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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-08-03, Page 2322 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation raises more than $4,100 for South Huron Trail through Gord Strang Memorial Golf Tournament ARCA for the Lakeshore Advance The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) took over the reins of the Gord Strang Memorial Golf Tournament this year and the organiz- ers say they are very pleased with the success of the sixth annual tourna- ment. Participating golfers, donors and volunteers helped raise $4,187 for the South Huron Trail through this year's tournament, the organizing committee announced this week. The tourney has now raised more than $28,000 in its six-year history. Dedicated community volunteers had committed themselves to hold a charitable memorial golf tournament for five consecutive years to honour the late Gordon Strang and to raise money for the accessible Mac - Naughton -Morrison Section of the South Huron Trail. The volunteer com- mittee honoured that commitment by holding a successful fundraiser and enjoyable community event between 2006 and 2010. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation organized the sixth annual tournament in June 2011 with the help of the original organizers, who also volunteered. "We would like to thank everyone who helped the tournament success- fully support accessible trails and remember Gord's conservation leg- acy," said Ernie Miatello, Chairman of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation Board of Directors. The Gord Strang Memorial Golf Tournament brings together two of Gord's great passions, golf and the MacNaughton-Morrison trail. The organizing committee held a wrap-up meeting on Tuesday, July 26 and announced the $4,187 profit made from this year's tournament, thanks to sponsors and participants. The organizing committee will follow up the success of this year's event with a 'FUNdraiser' golf event next year to be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 in sup- port of the South Huron Trail. The late Gordon Strang was one of the people instrumental in the development of the Mac - Naughton -Morrison Section of the South Huron Trail and the money raised from the tourna- ment helps to support his leg- acy. The South Huron Trail is one of many Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation projects benefitting the people and environment of local water- sheds. The foundation was incorporated in 1974 as a regis- tered, charitable, non-profit organization whose aim is to promote conservation projects in the Ausable Bayfield water- sheds. For more information on the MacNaughton Morrison or Morrison Dam Conservation Area sections of the South Huron Trail, or other Ausable Bayfield Conservation projects, visit the conservation authority website at abca.on.ca Best score at the 2011 tourna- ment was Jim Hayter, Larry Wein, Bruce Robertson and Arn Mathers. Closest to the Hole for women golfers was Joanne Wareham and Closest to the Hole for men was Jerry MacLean. Longest drive for women golfing was Joan Stuart while longest drive for men golf- ing was Arn Mathers. 'Most Honest' went to Carol Rideout, Sharon O'Toole, Joan Stewart and Grace Steeper. ^is The organizing commit" invites businesses and individt - als to be event sponsors for next year's fundraiser. For more information on how to support the Gord Strang Memorial Golf Tournament, and photos of this year's tournament, visit gord- stranggolf.com They're so adorable when they're having fun. (So are the kids.) At Timbits Soccer, everyone gets into the game. Kids make new friends, and parents have fun cheering them on. Your local Tim Horton: is proud to support over 200 boys and girls who play Timbits Soccer In Grand Bend and Parkhill. O Tim Norton*, 2011 The fIst-o.lI.MAN 11m' 7fiMrJi6il6att .•• rr If . . • . . 1 • Submitted The organizing committee for the Gord Strang Memorial Golf Tournament announced this week that this year's tournament raised $4,187 for the South Huron Trail and that plans are underway for a fundraising golf event on Monday, June 4, 2012. Shown in photo (left to right) are: Bob Laye, Tosh Yamamoto, Rob Snell, Am Mathers, Karen Pfaff, Al Taylor, Susanne Strang, Brian Homer, Sharon Pavkeje, Jim O'Toole, Tom Prout. Cyclists ride 150 km to help end MS Lakeshore Advance Participants of the RONA MS Bike Tour - Grand Bend to London raise over 51.125 million Toronto, ON - July 25, 2011. Over 1850 cyclists pushed themselves to the limit this weekend, riding from Grand Bend to London and back as part of the RONA MS Bike Tours. Over $1.125 million In pledges was raised, which will fund services for people affected by the disease as well as research into the cause, treatment and cure. Riders begin their journey at the Pat Blake Conservation Ares in Grand Bend and were aided by rest stops and mewls along route as well as cheering family, Mends and supporters, united in the fight to end MS. Bin and ABales have been top fundrais- ers of over $10,000 for several years and are incredibly passionate about beta part of the *o+tr.ment to end MIL *Wheal* first storied doing the Bike bur 11 years ego we knew little about MS and had no one in our iomily or free prompted me to try out the Grand Bend tour as a tour leader, knowing my love for cycling. The first question we are always asked is if we have a loved one with MS. We are thankful to be able to say no except for the many friends we have made through our fundraising. We are constantly amazed by how many of our fellow Canadians are afflicted by this disease. We are hopeful of helping to find a cure in our lifetime. We love the camaraderie and sense of purpose in doing the tours and look forward to seeing old friends in Grand Bend, Niagara and Toronto year after yam" *The commitment to ending multiple sclero- sis that is shown each year by the cyclists, volun- teers. donors, and sponsors across Ontario is remarkable,' said Yves Savoie, President and Chief etiwuttveOfficer ctt e MS Society dam - ads and President of the MS Sodety's Ontario Division. "Te RONA MS Bike ebur is one dour most sign#flcsnt fundraisingtnidattves and we are ah to everyone who was a part dyes • fit.