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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-18, Page 29• • • Page 16A Times -Advocate, June 18, 1986 Recipients of proceeds from Scatcherd 'event Hwadluipped kids win blg The excitement could be felt in the air as early as last Thursday when the huge green and white striped tent went up on the driving range beside the sixteenth hole of Oakwood Golf course. By Friday the whole town was abuzz as sports celebrities, corporate sponsors, T.V. personalities and V.I.P.'s arrived by plane, bus, van, car or helicopter. The fifth annual Scatcherd Invitational Classic golf and tennis tournament was underway at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend. Added to this event, which raises money to support the Scatcherd Home for Men- tally Handicapped Children in Lon- don, was the milestone of Dave Scat- cherd's fiftieth birthday bash. Even before the final two days of serious fun and golf, Scatcherd estimated over $60,000 had been raises:. Labatt Ontario Breweries headed the list of Tournament sponsors, while Canada Trukt, Coopers and Lylviand, Chateau-Gai Wines Ltd., Touche Ross, Oakwood Inn, Leo Ducharme (Greens Superintendent) and the Scatcherd family added both funds and products as donations. In addition, there were literally dozens of area " businesses and friends who gave their special talents in terms of goods and services, time and effort. Premier David Peterson's arrival at the Friday night buffet dinner was all but upstaged entirely as the guests craned their necks- eyes skyward- to watch the two parachute jumpers from the Grand Bend Sport Parachute Club glide, twist, twirl, then skim in over the tent. Dana Forbes overshot the mark slightly while chief instructor Bob Wright landed right on the target laid out in front of the reception area: The Premier, casual and relaxed, arrived by the more traditional car accompanied Tom Lawson followed by the Scatcherd family, Valorie, Helen, John, Colin and a friend Denise Dicarlo of Hawaii. Like a- backdrop from a movie, Grand Bend provided one of its famous spectacular sunsets against which to play this scene. Hor d'oeuvres were served accom- panied by the rag -time music of the Exeter Main Street Jug Band until it was time for the head table to be ceremoneously "piped" to the front of the tent by Exeter piper Carl Mills, resplendent in velvet waistcoat and Ancient Gordon tartan kilt. A huge tanbard ice sculpture kept the extensive salad table fresh and - cool while several hot buffet stations were attended by the staff of Kitchen Catering. Chef David Nabert per- sonally prepared all three choices of meat dishes (chicken breast, medallions of pork or New York strip steak) using a heavy duty propane barbeque for that unusual touch to the steak slices. Fresh asparagus, but- tered carrots and small roastecl potatoes completed the menu and of course birthday cake off the ' feast for 850 lucky pee. The $150 per couple dinner ticket for this elaborate spread, added with the fun and entertainment of head table speeches, ending with dancing to the Denise Pettey Band and a charitable donation makes this one of the best values ever. A woman's program of a shopping tour to Bayfield, a fashion show, and a wine and cheese reception made for a full day on Saturday while the men were involved in golf or tennis. It is reported that women's tournaments are planned for next year by request. The Saturday evening barbeque supper was casual but lively with Gary Cowan presenting the numerous awards. Every concievable swing of a club on th%golf course was award- ed a prize, 21 in all -for example longest drive or closest to the hole. The most exciting (unbelievable) was for a hole -in -one play. Winner Kerry Roberts, an Ontario Amateur Cham- pion playing out of Sunningdale in London, couldn't believe this "fluke" shot on the 18th hole. He claimed he had not been playing as well as he should have all day, then by a crazy bounce of the ball oft a side hill, the ball rolled onto the green and into the hole! • Doug Ellison (Ellison Travel, Ex- eter) and C.P. Air were proud to pre- sent the prize for this unique play. The players with the most points were Gary Cowan 48, Stu Hamilton 44, Robert Paton 42 and Kelly Roberts 41. The winning team with a 151 score were Barry Rowell, John Woods, Jack Palmer and M Gledhill- a group wf w also play out of London's Sunn- ingdale Club. The Coopers and Lybrand Tennis was presented by organizer and C4was Wes Sutchard of London to the winning doubles team Bruce Caster, from the All -Canadian Club, and Bob Watson, from Green Hills Club, London. Their worthy op- ponents in the final match were a father and son team, Bob Clarkin and Brent from Hawaii. In biblical times David overcame his great opponent Goliath and today Davids itre still winning for those children I the mentally handicapped) who needhelping hand: Dave Scat- cherd with his flair for the "event", David Blab for his efforts as tourna- ment director, and Dave McLeod, committee chairman of the fifth An- nual Invitational Classic. RETURNS — Father Joe Nelligan, right, who is now serving in Port Lambton returned to the Scatcherd 50th Birthday Party last Friday at Oakwood Inn. He introduced his young friend with affection as "Lady Jane Blair", who said the grace before the dinner began. Jane is a cerebral palsy victim and is here accompanied by her father Dave Blair (left) who was the instigator of this charity golf tournament to raise money for the Scatcherd Home for Mentally Retarded Children in London. CELEBRITIES GATHER — The illustrious head table line up at the Scat- of ceremonies,- David and Valorie Scatcherd, Jeanne and Peter cherd Charity golf tou1nament. and 50th birthday bash on Friday, June Lougheed, James McArthur, Lois and Doug Mitchell, Jane Blair, who 13th. Left to right are: Alan Eagleson.' 