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5 Things June 5: Book Discussion, Sips & Swings Program and More

Your Patch Facts for the day.

Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. “In the Shadow of the Banyan” book discussion Join in a morning book discussion group the first Wednesday of each month 10:30 a.m. in the community room of Norton Public Library. This month's selection is “In the Shadow of the Banyan,” by Vaddey Ratner. 2. Southeastern graduation The Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School graduation ceremony will be 6 p.m. today in the school gymnasium. 3. Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meetings are held at Epoch held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and new members are being …

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Ralph P. Schlenker Golf Tournament Planned for Next Month

Tournament to benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

The 17th annual Ralph P. Schlenker Golf Tournament, to benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital, is planned for Monday, May 20. The golf tournament is named in recognition of Mr. Schlenker’s contributions to the Sturdy Memorial organization. This 18-hole, scramble format tournament is held on two courses – the Foxborough Country Club and the Norton Country Club – to accommodate the large number of golfers participating. The tournament begins with lunch at 12 p.m., then progresses to a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The day concludes with a cocktail hour, dinner, and awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Mansfield. Individual players (men and women) may participate for a donation of $300, which includes entry into the tournament, players’ gift…

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Keegan Bradley Longs to Return to DBC

Keegan hopes experience will give him a better showing.

TPC Gets Minor Makeover

18th hole to undergo renovations.

Where Do You Go for a Round of Golf?

Nominate the best golf course in Norton.

Thank you from Jimmy Fund Golf

Letter to the editor from Nancy Rowe, director of Jimmy Fund Golf.

Ms. Kelly Mello: Jimmy Fund Golf extends its sincerest thanks to the organizers and sponsors of the Jimmy Fund Players Tournament held on June 18, at The Players Club- Boston, in Norton, Mass. Special recognition and appreciation goes to Paul Severino of Concord, Mass., and the committee who organized this 12th annual event.    The dedicated sponsors, participants, and volunteers helped raise critical funds to support the High Tech Multidisciplinary fund as well as lifesaving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Players Tournament is one of the many golf tournaments that will be held in 2012 to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. The presenting sponsors for Jimmy Fund Golf’s 2012 season are …

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Norton Country Club to Offer Beer on Wheels

Change in liquor license would control outside alcoholic beverages from being brought in.

The Norton Country Club on Oak Street has been a model citizen for many years, with its welcoming greens and clubhouse. But a few abutters had concerns Thursday, after owners had applied to selectmen for a change in the club’s liquor license.  Put succinctly, homeowners whose property is immediately adjacent to the playing course were a little worried that alcohol available on the vending cart might result in a few rowdy players whose golf etiquette already leaves a lot to be desired.  Owner Jeff Carroll of Northeast Golf Properties told selectmen he is trying to establish more control over the use of alcohol on the course, particularly when golfers bring in their own supplies. The country club has about 250 members, and is also open to …

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Norton’s LaVerghetta Saluted as a First Tee Scholar

NHS senior receives scholarship.

Norton Golf Striving For Consistency

After going 2-1 this week with one rainout, the Lancers face busy week ahead.

It was both a busy and interesting stretch of three days for the Norton High golf team this week. It began on Tuesday when the Lancers swept a Tri-Valley League tri-match against Millis and Ashland at the TPC Boston course in Norton. Norton finished with a season-low team score of 237, while the Clockers completed the day with a combined 270 and the Mohawks finished up at 335. The two wins improved the Lancers to 5-2 overall and in the TVL. Senior captain Zach Schuster, who is playing like a league MVP this fall, led the way for the locals with a medalist round of 1-over par 37 on Tuesday. Senior captain Max Cantin fired a 2-over par round of 38 as did junior Evan Ryan. The next day, Norton suffered a difficult 228-253 setback in Hopkinton…

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Hopkinton Golf Defeats Norton At TPC Boston

Hillers earn third win of season with 10-stroke victory over Lancers on Thursday.

Senior captain Jace McCarron tied for medalist honors with a 1-under par round of 35 as the Hopkinton High golf team defeated Norton, 240-250, in a weather-delayed Tri-Valley League match on Thursday afternoon at TPC Boston in Norton. Lancer senior captain Zach Schuster tied McCarron for medalist honors with a 1-under par 35 on the front nine at TPC Boston. Both players were All-Tri-Valley League selections a year ago. The victory improved the Hillers to 3-2 overall and in the TVL, while Norton suffered its first loss of the season, dropping to 1-1 overall and in the league. Following an extended delay due to heavy rain and thunderstorms, the teams headed to the first tee at TPC Boston to get the match underway. The eight players for …

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