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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-05-29, Page 6News Seaforth golfer will be attending Eastern Michigan University By Matt Shuffle Goderich Signal -Star Staff One glance at Lindsay McEwin's golf resume and it's easy to see why Eastern Michigan University (EMU) was quick to sign the Seaforth Golf and Country Club golfer and Goderich student. The Bayfield native captured eight first place finishes in 2000 including top honours as the junior girls champion at the All -Ontario Optimist championship and a first place finish at the Ontario Ladies Golf Association (OLGA) district championship in Owen Sound. Last week McEwin, a winner of four Tyson Tour events last summer, signed a letter of intent to attend EMU this fall on a full golf scholarship. "The past five years I've been competing in the summer and I don't see my friends because I'M sometimes out of the province," McEwin said. "I feel like I've sacrificed a lot but it's been worth it." McEwin said a phone call from EMU golf coach James Mauntler about four months ago opened her eyes to the school and the program. Previously she had been talking with coaches at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Murray State in Kentucky and Wake Forest. "Jamie called me really late, I had never heard of the school or heard of him." McEwin said. "He said let me tell you all the benefits of staying near home and we talked for two and a half hours. "He asked if I was interested in going to visit and I said yes and then I told my Dad that I wanted this guy to be my coach." McEwin, who will major in exercise science and minor in athletic training, said her initial conversation with Mauntler left a strong impression and proved to be the determining factor in choosing EMU. "Jamie is amazing. The very first time he called me I wanted him to be my golf coach," McEwin said. "I talk to him like I talk to any of my friends on the phone - he calls once or twice a week just to chat and he's really friendly and easy to get along with. "I feel he can take my game to the next level." According to McEwin, 18, that next level includes being more consistent and ultimately delivering a Mid -American Conference (MAC) championship to her new coach, school and team. "I need to be more consistent and that's one thing I'm going to work on this summer," McEwin said. "Last summer I had 27 toumaments, this year I have five because I want time to work on my game. Lindsay McEwin "I have to bring my game up to a whole new level now and psychologically I have to prepare myself for university." McEwin began her mental preparation in March when she attended the first of three OLGA training camps in Toronto. There she learned how to set goals and how to work towards achieving them. "Going to the training camp was amazing," McEwin said. "It kind of refocused me in a way - I have a totally new outlook on golf." Aside from her confidence level, McEwin said she will be targeting her short game this summer in hopes of recording top finishes at the Ontario amateur championship in Kingsville and the Canadian amateur championship in Winnipeg. McEwin will also compete at the Toronto Star tournament and the Women's Western championships in Chicago. "I need to work on my short game, just from 80 yards in," McEwin said. "My approach shots to the green are manageable but not awesome and that's where what I want them to be." McEwin said she received five or six scholarship offers from other American universities but chose EMU when Mauntler said she was guaranteed to play in her first year. "He guaranteed me playing time and he said I'II play right away," McEwin said. "He said that I was his number one pick and that he would do whatever it takes to get me. "Being guaranteed to play right away is why you're going. I want to play and I want to get the experience." Influenced by her father Lee, McEwin began golfing at the Bluewater Golf Course in Bayfield and after realizing she enjoyed the game, moved her game to the Seaforth Golf and Country Club where she worked and trained with Carolanne and Cam Doig. "I started junior mornings at Bluewater but I got to the point where I needed to help my game and take it to the next level," McEwin said of the decision to switch to Seaforth. "They (Seaforth) totally support juniors, their whole focus is to get juniors into the game of golf." Speaking of support, McEwin said she couldn't have succeeded without the support of her family - perhaps Adult learning improved in Stratford and Wingham By Stow Slater Special to The Expositor Adult learning is on the move in Huron and Perth Counties, with the Avon Maitland District School Board celebrating what are being trumpeted as new and improved services in Wingham and Stratford. During the "Good News" section of the board's regular meeting, Tuesday, May 8, two different board members alerted their colleagues about recent and upcoming developments in adult learning. In Wingham, services located in three different buildings but operated, at least in pan, by the board will be consolidated at a single location on Main Street. According to director of education Lorne Rachlis, the new centre will open some time this coming summer and will include such services as adult learning and employment counselling. Also at the May 8 meeting, board chair Wendy Anderson praised the recent relocation of the board's Stratford -based adult learning centre from Stratford Northwestern