Sports Briefs for the week of Sept. 4


HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

Earn your California Fish and Game hunter safety certificate through a home study course.

Learn safety practices to avoid hunting accidents, respect for the values of non-hunters and how to prepare for hunting outdoors. The course covers the same material taught in the classroom. Exams will be given as needed, usually every six to eight weeks.

For more infomation and to pick up your home study packet, call Cliff Bannister at 257-7552.



WINEBARGER WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

Sheila Winebarger won the Emerson Lake Women's Golf Club Championship Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 18-19, topping a field of 16.

Winebarger carded a two-round score of 167 to win the gross title and Sophia Wages fired a 136 to claim the net crown.

Janet Lasick won the first flight with a scored of 141. She was followed by Betty Horan (145) and Carolyn Genasci (145).

In the second flight, Toni Stowell won with a score of 141. Trailing her were Giovanna Zinn (143) and Sheri Smith (147).

Louise Camacho captured the third flight title at 142. She was followed by Sharon Edwards (144) and Liz Griffin (146).

Club members swept the PWGA Plumas Pines Play Day Tournament on Monday, Aug. 20 in Blairsden. Teams from Redding, Fall River, Gray Eagle, Mt. Shasta, and others in the North Central Area competed for team and individual honors.

Susanville's teams placed in all three flights which enable them to take the Perpetual Team Trophy for one month.

Representing Emerson Lake were Judie Lindeman, Liz Griffin, Iona McCain, Lasick, Genasci, Stowell and Winebarger.

The last play day of the year will be held at Mt. Shasta Resort on Sept. 17.



PUNT, PASS AND KICK

The city of Susanville will host a NFL Punt Pass and Kick competition at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Riverside Park in Susanville.

The competition is open to boys and girls, ages eight to 15.

Call 257-1035 for more information.



GOLF, BEEF AND BREWS

A four-man scramble golf tournament will be held in conjunction with the Seventh Annual Lassen County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen "Beef and Brew" Saturday, Sept. 8 at Emerson Lake Golf Course in Susanville.

The tournament starts at 2 p.m. followed by a beef tri-tip barbecue dinner and micro beer tasting from 5 to 8 p.m.

This is a fundraiser for youth scholarships, Ag in the Classroom, and local agricultural issues. Tickets are available at the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce as well as at the course.

The cost is $30 per person, including dinner. Call Hannah Cheney at 257-7262 for more information.



SENIOR GAMES SCHEDULED

The 2001 Far Nor Cal Senior Games will be held Friday-Sunday, Sept. 14-16 in Redding. The event includes 14 events for people 50 years old and older.

Events include archery, track and field, basketball, cycling, golf, martial arts, swimming, softball tennis, bocce ball, bowling, horse shoes and target shooting. All events are open to men and women with varied skill levels.

The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 10. For an entry form and more information, call Charlotte Whelchel at 241-6000.