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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-07-15, Page 1414-T14 1 HURON EXPOSITOR,,JULY 18, 1998 FUTURE STARS - If enthusiasm is the key, last Wednesday night's minor soccer games at Optimist Park may produce some future stars that are World Cup bound. Giving the ball a good boot in the photo- graph to the right is Alex Coleman. The other fellow, below, wasn't playing but still was keen. He's Tyler Morey. Recreation director Marty Bedard says 125 youths are registered for minor soccer in town this season, ranging in age from three -years -old to 12. CAMPBELL PHOTOS Golfers need to use common sense in sun As the sun continues to bake the earth with its relent- less summer gaze it also bakes the skin of many golfers enjoying one of the best golf seasons in many years. Sun protection is a concern for all, but particu- larly for golfers spending several hours a day in the sun's rays. When I was a kid, long before u.v. ratings and sun- screens were part of our lan- guage, I often suffered sun burns that included blisters, peeling and even mild sun- stroke. My coloring was the main factor and short of stay- ing inside all summer or wearing a chador, I knew that summertime meant burn • time. My nose peeled from June to August year after year. Being in the golf busi- ness as well as doing it for recreation only added to the potential harm from "old Sol." How naive we all were as we worked on our tans and lathered on the baby oil in an effort to look like someone from Beach Blanket Bingo. Today most people are bet- ter educated about the harm- ful effect or ultra violet rays. Those who work or play out- doors take precautions to insure that looking healthy and being healthy are not contradictions. This column is a reminder and a recap for golfers and all outdoor enthu- siasts who need to be con- scious and cautious of the sun. Avoid playing golf in the heat of the day when the sun is at its zenith. Early moming and early evening golf are not only more comfortable, but safer too. However, we all know the early morning tec- times are the first to go and that after supper golfers can't always get their full 18 done, so often we are forced to play at least a part of our round of' golf in thc blazing sun. Fine - be prepared. Wear sun screen or even a sun block: The higher the number the greater the sun protection factor and the longer you can stay out in the sun. Fair skinned and freck- led golfers should opt for the sun block for sure. Use lots of the lotion and re -apply it as you play, particularly on face, shoulders, neck, and the top of the ears ( a spot many people forget) if only once! Many golf shops stock sun- screen and it's a good idea to keep some in your golf bag. Wear a hat. Hats have made a huge comeback in recent years. Hat companies arc busy, busy, busy!. Golfers continue to invest in wide - brimmed straw hats, baseball -style caps, and visors. More and more golfers arc opting for the big -brimmed hat that really protects the nose and ears. Michelle McGann and Greg Norman have helped to make the hat issue a style issue as well. Choose your golf apparel wisely. Long-sleeved shirts need not be heavy. The new fabrics allows you to chose lightweight clothing that pro- tects you from the sun by covering the arms and legs. As long as its loose, cool and flexible, it will be comfort- ahll as well as protective. The trend in golf shirts is for them to fit big, and even the short sleeves go down to most golfers' elbows. Shorts should be knee length any- way to comply with most golf course's dress codes as well as protect the legs. It's not just the skin that suffers from the heat of thc sun. The body can become dehydrated and overheated. The Tartan ' Chameleon Golf Notes by C.A. Doig Drink plenty of water and juice and if possible carry a water bottle with you. On really hot and humid days. or on particularly hilly courses you may even decide to take a power cart instead of carry- ing or pulling your clubs around. May golfers soak terry towel or other cloths in ice water and wrap them around their neck in an effort to keep the body temperature down. Use common sense and if you find yourself get- ting weak or dizzy, stop and. rest or postpone your golf game to,a less stressful day. Treat the sun with the respect it deserves and enjoy golf for many summers to come. Club news of the week: It was a good week at the Seaforth Golf & Country Club, in spite of the course missing the rain that fell around us. Last Saturday 48 couples teed it up for the annual "Mad Hackers Tee Party" mixed event. May local couples participated and by all accounts they had a great time. All Hoggart and Linda Wilson from Sarnia defeated Karsten Carroll and C. A. Doig on the first hole of a playoff to win the event, after both teams carded a one over par 73. This Friday night (July 17) is couples night and thc for- mat will he a triple three Ryder Cup -style event. There is a 6:30 shotgun start. The British Open begins this week and those that wish to enter a team in the pool must do so by 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Winner of the U.S. Open pool was C.A. Doig. Thc runner-up was Dick Burgess. Junior morning is off to a fine start. Our junior golfers arc doing quite well on the Tyson Tour. Last wcck Lindsay McEwin shot a 75 at Burford to win the Optimist regional event. She is defend- ing champion and heads out this Friday to play in the World Optimist Tournament in West Palm Beach. Last week's ladies night was won by Mary Moffat and Nancy Mitchell. Our ladies invitation tournament is on July 23 with the two -woman team Ryder Cup format attracting some great teams. We arc also taking a bus to thc LPGA Classic, one of four major LPGA tourna- ments, in Windsor on Friday. July 31. Those wishing to join us should sign up by Friday at the pro shop. Recreation preview Marty Bedard The Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre is offering a variety of programs this summer for children ages 5 to 12 years. The inside/out pro- gram is the week of July 27, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. It costs $30. The program was developed to help teach stu- dents about health and safety. It takes "a whole person approach to well being," exploring the internal and external factors that influence health, through the use of videos, discussions, creatives and co-operative games. Other children's centre pro- grams include: •A show of snacks - July 9 and August 5 - Children Team about good snack choices through games, crafts, videos and discussions. Cost is $17. • farm safety - July 16 or August. 19 - Introduction of farm safety rules to children through games, discussions and a farm tour. Cost is $17. • hahysitting.coursc - July 23 - This program is for chil- dren ages 11 and up, and will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $27, which includes lunch and the manual. • education unit with milk - July 7 or August 18 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This program includes video, crafts, food preparation and co-operative games. Cost is $7. Also, the children's centre will he hosting a couple of bus trips. This Friday's (July 17) excursion is to Wally World water park and Mr. Chuckles playzone. Costs are $15 and $9, respectively. The bus leaves the centre at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 pm. The other trip is August 5 to the Dungannon Zoo and Goderich beach. Thc cost is $5 and the bus also leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. For more information on any of the above programs, or to register, please call the children's ccntrc at 527-0682. . ailChurch , Services You are invited to attend these area churches , St. Thomas Anglican Church Jarvis St. Seaforth Rev. Robert Hiscox 482-7861 Sunday Service of Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Northside United Church Services at 11:15 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Resumes August 9 Vacation Bible School Aug. 10, 11, 12 Call 527-2635 First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W. Seaforth 11:15 AM Nursery Provided , July 5 Minister: Rev. Nicholas Vandermey Seaforth .Community Church Sun. 11 a.m. worship at 146 Jarvis St. S. Hymn Sing each Sun. in July, 6:30 p.m. Victoria Park Recorded Message Call 527.1499 `Word's of Hope' Bethel Bible Church Meeting at Seaforth High 7:00 p.m.' 10:00 Worship Evening Bible Study Small Group meetings Weekly An Associated Gospel Church St. James Catholic Church Victoria St., Seaforth Saturday - 5:15 pm i SI. James Parish. Sealorth Saturday - 7:15 pm St. Joseph'siParish, Clinton Sunday - 9'00 am St. Michael's Parish. Myth Sunday - 11.00 am St. James Parish. Sealorth Father Dino Salvador ENSALL !STRICT 0 -OPERATIVE Why Consider Other Dog Foods? 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