Varnes, Gerry
Gerry Varnes began officiating in the elementary and junior high leagues before moving up to the Winnipeg B Bantam League and then to the MJHL in 1957 as a referee in the two referee system. He oversaw university and Intermediate leagues along with Senior and International games involving Father Bauer's Canadian National team. Gerry was regarded by coaches as respectful, highly skilled and very fair.