us. See the interview with John McCutcheon, in Ken
Hicks' 1993 Whistler World Cup video
NOV 19,
2008 - Thommy
T is a Grandfather
We have just learned that Thom Theys became a granfatrher (with the
help of his daughter, about 5 months ago. Thom, and his
better
half, Lauren Williams (the original Beaver Creek Soup lady) think their
grandson is quite acceptable. Were pleased to say that Thom
and
Lauren will be back with us in 2009. Thom has been very
active with the Team
44 Course Crew organization that grew out of the Salt Lake
Olympics. At Whistler, Thom has been working as Crew Chief on
the Franz's women's Olympic Downhill course and Lauren has been working
both as course crew and in the Soup Tent.
NOV
15, 2008 - Meet
Captain Video
Ken Hicks has been the Weasels "Captain Video" since the
ealy 90's and takes excellent footage of ski racing and Weasel Worker
activities in Whistler, Every night, in the Beer Tent, Ken
shows
a half hour of video of the day's activities. Ken has some great videos
of World Cup races in Whistler during the 1990's and one of
these
can now be linked to through our Ski
Racing Videos page. Ken is the good looking guy, on
the right.
JUL 10,
2008 - Brew
Passes Away
It
is with great regret that we report the passing of Brew, Bruce and
Peggy's faithful companion. Brew died unexpectedly and will
be
greatly missed by Bruce and Peggy and by the Weasel Workers, whenever
they visit the equipment trailer. The Weasels wish to convey
heartfelt condolences to Bruce and Peggy.
JUN 26 2008
(10:40) -
Tess is a Mom
Dave and Tess Evans are
pleased to announce the arrival this date of Sam Benjamin Evans.
Another Weasel is born! William has a brother, which is OK'
Tess and Sam are doing well.
JUN
12, 2008 -
Ex-National
Team Coach joins the WMSC
Jim McGovern,
President of
the WMSC announced today that Currie Chapman has joined the Whistler
Club as Program Director, replacing Nigel Cooper.
Please click here for the full announcement.
Currie Chapman, a member
of the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame,
is well known to many Whistler
Weasel Workers. in 2007, Currie was the Chief of Race for the Canadian
Alpine Ski Championships Slalom events.
We wish Currie well in his new position and congratulate the WMSC in its successful selection for this key position. The Weasels also wish acknowledge the contribution of Nigel Cooper and to thank him for the excellent relationship that he has maintained with the Weasels over his seven year tenure. We wish Nigel well in his future endeavors.
MAY
4, 2008 -
Joy Fera joins
Masters Alpine
Team
After
one gold and 3 silver medals at the FIS International masters races at
Mt. Norquay, Banff, in March, and 4 gold medals the Canadian Masters
Alpine
Championships at Sun Peaks, in April Joy Fera has been named
to
the 2008-09 Canadian Masters Alpine Team. Joy is a long-time
Weasel and was with us at Whistler throughout Feb 2008 .
Congratulations, Joy! Well done!
Joy shared her 39th birthday with the Weasels on May 3 (believe it!).
MAR
26, 2008 - A
Weasel is Born
Jason and Jen Vanzella had another baby girl yesterday
morning. 8lbs 10oz. Mom and baby are doing well. No name yet...although
Sydney
thinks 'sissy' is good for now. Well done, Jahoo.
Will "sissy" become "Yahoo Two"?
FEB 27, 2008 - One
Weasel's Experience
Read about Phil and Wendy Hunt's experiences as Whistler
Weasel Workers. Phil's blog provides a great
description of his work on the 2008 Telus World Cup. This is
a really good read. Well done, Phil.!
FEB 26, 2008 - A
Sad Passing
The
Whistler Weasel Workers wish to
extend
their heart-felt condolences to Dave Oser and his family on the sudden
passing
of Dave’s Mother, Sandy. Dave’s many friends among
the Weasels wish
to extend whatever support they can, and to join Dave in a celebration
of Sandy’s life.
