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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-04-30, Page 7Succefu1 caddies got start in Seaforth The Monday following the Masters I asked the students In My Grade 7 class to raise • their hands if they had watched the tournament on She weekend. Over two-thirds of the class waved their eats • in the air. It was by far the ptost impressive response I have had since I *gen teach- ing about MOt years ago. The reason, m sure is the Tiger Wood/MOW. They call Tiger:PK Phenom" and he is creating a phenomenon around the world as people who have never watched golf before tune in ea* week to follow his amazing golfinnadven- ture. 1 must tell you there was a time when the effect of Tiger Woods was just a dream and many youngsters were not given the opportunity to enjoy this great game called golf. We will call that time BT - "Before Tiger." During the BT eons, golf was a game where older gentlemen mean- dered around their favourite course, discussing business deals or telling tall tales, before retiring to the Men's Grill for more tall tales and appropriate refreshments. There are clubs that still oper- ate with the same antiquated mentality of the 13. era. Not so in Seaforth. Since the first players began wan- dering around the Seaforth course in 1960 - 37 years BT, the youth of the community have been welcomed to the game. There were no hard and fast rules about when you could or couldn't play. If it was Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and the course wasn't too busy, a l0 -year-old with a set of clubs and good golf eti- queue could tee it up and gay the game. There was alwa) s someone around to give them a few tips or keep them on the straight and narrow. It wasn't unusual to see "Uncle Rod" get off the tractor and give some tips to a youngster who couldn't get the ball in the air. It wasn't unusual to hear Ken Sr. bellow at someone who didn't replace a divot or who was dancing on the green. The youngsters wanted to The Tartan Chameleon Golf Notes by C.A. Doig golf and they could as long as they behaved. Over the years some of the young golfers from Seaforth have gone far afield and taken their love for the game with them. Some have remained in town or returned to their roots and are bringing their young- sters to the place where they experienced the great feeling of that first par or birdie. Steve "Wiener" Bennett vir- tually grew up on the Seaforth golf course. He, along with brother Kevin, spent hours on the course and in the clubhouse soaking up golf like a sponge. Steve is now the head professional at Sarnia Golf and Country Club. He is one of the most respected golf professionals in Ontario and one of the best players in the club pro events. Steve even played a head to head match with Jack Nicklaus and named his son after his golfing hero. Brother Kevin, who lives in Stratford, brings his young son Curtis to Seaforth to learn the game. Ed Malkus Jr. also spent his days hanging out around the local club. Ed now follows the PGA tour where he has been a regular caddie for sev- eral years. This past weekend Ed's player, John Adams, had an excellent tournament at the Greater Greensboro Open. Of course the Doig boys, Ken Jr., Cam, Ian, and Todd, were expected to make golf a big part of their life. After all, growing up on a golf course will do that to you. Ken Jr. has caddied professionally for over 20 years on the PGA tour with the odd stint on the LPGA. With much travelling and exciting experiences to talk about, such as caddying for Bob Murphy's Canadian open victory or Neal Lancaster's two 29's in the US Open. Ken is back in Seaforth for awhile and happy to share his expertise with local youth. Cam works at the local club where one of his favourite tasks is teaching the youngsters how to perfect their golf. Ian has competed around the world as a profes- sional golfer and is now an instructor near Toronto. Todd is the head greenskeeper at our local course - often pro- viding opportunities for youngsters to "work off their membership" by helping out on the course. One year at the Canadian Open there were about seven or eight caddies - all from Seaforth. They knew the game, knew the etiquette, and had grown up nurturing a love of golf. Say you're from Seaforth and you'll seldom have a problem getting a job around a golf course. When the Canadian Open was held in the'summer we often took a bus -load of juniors to the practice round. The pros knew the Seaforth kids and made a point to say hello, autograph balls, and welcome us to Glen Abbey. Danny Dalton won Andy Bean's golf bag at the Canadian Open. Brad Gowan had his picture in Score mag- azine with Fuzzy Zoeller. Tony Greidanus, Dave Hiltz, Lindsay McEwan, Chris Marion, are names of young Seaforth players pursu- ing golf scholarships. Karsten Carroll was the provincial Optimist Champion. The list goes one. The first person to record a hole -in -one at the Seaforth Golf Course was Bill MacLean from Egmondville, when he was about 10 -years - old! Last year Randi Lynn Wilson made golf magazines and golf news around the world when she hit her very first golf shot ever right into the hole for a hole -in -one on the same hole that Bill MacLean did it in 37 BT. I could go on and on because the list of great young players who have honed their skills, developed their etiquette and nurtured Be Involved! Huron County have been scheduled to ' . the formats. The first set of wo The latter set of workah a draft Official FORMAT I their love for the game at the Seaforth course continues into the next generation. I am grateful that Tiger will only add to our already healthy and happy junior program. .s. Sdforlth Gaff & Country Club news for tib week: Friday was a P.D. day for Huron County students and the perfect time to host a golf clinic for aspiring young players. We welcomed 64 boys and girls between eight and 18 years of age at all skill levels. Clubs, balls and lunch were provided. The young golfers enjoyed about three hours of instruction on the putting green, chipping green and range. Thanks to the instructors who made this possible, especially the junior golfers: Lindsay McEwan, Mark Vock, Mark Phillips and Chris Marion, Ladies and Men's nights got underway officially last week. The ladies hosted a scramble followed by lunch and a short meeting. The men enjoyed regular golf and a barbecue. Senior morning will begin on Monday with tee -off just before 9 a.m. All area golfers are invited to enjoy