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20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 13, 1986 Sports Annual Golf Week starts May 17 in Durham Region Golfers from all over Durham to be at the media reception at Golfers can "chip in' for crippled children Region will have the chance to drive, putt and chip in for Easter Seals in the 11th annual Al Balding Golf Week for Timmy/Tammy and the nearly 7000 physically disabled kids in the province. The special Golf Week gets under- way May 17 and runs to May 25 with many courses in the Region waiving their green fees if a golfer pays the $10 for a Timmy score-card. From the $10 fee, $2 goes to the pro shop for prizes and $8 is turned directly over to the Easter Seal Society. And every golfer who takes part will have a chance to the play in the ! Tournament of Champions July 15 21 at the Huntington Golf Club. To en- May 17 to 25, is the annual Golf Week for Timmy/Tammy in Ontario, and details were unveiled at a reception last week at Thunderbird in Ashburn. In front are: Durham Timmy Bill Chambers, Ontario Tammy Cora Malischewiski, and Wayne Col- ley, Carling rep. At back are Mike Marks, Durham chairman for' this year and Dale Allan, president of the Regional Police Associa- tion which organizes the event. See story for details. Ontario haven for boaters Friday, May 16 is opening day for the 1986 navigation season on the Rideau Canal and the Trent-Severn Waterway. The two systems com- bined allow boaters to travel from Ottawa to Kingston and from Tren- ton to Port Severn on the shores of Georgian Bay. The lakes and rivers in between offer the best vacation havens in Central and Eastern Ontario. The Rideau Canal is opening for its 154th consecutive navigation season. Originally built by British military engineers, it is now a recreational waterway passing through several communities and Fine way fo start The Dennis Anderson Chev. Olds Ladies Lob Ball Team had a fine start to their season with their defeat of the Bad News Blues by a score of 32 to 11. D.A.C.0.'s Donna Drew helped widen the gap with her grand slam and Donna Prosser made pitching look easy with her two strike outs in one inning against the Blues. Good hard hitting and defensive work in the field gave D.A.C.0O. the edge they needed to defeat a solid team like the Blues. D.A.C.O.'s next game will be Wednesday night against Saintfield. IF YOUR AD WAS HERE ... over 5,600 people could have read it this week! That's alot of potential customers for your business. Advertising made easy -- Find out more about it. CALL 988-7383 for INFORMATION sure that all golfers, from duffer to scratch handicap, have equal chance to win, a special handicap- ping formula has been worked out by the Canadian Professional Golfers Association. Over the past decade in Ontario, golfers have raised nearly $400,000 for Easter Seals. In Durham Region last year, the figure was $5200, and Dale Allan of the Durham Police Association is hoping to see that number climb this year. The Regional Police Association is heavily involved in the organiza- tion of the Golf Week for Timmy in Durham, along with Carling Breweries, which is a major spon- sor of the event province-wide. Details of the Golf Week in Durham were unveiled at a press reception May 8 at Thunderbird Golf Club in Ashburn. Cora Malischewiski of Oshawa, who is Ontario Tammy this year, and Billy Chambers, this year's Timmy in Durham Region were both on hand and strongly encourag- ed as many golfers as possible to play a round for the disabled kids. In the Port Perry area, Sum- merlea Golf Club off the Shirley Road will waive its regular green fees during the entire week for any Rideau-Trent season open very attractive countryside. At several locations, the history of the region is brought alive by parks' in- terpreters and the canalmen who still operate the locks by hand. Construction of the Trent-Severn Waterway began in 1833 bt wasn't completed until 1920. It includes several engineering marvels in- cluding a marine railway at Big Chute and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock, the world's highest hydraulic lift lock, now operating for its' 82nd navigating season. The waterway connects the Severn River, Lake Simcoe, the Kawartha Lakes and the Trent River through the heart of Ontario's cottage country. The canals will operate until Oc- tober 15 but from September 15 on, the Ottawa Locks, connecting the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal will be closed for re-construction. The Sault Ste. Marie Canal, also operated by Environment Canada's Parks Service, is open April 14 to November 28 this year. Canal fees for the 1986 navigation season remain unchanged from last years rates. golfer who pays the $10 fee. Foxhead in Uxbridge will offer the same deal, and Sunnybrae in Prince Albert will wave its green fees on May 21,22 and 23 for any golfer who takes part. On May 21 Thunderbird will waive half its green fees. Constable Mike Marks of the Regional Police who is chairman of the event in Durham this year, said the co-operation from virtually all courses in the area 'has been fantastic." Easter Seals provides financial and other support for 6800 physically disabled kids in Ontario. Much of the _ equipment used by these youngsters must be custom made and is very expensive. The Easter Seal Society was formed in 1922 and is the oldest childrens charity in Ontario. Well known Canadian profes- sional golfer Al Balding was not able Thunderbird last week, but in a statement he said: 'During the past years, the Al Balding Golf Week for Timmy has grown. I am pleased with the relationship golf profes- sionals have enjoyed with the many police forces across the province. However, most satisfying is the ac- ceptance of this worthy cause by our - PGA members." "Golf has given so much pleasure to Canadian golfers. It's so gratify- ing now, to see golfers give so much hope for the disabled, and I'm glad to be associated with this tournament." Full details on the score-cards, the handicap system used, prizes and the tournament of champions are available at all the participating courses in Durham for the Timmy Golf Week, May 17-25. - Skating Club's general meeting Members of the Uxbridge Figure Skating Club are invited to attend the 1986 Annual General Meeting at the Uxbridge Arena Hall on Wednes- day, May 28 at 8 p.m. Of interest to all members will be the tabling of the completely revis- ed Constitution and By-Laws, in- cluding a name change, a discussion about changes to next year's pro- grams, and election of, the 1986-87 Executive Committee: The Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of can- didates for election: Linda Austin, Laura Baker, Pat Cake, Marion Cassie, Marion Cook, Leslie Coughlan, Sharon Evanoff, Valerie Handscombe, Janice Kemp, Valerie Kolenbrander, Sandra McCully, Geraldine Morrison, Joanne Taylor and Barbara Willis. Other nominations will be ac- cepted in writing to the Nominating Committee Chairperson, Linda Austin, but must be received at least 3 days prior to the Annual Meeting. Each person nominated must in- dicate acceptance prior to the com- mencement of the elections and no nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Copies of the Constitution and By- Law revisions are being sent by mail to all members, along with pro- xies for those who want to vote but are unable to personally attend the Annual Meeting. In the case of a family with two or more skaters, two proxies are included. Be a part of the decision-making processes- exercise your right to veto. The Port Perry Star golf team was in fine form Saturday to win the annual Mini-Putt for Easter Seals held at the Port Perry Driving Range. But the real winners were disabled kids in Ontario as the competition raised $1000. At front in photo are Star publisher Peter Hvidsten with Billy Chambers and Cora Malischewiski. At back are Dale Allan, president of the Durham Police Association, which organized the event, John B. McClelland, Chuck Dewhirst and Bill Ballinger, former Mayor of Uxbridge. Ten teams took part in the event including council reps from Scugog and Oshawa. "add or. ERE A EL AS ay i a iE