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Tuesday, September 13, 2005
The end of August brought a great deal of anguish to not just the southern US States but also to the whole of North America and much more of the world as Hurricane Katrina laid a full shoulder hit to the Louisianna and Mississippi.The New Orleans Saints football team were directly affected and they are trying help rebuild a state as well as keep their season going . Churchgoers and anyone who believes in a higher power are right in believing that we need the Saints and I'm not talking about the football players.
The devastation and destruction that was left by Katrina did not discriminate although those with more funds readily available were able to flee quicker and not face the terror first hand but on television.
The New Orleans Saints players are continuing with their season although their minds are elsewhere, thinking about family, friends and neighbours and what was was lost. The players have turned every moment of free time into a helping session trying to raise money.
Yesterday's game was in Carolina and the Panthers chipped in as well. They brought 350 Katrina survivors to the game so they could maybe get their mind off the mess back home for a few hours. Not only did they entertain some victims but they promptly raised $176,000 for the relief fun.
The world of sports is stepping up large as every major league in every sport is using their "celebrity power" to raise funds and help rebuild the areas affected by the latest hurricane.
Millions and millions of dollars have been raised to help offset the cost of everything lost, clean up and the rebuild.
The sports world has focused on what is important in life---people. The Major sports leagues are not just trying to rebuild cities but trying to rebuild lives. The playing of a child's game seems so unimportant when lives are taken. The athletes know this but do realize that with their celebrity status can raise money and awareness. They are out of the "me" mode and are in help mode.
It's about time.
We've had another Hole in One at Country View
This is Our 6th of the Season
It was recorded on #8 White by Dave Gregory
Club Used: 8 Iron
Witnesses: Brian Hazlehurst
Tom Kelly
Matt Szucs
Thanks and Have A Good Day
Gary Patterson was born and raised in Chatham-Kent. He grew up in Thamesville and now lives in Chatham. Patterson was Sports Director at Beaver Communications an Blackburn Radio for over 15 years. Gary is also the track announcer at Dresden Raceway as well as some appearances at Windsor Raceway. He has played all sports inclduing being a mermber of three OBA Championship baseball teams in Thamesville and has also played hockey and football. Gary still plays golf, slo-pitch and ball hockey and well as the odd game of pick up hockey. Patterson is a passionate Miami Dolphin and Michigan Wolverine football fan. Here are few other details about Gary Patterson: Favourite food: steak, chicken wings, chili or Kenny Tharp\'s famous meatloaf; Favourite non alcoholic drink : Diet Coke; Favourite drink: Scotch, Coor\'s Light; Favourite Sports team : Miami Dolphins/Michigan Wolverines/New York Yankees; Favourite Bar : Bru\'s Room Margate Florida/Pompano Beach Florida; Favourite Bartender : Tanya (Margate), Sarah (Pompano); Favourie Vacataion spot : Pompano Beach Florida; Marital Staus : married with chilren Hockey player : Curtis Jospeh/Todd Bertuzzi; Favourite Football player : Retired Dan Marino, Anthony Thomas; Favourite Basketball player : Steve Nash Favourite Baseball player : Derek Jeter; Favourite colour : Blue; Favourite TV Show : CSI Favourite movie : The Sting, Blue Brothers and Field of Dreams; Favourite song Life Been Good To Me ( Joe Walsh); Favourite Band : Tom Petty/Eagles; Favourite type of Dog: Springer Spaniel; Favourite type of Cat : NONE
