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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-06-26, Page 17Scatcherd In vitational celebrates 20th year ast Tuesday night at the Oakwood Inn in Stephen Township, there were a lot of pats -on -the -back and a lot of smiling faces. The reason for the celebra- tion that was taking place, was two -fold. Owner Dave Scatcherd officially opened his convention centre and he and his family were kicking off their 10th annual Scatcherd Invitational Golf Tournament. On Wednesday, 350 people played golf or tennis with the proceeds going to the Scatcherd Centre in London. Over the past 10 years, half a million dollars has been raised for the centre which benefits mentally handicapped children. Say what you want about celebrities and those who have more than a dime or two to jingle in their pockets. But when they put their name and finances behind worthy causes like this, they erase any stigma of being stingy. Look around and you'll see the Scatcherd Invitational is just one of many fundraisers with headlining names. Craig Simp- son put on his annual event this weekend and dozens of big names showed up to lend their support. While relaxing with former Montreal Canadiens' superstar John Ferguson, Scatcherd was asked why he hosts the Scatch- erd Invitational? "I got involved with this because I was adopted into a fami- ly with two handicapped children," said Scatcherd. The facility in London has grown and provides many handi- capped people with many opportunites they might not other wise have. A good example is Bennie Norton. The five year-old was a big part of Tuesday's celebration, in fact, he cut the ribbon to officially open the convention cen- tre. Joining him were Scatcherd's wife Valorie and their chil- dren John, Colin and Helen. "My family is very connected. If you get your name in- volved in these things you have to support them," said Scatch- erd. "Right now in this part of Ontario it's very important to get involved with these children. There are children out there that really need our help." Scatcherd says he personally gets a lot of gratification when someone stops him and tells him of their children who were in the Centre and benefited. Hockey legend: Ferguson may be well known for his toughness on the ice with the Canadiens, but he turned into a gentle giant while helping out Scatcherd. "I came up to play last year with David and he asked me if I'd come back to his Charity Classic and I said I'd love to come," said Ferguson. In his eight seasons with the Canadiens, Ferguson scored 165 goals and amassed 1,474 minutes in penalties. He may have been, a bit of a bad guy as a hockey player but he had nice things to say about everyone who was backing the Scatcherd Centre.. • "When I was growing up I knew what a fighter he was with the. _ _ And L kar t.. that-tl cilia cttr bye axas,� .,.i Over the years I've watched hiin and respected hWM," said Scatcherd. The economy May be tough right now but Scatcherd is proving, and with a lot of confidence, that people will contin- ue to support such charities as his Centre, "I think the wonderful thing about Ontario people is that they will always give. That's the marvelous thing about Onta- rio," said Scatcherd. sidelines by Fred G roves A couple of tid-bits to pass on...the Exeter Minor Baseball Association will be holding a fundraising barbeque on Friday and Saturday at Darling's...Jim Workman of South Huron District High School says there will be a field hockey scrim- mage at the school field on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Past, present and future players are invited. to CO co CO tb 4.0 0 Cr N t71 a e5 :c c.) 2 0 0 0 Seat Mustangs iQi Lewis' bat powers Royals By Fred Groves MILLBANK - Jim Lewis went 5 -for -5 at the plate here Sunday af- ternoon as the visiting Exeter Roy- als blasted the Millbank Mustangs 10-1 in South Perth Men's Fastbell League action. Lewis, in his fifth season with the Royals, said playing during the day made a big difference as he helped Exeter to their ninth win of the season. He had four singles and a ninth inning home run for a very big five rbi afternoon. "A lot• has to do with it being a. day game. It's easier to see," said. Lewis. Other then tournaments, the Royals play most of their games at night. Lewis had a single in the second inning, a base hit in the third to drive Scou Brintnell in, another single in the sixth and batted in Brent Dawson in the seventh. He topped it off with a three run homer that hugged the first base line all. the way to the fence. "I hope it keeps going," said • Lewis of his hitting streak. "It was !good last year at the end, and dur- ing the playoffs against St. Marys." Although he started in left field: on Sunday, Lewis . moved behind the plate for the last four innings. He has become a solid relief catch- er behind Brian Noyes. "I don't mind it once in a while. I` like playing back there but there are! better guys," he said of Noyes and' Graham Nesbitt. In Sunday's game, Darren Neil, also had a good game at the plate as he had a pair of singles and his base hit in the sixth drove in a pair of runs. Noyes had an rbi single, Brintnell Kaak gets shot at title NIAGARA FALLS Joe . Kaak will be going =alit hesrig rim iu %% NM Taranto* Shawn Eagles. Back on June 16 in Niagara Falls, Kaak defeated Dale Burgess in a 3-2 split decision at a box -off to get a shot at Eagles. Recently in Thunder Bay, at the provincial tournament, Eagles took the gold medal, Burgess was second and Kaak brought home the bronze. However, Kaak is confident he can beat Eagles. "When I fought Shawn in Thun- der Bay, I knocked him down with an eight count," said Kaak. But Eagles got up and managed to beat him. "This time I'm going for points,' said Kaak who won't be concen- trating on his knockout punch as much. connected with a double that scored a : tun and Heywood had a single which scored Johnston in the sixth frame. Defensively, starting pitcher Der- wyn Hodgins struck out 13 in six innings before giving way to Dan Heywood in the seventh. Steve Neil came on in the fifth to replace Rod Johnston at second base and he had a triple and turned a double play to end the game. • Orioles 7, Royals 5 The visiting Orioles got on start- ing pitcher Heywood early, as they plated four runs off of three hits in the opening inning. Tavistock add- ed two more in the third before Heywood was replaced by Hod - g Exeter didn't het on the board un- til the seventh uming when Daw- son walked, moved to second on Sandy Hyde's sacrifice bunt and scored on a Brintnell single. The Royals best rally of the night came in the eighth. Leadoff batter Darren Neil doubled but was tossed out trying to steal third. But Heywood singled to start things go- ing and after Dennis Carty moved him, Heywood scored on Dawson's Hyde walked to load the bases and then Tavistock catcher Dave Hanson couldn't handle a third strike on Brintnell and he beat out the throw to first, scoring Jim Alli- son who ran for Carty. In the ninth, Tim .Yungblut scored for the Orioles thanks to Mark Albrecht triple but the Roy- als got two more in the bottom of the ninth. Johnston started with a single, moved to second when Neil grounded out and advanced to third on Heywood's sacrifice bunt. Mike Desjardine walked and he and Johnston scored when Carty belted one to right field which was droPPed- Basepaths:The Royals will be taking a bit of a break from tourna- ment play and; concentrate on their own league in which they are now 9-5...Exeter hosts St. Agatha Thursday night at 9 p.m. In the only meeting of these two teams, the Royals came up short 6-4. ,tofkrowkarea Woodworking Machinery Saw Blades Router Bits Band Saw Blades 10" Mitre Saw up - Pitcher Derwyn Hodgins prepares to deliver a strike against Millbank. The right hander had 13 stir eouts on Sunday. -15 amp motor 0 0. 0 RENTALS CANADA DAY SPECIALS 10" table Saw tn reg. 8225.00 or rent 620 day -11/2 hp - Direct Drive Tool and Rental Ltd. Hwy. 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