Ford leaves lasting impression on Classic Just over 30 years ago, something wonderful happened to the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States. Classic Club: The newest and toughest The 18th fairway at the Classic Club runs between irregularly shaped bunkers. Effingham County property transfers for Jan. 2-5 NO ZIP CALENDAR The Calendar is a daily listing of community meetings and events. To submit a listing for your governmental or not-for-profit groups event, send it to us at Community Calendar P.O. Box 31029, Clarksville, TN 37040, by e-mail at news@theleafchronicle.com or by fax to 552-5859. Include a contact name and phone number. Ones to Watch at Waialae David Toms: His best finish last season besides winning the Sony Open was a tie for second at the Ford Championship at Doral. Vijay Singh: Has 30 career wins on the PGA Tour, including the 2000 Masters. Ford on the links While Gerald Ford was labeled a klutz during his time in the Oval Office, he was actually one of the most athletic presidents in history. Golf was Fords most popular and public hobby in his post-presidency days, and unfortunately for Ford, the clumsiness he showed in the White House spread to the greens as well. King mackerel expert to speak in Greenville Michael Smith of Florence, an authority on king mackerel fishing, will be the guest speaker at Thursdayʼs meeting of the Greenville Saltwater Sportfishing Club. Register by Jan. 30 for primary Attention all Gov Watch readers who live in Naperville: If you arent already registered to vote, you have until Jan. 30 to do so if you want to cast your vote in this years mayoral primary. memories of a president Tom Heywood admits that his connection with the late President Gerald Ford resulted from being in the right place at the right time. Coachella Valley says goodbye to Ford PALM DESERT - Gerald R. Fords friends and neighbors -- some with hands over their hearts, some tossing flowers at his passing hearse -- bid farewell Saturday as the former president left his Coachella Valley home of more than 30 years for the last time. |