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March 2009 “The BATTER UP” Newsletter is published for the Sun Cities Senior Softball League, and is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors.

Dennis Farrar − Editor Email: [email protected]

WHO’S ON DECK? ─ SUN CITIES NATIONAL LEAGUE WELCOMES JERRY IDA ─

─ Dennis Farrar ─ erry Ida grew up in a farming community of Osseo, Wisconsin. He had a love of ball at an early age and remembers playing ball in the pasture with his friends and being on a 4-H softball team. Jerry remembers his father taking the family to Eau

Claire, Wisconsin to watch Henry Aaron who was playing first base in the minor leagues. After graduating from high school he served in the army and traveled to Alaska and Montana. After marrying his wife, Imogene, they moved to Puyallup, Washington and began raising a family.

In 1969 after following his love of hunting and fishing Jerry moved his family to Great Falls, Montana. First working at the Anaconda Smelting Company and later as a concrete mason and contractor. He had managed a team for many years and has played various positions. Jerry and Imogene have been married 42 years and have a daughter Carolyn in Bloomington MN. She has two children a son Will with three children. Will, his wife and children live in Vincent, Ohio.

Jerry is a fairly new Snowbird coming down to Sun City for 6 weeks last year to check out the climate. Jerry loves how everyone is so friendly and easy to talk to. He is excited about all of the opportunities he has to participate and try new things. Jerry currently is the pitcher for the National League Team, Liberty Buick.

Editor’s Note: When you see Jerry please join me and welcome him to the game that we all love to play. I would like to thank Jerry and his wife Imogene for sharing a part of their lives with all of us. – Editor

“ B A T T E R U P ” EXTENDED TO APRIL

─ Dennis Farrar ─ Due to all of the positive comments and popularity, I have chosen to extend the “Batter Up” newsletter to include the month of April. Thank you all for your encouragement and

support. The newsletter would not be the same without your involvement and articles. The deadline for the April newsletter will be March 20. So, if you have any articles for the April issue, please get them to me on or before this date. There will be a limited number of copies in the dugouts so if you have access to the Internet please get your newsletter from the web site.

“You don’t stop playing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop playing!”

J

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Angels In The Outfield ……………………...………… p 8 Annual Spring Fling 2009 …………………………… p 2 As I See It …………………………………………...… p 4 Batter Up Newsletter Extended to April …………… p 1 Calendar of Events ……………………….……...…… p 4 Doctor’s In (Dr. Terese Farrar) ………………….. p 3 Meet Our Sponsors …………..…………...……........ p 7 Safety Up …………………………..…………………. p 6 Sponsor’s Update ……………………………………. p 8 Sun Cities Annual Hall of Fame Banquet …………. p 10 Sun Cities League Update …………………………… p 6 Sun City Board Update …………….………………… p 2 Sun City General Meeting Update ………….....…... p 2 Team Picture Day ………………………………………p 3 Tin Cup Golf Invitational …………………..…..…….. p 9 & 12 Who’s On Deck? (Jerry Ida)……………………… p 1 Women in Softball Update ....………………………… p 8 Word Search Puzzle …………………..…………...... p 5 Word Search Puzzle Solution …..…………….....……p 8

JERRY IDA

– Photo: Dennis Farrar

“Batter Up” — The Sun Cities Senior Softball Newsletter March 2009 .

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– proudly presents our –

8th ANNUAL SPRING FLING 2009

FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 1, 2009

NATIONAL LEAGUE THURSDAY – FRIDAY February 26-27, 2009

AMERICAN LEAGUE SATURDAY ONLY February 28, 2009

LIBERTY FIELD SUN CITY WEST, AZ

COME OUT AND ENJOY THIS 3 DAYS FUN & FRIENDSHIP EVENT

AND SEE SOME GREAT SOFTBALL!

From Sun City Senior Softball Club

– Linda Graham, President –

March 7th, the date for Cancer Survivors’ Day at the Sun Bowl Field in Sun City, is fast approaching. If you have not signed up yet to play in a ball game or to walk with other Cancer

survivors or in a Memory Walk, please contact Linda Graham or Larry Kuberka. All proceeds will benefit the Lymphoma Research Foundation. On line forms can be found on the azsrsoftball.com website under Cancer Survivors.

We have received many positive comments about the new scoreboard (sorry the balls, strikes and outs aren’t a little bigger!) Players have been very excited to learn how to use the new remote to operate the scoreboard and they can even sit in the sun to keep score.

