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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
on-line: www.goderichsignalstar.com
Photo by Gerard Creces
Above, Linda Morton was "bowled away" by the Marj Moore
Invitational tournament held by Steve Little and Little Bowl in
memory and in honour of her mother - the longest -serving volun-
teer in Canadian 5 -pin bowling. At left, Chris Daw : was among
the top mens finishers for the invite -only event.
Marj Moore Invitational remembers a Goderich great
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signal -star staff
It was an evening to celebrate one of
Little Bowl's longest -playing members
and to remember the longest -serving
Youth Bowling Council volunteer in the
country.
And, of course, it was also about the
bowling.
On April 15, the Marj Moore Invitation-
al tournament saw more than 60 players
compete in an exclusive tournament of the
best league bowlers in Goderich.
"I'm overwhelmed by everything Steve
(Little), staff and family did in memory of
mom," said Moore's daughter, Linda Mor-
ton who was on -hand at the tournament.
Morton said her mother bowled centres
all across Canada, and found Little Bowl
was the place she enjoyed best of all.
"From east to west and all alleys in be-
tween, she'said. "They didn't compare to
here."
In 2008, Moore received a Syl Apps
award from the province of Ontario for
her commitement to amateur sports.
In 2007, Moore was inducted into the
5 -pin Bowling Hall of Fame for her work
with the Youth Bowling Council and other
invaluable administrative jobs that helped
bowling proliferate in the area.
In 2005, Moore was presented with
a volunteer award from Ken Dryden at
Young Canada Week.
However, at the core of it all was family.
Morton sad bowling was "mom and dad's
game", adding it was also the source of
much family fun.
Little Bowl owner Steve Little said the
tournament was a night of celebration,
both for Moore's accomplishments and
for those of the bowlers who were invited
to take part.
In order to qualify for the invitational,
bowlers had to make the honour roll at
Little Bowl or roll at least 100 pins over
their averages.
Proceeds from the event were donated
to the Kids Booster Club.
Little said the choice reflected Little
Bowl's commitment to youth.
"They make sure youth in our com-
munity are able to benefit in the activity
of their choice," he said. "Each week our
customers take part in an activity of their
choice."
A total of $1050 was raised for the
booster club.
The event featured a silent auction as
well as prizes for the top 12 mens and la-
dies finishers.
The top lady bowlers of the night were,;
Linda Reid, Becky Meriam, Libby Wil-
son, Sonya Farrell, Maxine Miller, Aleshia
Farrell, Jen Arthur, Irene Crawford, Anette
Bowden, Judy Dalrymple, Janet Rumig
and Barb Ottewell. The top men of the
evening were: Richard Arbour, Laramie
Turner, Kevin Willis, Liam Leddy, Daiton
Lingard, Scott Hoy, Randy Pollock, Ray
Raidt, Chris Dawe, Matt Durnin, Harold
McClinchey and Jeremy Penn.