Trail Times-Friday, July 1_1_, 1986-7

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Harry

This week's retiree effort on the upper course
was masterminded by Rich Watkinson and Percy
Cutler and had 62 members on the course for a fine
day's golf. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves as
much as I did. Our foursome of Chris Christianson,
Wilf Woodhouse, Harry Hanson and I got off the tee
before 8 a.m. Not, perhaps, the best round any of us
have played but the course, the weather and the
company make everything look good.
The winners were, low gross, Sam Anselmo and
Russ Broughton with 42. Russ was closest to the pin
on number nine after three shots to win a ball. Stan
Fisher was closest to the pin on number three while
Sam Maher and Clyde Olmstead won the hidden
high on number seven. In a draw for the honey pot
award, Carl Osing won a ball and maybe it's
because he's so good-looking, but with his handicap
you don't need much but a little luck!
Next week Romeo DiBiasio and Herb Martin
will be in charge and no doubt will have some
surprises. Tee-off time will be, as usual whenever
you get there. Things are usually beginning to move
by7a.m.
The Trail Little Leaguers are in their baseball
battle to represent the district and as I write this
they have only to win their final game to be crowned
district champs. From there, it's on to the Little
League World Series. All the best of luck to Andy
and his kids! I hope to get down to see a game
tonight because it could be my last chance before
this part of it is over.
Last Sunday the Rossland Legion hosted a fun
golf tournament with a steak supper following. I
don't know which I enjoyed the most. I played with
Bert Pengelly, Eleanor Honey and Mickie Morrow
as my partner. This two-ball, best ball is quite an

innovation and the supper was super. I tried to talk
our entertainment chairman into more of the same
but I didn't get an affirmative answer. No doubt it
takes a lot of organization work but we have lots of
people to call on. At least let's have one more before
the snow closes our grand old course down for 1986.
Prizes for this event were many and varied. The
team of Bill Vickers and Adrienne Leaman took top
spot with a combined effort of 43. Rob Harasin won
the long drive on number one. Joe Beauchamp was
the closest to the pin on number five and Peter
Brown and Irene Malchow chipped in from 12 and
eight feet respectively. I tried to figure out that in
centimetres for you but it's not easy, so you figure it
out. The worst putter category went to me and my
partner, while Laura Caswell was the hardest
worker on the course. I don't know how they figure
this one out, but maybe she replaced all her divots.
Keith Woods got so unhappy he threw his putter.
Sharon Schuck earned a crying towel and Frank
Harris was awarded the best-dressed athlete on the
course award. We had one American citizen· in our
midst, Mary Bonetto, a member of the Starcevic
family attended the event. Welcome, Mary!
Sam Manson and Rob Harasin took over on the
steaks, while Alfie Albo saw that everything was in
readiness for them. Great steaks! Thanks Alfie,
Sam and Robbie!
The major soccer series is now history and we
congratulate the champs from South America on
their victory. Germany made quite a comeback but
it was not quite enough. Canada's first-ever appearance proved that we belong in that company
but a lot of work must be done before we can hope to
emulate Argentina.
Our pro circuit athletes are doing not too badly
but the competition is pretty tough all over. The
Expos, Jays and the Lions have got a lot to prove
before their respect.ive seasons end. Meanwhile
minor soccer is still drawing a lot of kids and all the
types of ball are alive and well.
So with that, I'll say,
'Til next time, then!