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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 1999-07-07, Page 17Sports Golf course deadly during thunderstorms The golf course is ane of the most dangerous places you can . be when a thunderstorm hits.• Golf Courses are generally open spaces with gently rolling hills, elevated areas. and groves of trees. Being exposed in an area -like this can be deadly if you're not careful.. Be aware of the weather and be prepared to leave the course in plenty of time. A recent storm came in quite • quickly and unusually early in the morning. A quick look at the radar on the internet showed us that a series of storms may follow; Some storms are a surprise, but with today's technology we generally. have a handle on the weather well ahead of time. If you have any indication that there is lightning in the. area then that is the time to. leave the course. Listen to M . the weather reports before setting out to play and remember that during the summer .months most storms strike in the early afternoon. ""During play keep an eye on the sky and an ear tuned. 'Most of -our weather here comes in off the lake so watching the west and southwest is usually a good 'way to detect incoming trouble. . When you hear the first rumbles it's time to plan your strategy. it's hard to predict how fast the storm will be upon you. or whether it will skirt the area entirely. Wind directions can change and before you know it you're .too far from the clubhouse to dash in. You may want to keep playing as long as you're heading hack to theouldn' plubhouse, but l wouldn't recommend it if you're heading away. ,Lightning is so dangerous that many courses have siren • s or horns. When you hear the horn it means, "Get off the course now!" You should -not return to the course unail you hear the horn go again. One long blast is the universal signal to golfers that lightningis too close for safety. On the professional golf tours the officials have lightning. detectors that tell how far away a storm is and how fast it's coming in. 1 have been at events when the officials are quietly monitoring a storm's -progress as -the players go about their game. As, the storm closes in,vans are driven to strategic points around the course in preparation for the evacuation of the players and caddies. If and when the siren goes. the players must cease play immediately and abandon or mark their golf balls. They are ushered into the waiting vans and transported quickly and safely back to the clubhouse to wait out the storm.. In fact, lightning is so well respected in golf that it is written up in the rule book. If a player feels that he or she is in danger of eing struck by lightning, thbn they may cease play without penalty 60th Anniversary Arthur & Margaret Kemp 1939 July 15 1999 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JULY 18 2to4PM at HiBBERT UNITED CHURCH STAFFA Your gift is your presence. By Corolonne Doig even before the siren goes. In addition, the rule has recently been revised regarding the stopping of play after the siren. You used to be able'to finish out the hole you were playing before the stopping play. Now you must cease immediately. There is no choice. and guess what? If you don't stop play immediately then you are assessed a penalty. What happens when. in spite of your good judgement, you are caught far from the clubhouse in the middle of a thunderstorm? Well here are a few suggestions: • Abandon your clubs and your umbrella immediately. Who wants to be carrying around all those lightning rods?