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The Huron Expositor, 1985-07-31, Page 1SECOND SECTION E Huron xpositor SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1985 -- PAGES Bi - 88 My life They call me "Dimples". I'm chubby and round and I'm a big hit on the golf course... and believe me, I've been around. In the last few weeks I've played a round with some real pros. It's not an easy life getting picked up all the time. You never know how you'll be treated. People are different when they get teed off. I know I'm a golf ball. I come from a long line of good name golf balls. My ancestors go right back to the Gutta Perches. They were around when Mary Queen of Scots was hitting her best shots. Mind you we've changed over the centuries and we're a lot tougher than we used to be. Our life expectancy is much longer...but you've got to be tough to survive out here. A golf ball's life sure has its ups and downs. like all young golf balls fresh out of the factory, I had visions of being picked up by a real pro. Someone who would keep me on the straight and narrow. Alas, my first exper- ience in the real world was with a hooker! Life became rough, rough, rough! (It's easy to get in with the wrong crowd these days with so many people taking up golf.) I had had enough so one day when I was really teed off I headed for the trees, I nestled, quiet and still, in the long grass. He ' searched and searched, stamping and tromping around, wielding those awful dubs. Finally I was abandoned. He'll never know how close he came to finding me but one thing our ancestors passed on was the ability to camouflage yot<rself. We all do it. As he trudged away, defeated, amidst a dark cloud of profanity, I relaxed. I was safe... but not for long. I've found one!", the voice came from nowhere. I had been discovered. I had no idea how long I'd been in the long grass, hours?, days?, weeks? I was tossed into a pouch and it was crowded with many of my relatives. I could tell by the sorry sight of the others in ' the bag that this was no pro either. Some of the balls were old and others were obviously injured. There were distant relatives, some with different dimples, others of different colors. From their tales of woe I soon learned in the rough ON THE GREENS by Carolanne Doig that country club life wasn't as glamorous as it used to be. Some of them had spent their lives going from golfer to golfer. Life was hell, hurtling through the air in all directions or skidding along the ground skinning their dimples until they would manage to hide for awhile. Some ended up in ponds, others had bounced off bridges, roads, cars, and clubhouses. Some had brothers taken from the same package and never seen again. They had been attacked by dogs, stepped on and run over by mowers. The saddest story was told by one ball who obviously had seen better days. Yes he had been out with a pro. It was a good life, never in the rough or trees, but one day he mistakenly side stepped the hole on a green. He ended up being tossed into the hands of a howling mob of golf fans. There were tales of some balls who had kept to the straight and narrow, were easily found, and were constantly in the hole. They ended up in the golf hall of fame in glass cases. That dream has sinced passed me by. Right now I'll spend the rest of the summer relaxing in the corn field. If I am found I will only be good for puttering around at Junior morning. I can live with that. Ian Doig of Seaforth missed the cut in the B.C. Open last week but finished 30th the following week in another tour event. He shot rounds of 73, 69, 70 and won. $820,00 American. This weekend he will play in a tournament in Washington before returning home. At Ladies night last week 69 ladies from Seaforth, Sunset, Mitchell, and Exeter teed it up for a, fun night followed by a delicious dinner. Winners during this fun event were: Joanne Robertson of Mitchell and Gail Price of Seaforth with the least putts, Gertie Kempser, Mabel W ayman, Cathy Elliott, and Nancey Boyd and Teresa Fitzgerald for the Hidden Holes. Closest to the pin on No. 5 was Leonore Southgate, and closest to the pin on No. 9 was Shirly Creek. Low Gross scores were Rosemary Armstrong from Sunset and C.A. Doig. On Junior morning the youngsters played Monkey Golf (they each use their favorite club plus their putter.) The winners were: Sean Cook with a 43, Brian Cook with a 48, and Karsten Carroll and Bill Tremeer each with a 50. Men's Night was well attended on Tuesday and the winners were Doug Elliott, Mark McLiwain, Kevin Bennett, and Don Dupee, The Crown life Team has been finalized with Frank Verberne winning the final spot by defeating Don Dupee, in the "C" Flight Match playdowns. The team tees it up at the Stratford Country Club on