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Howie Meeker (centre) turns 90-years-old this year, but he’s still young at heart, especially when he’s surrounded by smiling Special Howie Meeker (centre) turns 90-years-old this year, but he’s still young at heart, especially when he’s surrounded by smiling Special Olympian athletes who served as caddies at this year’s 25th annual Howie Meeker Golf Classic in support of Special Olympics. The Olympian athletes who served as caddies at this year’s 25th annual Howie Meeker Golf Classic in support of Special Olympics. The classic took place on Saturday at Storey Creek Golf Course. See more on page 31. classic took place on Saturday at Storey Creek Golf Course. See more on page 31.
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