THE PEABODY ADVOCATE - Friday, June 30, 2017

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U.S. Senior Open: Bourque, Irwin host kid’s clinic By Greg Phipps ormer Boston Bruins Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque got to partake publicly in his other sporting love by cohosting a golf clinic for youngsters on Tuesday at the Salem Country Club. The clinic's other host was golf great Hale Irwin, who captured seven major titles on the PGA circuit. He won the Senior Open in 1998 and 2000 and was the runner-up in ’96 and ’04. Before retired from hockey 16 years ago, Bourque’s accomplishments as a National Hockey League defenseman were prolific. In his 23-year career, Bourque, who played 21 years for the Bruins, scored 410 goals and finished with 1,579 points. He played in over 1,600 regular season games and 214 postseason contests, where he produced 180 points. He made the Stanley Cup finals twice as a Bruin and was part of a championship team in Colorado in 2001. Bourque received the Norris Trophy for the league’s best defenseman five times. A member of the Salem Country Club for 25 years,

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A LINK TO WISDOM: Hale Irwin had the attention of the young Former Boston Bruins defenseman, hockey Hall of Famer and audience during the kid’s clinic at the 2017 Senior Open at the avid golfer Ray Bourque joined golf great Hale Irwin to put on a Salem Country Club on Tuesday. clinic for youngsters as part of Tuesday’s pre-tournament events at the Salem Country Club. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps)

Bourque and his family have remained in the Boston area. He is a very good golf player in his own right and was named Honorary Chairman of this year’s Senior Open. He considers the appointment an honor. “Salem has been a great golf home for me and my family. I’m

thrilled just to have been asked to represent the club and take part in the U.S. Senior Open in this capacity,” Bourque said in an interview earlier this year. “I feel like an ambassador for the club and the championship. I’ve been thrilled to talk to different audiences; I’ve been

happy to do whatever I can to promote the world’s most important senior golf championship.” At Tuesday’s clinic, Bourque was asked why he swings a golf club from the right side while he shot lefty as a hock-

ey player. “It’s just what comes naturally for me. When I played baseball, I batted right-handed, too,” he answered. “I really have no explanation for it. That’s just how it is.”

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Peabody Fourth of July Ward Celebrations Schedule he city will be hosting 4th of July ball contests, pony rides, balloon artist, events across the city. Below is a list face painting, art activity and a bunny of events by Ward: petting area will take place beginning at 9:45 AM. Kids can explore a fire truck Ward One and see a police vehicle throughout the Tuesday, July 4th – 9AM to Noon at morning. The event will include music Raddin Park. by a DJ beginning at 10:00 AM. There Horribles Parade starts at 9:00 a.m. will be a free raffle and prizes will be Corner of Blair Terrace & Lynnfield given out for the various events. Pizza, Street. soft drinks, refreshments, cookies and Decorate your bike for the Horribles ice cream will be served free of charge Parade then join the fun at Raddin Park. beginning at 11:15 AM! Hope to see Fun games for all, 50 yard dash, 3 you there! For more information or to point contest, potato sack race, pie eat- volunteer to help, call Pete McGinn at ing contest, egg toss, moon bounce, 978-531-3587. face painting, balloon animals, prizes for the winners. Ward Three Hot dogs, chips, drinks and slush will Tuesday, July 4th - Ward 3 Fourth of be provided. July celebration will take place @ ConCouncillor Jon Turco at 978-335-1742. nolly Park - 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Horribles parade, races, and egg toss are a Ward Two few of the activities planned. Hot dogs, Tuesday, July 4th - The Ward 2 Fourth cotton candy, popcorn, drinks will be of July Celebration is scheduled rain or served. Contact Person: James Moutshine (inside in the event of rain) from soulas – 978-473-1090. 9 AM to Noon at the Welch School (50 Swampscott Ave.) and adjacent Ward Four O’Connor Park. The day will begin with Tuesday, July 4th - Ward 4 Fourth of a Patriotic Parade at 9:15 AM (registra- July activities will take place @ tion at 9 AM) at the front of the school. Emerson Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Bring your decorated bike, scooter, Noon. All are welcome to come and join wagon or carriage. Field games, basket- the fun. Events planned are road rac-

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es and games with ribbons to the winners. There will be face painting, tattoos and other events. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and ice cream donated by Treadwell’s Ice Cream will be served. Anyone interested in helping with the festivities, please report to Emerson Park at 8:30a.m. on July 4th, or call Ed Charest at 978-977-3063 Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated! Ward Five The 4th of July celebration will take place at Lt. Ross Park (Cy Tenney Park) off of Johnson Street from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to come join the fun. We have a fun event planned for all which starts with the Police Escorted Bicycle, Tricycle & Doll Carriage Parade starting from the Kiley Brothers administration building to the park. Decorate your entry with a patriotic theme. Lineup for the parade will be at 9:00 am. After the parade the fun continues with D.J., games, nickels in the hay, basketball shot out and more!! At 11:00 am we will start serving lunch featuring hot dogs and pizza Beverages will also be provided. If anyone would like to help with any of the events or wish to donate a gift certificate or

raffle item for the Ward 5 Scholarship Fund, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ward 5 Councillor Joel Saslaw at 978-535-2204 or email: jdsaslaw@gmail.com Ward Six Tuesday, July 4th The Ward 6 Peabody Civic Association is pleased to announce this year’s 4th of July celebration activities. All activities are to take place at Symphony Park (off Catherine Drive), West Peabody. All are welcome. The activities planned will be the traditional Doll Carriage, Bicycle and Tricycle Parade. Decorate your entry with a Patriotic theme. Registration for the parade will be at 8:30 a.m. Parade to start promptly at 9 a.m. Following the parade there will be races, face painting, nickels in the hay, moon bounce, and a basketball free throw contest. At 11:15 a.m. we will start serving lunch featuring Santarpio’s pizza, cookies, soft drinks and ice cream. “CURIOUS CREATURES APPEARING FROM 10:00 TO 11:00 A.M.”. Anyone interested in helping with any of the events or anyone wishing to donate a gift certificate or prize for our Scholarship Raffle should contact Councillor Barry Sinewitz at (978) 535-2283.


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