Sun City is looking forward to hosting the

banquet this year as it is the 30th Anniversary of our club a well as the league. Come join us in an old fashioned pot luck. Enjoy a few stories from some of the original players, view our photo album on the “Big Screen”, Welcome new members to the Hall of Fame and enjoy Fried Chicken or Ham with pot luck sides or veggies, salads, pasta and of course dessert! All for only $5 each. (my mouth is watering just thinking about what special dish each player will bring to share!) Oh, did I mention “oldies” with a small dance floor?


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DOCTOR’S IN – SPORTS INJURIE S –

NSAIDs: (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) Why I Do Not Recommend Them

NSAIDs Hamper Ligament and Tendon Healing. The following statement comes from a well-known sports medicine book that has gone through five printings. “In spite of the widespread use of NSAIDs there is no convincing evidence as to their

effectiveness in the treatment of acute soft tissue injuries.” (Bruckner, P. Clinical Sports Medicine. New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1995, pp. 105-109.)

This is a true statement, but definitely not strong enough. More appropriate would be something like, – In spite of the widespread use of NSAIDs there is substantial evidence that they hamper soft tissue healing.

It is also reported elsewhere that NSAIDs actually can slow down the healing response while it reduces pain. So as you are trying to heal which do you need or should I say want more-pain relief or healing? I hope you would want both so I would encourage you to consider the whole food supplements that I have at the office to give you the nutrients to repair the tissues that are damaged and also reduce the pain. Ligaplex I is used with the fresh injuries and Ligaplex II is for those chronic injuries that still bother you after you feel it should be healed. Also I have ultrasound with electrical stimulation that several players have found to speed the healing of those tissues as well. And of course I would be remiss if I did not mention that an adjustment of your body, either in the area of complaint or in the area that sends information from the spine to allow the injured area to repair efficiently. And thanks to Bob Dobbins I had to take my own treatment after the workout he gave the green team! Yes, I do know where you are at when you come in with the problems even though I would rather use my empathy than commissary.

Yours in Health, Dr. Terese Farrar (623) 975-4057

TEAM PICTURES DAYS – THIS MONTH Photo Shoot Scheduled

– Dennis Farrar – In accordance with the Sun City West February Board meeting minutes, PICTURE DAYS will be on March 17 for the American League & March 19

for the National League. The minutes indicated that all pictures

will be taken at Liberty Field in Sun City West. Please note that this is a change from the past years. Managers will be passing out envelopes for those interested in purchasing photos of any kind from Sun Photography. So please mark your calendars. Photos will be taken all day long by Scott Samplin of Sun Photography. If you have a favorite team shirt you would like your individual picture taken in Scott said he can accommodate you. We do request you wear your team shirt for the team photo as we give a copy of that picture to each sponsor as a gift from the league. Please try to arrive at least a half hour before each game to allow time for the picture taking sessions. Scott is very accommodating; if you have an idea for a special photo just ask him, I’m certain he will help you out. Envelopes will also be available to present to Scott indicating items you would like to purchase along with the actual pricing. All you need do is make out a check payable to Sun Photography and he does the rest.

Dr. Terese Farrar


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 26 - March 1, 2009 (Thu. – Sat.) – SCW 8th Annual Spring Fling Tournament Liberty Field • Sun City West

National League Games – (February 26 & 27) Contact Bob Williams at (623) 566-2894 or email Bob at [email protected] for more information.

American League Games – (February 28) Contact Ken Skinner at (623) 546-8983 or email Ken at [email protected] for more information.

If you are interested in playing in the Spring Fling, please contact your respective contact above. Be sure to check the bulletin boards and future newsletters for times.

March 7, 2009 (Saturday) – Cancer Survivor Day Sun Bowl Field • Sun City The Sun City Softball Club is hosting with the American Cancer Society a Cancer Survivor Day at Sun Bowl Field in Sun City. There will be lots of food and fun along with some games played by our cancer surviving players. Come out and join the fun and food. For more information contact Larry Kuberka or Linda Graham. More information will be posted when it’s available.

March 14, 2009 (Saturday) — Sponsor Day In The Park Liberty Field • Sun City West, AZ Contact any of the SCW Board Members for more detailed information. This annual sponsor-appreciation event is scheduled for this date, and necessary tables and chairs have already been requested. This is an important event in order to maintain a close relationship between the Clubs and the sponsors.

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR SPONSORS!!!!

