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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2001-05-16, Page 1616 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, May 16, 2001 Sports Spring Scramble brings golfers home to Seaforth During the 70s in an effort to promote the sport of golf, The National Golf Foundation coined the phrase, "Golf the Game for a Lifetime." In recent weeks I have come to appreciate just how accurate that phrase is. On May 5, the annual Spring Member Guest Scramble was held with 132 golfers taking part in a fun format that raises money every year for the local chapter of the Food Bank. The ages of the participants vary but the majority of the golfers taking part are in their mid-30s and early 40s. Many of the guys played golf here as juniors and it's nice to see these former "ankle -biters" return each year from London, Toronto, Kitchener and the local area to take part in this event. Many of them have busy lives with little children of their own, hectic careers, and homes in areas where rounds of golf take up half the weekend, so they don't get a chance to play •much. Fortunately they put in a lot of rounds here when they were kids and have a good golf foundation. Chris Marion, Tim Sills and Luke McMillan won the scramble in a playoff after shooting 10 under par. The next tournament we're planning is our annual Senior Invitational scheduled for May 23. The event is nearly full and it's so much fun to receive the entries for this event as many of them come with little notes attached - some funny - some sad. The minimum age for the senior event is 50 and we have golfers aged up to 87 spry years taking part. One of the entries came from Tony Matlock who said By Carolanne Doig he would be in Italy until just before the event and he would ask the Pope for good weather for us, thinking the Pope would comply because both are Polish. There are 80 -somethings who don't need power carts and prefer to walk the 18 hole event while there are other "younger" seniors with bad knees or hips, who rely on the power cart to make their appearance in such an event possible. Many come as a foursome with a span of three or four decades among the members of the group, all enjoying the camaraderie associated with golf. Some of the guys don't see each other that often during the rest of the year and use the Seaforth event as the "same time next year" chance to get together once again. One of the saddest notes this year came from Ev Richardson from Indian Hills Golf Club. In the section marked "playing partner request" Ev wrote, "Put me with anyone as my partner's gone." Tears came to my eyes as I read this note because Ev played golf, with our member, Harold Turnbull every year for more than 30 years in either the Men's Invitational or the Senior Invitational and sadly Harold passed away during the winter. • Each year, there are a few more seniors who can't make the trek to Seaforth because of ailing health or worse, yet each year the tournament welcomes others who have reached the age of 50 and move from the mid -amateur ranks to the senior age group. One of our former members, Ron knight, who passed away a few years ago on May 3 has a bench in his memory on our 6th tee which was his favourite place on the golf course. Each May 3, Ron's wife Ann comes to the course to spend some time on the bench remembering Ron and the good times they enjoyed on the golf course. Senior morning had its opener on Monday with about 30 seniors out to enjoy the nice morning. Seniors is every Monday at 10 a.m. and you don't have to be a member to enjoy the fun. On Tuesday night Fer-Pal Construction sponsored Men's Night and it was Chris Marion's night. Along with a hole in one on #I3 "Pipes" won the putting prize with only 10 putts, one of the skins (along with Mike Marion and Cam Doig), and was on the winning team of the High/Low competition along with Neil Baker, Fred Leitch and John Blanchard. Chris had another hole in one during the week. Ladies Night was sponsored by Millingtons. Least putts was won by Olave Little. Our opening Couples Night, sponsored by the Albion Hotel, saw 12 couples brave the cool, damp night. Remember that Monday is a holiday and that Seniors will play on Tuesday morning at 10. See you on the course. Scoreboard Soccer London and Area Women's Soccer League Second Divison May 11 London 1 at St. Columban A 1 St. Columban goals: Joanne Terpstra assisted by Jessica Finlayson. Coach's comment: After first game of the season, team looks promising although a disappointing result against a weaker team. Next game: May 20 at London United at 6:30 p.m. Third Division May 13 St. Columban B 2 at Goderich B 0 St. Columban goals: Erin Robinson, assisted by Jessica Finlayson: Jessica Finlayson. Coach's comment: St. Columban controls play and dominate overall. Erin Robinson scores first career goal. Next game: May 20 in St. Columban against Wallacetown at 3 p.m. Western Ontario Soccer League Second Division May 12 Tillsonburg 0 at St. Columban 0 Coach's comment: Both teams create some chances to scure but neither could finish. Jason Murray records shutout. Swimming registration June 2 Senior shuffleboard is held at the Seaforth and District Community Centres each Wednesday from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Last week's winners were: Ladies - Ann Van Dooren - 418, Catherine DeCorte - 358 and Wilma Pennings - 345. Men - Cor DeCorte - 387, Ken Lingclbach - 367 and Ken Preszcator - 391. Please note that there will he no shuffleboard next week, May 23, due to the Pork Chop Barbecue. Senior Games Senior Games events continue this week. Boston Pool will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Watson Reid's. Swimming will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 1 p.m. at Vanastra Rec. Centre. Lawn Bowling will be held on Thursday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lawn Bowling Club. The above three events are the final events of the Seaforth Senior Games. Thanks to all participants and event co-ordinators. If you have won and plan to represent Seaforth at the District Games in Goderich please be sure to register at the Community Centres as soon as possible. Lions Pool swimming registration The Seaforth Lions Pool swimming lesson registrations will be held on Saturday, June 2 at the Lions Park. Please watch The Expositor next week for more details. Spring Fling Golf Tournament The Seaforth Centenaires Jr. D Hockey Club would like to invite everyone to their Spring Fling Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 26 at the Woodlands Links in Clinton. The tournament will he a Texas Scramble and the registration fee will he $65 per person which includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, skins, longest drive award, closest to pin award and a prize for everyone. The Shotgun start will begin at 10:30 am. To enter your team call Robert Costello at 527-1211 or Woodlands Links at 482- 7144. NOTICE HURON COUNTY HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT proposes to apply the herbicide "DIPHENOPROP BK 700" Reg. No. 16724 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) on County Road No's. 1, 4, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, and 31 right-of-ways for control of noxious weeds as listed under the Weed Control Act. Application time to be the weeks of June 4th to June 22nd, 2001, weather permitting. There will be no spraying done in built up areas. For further information and for location of the roads to be sprayed, contact Sandra Lawson, Huron County Weed Inspector at (519) 524-7412. Collect calls will be accepted. Food Markets CHICKEN BREASTS No back att ched Ib. 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