'Gary ft woo. Tom and Gail sang the grace and standing are Tom Lawson, David Blair and Father Capozzi, Premier David Peterson, Mary and Normie Kwong, master Joe Nelligan. a fin underftiken. Not �n�rch ro sg The only roasting done at the Sc;;U- cherd Friday night ,4oth,Rirthday Bash was the roast sirloin steak serv- ed at the hot buffet table. - Each s • aker to a • an ( and woman) had nothing but good words and glowing reports for Dave Scat- eherd whether as a friend, a political ally or charity fundraiser. Premier David Peterson, relaxed and low key, reminded the audience it was just a year ago that he received the phone call asking him to forma new Liberal government for Ontario to which he replied "Sorry I'm busy, I have to at- tend the Dave Scatcherd Tournament dinner that day". This year he` presented Dave with a plaque inscrib- ed with greet accolades and dubbed the "Out ofOryler� nn, ntario" award for distinguished co1`iimunity service. Normie Kwong, the veteran head tale speaker, veteran Edmonton Eskimos' football hero known as the "China Clipper" and more recently a veteran of the judges' table at the 1981 MissCanadapageant kept the laughs rolling in with "pot-shots" directed at several of the head table dignitaries. When he spoke of the "all time living legend of Canadian sports" he didn't mean Gary Cowan or even Dave Scat- cherd, but took the label for himself - all in good humour. Ontario champion golfer Gary Cowan explained that he had thought to make his speech about Scatcherd's prowess on the golf course but if he did that, he would have to sit down again immediately. Peter Lougheed and James McAr- thur (of'Hawaii Five -O fame) both Claimed= that -being close friends with the Scatcherd family, it was difficult to "roast" a friend on his big "Five - 0" birthday. McArthur did, however, question the kind of neighbours the Sdatcherds had in Hawaii- from the Philippines! (Ex -president Marcos) The surprise of the evening came when "roaster" Tom , Capozzi (Kelowna, B.C.) standing in for his brother Herb (more former football greats) brought out four leather bound volumes- a how to series writ- ten by Dave Scatcherd. They were en- titled How to Live on a Budget, co- authored with Valorie Scatcherd; How to Operate a Resort Successful- ly; My Complete Knowledge of Baseball (Blue Jay) Strategy; and Com tete Knowledge of the Brewing Industt The pages of the books were blank! "Since writing was not to be Dave's forte, Labatt's president Peter Wid- derington was said to have asked Scatcherd what he really wanted. When Dave replied "a set of golf clubs", they suggested he start, ay buying Oakwood inn. "He did!" jok- ed Capozzi. •r PREMIER AWARD Presenting the plaque "Out of Order in On- tario" award. to Dave Scatcherd (standing right) is Premier David Peterson. while M.C. Normie Kwong and his wife Mary dpplaud the Premier's wittI'?emorks at the Scatcherd's 50th Birthday Bash. 01. M A pleasant change of pace from the over flow of celebrities came when a young member of the family came to the mike to say a few words. "i'm not a famous sports celebrity- I've got no job...no future... but f have this un- cle!" he intoned. Brent Clarken, Valorie and Dave Scatcherd's nephew is in Grand Bend from Hawaii for the summer to get in a little golf if' Dave doesn't'keep him too busy trimming the weeds along the fairways. At times visably moved by the words of good comradeship from one and all, the Scatcherds thanked everyone for their great effort in mak- ing this event a fantastic success in support of the Scatcherd home for mentally handicapped children. HEAR THIS — Mainstreeting with Main Street Jug Band vocalist Bob Russell (right) of Exeter; Premier David Peterson listened attentive- ly to his constituents when he took time to -attend the Friday even- ing Scottherd Classic Tournament -banquet and birthday party. 1 GOOD FUN — Tournament duffers Griffin Thomas, right, and Dr. Bob Coates admire their gold coloured "pineapple" awards as the team with the lowest points (highest score) in the Scatcherd Classic golf tournament. ADMIRING FRIENDS Guest vocalist with Exeter Main Street Jug Band Andy DeBoer (left) shows his celebrity photographs to Premier Peterson and Alan Eagleson, director of the NHL player association, at the Scotcherd 5th annual Golf Classic dinner. 1 PRACTICE ROUNDS James McArthur lies on the golf cleats in 'preparation for a practice round of golf at the Oakwood Resort Scat- cherd Classic tournament. McArthur "Donna" of Hawgii Five -O fame, . or(iving from Honolulu the day Nefor, .was fogged in in Toronto over- night, and then caught the bus to,tondon'fridak morning. Completing the foursofne are John Mason from Flagstaff, Ariiona and Seoforth, Ontario. assistant New York Rangers coach Jack Birch who spends• summers in Grand Bend. and Steve 54)411 bf the Pdmo'titon Oilers. ' .1. CHARITY SHOW — Model Tracy Woods wears the silver ranch mink with flair even in June. The Saturday afternoon fashion show at -the Scatcherd Classic tourna- ment was attended by nearly 200 women and over one dozen brdve men. Models donated their time, and the wine and cheese reception were sponsored by Chateau-Gai an4 Labatts to help raise funds for the mentally retarded children's home' in London.. WINS TRIP — Exeter travel agent Doug Ellison (left) and Dave Scatcherd, present the envelope (C.P. Air travel tickets) to a pleasantly surprised amateur champion Kelly Roberts (right) and his wife Deb- bie. Roberts termed it a "fluke" shot that won him the hole -in -one on the.18th hole. 1 A • l