these club events whether or not you're a mem- ber. Senior League is Monday morning, Men's League is Tuesday evening. and Ladies League is Thursday evening. A reminder to golfers that the Spring Scramble is this Saturday with a shotgun start around lunch time. Caldwell top gun Jamie Caldwell's 98 made him top gun, and "A" class winner, at the second -annual Lloyd Vennor Memorial Shoot at the Kippen Gun Club on April 20. Twenty-three shooters were on hand for the program, and shot alternate rounds of trap and skeet making up 100 tar- gets., Brad Mann won the "B" class with a 94, and Dennis Boyd's 89 gave him "C" class bragging rights. umber of workshops orkahops will be given In two generally focus on individual topics. have a more general focus. A Ver: 1%. VY VaMaaysava Date *Jr Topic Location e eBay 7 Natural Environment Blyth Festival (Basement), Blyth .m. ay 8 Economy Huron Business Centre, 138 Main St. S, Seaforth 8:00 pia. lay 15 Extractive Resources Hullett Township Municipal Londesborough 8:0011.m. lillay 21 _Office, Settlement Patterns Stanley Township Community Centre, Varna 841/p.m. ley 22 Natural Environment Hensall Community Centre /00 p.m. lkilly 28 Community Services Central Huron Second - School Clinton 8:00 p.m. meetings with an agricultural focus w 1 held -in April in • • , _ .. . with the 'on of Agriculture and Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario griculture disc in the other workshops -so please attend! For notes from i, pre agriculture .., t...e.e .....4th... that Pirnntna .nil fevelonment Deoartsnent Offi _3uron may also be FO II VGBULL SE W Ras Al A v Loc ion Date Loc on Time sou May 27 Ste en Township Community C re, Crediton 8:00 p.m. WE* June 4 x Presbyterian Church, derich 8:00 p.m. (SAL June 12 Id United Church, Bruce 8:00 p.m. NOM . June 18 Bluevale Comm Hall, Bluevale 8:00 p.m. el the draft plan will be mailed to anyone focus groups or the community action local ntualdpal office or and Development at 524.21 www.h 1 county or b participated in previous Additional copies are available Huron County Planning or contact us at with your comments. .4 T11E HURON EXPOSITOR. Apt 30. 1307-7 OPP officer assaulted Const. J.L. Green, an Ontario Provincial Police officer in the Wingham detachment, was assaulted while interviewing a com- plainant last Thursday At about 6:20 p.m. at Wroxeter. An OPP press release states James Yeoman, 40, of Lucknow "came into the resi- dence and assaulted the offi- cer," who "received cuts and scratches to the face and has a swollen jaw." "Yeoman was subdued with pepperspray and handcuffed without injury, and was to have a bail hearing in Goderich Court Friday. NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF McKILLOP TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKillop passed a Bylaw No. 9 of 1997 on the 22nd day of April, 1997 under Section 34 of the Planning Act RSO 1990, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appy to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Township of McKillop, not later than the 20th day of May. 1997. a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law, and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed under the Ontano Municipal Board Act. AMOUNT OF FEE payable on appeal is S125.00. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies. and maps showing the location of the lands to which the by-law applies are provided below- The complete by-law is available for inspection at the municipal office during regular office hours. DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF McKILLOP THIS 30TH DAY OF APRIL, 1997. Mahon McClure, Clerk -Treasurer, Township of McKillop RR d I Seaforth NOK IWO (5191527-1916 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This by-law represents a general housekeeping of Comprehensive Zoning By- law 26-1988 for the Township of McKillop. This zoning by-law makes a number of changes to various sections of text and a key map correction. In general. the majority of these amendment apply to the entire township. These amendments can be summarized as follows: This By-law allows for the extension of existing Zoning to include abutting lands that air being severed and merged on title with the existing parcel for minor lot enlargement purposes. Revisions to the current minimum separation distance requirements between agricultural and non agricultural uses to generally incorporate the New Minimum Distance Separation formula (MDSi&11) recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs: Also included are definitions for several terms used by the new formulas. Reference is also made to the Township's Liquid Manure Pit By-law. ' The definition' of a public road is expanded to require buildings to maintain the appropriate set -backs. This By-law permits existing deficiencies of a building to be recognized as legal non -complying after a severance or rezoning is granted, however, this • provision would not apply to parking requirements. Also included is a clarification of the date of non -complying status. This By-law permits an encroachment of .6096 metres (2 ft.) into any required yard. The provisions for accessory buildings are amended and consolidated. The By-law also includes regulations for the location of Microwave Communication Towers within the Township of McKillop. This By-law incorporates setbacks for liquid livestock manure storage tanks and animal housing structures. from wells and watercourses, and a minimdm separation distance for the establishment of manure storage facilities. A general provision is added to allow for a building to be established straddling a lot line. • This by-law incorporates maximum livestock units per hectare on farms with less than 20 ha (50 ac.). The required length of liquid manure storage capacity is changed to an eight- month period. Key Map 6 is amended to correct the zoning of part of lot 26, con. 4 from AG 1 to AG4 to permit a single -detached residence. The zoning amendments are proposed as amendments to by-law 26-1988. The Key Maps showing the location of the lands affected by this amendment are shown below. TOWNSHIP OF McKILLOP LOCATION MAP SCHEDULE 'a' N. On ,0 Con ,. 0.,, 0..0 COO err 0.41 Cwt. Cw4 Can* e...a 0w• 1000 $ row 4000 0 1111111111111111111111111111111111 Q!!!!!!!!!!!!I!!!!!!!!!!!!0I0 Hill IIIII11111 Milli Iiijri 111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111311 11111111111111111111111111111111. M. 111111111111111 ! 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