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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-05-18, Page 444I » amitocll sioNAirStii11, THURSDAY, MAY 18;1974. I 11111118111111131111#llll91198011811111#II#11#111#IIIIIIINI111111 I1198I1t1111(11111111181l111111 11111188111#111118181111111#11#Ill#911111189VIII(11808911WiiiiinoliI#illil m 1�lilii1t11i11i11111Nt911)#1111#I#11,I111111111I11 I 1#1 .�. PE�PLE 1sin1sM ooniun11I11I1#!#111181#I#1N ew Mai ►and Golf Pro Ernie on��augli�e� i�a�en Goderich and the Maitland Golf and Countryy. Club, this seasonwelcome a new pro to'the course. Ernie Seeger, who • in February of this year purchased the Cedar Lodge Motel on Highway Eight in Goderich, has -also taken on the duties as Golf Pro and Instructor at the local course. . "With my own business," Mr`. Seeg.et' explains, ':I felt . my duties were fairly heavy already but I have agreed to also take the job at the golf course." "I,hope to set up a good instruction program for the children," the new Pro continues, "since 1 have always enroyed teaching the game to beginners. Three of my • former students have gone on to play in the pro ranks. When we were kids," he muses; "you couldn't everiwa1k on h golf course, let alone get to play on one, so I like to see the youngsters get a start." • Mr. -Seeger, started playing golf himself at the age of nine, 45 years ago, and has enjoyed.the game ever since. My daughter, who is nine, now, ;first started learning the . game when she was two years old. I guess everlone wants to do something special for their children,'; he explains, "and myambition is tahelp her'taecome the best golfer in Canada." Although there is a history of 45 years on the greens the new Pro admits, thlit,in the past 10 years he hasn't played as, much golf as he had previously. "I wasa'pro for 15 years at the Lakewood Golf Course and at the ,Lakeshore driving' Range in Windsor for 7 y'f arsbefOre moving to Goderich." Mr. Seeger played"in the Ontario Open ih 1951, "I was leading the field." he recalls with a laugh, "butt blew' it, •I guess the pressure got to me." The first big tournament he competed in was the Essex and Kent Boys Tournament in 1936 and went onto become a three time winner of the tournament which has seen many big name golfers compete during their amateur days. , "I won a watch for my victory," he notes, " but the . • �O Local lawn bowlers hold spring meeting_ U President Lorne Matthews of tiie God,rich4Lawn Bowling Club celled the Annual Spring Meeting of the club's executiVe officers Tuesday eveni.ng,, May 9, to line up events for the coming season. Green Chairman, Earl Allison, reported that the greens came through the winter very well, and plans to have the greeds iri "bowling shape for opening day. the Victoria Day Holiday, 'Monday, Max 22nd, draw time 2:00 p.m.,. The first open tournament is ,set for Saturday afternoon, June 10th, followed by the Victoria and Grey Trust Silver Dollar Award Tournament Monday, July •1st • 'ttr invite as many bowlers as we holiday. The V & G event has' been are able to accomodate to join owe. of th e m o 6 t p o p u l a r with all our own club members in tournaments in this area for many . a grandget-together at a date to be years and expectations are that set for some tithe in August. 1972 will be even greater. Finally, a new members night Two neer events have been is planned for a date during late planned for the coming 1972 June. New members are always • season, one is the expansion of the most welcome at the G.L.B.C., "Total Games Won Contest" for the membership fees are modest the regular draw.games held on and the healthful exercise is ont, M,ondaYs, Tuesdays, Thursdays of the best. 'fou will make new friends or meet up - with old friends playing this most fascinating,game of skill. Anyone wishing more information, or would like to try the game, will be made very welcome on any of our bowling everrings.at the club house • on Picton Street. Of = Wendy Allin of R.R. No. 2, Clinton winners now receive up to and Hudson Robert Warr of 40 -e•ourse •n 1»936 della, •w.as.wvanit -about. $50.. rrowla^ce.,.. ..r...,..:.._. �.. - � rctorr�r Street collided onolla just-couldn't of ford.to follow thesun. If I had.I might not be. _ snug harbour turn. running a motel." _ `Fh nri'shap-which occurre'd-at- 'Now Ernie Seeger's biggest game is helping kids. about ntly05 p.that evening, .. = apparently happened when the cat Although plans are not finalized the Maitland Golf and • = the Allin woman was driving Country Club is presently organizing a youth instruction" (owned by Glenn H. Green of•192 program at the