Big Valley’s fifth annual memorial golf tournament is over and was once again a great success.
Eighteen teams took part, with a total of 72 players. It was a lovely day and everyone had a marvelous time.
The food was excellent, as were the numerous prizes. It was wonderful to see such a large crowd turn out to remember the golfers who have passed on.
The families of those who this memorial is held in honour of wish to thank everyone for coming out to golf and/or help out on this special day.
Many thanks to Kent Butterfield for organizing the team draws and making the prize presentations.
Also, a huge thank-you to Bill for donating his roast beef to go along with the rest of the meal of salads, beans, burgers, etc.
It was a fun day and we hope to see everyone again next year.
All the profits from the tournament will be donated to Big Valley School Breakfast Program, the Big Valley Cemetery Fund and the Big Valley Tool Museum Building Fund.
The Big Valley Drop-In Centre will hold an open house Thursday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. Seniors are invited to come in and try floor curling, shuffle board, pool or darts, play cards, or check out some games on the Wii.
Also at the Drop-In Centre, the first pancake supper of the season will be on Monday, Oct. 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Big Valley-Erskine-Botha Pastoral Charge will hold a joint charge church service this Sunday at 10 a.m. at Erskine United Church.
There will be a pot-luck lunch and a “brainstorming” meeting to follow. Income and attendance have dropped over the years and we now find ourselves unable to continue to fund full-time ministry and may face closing our doors.
How important is a United Church in your community? All are encouraged to attend with suggestions and concerns. If you are unable to attend, you can still voice your opinions and concerns to Linda Garstad at 876-2669, or Lois Innocent at 876-2065, prior to the meeting.
There will be no service in Big Valley this Sunday, so please attend the service in Erskine.
The Big Valley Golf Club will hold a Men’s League Open on Saturday. Registration begins at 1 p.m., with tee-off at 2 p.m. Supper will be supplied.
The Big Valley Inn Crib players will start their new season on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Big Valley Inn. Everyone is welcome. Come on out and join the fun.
Don’t forget the Big Valley School will hold its annual Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, Sept. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. The students thank the community for all their support.