If you're a fan of golf, the Chelsea Driving Range, located just outside Midland at the corner of County Road 93 and Highway 12, is the place to be on June 27.
Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., J.R. Leclerc, the operator of Angel's Fairway and the Chelsea Driving Range, will host a gathering of the Canadian Golf Historical Society (CGHS).
Formed in 1988 by avid golfers Norm Moreau, Jack Rutherford, Bob Nutley and George Elliot, the CGHS brings together men and women who share a love for the books, club and memorabilia associated with golf.
CGHS member Bill Heron will be on hand to display his extensive collection of golf treasures. Local golfers are welcome to bring their historic golf items for Heron to view.
For golfers who cherish the history of the game, the $15 cost will be money well spent. The cost also includes a bucket of balls to hit on the range
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Hats off to St. Theresa's High School athletic director Cullen Fay and the rest of the staff for staging a successful sports banquet on June 11.
Students and staff were recognized for outstanding achievement during 2008-09, a season in which Thunder athletes won zone and regional titles on the way to representing the school at provincial finals.
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After chatting with new Penetang Kings head coach Dylan Seca recently, I think returning players better start hitting the gym any day now in advance of training camp.
The 32-year-old made it abundantly clear he will run a serious operation, with no excuses accepted for poor play or subpar physical conditioning.
As someone who remembers Seca from his Tier 2 Junior A hockey days in Orillia, I can tell you he was deadly serious when he played the game. His coaching career will be no different.
Players, you have been warned.
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Down the road in Midland, the mood is very positive as the Flyers take steps toward another Junior C hockey season. Club president Gerry Asselin clearly sounds excited about the new management the team has in place.
At the same time, the commitment and passion generated by the team's former president, the late Hugh Robertson, will be maintained and nurtured.
During the upcoming season, Robertson's name won't be far from the hearts and minds of the players or the executive, as the team will display his name on helmets or sweaters.
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Finally, a double thumbs-up goes out to the Midland-based Trans Canada Swim group, which quietly marked another milestone recently in its fundraiser for the YMCA Strong Kids campaign.
By way of regular updates from swim co-ordinator Larry Hurd, I've been able to follow the progress of the 50-plus swimmers, who have now donated nearly $14,000 in two years.
If, by their efforts, they can help even one child stay physically active and free of Type 2 diabetes, then their efforts will have been worth it.
