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Clubhouse Connection Page 3<br />
House and Property, Greens<br />
House and Property<br />
Thank you to member Herb Galbraith who repaired the rotting wood on our west equipment shed door.<br />
And to member John Adams for trimming the tops off our 6 ditch steps to make them safer.<br />
City electricians updated our outdoor lighting to LED to save on energy and replacement of regular bulbs and they<br />
improved the wiring for our hot water supply.<br />
We met with the construction department of the city to discuss replacement of our roof shingles. Hopefully, this<br />
will be done in the fall. We have requested new benches but the park law requires that new ones be anchored to<br />
concrete platforms so it is an expensive endeavour that they will explore.<br />
We have purchased all the nut and bolts and tools necessary to repair any broken rakes so please put the damaged<br />
rakes aside so some kind soul can repair them—aka volunteer needed.<br />
Greens<br />
An official from the OLBA came to inspect our greens prior to hosting the Provincials in <strong>September</strong> and we received<br />
a pretty good report card but said we needed a verticut and removal of plantain from the greens. Both have now<br />
been done. (the plantain removal is an ongoing task.).<br />
Even though we have only used the irrigation system required after some maintenance our greens are very soft and<br />
prone to divoting. (I think I made up this word ). Divots cause the bowl to take a different direction and it does not<br />
make for good bowling. Divots also create unsightly greens. That is why we are always stressing the proper placement<br />
of the large ground sheets. If bouncing the bowl beyond the ground sheet continues we may have to use<br />
two ground sheets which will be very inconvenient.<br />
In order to avoid wear patterns on the greens there is a guideline for greens usage posted on the outside blackboard.<br />
Much thought has gone into these directions so please consult before bowling. It is pretty simple if one<br />
knows north /south and east /west.<br />
Someone was asking about the different colours on the top of the backboards. (Green, red, yellow and blue.) These<br />
are used for rink markings and are moved weekly.<br />
-Mary Louise Matthews<br />
Club member, Greg Cockburn, sailing his Shark 24, Eager For More, came<br />
in second at the World Shark Regatta at RCYC in July. This annual event is<br />
held alternatively in Canada and Europe. This year, 47 boats from Canada<br />
and Europe competed. Greg has won the first place title four times in his<br />
sailing career.<br />
- Mary Louise Matthews (a proud sister)
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