Secondary School to the former Portia Annex, a board -owned building which formerly housed elementary classrooms. Anderson and Stratford trustee Meg Westley attended a recent opening ceremony at the new site. In an interview following the meeting, superintendent of education Bill Gerth explained the changes offer further proof the board's adult learning and continuing education programs arc successful despite what he called "the dearth of funding available from governments for this type of programming." He said the total Avon Maitland budget allocation for adult and continuing education is just $50,000, yet innovative and generous partnerships allow the board to administer programs valued at approximately $2 million. In Wingham, this summer's consolidation of services from three locations marks a strengthening of already significant partnerships between the board and Wingham-based industry Westcast, as well as between the board and the federal department of Human Resources Development (HRDC). Currently, says Gerth, adult education programs are operated partly out of a classroom at F.E. Madill Secondary School and partly out of an old home on Westcast property. As well, the board and HRDC operate the Huron Employment Resource Centre at a separate location. All three will be consolidated with the move. In Stratford, according to Gerth, the main reason for the move to the former Portia Annex was the "very cramped" nature of an existing adult education classroom at Northwestern. the only people who have sacrificed as much as she has to this point. "They have supported me through everything and they pretty much let me decide what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go," McEwin said of her father Lee and mother Brenda. "They would he there for me and 1 always had tremendous support. "If I was having a had day Dad would always take me to the range and help me work things out and Mom was always on the sidelines clapping and offering support. They put up with a lot because if I wasn't playing well 1 was probably not the nicest person to be around. "I really appreciate their support because there was a lot of major tournaments out oI' province and out of country that I had to attend in order to get out there and known to coaches and they helped make it happen." THU NUIION IXPO$ITOR. June 6,2001-7 Church Services You are Invited to attend these area Churches First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W. SeeforVâ–ş Rev. Vandermey WORSHIP SUNDAY 11:15 AM Sunday School during Worship St. Thomas Anglican Church 9 Jarvis St. Seaforth 482-7861 Rev. Tim Connor Sunday Service at 9:30 am. Parish Assistance Call 522-0929 or 345-2023 Catholic Church Saturday - 5:15 pm St. James Parish, Seaforth Saturday - 7:15 pm St. Joseph's Parish, Clinton Sunday - 9:00 am St. Michael's Parish, Blyth Sunday - 11:00 am St. James Parish, Seaforth Father Dino Salvador Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth Sunday Worship Hour 11 am Adventure aub for Kids & Youth Groups Wednesdays 7 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev. Judith Springett SUNDAY SCHOOL Grades 2 to 8 - 10 a.m. Adults - 10 a.m. Nursery to Grade 1 - 11 a.m. NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Sheila Macgregor - Minister 9:30 a.m. Cavan 11:00 a.m. Northside Winthrop 54 Goderich St. W. 527-2635 or 527-1449 Sundayy, June 10th TRINITY SUNDAY Northside: Junior Choir & Sunday School Musical & Potluck Lunch Cavan: Presentation of Sunday School Certificates (Wednesday, June 6th,.7:30 p.m. - Cavan U.C.W.) NOTICE OF PROPOSED BY-LAWS TO STOP UP AND CLOSE AND TO SELL ROAD ALLOWANCES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter M 45 and other powers enabling, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East proposes to enact a By -Laws as described below for stopping up, closing and selling road allowances. The proposed By -Laws and description of the lands affected may be viewed in the Municipality Office of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East at the address hereinafter noted. The Council of the Corporation, of the Municipality of Huron East will hear, in person or by counsel or agent, any person who claims his land will be prejudicially affected by the said by-law and who applies to be heard at a meeting to be held at the said Municipal Office on the 19th day of June, 2001 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. DATED at the Municipality of Huron East this 23rd day of May, 2001. J.R. McLachlan, Clerk -Administrator Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East, 72 Main Street South Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO By -Law 60-2001 proposes to stop up, close, sell and transfer a road allowance known as Church Street, Hamlet of Egmondville, Tuckersmith Wa-d, Municipality of Huron East. Please refer to diagram below. By -Law 61-2001 proposes to stop up, close, sell and transfer a road allowance on Plan 22R1046 Part 3, Hamlet of Egmondville, Tuckersmith Ward, Municipality of Huron East. Please refer to diagram below. Road Allowance as proposed by By -Law 60-2001 Road Allowance as proposed by By -Law 61-2001 CON. 2 ,yI BAYFIELD STL R.P. 237 FRONT ST 2 Is a 0. By-Law 62-2001 proposes to stop up, close, sell and transfer a road allowance on Plan 201 between Lot 5 and Lot 6 in the Hamlet of Dublin, McKillop Ward, Municipality of Huron East. Please refer to the diagram below. I1...1 Road Allowance as proposed by By -Law 62-2001 N a a 1/J s 1