William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-07-01 / 7. szám
WIUJAMfflPENN LIFE ^^^^OFFICIAL^^PUBUCATION WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION Volume 23 July 1988 Number 7 Golfers prepare for course’s hazards car. Fifth Annuol WPA Notional Golf Tournament July 23.1988 Brunswick, Ohio CLEVELAND — Nearly 100 members and friends of the Association are visiting their local driving ranges and golf courses in preparation for the Fifth Annual William Penn Association National Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23, at the Brunswick Hills Golf Club in Brunswick, Ohio. Extra practice may help many William Penn golfers meet the challenge of Brunswick Hills — a 6,391-yard, par-72 course which features water hazards on more than half the course. That extra practice may also help one lucky golfer win a new For the first time, the annual tournament will feature a holein-one contest. The first golfer to score an ace on the designated par-3 hole will win a 1988 Pontiac Bonneville. Many entrants may be dreaming of driving home in a new car, but when they step up to the first tee, their thoughts will quickly turn to driving over the water. Hole #1, a 301-yard par-4, features the first of the course’s 11 water hazards, a stream which cuts across the fairway half-way between the tee and the green. While many golfers may be able to drive well past the water, others who can’t will also have to contend with a trap which lies on the left side of the fairway just before the water. Golfers will also be trying to stay dry on #7 (398 yards, par-4) where the stream cuts across the fairway just before the green, and on the 438-yard, par-5 ninth hole. The back nine starts out with a dogleg to the left at #10 (355 yards, par-4), then gives golfers a breather at the 163-yard, par-3 11th hole. But after that, some entrants may begin wishing they brought their swim suits. Each of the next four holes features a water hazard, culminating at the monstrous 568-yard, par-5 15th hole, which first bends right then left. The course concludes with the 501-yard, par-5 18th hole, which — you guessed it — has a stream cutting across the midway point of the fairway. Nevertheless, it is the hole-inone contest which is generating the most excitement over this year’s tournament. But, in addition to the contest, there will be many other activities for golfers and their guests to enjoy. The weekend will open Friday, See 'Golf’ Page 4 66th annual Festival offers full schedule of family activities Dr. Thomas Pecsvaradi (center), receives the William Penn’s contribution of more than $9,000 towards his niece’s medical expenses from National President Stephen G. Danko. Looking on are (from left) National Vice President Zoltán B. Emri, National Treasurer Frances A. Furedy, and National Secretary E. E. Vargo. Association raises more than $9,000 to help pay Niki’s medical expenses WELLSBURG, WV — Sunday, Aug. 7, promises to be a day of summer fun for the entire family, because that’s the day when the William Penn will host its annual Family Festival at the William Penn Home. Once again, the Festival will feature something to please every taste. There will be plenty of delicious American and Hungarian food, games of chance, children’s games, live music and fun and exciting activities for people of all ages. Admission to the Festival is free, and there will be plenty of free parking available on the Festival grounds. Inside ■ Young members ready for trip to Hungary................Page 2. ■ The plight of Hungarians living in Rumania ..............Page 3. ■ Detroit branch honors national office holders............Page 4. ■ South Bend hosts 45th bowling tournament..............Page 5. ■ The latest news and notes from our branches Pages 9-10. Next Deodline July 22 All proceeds from the Festival will benefit our William Penn Home for the elderly. So while you and your family are enjoying a relaxing day, you will be helping to make sure that our aging members can enjoy their retirement years in comfort and love. The day’s events will officially get underway at 11:00 a.m. with the traditional Field Mass, celebrated by Father Fred Becker, chaplain of the Home. Following Mass the grounds will be open for you to enjoy. If you’re hungry, you can choose from barbeque chicken, hot sausage, hot dogs, veal paprikas, cabbage noodles, stuffed cabbage, and nut rolls. You can wash your meal down with your choice of beer, coffee or soda pop. Throughout the day you can try your luck at bingo, instant bingo, the plush animal stand, the "Big Wheel” and the "Horse Race” wheel. Y ou can take a chance on any or all of three special raffles that will be held that day. You could win either a basket of cheer, a case of 24 different imported beers, or a place on our Memorial Honor Roll plaque. You can also view or purchase some of the beautiful handmade articles created by the residents of our Home. See 'Festival’ Page 4 PITTSBURGH — The William Penn Association recently presented a check for more than $9,000 to the uncle of Niki Pecsvarady to help pay for the girl’s medical expenses. A check for $9,003.10 payable to the American Liver Foundation of Middletown, N.J., was presented to Dr. Thomas Pecsvaradi by National President Stephen G. Danko on June 29 at the Home Office. Half of the contribution, or $4,501.55, was raised through donations made by members and friends of the William Penn. The other half represents a special matching grant donated by the Association. Dr. Pecsvaradi will turn the check over to the American Liver Foundation. The Foundation is acting as the administrator for funds collected on behalf of Niki. "On behalf of Niki and her family, I would like to thank the William Penn Association for their caring and generosity,” Dr. Pecsvaradi said. "We sincerely appreciate the companionship your members have shared with Niki and her father during their stay here.” President Danko also commended the members of the Association for the way they responded to Niki’s appeal. "Your response to the Association’s Niki Fund is a reflection of the immeasurable fraternal spirit shared by all our members,” he said. According to her uncle, Niki’s current condition is "very good” and there is a possibility that she and her father may be able to return to their home in Hungary within two months. In the meantime, Niki and her father will continue to reside at the local Ronald McDonald House, and make weekly visits to Children’s Hospital for checkups. Dr. Pecsvaradi also said that a Hungarian doctor is currently studying the latest advancements in liver transplant procedures and treatment at Children’s Hospital. This doctor will monitor Niki’s progress when she returns to Hungary.
