Fore! - This Week at Rock Ridge Country ClubMen's Presidents Cup

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Oct 24, 2008 12:00 am

Fore! â This Week at Rock Ridge Country Club

Menâs Presidents Cup

The Menâs Presidents Cup Finals between the defending champions, Mike Portnoy and Tom Meyer, and past champions from 2005, John OâConnor and Jack Duffy, took place Saturday.

Portnoy and Meyer came on strong right out of the gate, winning the first three holes in the match.Â

OâConnor and Duffy battled back and found themselves only one down after the first nine holes. Portnoy birdied the 11th hole to go two up early on the back nine, but OâConnor answered by winning the next two holes, squaring up the match with only five holes to play.

The 16th hole looked like the turning point in the match when OâConnor and Duffy won the hole to take their first lead in the match. However, Portnoy and Meyer won the final two holes, taking home their third title in the last five years.Both teams will be honored at awards night on November 8.

Ladies Rock Ridge Cup

The Ladies Rock Ridge Cup final was played between Lynda Nathenson and Susan Wallace. Nathenson was out to defend her title as the Rock Ridge Cup Champion. Meanwhile, Wallace beat last yearâs Runner Up, Sarah Cappelli, in her semifinal match to earn her first appearance in the final match.Â

Nathenson came on strong to start the match and managed to build a four-hole lead. Wallace got to within two with two holes to play, however, Nathenson won the match on the 17th hole, defending her title as the Rock Ridge Cup Champion.

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Dan was a real gentleman. I had the honor of knowing him for about 10 years from high school and into early adulthood. He was always upbeat and amiable. His love of golf was boundless. I remember him droning on about the type of wedge this or that professional golfer was playing at any given time. He loved to play also. Dan made the winning putt that clinched a championship for NHS men’s golf in 1984. It was a snaking, downhill putt that few people would have had the nerve or imagination to have holed at such a critical moment. It was magic!! You are a true gem, Dan. May your eternal reward be endless days of long, straight drives and the sound of difficult putts finding the bottom of the hole.

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The 1st Amendment does NOT say "except when there's a budget problem, or when some people wish things would quiet down." There is no way a proposed ordinance can be construed as other than singling out RockthisDemocracy, and also no way the town does not get expensively buried in court should it be foolish enough to go down this path.

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The Editor suggest a meeting between the "Rock This Democracy " and the Police Commission. As a former Police Commissioner the Chief should have followed the chain of command and discussed this with the Police Commission. The Chief reports to the Elected Police Commission not our Republican First Selection. Can't help but feel this is Republican politics again making an issue out of a non issue.

I support Chief Kullgren’s request to explore permitting, and cost-sharing for large gatherings. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. However, where and how often these protests occur matters. Main Street is not just a symbol — it’s a vital artery for daily life in town. When events are held there monthly, and at increasing scale, they cause disruption to residents, businesses, and traffic. While the Rock This Democracy group may describe these protests as unique or urgent, the frequency — roughly once every two weeks this spring — suggests more of a recurring series than a singular, spontaneous moment of civic expression. This isn’t about silencing anyone. It’s about fairness, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. Every time a protest happens, our police department is forced to assign resources, often on overtime. That expense adds up quickly. If any group wants to use public space regularly, particularly in a way that impacts traffic and requires police presence, then it’s reasonable for the town to consider permitting and cost-sharing — just as we do for other organized events like races, festivals, or parades. Let’s protect everyone’s rights — including the right of the community to function smoothly and the right of taxpayers not to bear undue cost for repeated events. I trust the Council to consider a reasonable path forward that balances speech with responsibility.

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