Friday August 2 at 9 a. m. Rod Doig will represent Seafortli as the Pro and the 3 teammates are Kevin Bennett, Phil Hoggarth, and Flank Verberne. There are a number of events coming up soon. On Saturday August 10 the Annual Mixed Couples Tournament will be held. It is a one o'clock shot gun start. There are still some spaces available. On Saturday August 24 the Legion Seniors tournament will be held. Sunday August 10 at 5:30 p.m. is the LONG DRIVE COMPETITION -all you long hitters come out for the fun. Space is running out for the Men's Invitation in September so sign up soon all you Seaforth fellows, Another blow to my pride - and my car It seems of late I've been getting a little bit of car on the brain, but I guess that can be attributed to the company I've been keeping. With that in mind though i vowed I'd never write another column on cars, at least not in the near future, but it appears that is a vow i must break. I've been fielding a lot of questions lately about what exactly has happened to my car, my relatively new car. in a column I wrote several weeks ago I expressed a conviction that I was, in a sense, a jinx. It seems in the last little while every time I eet into a car, it gets involved in some sort of a mishap, minor or otherwise. The first hint I had of that involved a friend's week-old car, which was damaged on the 401. Well, one day before he was scheduled to have that car returned to him, it seems bad luck decided to seek me out and play a little havoc with my Honda. I'll set the scene. it was a Monday night and had an invite to visit a friend. It was an informal invite - he had some work to do, and I had some work to do. and we were just going to do it at the same locale. No problem. As i was sitting there trying to think of a column idea for that week's paper. my friend's presence was requested outside. i continued on with my contemplation only to be disturbed minutes later by, "Heather, i SWEAT SOCKS by Heather Mcllw.raith think I have a column idea for you, but you might t)t),l like it." "What is it," I dared query, at that point desperate for any idea, no matter if i liked it or not. "Someone has just backed into your car." Of course I didn't believe the words I was hearing. There was no way my car could be hit, and my retorts expressed my disbelief. "Okay, I'll take care of it. You stay here," and my friend started to walk away. Now until that time I was sure it was all a joke. i was just wondering how far it would be carried. A!ways gullible I was determined not to have the "joke on me" as it was. But when after ten minutes he continued to insist there had been an accident, I warily made my way outside, and to the scene of the accident. To this day I can't believe it happened. I was never really mad about it, because I was too much in shock to think it even happened. 1 think the guy that hit me, my friend and my mother, of course, took the accident harder than I did. Well by the time this appears in print i should have my car back. For the past week though I've been relegated to the use of my mother's soon -to -die car, and it's making me a nervous wreck. Actually I've been more or less relegated to walking since mom's car isn't running the best it could and I'm afraid to take it anywhere lest it go putt putt and die before I reach my destination. The week though has been a revelation. I now know exactly how my mother was feeling when she knew I was driving around in a car that was on its last wheels. so to speak. And now knowing her car isn't in much better shape than mine was a few months age I'm tempted to barrage her with my fears for her safety and haunt her with them until she too feels compelled to purchase a roadworthy vehicle. I mean shouldn't I return the favor? W hat's it they say? - Like mother, like daughter? Seaforth bowlers win in tournaments Seaforth bowlers have been active in outside tournaments. At the Western Ontario Bowling Associa- tion tournament held last week in London the rink of Jack Muir (lead), John Patterson tvice ) and.Fed Tilley (skip) were third in the first event. Also in men's pairs. played last Thursday and Friday, again John Patterson and Fred Tilley worked their way up to the semi-finals and again placed third to the first event. In mixed trebles at Pahnerston's M. and M. the rink of Jean Lunn (lead), Mary Finlayson (vice)and Art Finlayson (skip) won the tournament with three wins and 43 overplus of six. Three ladies rinks were in Exeter last Saturday at ladies doubles bowling. Mary Finlayson and her daughter Diane Gilliland were high bowlers for the day with three wins and 52 overplus 1 while Eileen Adamson and Katie Phillips were second with three wins and 42 overplus 5. Two rinks competed in St. Marys' M. and M. on 'Sunday but were not