Submitted by Carol Olson
What a summer! Rain, rain and more rain! Good Spirit Acres homes were spared, although the golf course did have a bit more water than they would have liked. BUT we have never had such green fairways! Thanks to Arnie and the boys for your continuing loyalty and hard work!
For Good Spirit Acres all the rain was a blessing in disguise. One evening in early July, an alert resident noticed smoke coming from the building adjacent to the skating rink which is in Spilchen Meadows. She notified staff at the Good Spirit Market, who called 911 for help.
Local residents with hoses from their homes started pouring water on the buildings adjacent to the fire, namely the camp kitchen, and shed. Other volunteers, some who were not residents, but noticed the problem, came to help. If not for the Good Spirit Provincial Park Fire Protection equipment, which was a trailer with a tank and hose, as well as the man-power, who got the water from the ditch next to Spilchen Meadows, we, at Good Spirit Acres could have seen a lot more devastation to our community.
We have lost a snowblower, hockey nets, other equipment, namely our unique "Zamboni," as well as damage to the siding on the shed and camp kitchen. The Springside Volunteer Fire Dept. also attended the fire, but it was the quick action of the locals and alert volunteers that really saved the day. We are now waiting on insurance, so that we can replace the shed and be ready for winter,and have ice on our rink for all the children and adults alike!
The Good Spirit Market, under new ownership, had their grand opening on Saturday, August 28. They served hot dogs, coffee and cake to nearly 200 people, gave away door prizes and had a busy day in the store. The Market serves gas, propane, lottery tickets, ice cream, fudge, dairy products as well as grocery items. Starting on Sept. 6th,the store hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Phone 792-GOOD, (792-4663.)
The Plum Tree Ladies Open Golf Tournament was held on July 10, with 25 golfers taking part. The weather co-operated and it was a lovely day.
Flight #1..winner was Elaine Park, 2nd Adella Hanson, 3rd Shari Forsyth-Hohm, 4th Maureen Rediger.
Flight #2..winner was Donna Liebrecht, 2nd Marie Abel, 3rd Lori Korman, 4th Rekha Luchenski.
Flight #3..winner was Mickey Johnston, 2nd Donna Reitenbach, 3rd Carol Olsen, 4th Leanna Neufeld.
Flight #4..winner was Lynn McDonald, 2nd Natalie Keith, 3rd Jeanne Anderson, 4th Virginia Johnson.
Thanks to all the sponsors!
The Sandi Cripps Memorial was held on July 24 for a another good day of golf. There were 40 golfers who raised $6,600 for the Breast Cancer Charity. Two of Sandi's sons as well as brothers, sisters, cousins, in-laws and out-laws were here to join the fun as well as remember Sandi. Bill would like to thank all the golfers, volunteers, sponsors for their continuing support.
The Pepsi Junior Tournament was held on August 5.
The top three golfers in each age category:
Boys age 10 and under; 1st Kale Clouston, 2nd Carter Lake, 3rd Matthew Ikert.
Boys Age 11 and 12; 1st Kade Johnson, 2nd Kaden Clouston, 3rd Hunter Arnold.
Boys Age 13 and 14; 1st Cole Zawisla, 2nd Nicholas Bobyk, 3rd Dylan Lay.
Boys Age 15 and 16; No golfers in this age category.
Boys 17 and 18; 1st Jace Anderson, 2nd Bradley Woychesko, 3rd Tarrington Wyon-sek.
The Good Spirit Men's Open was held Aug. 21st with 55 golfers taking part. Flight winners were:
1st?flight; 1st?Bob Hogg, 2nd Tarrington Wyonzek, 3rd Barry Shields, 4th Ed Park.
2nd flight; 1st Bruce Johnston, 2nd Terry Wilson, 3rd Mark Marianchuk, 4th Gord Johnson.
3rd flight; 1st Michael Luchinski, 2nd Justin Yawney, 3rd Randal Cripps, 4th Branden Shumay.
4th flight; 1st Cory Hancock, 2nd Brad Wheeler, 3rd Henry Shumay, 4th Greg Martin.
Many thanks to the sponsors!
The Fall Golf Special is 18 holes with cart $40.00 per person. Nine holes with cart $25.00 per person.
The Good Spirit Lake Resort restaurant will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010 for the season but the Caddy Shack is open for beverages and snacks from 8:30 to 4:30 daily until the end of September.
Farewell to all the summer staff at the club house as well as Denise and Jim Armbruster have moved to Hudson Bay.
Upcoming events at Good Spirit Acres are:
Sept.11 - Ducks Unlimited Tournament Tee off is 12 noon. To enter call Larry Haas at 783-9461 or Ivar Olsen at 792-4766.
Sept. 12 - Commu-nity Assoc. Toilet Seat Tournament for residents of GSA, starting at 1 p.m.?Please sign up at the club-house. Potluck supper following the golf at Spilchen meadows. Residents who are not golfing may join us for supper at 5 p.m. Bring your favorite dish.
Sept. 23 - Senior Golf Club Windup, 18 holes of golf, starting at noon, followed by annual meeting and supper. Please sign up at the clubhouse.
Oct. 2 - Good-bye to Summer... Community Assoc. pot luck supper at Provincial Park Rec Center. Bring your favorite dish and join us.
The members of the Hamlet Board of The Hamlet of Good Spirit acres, invite all property owners to attend the Annual Fall meeting to be held on Sunday, September 26 @ 2:00 p.m, in the Good Spirit Lake Golf and Family Resort ClubHouse Hall.
That's it for this month. Remember don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly!