_ Some people recommend taking off your golf spikes too, but I like the idea of having some traction when I run to the nearest building or vehicle. A vehicle is my first choice. The rubber tires and steel roof make: a vehicle one of the safest places to be in an electrical storm, My next choice would be a building like a maintenance shed or someone's home or garage. That's one of the advantages of having a few homes around the golf course.. Without vehicles _ or. buildings nearby then you're best to head for a densely wooded,area or if you're stuck in the open find a depression,' ditch, or culvert to get yourself out of an elevated area. Do not hide under a big old tree to shelter yourself from the rain. Water won't kill you but the lightning will if it strikes the big old tree just reaching off into the sky. Another area to avoid is a lakeor pond since lightning is transferred easily via water. ' - If you do get caught out in the open get away from your clubs and crouch down. as. lowas you can while at the same time keeping as littleof you as possible in contact with the ground. At your first opportunity head for shelter. ' The most famous trio to be affected by the danger of lightning was the trio of Lee Trevino, Jerry Heard and Bobby Nichols.- They were hit when lightning bounced off a nearby lake and traveled through the ground and all the way to them. It affected Heard and Nichols the most, and has left a lasting impression on Trevino too. Many not so famous people are affected by this awesome power too: Thames Valley G.C. in London, with its. GRADUATION KATHLEEN J. IRELAND Congratulations to Kathleen J. Ireland, the daughter of Joanne and Tony Vandendool and Tony Vcrhoef, for gradu- ating from. York University, Glendon Campus. with a Bachelor of . Arts degree in English. Kathleen also received a teaching certificate to teach English as an interna- tional language. She was also the recipient of the depart- mental book prize in English. Kathleen has accepted a teaching position with Language Connection International in Toronto and will continue teaching while going on to obtain a masters -,degree in applied linguistics. Kathleen is a graduate of Clinton Christian School and Central Huron Secondary School. Congratulations Kate. We are proud of you. Love from your family. many old trees, has been the site of many lightning accidents over the years. Seaforth Golf and Country Club news The Match Play continues in all categories. Advancing into the second round of the. .Mens Match Play for the Brad Smith/Don Eaton Trophy are: Kevin Bennett, Brad Finlayson, Jerry Wright. Bill Weber, Cam. Doig. Terry Johnston. Todd Doig, Alex Westerhout, Steve Mclnally, Paul Selvey, Joe Dick, Chris Marion,. Leo Greidanus, and Marc Robinet. There are still two first round matches to be played. Ron McCallum and Mike Thomson as well as Mike Marion and. Bruce Griffin. Advancing in the Senior Men's Match Play are: Dick Burgess meets Joe Dick, Keith Connolly defeated Gord McTaggart and meets Denis Woolley. Dave Sparks defeated Ron Stephan and awaits the winner of the Connolly Woolley match. The Ladies have not begun their matches yet. The Junior Match play just started now that school is out for the summer.. Our Annual Mad Hacker's Tee Party was held on Saturday and this couples' event was a great success. Thirty-four couples took. part. The winning team was Herbie and Sherry Cowen. from Pike Lake Golf Club who defeated Riva Palmer and Barry McShea from Bonnie Doon Golf Club in a playoff. Both teams had scored .73 over the 18 hole competition. Low net went to Pauline and Lyle Apthorp from Green Hills. Todd and Ingrid Doig won second low net. Other participants from the r Seaforth area who won prizes included: Doug and Cathy Eltiott,.Cam and. Linda Doig. Bill and Claudia Spink. Carolanne Doig and Paul Selvey, Jamie -and Barb Caldwell, Brett and Janice Finlayson. Brian and Laura Crawford, Marc and Heather Robinet, Gary Bennett and Diane Muir. Ron and Sharon Stephan, and .Roger and Carol Humphries. Closest to the hole on #13 was Gus Feeney. on #15 his -wife Sheila Feeney,, and long drive went to Doug Elliott. In Match Play there was a close match between Joe Dick and. Paul Selvey with Joe coming out the winner. In Junior Match: Play Rcegan Price . defeated . Brad Henderson in another close match. • MARTIN ANDREASSI THE HURON \ibAiia...A.1 4 BUCK & DOE 1 for Steven Dearing 1 and Rebecca Dore July 17, 1999 9:00 pm -1:00 am Mitchell Arena For tickets call... Mike 348.4598 Kirsten - 348-9112 Age of Majority EXPOSITOR, July 7, 1999-17 Complete Automotive Repair "Class A Mechanic" TIRE SALES. SERVICE & REPAIR ARCHIE'S seweee e 4 o527-0881 E 24 txicrich Si.St. E. Scor urt � GRADUATION DR. BARRY TURNER Dr. Barry Turner received his PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill University, Montreal, on June 3.