successful ih winning three games. (Continued on page 136) A GOOD SWIFT KICK and several of them Is all it takes to make any soccer game a little more exciting. On Wednesday nights at the Optimist Park, Squirt age children learn lust this and a lot more about soccer as they scamper around on the field, chasing the ball and each other. (Mcliwralth photo) CONCENTRATED EFFORT—Three tennis clinics were conducted In town Saturday by Klm Hutt of the Ontario Tennis Association. Steve Pletsch was one of the youths who took advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the sport. The other clinics catered to a teenage and an adult age group, (Mcllwraith photo) RECREATION PREVIEW by Vicki Hammond Turnout poor for clinic Saturday July 27, the Ontario Tennis Association visited the Seaforth Tennis Courts. Three sessions were conducted for adults, children and teens. A certified instructor was present and offered helpful tennis tips, Turnout was somewhat disappointing. Register now for Fitness Is Elm sessions, An evening program is being offered, beginning Wednesday August 7, A Not -so -Slim and Not -so -Young program is also available Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning August 6. Phone Dru- Win prizes Fishing derby The 1985 ".Molson" Big Fish Contest is underway and Ontario anglers are enthusi- astic. Not only are they enjoying their favorite recreation, but with each cast they have a chance to win $40,000 worth of cash and prizes. Two hundred and seventy entrants will win Mitdretl reels and matching rods, 54 will win cash prizes, 18 will take home an Evinrude Electric trolling motor, and every entry meeting minimum size standards will receive a Michael Dumas Print and a personalized award certificate. In addition, one skillful sportsman will be named "Ontario Angler of the Year" and will receive a 9.9 h.p. Evinrude outboard motor. Tihe 27th annual "Molson" Big Fish Con est, operated by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, features categories for both the angler who keeps his big fish and the angler who releases his catch so it may spawn again to replenish Ontario's fisheries. Nine species of fish are eligible for competition. The minimum length or weight require- ments are: CATCH AND CATCH AND KEEP LIVE RELEASE Smallmouth Bass 4 pounds 19 inches Largemouth Bass 5 pounds 20 inches Northern Pike 15 pounds 39 Inches Walleye (Pickerel) 8 pounds 28 inches Rainbow Trout 6 pounds 24 inches Salmon_ 12 pounds 29Inches (Coho and Chinook) Muskellunue 20 pounds 45 inches Lake Trout 15 pounds 32 inches Speckled Trout 3 pounds 18 inches The "Molson" Big Fish Contest is unique because it is conduced entirely by mail. This sills Leitch (527.1182) or the Bee Office (527-0882) for more information. Sunday August 4 the circus is in town. Show times are 2 :00 p.m. and 4 :30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Come out and support the Seaforth-Norway' Hockey Committee. Minor Baseball Paper Drives are the second Saturday of each month. The next one is Saturday, August 10. Please have your papers at the curb by 9:00 a.m. All community groups are asked to contact the Recreation Office as soon as possible with special event dates or programs they would like placed in the Fall and Winter Flyer. is underway has the advantage of allowing every angler in Ontario. fishing anywhere in the province between April 15 and November 30, 1985, to enter. To participate, anglers photograph their catch, record its measurements, and Mail the official entry form to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. There is no limit to the number of times a person can enter, and no fee is required. Some of the entries to date include: Northern Pike, 421/2 ", Live Release; W alleye 13 pounds 7 ounces, Catch and Keep: Rainbow Trout, 331/2 ", Live Release. For complete rules for Ontario's largest and most prestigious provincial fishing award program, refer to the entry form available at most tackle shops, lodges, taxidermists, or directly from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Box 28, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y5. SCOREBOARD Ken Murrey vs Browns This game was won by Ken Murray with a score of 27-14. Hitting for Browns - Laurie Habkirk, a triple and a triple for Janice Cairns. Ken Smith vs McNichol McNichols beat Ken Smith Pools 15-10. Judy Scarrow and Deb Dinsmore hit a double each and Christine Preszcator hit a triple for McNichols Scott Farms vs Queens Scott Forma beat the Queens 31-14. Hitting for Scotts - Sandra Hunt, 2 doubles and a triple, Donna McLiwain, a double; Lisa Preszcator and Joan Woods each hit a triple and Liss McClure hit a home run Hitting for the Queens - Sharon Eedy, a double; (Sane McGrath, a triple and Connie Marlon, a triple.