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A living legacy
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club names golf tourney for developer/resident By Patrick McCallister For Your Voice News & Views
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‘All Hands on Deck
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Equestrian instructor turns author
Photo courtesy of Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club John and Lore Dodge on their boat at Harbour Ridge.
World-class tennis tourney brings economic boost By Patrick McCallister For Your Voice News & Views About 100 rising tennis pros gathered for world-class competition at the premier Tesoro Challenger $25,000 Women’s Open. The Racquet Club at Tesoro out-
door clay-court event was the second for the United States Tennis Association Pro Circuit women’s 2013 season. “These are future stars, people on a roll and moving up in their rankings,” Alexandra Owen, marketing director, said. “These
are all stand-out players; they’re being watched for making it in the majors.” The Challenger, Jan. 13 to 20, drew about 5,000 spectators, along with competitors from all
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See TENNIS page 6 Joey Dee of the Starliters & Tommy Mara of the Crests Friday 6:00PM
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John Dodge is more a tennis man, but he came to adore golf, too. Seems fitting then that there’s now the John Dodge Four Ball Tournament and Dodge Cup. “He was very excited,” Lore Dodge, his wife, said. “I said, ‘Yes, John, it’s all about you.’” The Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club recently established the tourney to honor the community’s founder and longtime resident. The season-long match is open to club members, and about 100 are signed to play. John, who lives in Harbour Ridge, was unavailable for an interview. His wife said the family is deeply moved by the honor. “John is my guiding star, and I’m sure he’s been a guiding star to many others,” she said. Lore said John grew up learning to appreciate “all the good things that God gave us in nature.” “He’s from New Hampshire, the