-Bany'graduated from Huron Centennial School. Clinton High School and University of Waterloo. Congratulations from wife Anne Fearnley, children Lise and .Georges. parents Nancy and . George. and • sister Bonnie Turner, Declan and Lindsay West. • Jason Reid son of Wayne & Linda Reid. Hensell,' Ont. graduated June 10/99 from Carleton University. Ottawa. Jason received a Bachelor of Arts. "Highest Honours" degree in History and was on the Dean's Honour List. He also received. the "Gerhard Herzberg. t Scholarship" for Academic Achievement. Jason Will be attendutg York University in SepteMber where he will pursue his Masters Degree in. History. Congratulations Jason. we're all very proud and happy for you. Lov_e,Mom &Dad Jamie , F FFORTHCOMING MARRIAGE J , HANEY-SCARROW - Lyle and Yvonne Haney is wish to announce -the forthcoming marriage ofd' 'their daughter Anette Fay to Carmen Roy410 W son of Q Jim and Agnes Scarrow on Saturday July 17, 11$ 1999 - at the home of the bride. Open Reception to follow. On Thursday, June 17, 1999 Martin Biaggio Andreassi - son of Angelo and late Nancy Andreassi received his diploma for Business- Accounting at Fanshawe College. Congratulations and Best Wishes from your family & friends. 999 Fresh Honey Honey Comb Fergusons Apiaries Hwy. 84 between Hensall and Zurich 236-4979 ea Irk Forthcoming Marriage McLachlan-DuCharme Mr. and Mrs. Glen McLachlan of Vanastra wouldlite to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jennifer McLachlan to Stephen DuCharme the son of Lawrence DuCharme and the Late Doiotpy-DuCharme of Carlisle. The wedding is to take place at Egmondville United on Saturday. July 10. 1999. Reception to fol- low at Seaforth Arena. _ . Church Services You are invited to attend lit' these area churches St. Thomas Anglican Church Jarvis St. Seaforth Rev. Robert Hiscox 482-7861 Sunday, July 11" Service of MorningPrayer Y at 9:30 CAVAN (WinthroNORTHSIDE6 (Goderich St.. Seaforth) 11:OOa.m. • UNITED CHURCHES • 527-2635 uccavnsOtcc.on.ca • Guest Speaker Bob Heywood Sunday School at Northside. Nursery provided. We welcome the members of First Presbyterian Church. 9 I 11 t Seaforth Community Church 10:45 Sunday AM Orange Hall featuring - 3rd Annual Sunday Night Sing 6:30 pm Victoria Park (Car or Lawn Chair) July 11th Abundant Lite - Samiai Group of 6 Egmondville United Church - Rev. Judith Springett Worship at 9:30 a.m. 7 . •Calk.-.... _ . -,_ , • Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church Now Meeting at 120 Main St. Seaforth (formerly Canadian Tire) 10:00 Worship 'Who are you afraid of- Small Group Meetings Weekly Pastor:Rev. Doug Corriveau 527-0982 Catholic Church Masses Victoria St., Seaforth Saturday - 5:15 pm St. James Parish, Seatorth Saturday - 7:15 pm St. Joseph's Parish; Clinton Sunday - 9:00 am St. Michael's Parish, Blyth Sunday - 11:00 am St. James Partsh, Seaforth Father Dino Salvador ea Irk Forthcoming Marriage McLachlan-DuCharme Mr. and Mrs. Glen McLachlan of Vanastra wouldlite to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jennifer McLachlan to Stephen DuCharme the son of Lawrence DuCharme and the Late Doiotpy-DuCharme of Carlisle. The wedding is to take place at Egmondville United on Saturday. July 10. 1999. Reception to fol- low at Seaforth Arena. CiluelLAGEQSB 1. Unit of weight 4. S.W. Asia peninsula 8 Distant 10. Wrath 11. Arrived extinct 12. Proportion 13. Talk 14. Exaggerate 15. Counted on 18. Type of guidance 20. Water 22. Plow ground 23. Shoreline 24 Succession 25. Comprehended ' 1.Ofthopteron 2. nig businessman 3. Famous saying 5. Glowed 6. Defy 7. End of 3 down ' 9. 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