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Long shots and tall tales from golf tourney

The skies cleared and a beautiful day allowed almost 30 golfers to gather and vie for the annual Elmer Kerbes Memorial Golf Tournament

The skies cleared and a beautiful day allowed almost 30 golfers to gather and vie for the annual Elmer Kerbes Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Big Valley Elks to remember Brother Elmer.

On hand to represent the family was Annette Berry, who presented the trophy to the winning team consisting of Curt Watts, Russ McCrindle, Marion (chipper) Annable and Cheryl Bartley. “Most Honest” for the day was the Kyle Switzer foursome. His team included Larry Meyer, Dorothy Annable and Rita Kyncl.

A three-way chip-off was held to determine the prestigious “Most Honest” and the Rule Committee (Kent) decided that as it was honest, lo and behold, the furthest from the pin prevailed. What a way to end a fine day and golf event.

We hate to throw out accolades, as we might miss some deserving person, but thanks to all the cooks, draw masters, prize buyers and all who helped in any way be it minor or major. These events don’t get done without all of you and of course the participants who came out to remember Elmer. Special thanks to the Kerbes family and to Brother Bill Smillie for his assistance and donation of some of the fine eats. See you all next year.

The Big Valley Beautification and Cultural Society will be holding a Plant Swap on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Railway Station. Tea, coffee and treats will be served.

The Big Valley United Church will hold a garage sale on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donation items will be accepted on Friday, June 21, from 7 to 8 p.m., or you can contact Linda Garstad or Marion Annable to make other arrangements.

June birthday wishes go out to Penni Clarke – 1, Lloyd Duncan – 2, Fiona Johnston – 4, Helen Jacobsen – 5, Ron Milton – 6, David Johnston – 6, Dorothy Brown – 7, Jan Hermus – 10, Aislinn Reule – 10, Logan Eddy – 10, Marj. Kiemile – 11, Raj Duncan – 12, Dale Skocdopole – 12, Vi Moyer – 14, Kingston Brown – 15, Kinsley Brown – 15, Curly Reischman – 15, Gaby Seigrist – 15, Gail Boulding – 16, Yvette Cassidy – 16, Delaine Stewart – 16, Anita Davie – 17, Brent Mailer – 21, Robyn Armstrong – 22, Allan Berresford – 25, Gerty Berresford – 25, Vi Needham – 25, Kira Christophersen – 25, Yvonne Burnstad – 26, Crystal Stewart – 26, Harry Nibourg – 27, Cara Stewart – 27, Aeral Stefanik – 29, Braydon Ponto – 29, Dave Garstad – 30, Coy Skocdopole – 30 and Wilbur Stewart – 30.

Happy Anniversary to Lorne & Pat Parkin – 4, Ross & Marion Annable – 5, Doug & Shirley Stormoen – 23, Paul & Ariane Jensen – 28, Lloyd & Sharon Duncan – 29 and Allan & Florence Johnston – 30.

— Big Valley Bulletin