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PRI a 17 # We ee A ee RN I on 287% Baa a i ---- ir \ rr em a------ SI IRI RE ala SR "A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 1, 1997 - 19 SP PORT PERRY STAR ORTS Annual Fields of Dreams fundraiser collects $15,000 to light local diamonds Record numbers, By John B. McClelland Port Perry Star Organizers of the annual Fields of Dreams Slo-pitch tournament had been hoping for some good weather for a change. They more than got their wish over the past weekend as all of Scugog Township basked under blue skies and a fi <a hot sun of late June. That spelled good news for the tournament and the E players from 86 teams which competed in this year's event -- the largest number since this tournament began in Scugog four summers ago. Action got underway Friday evening and after games [I& in several divisions at diamonds from Greenbank to Nestleton, things wrapped up on time late Sunday after- noon with the awards presentations at the Scugog Arena. Here are the final game results: Orillia Bearcats | defeated KLD of Pickering in the Masters (over 35) } Intermediate division; Brooklin won the Mens D 'champi- onship over the "Diddlers;" in the Mens Rec, it was the Slims over the Hitmen; the Warriors edged the Tribe "(Pontypool League) 5-4 in the Co-ed Rec event; Journeymen downed If You Build It in the Masters Rec final; and the Marauders defeated Not Really for the Co-Ed Rec Fun ft title --the first time teams competed in this division. Organizers of the tournament were pleased with the co-operation from the weatherman this year, and the fact (£8 that 86 teams turned up. They are hoping to see even more teams when Fields of Dreams '98 rolls around in a year's time. And financially, this year's tournament was a success as well. It is expected net revenues will be in the $15,000 range, about the same as last year. Funds from the event will go towards the installation of lights at three ball diamonds behind the Scugog Centre. Work on getting the first diamond lit is expected to start this summer. Scugog Township is picking up half the cost of the lighting project with the rest coming from sources like the Fields of Dreams tournament. S000 CLOSE: The Tribe from Nestleton/Pontypoll reached the finals of the Co- Ed Recreational division, before losing by a 5-4 margin. (From Left) Jim Wilson, Dale Stinson, Mark Roberts, Mark Crawford, Steve Paxton, Ken "Porky" The tournament organizing committee greatly appreci- ates the efforts of the many volunteers from the Scugog Men's Slo-Pitch League who put in countless hours at all venues to help guarantee the success of the 1997 Fields of Dreams. : Local club to erect a boathouse during July 19-20 weekend Durham Rowing Club getting a lift By John B. McClelland Port Perry Star In years gone by, the old-fashioned barn raising was an important part of life in small communities. There will be a "raising" of a different kind the weekend of July 19-20 on the shores of Lake Scugog when a small army of volunteers will put their muscle and expertise to work building a much-needed boathouse for the Durham Rowing Club. Club officials unveiled plans for the "boathouse rais- ing" at a news conference Sunday morning at Emiel's Place in Port Perry. : The new boathouse will stand 80 by 40 feet and will go up on land near the municipal boat launch at Rotary - Park, just north of Scugog Memorial Library. Once complete, it will make life a whole lot better and easier for the 68 members of the Durham Rowing Club, their coaches and executive. - The Club, formed in 1988, has never had a proper indoor storage facility for its racing shells, explained president Earl Sexsmith. That meant the boats had to be kept on trailers and trucked to Lake Scugog every time teams wanted to practice -- which is almost every day during racing season. This was very time consuming and exposed the costly shells to the elements, as well. An 8-person shell costs $15,000 and a four-person shell about $8,000. Oars are $250 each. So, keeping them in top condition is obviously a priority, With the completion of the boathouse, the teams will be able to devote all their energies to training and com- peting on the water. And there will be reduced mainte- nance costs since the boats will be stored indoors and will not be subject to the rigors of trailering, said Rob Milliken, one of several club coaches. Having their own boathouse has been a dream of club Ee for several years and serious fundraising started about four years ago. Scugog Township has contributed $16,000 in the form of a repayable, interest-free loan towards the pro- ject, estimated at about $35,000. Club member Tom Thekan said using volunteer labor to raise the boathouse greatly reduced the overall costs. The plan is to have two construction teams put together the 80-foot walls and then raise them so that the roof trusses can be put in place. He expects the bulk of the work will be wrapped up on the July 19-20 weekend. When finished the structure will have tan- colored metal walls and a dark green roof with ivory trim. Mr. Thekan said the work volunteers have committed to an eight-hour shift that weekend. Most, he said, have building skills, and there will be others working that weekend in a support capacity -- such as flipping burgers to feed the hungry. Because it is shallow and well protected from strong winds, Lake Scugog is ideal for competitive rowing. In fact, it is such a fine setting, club officials see no reason why Port Perry cannot develop into a rowing centre in Ontario. Having the new boathouse is a crucial first step. The Club has plans to host a regatta this coming Ang) with eight other teams from around Ontario. i ichael Maher, chairman of fundraising, said a variety of projects have been held over the last four years to generate funds for the new boathouse. "We are now at the stage where we can start the work," he said, adding that the fund-raising will be ongoing to purchase such things as docks_ fittings, and perhaps some new shells. A large number of businesses in Durham Region and beyond have generously agreed to help sponsor "Operation Boathouse," and club officials expressed their deep gratitude for all the support and help. sunny skies at ball tourney Brough. (Back, From Left) Nancy Stinson, Joanne: Roberts, Vicki Crawford, Jayne Manley, score keeper, Kylie Crawford, Lacey Stinson, Susan Brough. RADUATION winner of Academic Award S.A.Cawker graduating class of 1997. | From Dad, Tom, RR | Yancy, Anson & Jason The Code of the West Write it in your heart. Standby the Code, and it will stand by you. Ask no more and give no less than honesty, courage, loyalty, generosity, and faimess. - You don't need decorated words to make you meanin' clear. Say it plain and save some breath for breathin'. - Don never interfere with something that aint botherin' you none.- If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'. - Never grumble. It makes you about as welcome as a sidewinder in a cow camp. - It you're ridin' ahead of the heard, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there. - It don't so much how long a ride you have, as how well you ride it. - Always drink upstream from the herd. - The first thing to do when you get up in the ing is spit. - Don't worry about biting off more than you can chew, - Your mouth is probably bigger than you think. - When it comes to cussin' don't swallow your tongue; use both barrels and air out your lungs. - Don't get mad at someone who knows more than you. It ain't their fault. - Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much. - Generally, you aint leamin' nothin' when your mouth is a-awin'. - If you want to forget allyou troubles, take a little walk in a brand-new pair of high-heeled ridin' boots. - The wildest critters live in the city! - Trust everybody in the game, but always cut the cards. - The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket. i - No matter who says what, dont believe it if it dont make sense. - Don't let so much reality in your life that there's no room for dreamin'. - Makin' it'in life is kinda like bustin' broncs: you're gonna get thrown alot. The simple secret is to keep gettin' back on. = Never miss a chance to rest your horse. - Go after life as if it's something that's got to Ce roped in a hurry before it gets away. - Don't squat'with yer spurs on!