course for the summer months under the A = Bayfield Road in Goderich) failed . instruction: of the new Pro. Further information is to `be = to negotiate the right hand turn a,_g released on developments in that area in the near future. I it proceeded along; the Harbour In addition to his classes Mr. Seeger will also be = Road. The car driven by"Warr was. involved with the Pro Shop and has already helped in a = proceeding west on the roadway' consultants, capacity with some course changes and = and was'struck. improvements. = Damage to the crash amounted ''I think the Maitland Golf Course is beautiful andctias a = to approximately $400 to •the great deal to offer," he adds, =•Green car and another $700 to the �= Warr- vehicle. Shelly Linner of E-11111110Hltlllll11111111111iininIIininnIIIIIIIII111111111111111111II8t1111111111111IlnnIn1111111111411111111nni1111111nini111111tItIIIIIitinini1118I111111111111111111fimi1I1111111111111111111ininun4111111111111111111111111111111111141111111111111110 Sal tford, a passenger in 'the Warr car. suffered cuts in the accident, In the only other accident of the week JosephAllison of 263 South Street in Goderich apparently lost control of his car while driving on the Square last Thursday aftei'nodn and smashed into the hack 'of a parked car' owned by James Irwin Farrish of 104 Elgin • Avenue in Goderich. Allison totaled damage to his tar at'$300 and to the Farrish car at $250. There were no injuries in the crash.' Photo by Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Marinas Bakker Clinton Christian Reformed Church was the setting April 28 when Rev. A. Beukema united in marriage Marinus,Bakker and Margaret Postma. The grooms the son of Mrs. R. Bakker, Auburn and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mr"s. Albert Postma', Varna. The couple is living in Auburn. SPECIAL Congratulations to Sunset Golf &$ports Centre. We' hope you. have' a -very successful Season iN1'1NAiCE IRRIGATION 461 0220 LTD. u:. Mr. and Mrs.. Ted Williams b ' • SusaSeli, dati Susan ghterf,ofAJ ia,Sel•i, Strag,,„tzecanaathe bride of __TedWilifarxrs sort•of Mr, andMrs, Earl Williams, Goderich, at a , ceremonySaturday, April 29 in Knox Presbyterian Church. with Rev. G.L. Royal officiating. Mr. and Mrs. WiIIiams.ar...g,residing n'fmder-id a,w wn CAR FOR SALE? NEED A CAR? Advertise economically in the Huron .. Shopping News Want Ads. Phone the News -Record at 482-3443 or the Signal -Star at 524-8331`to place your want ad. NOTICE. ONTARip:FARMERS___-- ' TheGo rerismenfof ntario an ounces... 1. The Ontario Beef Cattle Loan Pro6ram, a program of guaranteed loans to farmers to purchase bred or open beef heifers, retroactive to April 1, 1972. These loans will be available from chartered banks. On the basis.of a maximum loan of $250 per heifer, the minimum loan shall be$2,500 and the maximum $15,000.. Term—seven year period. Repayment schedule-- interest only first two years, equal payments of principal plus interest for remaining five years. To be eligible a farmer must have an annual gross income from farm operations of at least $3,000. .Applications will -be available from the County and District Offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. 2. Capital Grants fo'r Fencing. Effective immediately the costs of materials used in the construction ofnew,permanent fencing for the containment of livestock will be eligible for assistance udder the "Capital Grants for Ontario Farmers" program. These grants.wiII be applicable to fencing constructed after April 1, 1972, subject to the maximum grant limitations of the program. • 3. Removal of Dead and Diseased Elm Trees. Effective May 19, 1972, grants will only be paid for the removal of dead and diseased elm trees from fence lines and open fields. Excluded are trees located in farm woodlots or forested areas. For complete detai Is on those and other programs of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and'Foodocontact your local Agricultural Office. �, OntarioMinistryofAgriculture& Food, Box 159, 20 -King St., Clinton. Phone: 482-3428. Hon. Wm. G. Davis Premier Hon. Wm. A. Stewart Minister Au11111111111110/64/4/FASTBACK (THESE ARE NOT FIRECRACKERS) 41, For those.who wish their own displays at home or at the cottage, we have the largest selection in the area of family displays and'individual fireworks. (Fireworks will NOT be sold•to persons under 18 years of age,) OPEN Evenings Till 10 Sundays Till 9 Holiday Monday - 8:30 a.m. to 9,p.fi. ••, For--magazines;'tlm, batteries, greeting cards and a wide variety of gifts. SMOKE AND . 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