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By R. Masterson
Published: July 23, 2010
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The skies were dark, the air heavy and the humidity high. The forecast was nothing short of gloomy and yet, they came. In twos, in fours, with clubs held high, they came. It was Saturday June 19th, the day before Father's Day. For decades this day has been known to 975 union members as the Annual Union Golf Tournament. A little nasty weather wasn't going to keep them from missing this long standing union event.
Well the clouds may have united but the rain did not fall. With only a very light sprinkling for a very few minutes, they beat the odds. It was actually a beautiful day for golf. Perfect temperature, just enough cloud coverage to filter out the ultraviolet rays, with a touch of humidity that made one look as though they were really giving it their all.
The day began with an all included coffee and breakfast sandwich followed by a shot gun tee-off. The course was perfectly groomed and offered just the right level of challenge for both the experienced and not-so-experienced golfers. The patio offered a relaxing and much enjoyed opportunity to socialize with gas workers from past to present, including longtime Local 975 Executive Board members
Everette Lapointe, Past President, Local 975
Norm Saunders, Past President, Local 513
Ed Currie, Past 975 Executive Board Member
With the last of the golfers returning to the clubhouse, the group was invited indoors to enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner, followed by the much anticipated draw for prizes and of course the awards ceremony. No one was left out when it came to the prize table. There was a gift for everyone who attended. But some of the more talented (or perhaps we should say luckier ones) left with something else . . . a trophy honouring their area of golfing expertise! Our 2010 Shining Stars included:
ATHANAS APPOLIS Champion & Lowest Gross
DAVE MOFFAT Men’s Longest Drive
DIANE MALONE Women’s Longest Drive
RENNIE DEVEAU Lowest Putts
Most Honest Golfer
Closest to the Pin
CEP Local 975 would like to thank the following sponsors for their support in the 2010 Annual 975 Union Golf Tournament:
CaleyWray Labour/Employment Lawyers
John Evans Law Firm
Enbridge Gas Distribution
Cavan Advertising Ltd
Thanks especially to the staff at Bushwood Golf Club for another exceptional golf tournament!
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