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South Stormont Students to be Recognized at the

2023 Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony

Submitted Article August 11th at the South Stormont (karate). Hall of Fame President, sports.”
Community Hall in Long Sault. Kristie Tate was happy to make the
Tickets for the event are now on
outh Stormont, ON – The After a reviewing the nominations, announcement “the high level of
sale at the Long Sault Arena during
SSports Hall of Fame will once the students receiving awards accomplishment that these young
business hours, cost is $40.00 per
again be presenting recognition include Julia Cameron (multi- South Stormont residents have ticket and can be paid by cash or
awards to South Stormont students sports), Ella Dickson (multi-sport), achieved on an individual level or cheque. The Hall of Fame recently
who have made a significant Josh Esford (hockey), Ella Lalonde as part of a sports teams is amazing,
announced the adults who will be
athletic impact in the community. (cross country/track & field), we are proud to be able to showcase
part of the induction class of 2023,
The awards will be presented as Ruby Lalonde (volleyball), Ian their talents at the ceremony and
for a full list of inductees and more
part of the 2023 South Stormont McCosham (cross country/track we have no doubt that they will
information on the Sports Hall
Sports Hall of Fame ceremony that & field), Jason Obeng (basketball/ continue be successful as they of Fame please visit the official
is scheduled to take place on Friday, football), and Kaleb Van Allen further pursue their passion for
website at www.ssshof.com

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Stories And More About The People In Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
How will Nick Taylor’s historic win at last months Canadian Open change the future of
golf in Canada?
Jake Lapierre - Conditioning Coach - Canadian golfing fans across the country focused on their tv screens in their living room, at the
club house, and the local sports pub, all standing (in spirit) around the 18th hole at Oakdale Golf and Country Club, were treated to a
moment of exhilaration when Nick Taylor made a dramatic 72-foot eagle putt to seal the victory at the RBC Canadian Open, making
him the first Canadian in 69 years to win the men’s national open. Nick’s victory brought back memories of Mike Weir’s 2003 Masters
victory; Mike’s accomplishment inspired a new generation of golfers such as Nick Taylor, Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, and
Adam Svensson, all of whom were amoung a group of seven Canadians in the field at the U.S. Open. Nick Taylor’s dramatic eagle putt
will undoubtedly continue to inspire up-and-coming generations of great Canadian golfers as golf continues to grow in popularity in
Canada.

Jim Riddell - Seaway Karate Club - By winning the Canadian Open, Nick Taylor became the first Canadian golfer since 1954 to
accomplish that feat. The way he won it will always be remembered - sinking a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole maximized
the exposure of the victory. Nick Taylor’s Canadian Open win becomes a record fourth PGA Tour victory by a Canadian this year.
The winners of the other three events, Corey Connors, Mackenzie Hughes, and Adam Stevenson, along with Taylor, were all in Golf
Canada’s National Jr. Development Program when Mike Weir won the Masters in 2003. Taylor credited that victory to Mike Weir for
providing the up-and-coming golfers with the inspiration and belief that they could compete at the highest levels. By sinking that 72-foot
putt, he has helped to do the same thing for the next generation of Canadian professional golfers.

Peter Collins - Sports Enthusiast - Nick Taylor’s dramatic win at the Canadian Open has raised the bar for the next wave of Canadian
golfers. While Brooke Henderson has proven herself to be a world class golfer on the women’s tour, the men’s tour has been looking for
the next Mike Weir for some time now. Weir’s win at the 2003 Masters helped grow the game in Canada and has led to the emergence
of a few solid players, but no star yet. Finding the next great Canadian men’s golfer has been akin to finding the ever-elusive Sasquatch.
You heard that he’s out there, there’s been signs that he exists, but no concrete evidence yet. So, who will emerge from the depths of the
Canadian wilderness, holding Big Bertha in one hand and a Ping putter in the other. Will it be the aforementioned Taylor, or will it be
Conners, Hadwin, Svensson, or Hughes. Most likely Taylor’s win will inspire a young golfer whose name is unknown to us at this time.
The next great Canadian male golfer is likely a teenager, working on their game at some little par three in the hinterlands of the Canadian
landscape. Hey, have you checked out Archie’s lately, maybe the next great one is a Cornwallite!