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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-15, Page 18Page 2A Times -Advocate, April 15, 1987 Both local golf One -two -three-four. That's right this is April and the fourth month of 1987. A familiar cry of the other kind of 'fore' has already been heard from the two Exeter and -area golf courses. Golfers and those who would like to have the opportunity to become interested in the game will have lots of chances at the two area outlets.. - Ron and Shirley Bileski have purchased the Exeter golf and country club facility from Allan and Hazel Westcott and are in the midst of making a number of changes and improvements. At the Ironwood layout, Gib' and Barb Dow are -making a number of changes to take care of the marry golfers expected to be out this summer. The .Bileskis come to the Exeter golf and country club from Dryden where Ron was pro manager of the golf and curling clubs. He has been a member of the Canadian Professional Golfers Association since 1968. Ron Bileski said this week he will be enlarging the greens, con- touring ontouring the fairways, establishing a driving range and later in the summer will be creating a Targe putting green complete with sand traps. A junior golf clinic is being set up for beginners and the ad-- vanced youngster. These classes are expected to start the first week in May and run each Monday until the current school term is over. Adult golf lessons will be available starting with a three hour classroom sessiona-two-orrcourse-practice-sessions.of-one and a half hours each: Oen -rlite will be= -held --Thursdays. -P-ar-tic-i-pant.sneed--not-b club members. Preferred starting times will be available from week to week. Players will be flighted according to handicap. A mixed night probably Fridays can be organized. Preferred tee times may be secured. A junior golf camp is planned for the first week after school courses rey for swinging ad s action g g is out in June and will run every morning. Students will learn eti- a course that can handle 100, they can't expect not to share it:' quette rules, films, golf swing, chipping, putting, how to play the Dow concluded, "I enjoy my work and I am sure it reflects course and possible a trip to another course. in the condition of the course. The one area in which we may dif- Individual gq1( lessons are available by appointment and ladies fer from other clubs is that we are not too organized. There is an wishing to compete in an evening ladies League should call Shirley . ever growing number of people that just want to golf." Bileski. The number is 235-1517. - The schedule of club activities remains the same from previous The club will be available for catering to weddings, banquets, years. The ladies will play each IVronday night excepting holidays, etc. and will have a full lunch menu and daily specials seven days men's night will be each Tuesday and the club will again be pro - a week through the summer months. viding free lessons to junior members as in the past. . Dow is obtaining the services of Ron Bannerman from Bob Martin's golf shop in London. He will be available for golf lessons at Ironwood every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained by calling Ironwood at 235-1521 at Martin's golf shop at 672-2660... - `- Sports Spotlight by Ross Haugh Ironwood expands At the Ironwood course, owner Gib Dow reports increasing the size of the club house by 100 percent. This will provide seating for over 100 peple with a total capacity of 150 including the patio. Dow continues, "We have an ongoing cu►urse expansion program for the additional nine holes which is progressing well." In the eye of the beholder The old saying of something being in the eye of the beholder certaily held true in the opening game of the American league season in Detroit April. . We caught part of the ninth inning when Dave Righetti of the Yankees struck out a Tiger with a wide curve ball. Tiger announcer George Kell said, "That was a terrible call. It was outside by a foot." Later that night we caught the same game'replay, but this time on the Yankee network. On the same pitch the New York play -by- -- The course itself has long beet► recognized as being well main- - -_ -play callers said, "That was a great curve ball that caught f tained. The 5,000 square feet greens and large tees insure against side corner." - - 9----=-exeessive--wearenil- guarantee _ .uellent-pl *ing--conditions alt---- Two games -do not-a-season-maxe.:,Tout-they could -he -a -good -- season. - indication of what is to come. In the National League the Houston In the dry season, the irrigation system requires one person. Astros took their first two games over the Los Angeles Dodgers +orking_full time from 10 p.m.:until mid-morning the next day. and their star reliever Dave Smith already has two saves. Smith The Ironwood owner goes on to say. "Another policy we have pitched to seven batters in the two wins over the Dodgers and maintained is to keep the tee open. 11 there are only 40 people on retired all seven in order. Team in top third :-...'