Silverspring Facts
Silverspring Roadway Names:
Famous athletes and contributors to the sports world have roadways of Silverspring named in their honour.
Konihowski
Konihowski Road regales the successes of Diane Jones Konihowski, an Olympic contender in the five-event pentathlon, which includes the 100 metre hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump, and an 800 metre run and her husband, John Konihowski, a CFL receiver and all-round athlete as runner, hurdler, and long jumper.
Laycoe
Laycoe Crescent, Court, Terrace and Lane honour Hal Laycoe, who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League; notable for starting the Richard Riot in 1955 and being the first head coach of the Vancouver Canucks in 1970.
Fairbrother
Fairbrother Crescent, Court, Avenue, Terrace, Place and Close are named for the Sports Hall of Fame inductee Glenna Fairbrother nee Sebestyen for her talents in gymnastics. Although she went by the name Glenna Sebestyen during her gymnastics career, the use of the name Sebestyen was in use for her brother in the Silverwood Heights area.
Bourgonje
Bourgonje Court and Crescent remember the 1998 Paralympic racer Colette Bourgonje of Nagano fame.
Le May
Le May Crescent and Court signify Catriona Le May Doan, who won the 500 metre gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Pezer
Pezer Crescent, Court looks at the accomplishments of Dr. Vera Pezer, curling skip who won three consecutive Canadian ladies curling championships.
Scissons
Scissons Crescent honours Jim Scissons, who excelled in both hockey and golf.
Haslam
Haslam Crescent and Way honours Phyllis Haslam, a champion swimmer and University of Saskatchewan graduate.
Coben
Coben Crescent honours Colin Coben, who excelled in golf.
Carr
In addition, Carr Crescent, Cove, Lane and Terrace were named in memory of Denny Carr, a local radio personality.