From Dave Oser, "My Mom was the most selfless people you could ever meet. If she had met you guys, as she did with some of you already, she would have given you one of her world renowned hugs, one you would never forget. She knew how important you guys are all to me so that made you important to her to. We love her and we’ll miss her very much.”
"I’m totally overwhelmed but the incredible support we received from the Weasel organization and it means more to me than you can imagine"
From John Benbow, "Sandy Oser was so much like my Mom that I called her “MOM”. She had an infectious laugh, a hug to love and an ora that just made you feel good. I will truly miss Sandy."
FEB 25, 2008 - Thanks from Peggy
Peggy Littlejohn extends a
big Thank You
with lots of Hugs & Kisses
to all the kind and generous Weasels who have sent along their prayers
and good
wishes during her ordeal with her aunt, who developed an
aneurysm, while Peggy was in Whislter.
Peggy's 89 yr-old aunt is recovering and will be moved from
VGH neuroscience to Holy
Family for rehab. Peggy appreciates each and every call and
email
she received, considering the long hours and days and how tired
everyone
has been. Thanks a bunch!
FEB 20, 2008 -
39th
Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations
to Ken and Shirley Nickerson. Thirty-nine years
celebrated serving beer in the Weasel Beer Tent.
Ken did come through and spirit his bride away to a late dinner at the
Rim Rock. They were back on the hill early the next morning,
buttoning up the Finish corral.
FEB
9, 2008 - 23rd
Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations
to Brad and Terri Serwa. Twenty-three years of
bliss.
Terri just shared a birthday with us. Her 14th
consecutive
birthday spent on a race track. Smile, folks
FEB 8, 2008 - 45th
Wedding Anniversasry
Congratulations
to Bob and Joyce Miller. Forty-five years of bliss. and a
memorable day for Joyce spent in the Weasel Soup
Tent.
Bob did take Joyce out for dinner, but didn't
invite us
along.
JAN
31, 2008 -
Greetings
from a fully recovered
Val Ward
Long
time Weasel,
Val Ward, is back instructing skiing at Cranbrook and
teaching instructors at Fernie Alpine. After a July 30 car
accident that broke three ribs and burst a vertebrae,
Val has
made a miraculous recovery. Val can't be with us this year,
due to work issues, but sends her regards to all and her sister, Joy
Fera (pictured), who will be one of Andree's slippers.
The photo was taken in ICU on Val's birthday on
Aug 3. Now she
is skiing!
JAN 3 2008
-
Tess is Expecting!
Great
news from Tess and Dave Evans. Young William will have a
sibling by the end of June, or early July.
Tess is doing well and is planning to be in action in
February, when she will be working with the Accreditation crew and
publishing our daily Weasel Newsletter.
DEC 20, 2007
- Jelly's
a
Dad!
Congratulations
to Jeff and Tracy Wilson. Emily weighted in at
6lbs 3oz. Mother and daughter are fine. Well
done Jelly! What a Christmas present! You sure look comfortable with
that bottle. However, duty calls and Jelly's back on the hill
co-ordinating course work.
DEC 8, 2007 - Well
Done
Britt!!
Congratulations
to all the Janyk family from the Weasels and, we are sure, from all
of the Sea to Sky Corridor. We are proud of you! Two podiums
back to back! Mother is on the ceiling. After years of
sacrifice, in the face of the doubters, fantastic results. It helps all
the Weasels focus on the job ahead. Thanks for the boost!
Go, Britt, go!
NOV 18,
2007 - Another
new Weasel
Margot
and Lockie Brown proudly announce the arrival of their first
grandchild, Lexie Anne Price, born in Naniamo on Saturday Nov 17, 2007
@ 1:30 am, 7 lbs 15 ounces. Congratulations to the proud
parents, Megan and Brad.
NOV 1, 2007 -
A new Weasel
Susan and Patrick Maloney proudly
announce the birth of their second child, a son, Brogan
Anthony Edward Maloney,
born Monday, Oct. 29th 2007 @ 3:04 am, 7 lbs 15 ounces.
Welcome Brogan and congratulations from all the Weasels.
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