Sports

Taking a year off to golf and tour North America for some may be considered a vacation for most people. However, that is not the case for Jonathan and Cathie Weaver who are trying to break a world record for playing the most golf courses in one year. The current record is 383 courses. On the Putting Kids First Tour their goal is to play 420 and they are on pace to play 460. Jonathan asked “Doesn’t everyone want to take a year off and play golf.

The Ponoka House league soccer season is well under way. Pictured above is the oldest girls team having some fun in the sun.

The Lacoka Locos peewee Vold, Jones and Jones Auction team are on a four game winning streak in league action with a record of nine wins and two losses. The team is looking for their fifth straight win as they finish the season in Lacombe on June 14 at 12 p.m. against Drumheller.

One man can make a difference. Clay Bruno of Hobbema is shaking up a complacent lifestyle with his First Nations Get Fit Challenge to transform the bodies and minds of Aboriginal individuals who want to be healthier.

The Mecca Glen U6 Timbits Soccer team competed in the Timbits Tournament in Beaumont on June 7, above the Timbits have some fun out on the field.

Whitney Harrison takes a practice swing during the Ponoka Ladies Open Golf Tournament on June 7. Harrison participated in the chipping contest as Jocelyne Langevin watches on. Approximately 100 ladies took part in the tournament.

Four members of the Ponoka Pool Sharks are on their way to Provincials this year, all achieving “B” times. Provincial time trials for “B” swimmers are being held in Medicine Hat on June 13 and 14. In the pool (left to right): Andrew Jones and Blake Shimp. On the starting block: McKenna Christensen and Jaylen Christensen.

A new banner will be hanging in the gym at St.Augustine School for Katherine Bergum for her silver medal in senior girls shot put at the provincial track and field meet that was held in Calgary on May 30 and 31. Bergum is the first girl to medal at provincials from St.A’s and was very happy with her accomplishment.

There are no easy answers when it comes to ending the reality of poverty around the globe but it is always possible to help make a difference. On June 30 Ponoka resident Matthew Zantingh, alongside 100 other dedicated people, will be taking action against world poverty by biking from coast to coast to raise money to help address the cycle of poverty.

The basketball season has come to an end but the preparation for the upcoming season is well underway. Ponoka Composite High School is working to make sure their aspiring stars are staying game ready.