An anonymous donor gave a $75,000 donation to the Lamont Sports Park Illuminating Dreams Fundraising Campaign in the name of former Saugeen Township Reeve Harry Thede.
The campaign will name the park’s future youth fastball diamond “The Harry Thede Field.”
This donation completes the naming of all the park’s nine elements.
Co-Chair Rob Stanley says Thede was a fixture in the Lakeview Park bleachers for decades and that this donation is a fitting tribute to his passion for fastball.
The campaign is now asking the public to help raise $50,000 for two batting cages and a storage facility for minor baseball. Those who wish to donate can visit saugeenshores.ca/lamontsportsparkdonations