°c-%r;'�'.�%2�ia,;n�•z:.�c.�iC- :. ::._.<�".: ,3,'��r.��.... .:..e > v.Y� .1EZMWWW,MINMMINUMMMONOVOM .➢ . ^ u.� .. SN gymnasts fare well at OFSAA event Members of -the South Huron District High School gymnastic team turned in an excellent effort in the weekend OFSAA girls gymnastic tournament at Variety Village in Scarborough. Coach Carey Eddy said Monday, "They did extremely well placing in the top third overall as a team. There were 58 competitors in each event from all over the province of Ontario." Lee O'Rourke and Marcie Ellison were the top individual members of the local team. O'Rourke was second in the bars classification with a score of 9.25. fourth in vault with a score of 9.10 and sixth in floor exercises on the strength of a 8.80 score in the senior category. Ellison placed sixth on bars at 8.65 and recorded scores of 8.30 on floor and 7.25 in beam. respectively in the intermediate division. Other intermediate competitors were Tracy and Mandl Fields and Jeanette Kaak. Tracy Fields record- ed a score of 8.13 on bars and Mandi Fields hit a 8.30 score on the floor. TROY-BILT Roto Tillers reedy to got In stock S r • Rear fines, powered wheels! • So easy, you guide If with JUST ONE NAND! • Models sired for every garden! NI HURON TRACTOR 235-1115 In senior competition. Laurie For- rester scored 8.20 in floor and 8.40 in vault. Patty O'Toole's scores were v floor 8.35 and -beam 7.70 while 8.35 on the floor. Rosemary Morrissey recorded 7.70 on i'wo other SIIDHS girls qualified beam and Sarah Patterson scored for the -all -Ontario competition, but - were unable -to compete because of in- - juries. Carrie Redhead was sidelined .with a sprained ankle and Sherry Kerslake injured her back during _ w-arinups,- Friday: Coach Carey 'Eddy reports gym - nasties are in trouble all over the pro- vince -and suggests -there-may not 'be entries from WOSSA to OFSAA next year. Of the 60 schools currently involv- ed with WO,SSA only South Huron and Tillsonburg have gymnastic teams. She conlinues, "The big problems . include few new coaches, increased cost of liability insurance. the ex- tremely long season of six months or - more. equipment problems and costs and established coaches losing interest. 7-• TJhant Ott Gaiser-Kneale Hockey Team would like to thank Gaiser- Kneale Insurance for sponsoring us this hockey season. Your sponsorship was very much appreciated. The team won the league championship and was very competitive in tournament action. Thank you Gaiser- Kneale for helping to make our season so rewarding and such fun. - The Team Mfrs. Eddy will be .on a leave of absence from her leaching position at South Huron next year and gym - TOP GYMNASTS --- Lee O'Rourke and Marcie Ellison were the top nasties will not- be a part of the- gymnasts hegymnasts for South Huron in:the weekend OFSAA finals in Toronto.- " school's athletic program. SH GYMNASTS AT OFSAA The South Huron District High School team placed in the top -third in the weekend OFSAA gymnastics tournament in Toronto. Back, left, Michelle Ellison, Jeanette Kook, Rosemary Morrissey, Lee O'Rourke, Marcie Ellison, Carrie Redhead, Laurie Forrester and coach Corey Eddy. Front, Sherry Kerslake, Sarah Potterson, Mandl Fields and Tracy Fields. T -A photo • SALES • Middegaal SERVICE INSTALLATION Seaforth 234 Main St. N. 527-0104 T&r8o( 4_ ecunfrye(u6 Phone 235-1517 Located on County Rood 6, Half mile E., of Hwy. No. 4, P.O. Box 928, Exeter (Under new ownership and management) NOW OPEN Ron & Shirley Bilesky New Proprietors MEMBERSHIP FEES Mon '230.00 ladies '140.00 - Man 8 Wife '360.00 - Senior & Weekday' 175.00 Junior 8 University'125.00 Clubs, carts, qas GREEN FEES Weekdays '8.00 Weekends 8 Holidays 9 holes '8.00 18 holes '10.00 Twilight '7.00 cors available * Pro Shop * Snack Bar and Bar * Lunches Now booking for tournaments, weddings, parties CaII Ron or Shirley at 235-1517 or 235-2090 HuIIy Gully starts Sunday Don't miss the start of the 1987 motocross season this Saturday April 18 at !fully Gully. !fully Gully's amateur racing pro- gram. !louse League. flies into the new year with the addition of 'Learn to Ride' minibike rentals. Every House League Saturday at 9 a.m., even youngsters who ddn't own their own bikes can 'Learn to Ride' on a special training course. Rental com- plete with helmet and instruction is only $10. Parental permission and at- tendance is required though. The regular house league program begins with sign -in al 11 a.m., prac- tice at noon, and races at 1 p.m. Riders under 13 need written paren- tal consent, but spectators are always welcome. Come join the fun at HuIIy Gully House League! See you there. 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