1st place Rebels block Lions

The 43rd season got underway at the Cedar Glen Golf Course last Thursday, April 16, when the first men’s night play got underway.

Although not a big field, the weather was nice for the first men’s night which was won by Kurtis Barkley with a 35 in A flight. Greg VanDellan got the nod for the A flight low net award. 

In B flight, it was Lawrence Larocque with the win with a 41, while Sandy Jonhston led C flight with a 45. Low net in C flight was won by Peter Elliott.

Ladies nights will start tonight, April 22 and the men will be back in action Thursday, April 23. Tee-offs begin for both at 3 p.m.

The course is drying up nicely and some warm rains forecast on and off for the rest of the week will help get things growing and greening. Work continues on the new tee on number two, which, when put in play is going to make for a much different drive for the men. The greens weathered the cold winter well and also are in need of some warm weather and rain.

The clubhouse is open daily to welcome all members back, so drop by for a game and/or visit. Memberships can be paid at the clubhouse.

Coming up in May, for those of you who are finding your game a bit rusty, there are three planned afternoon/evening golf clinics with CPGA pro Phil Rankin. 

The one-hour Clinics are scheduled for Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 with maximum groups of eight. Women can sign up at $20 per hour, from 4-5 or 5-6 p.m. and the junior clinics will run from 6 – 7 p.m. on each of the nights. Cost for the juniors is $10.

[…]

With Josh Martineau between the pipes, the South Dundas Major Midget B Rep Lions picked up their 10th win of the regular season over South Stormont, 6-1, here last Thursday night, December 5.

The Lions are now holding top spot in the Upper Canada Minor Hockey League’s East Division with 23 points, six points up on South Grenville and Cornwall who are tied with 17 points apiece.

Last Thursday night in Morrisburg, Cameron Michels and Tanner Hummel struck to give the Lions a 2-0 first period lead.

Aaron Smith and Drew Minish provided the assists on the Michels goal while Drew Minish and Michels helped out on the Hummel counter.

Nash Nesbitt made it 3-0 in the second period with Minish and Riley Black providing the assists.

Early in the third period, Jordan St. Louis pushed the Lions advantage to 4-0 with goaltender Martineau credited with the assist.

South Stormont spoiled Martineau’s shut out on a play that started with a shot from the point. The shot was deflected off a player in front of the net and on to the stick of an unguarded Stormont man at the far corner who buried it past Martineau.

The final Lions goal was scored by Josh Black from Minish and Toby Mullin for the 6-1 Lions win.

Next action for the Lions is this Thursday night, December 12 in Morrisburg at 8 p.m.

Correction: In a story that appeared in the December 4 issue of the Leader, it was incorrectly reported that a goal was scored against Brockville as the result of a great pinch and deke by Jordan Smail. The great play was in fact made by Jordan St. Louis.

[…]

It’s too early for snowmobiling, but it’s not too early to get ready for the upcoming season.

The third annual Riverside Snowmobile Club snowmobile show is set to take place October 20 at the Riverside Clubhouse, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

The event is a great opportunity for snowmobilers, snowmobile enthusiasts, those who are curious about snowmobiling or anyone at all to enjoy a few minutes or a few hours at the clubhouse browsing the snow vehicles that will be on site that day in the beautiful setting of the Riverside Clubhouse, in the midst of the fall foliage.

“You never know what you will see at the show,” says club president Dave Shaver. “But if past events are any indication, this should be a great show. Our club’s executive has worked really hard to get the word out about this year’s event.”

For those who want to bring a snowmobile to the display, the show is open to any sled, any make or model and any year, he explains.

“A lot of people have some really interesting, unique pieces,” said Shaver. “We want to encourage them to bring them to the show.  Maybe your passion is racing. If you have a race sled, bring it to the show, there are show categories for them too. Vintage sleds your thing? We definitely want to see them too.”

The club’s first show had one of the largest and most interesting displays of vintage sleds around, from the most common manufacturers and a few of the lesser known. “We are hoping to at least match that impressive display.”

For those with more current tastes, there will be lots at the show for you too. There are show classes for all sleds from the vintage era to current model years. 

“While there is a lot of interesting old stuff out there, I know there is also a lot of really interesting newer stuff too,” says Shaver. “There are a lot of guys with special order sleds or who have exceptionally well kept sleds or who have added some neat aftermarket stuff, and we want to see them too.”

To register a sled, simply bring it out to the show, since there is no cost to participate. Every participant will receive a dash plaque to commemorate the occasion and they may even be a class winner and take home a trophy.

Area snowmobile dealers will have displays on site and will also compete against each other for the best display plaque.

While the show has attracted a good display of sleds in its first two years, what has been lacking is the crowds to enjoy the show. “We are hoping to change that this year,” says Shaver who encourages the sledding community and the community at large to drop by and enjoy the show. 

Admission is free.

[…]