March 25, 2009 (Wednesday) — 2009 League Banquet Sun Dial Auditorium • Sun City, AZ • 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. Hosted by the SCSSC. More information will follow so watch the bulletin boards and upcoming newsletters.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

March 29, 2009 (Sunday) — 2009 Tin Cup (“Paper Cup”) Palm Ridge Hall & Deer Valley GC • Sun City West, AZ Rich McAndrews states that the annual tournament is still scheduled and that the Palm Ridge Hall and Deer Valley Golf Course have both been reserved for this date. Contact Dick Lemoine or Jim McGuire for more information.

Editor’s Note: Be sure to check the web site for any and all updates to the web calendar. The web calendar which is located at: www.ourbiznet.net/azsrsoftball/calendar.htm. that also includes SC Club, SCW Club, and SC League meetings, as will as other information not found in the “Batter Up” newsletters.

─ Dennis

AS I SEE IT! ─ Dennis Farrar ─

As another softball season is beginning to wrap up don’t forget that this is not the end. Summer play will begin right after the spring season ends. Be sure to sign up only if you are going to play most of the games for each session. In the past some of the player would play 3 to 6 games and then tell the manager there were leaving. Since both leagues are doing a draft now this could put some teams short of some key playing positions.

Also don’t forget the Team Picture Days which will be on Tuesday, March 17 for the American League, and Thursday, March 19 for the National League. All team pictures will be at Liberty Field in Sun City West and NOT in Sun City as previous years have been.

The Bill Bromley Cardiac Kids Memorial Tournament was a huge success. Over $4,000.00 was raised on Bill’s behalf and donated to the Arizona Heart Foundation. There was a lot of money raised through various drawings and auctions. I was privileged to have won the winning bid on Bill’s ball bag and all of its contents. All in all it was an exciting day with fun and plenty of food for all. If you missed this one, please watch the web site and newsletters for next year’s date.

Finally, since I have some good ole Irish blood in me, my wife, Terese and I would like to wish everyone a St Patrick’s Day. Especially to all the “O’s” and the “Mc’s” in our league, and don’t drink too much of the green Irish beer.

That’s how I see it! Have a good game and get home safe.

─ Editor


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ST. PATRICK’S PUZZLE

LUCK GREEN IRISH GOLD MARCH RAINBOW SHAMROCK PINCH PATRICK SNAKES PARADE

THE 2009 BOSOM BUDDIES TOURNAMENT IS IN THE RECORD BOOKS RAISING OVER $7,200.00

Members of the Sun City West Board take a break from flipping hamburgers at the 2009 Bosom Buddies Tournament held at Liberty Field on February 14, 2009 in Sun City West, AZ. Left to right: Chuck Hendrix, Tex Wells, Joe Oliver and Rich McAndrews.

─ Photo Dennis Farrar

The Sun City West Flames Women’s Softball Team pose with Dave Graybill, a Phoenix Firemen on his pink fire truck. Dave drives his pink firetruck all over the country making all of us aware of his mission and priorities to fight cancer. For more information on this incredable cause go to www.pinkribbontour.com.

─ Photo Dennis Farrar

http://www.pinkribbontour.com


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SAFETY UP – Rich McAndrews, Sun City West Club President –

As adults we play softball for

many of the same reasons we did when we were kids.

We like to compete, have fun, and continue to share the excitement of playing

a sport we love with our friends. However, no longer do most of us have the same skill levels we had when we were kids. Consequently safety rules have to be administered and hopefully these rules will help in reducing the number of injuries.

A few of the safety rules in place today are, having a double base at 1ST , no sliding into bases, having a scoring line to replace home plate, using a lower compression ball, following a American Softball Association non approved bat list, and evaluating players and placing individuals in the proper leagues.

Can we do more, Yes we can. When reviewing

and adopting new procedures the rules committee of all leagues must continue to evaluate safety. As individual players we need to help one another, let’s call for those fly balls, stop throwing those bats, make sure when setting up the field for the days play all bases are securely sitting on their pegs and of course report anything that appears to be unsafe. ie standing water, holes, sprinklers, wire, etc.

Injuries will always be part of the game. While

it maybe called softball we all know that the ball we play with is hard. Balls can be misjudged, take a bad hop, players will stumble and injuries will result, hopefully minimal. Have fun, Play safe.

SCSSL BOARD – Carol Bowden, League President –

There is always something going on! Why does it seem to me that so much is done FOR the club by so few? Really people, some of you need to get more involved! There is so much to do and so many good people to help, but why haven’t we heard from you? With almost 400 members I would hope many more would “step up to the plate” and volunteer their time. Don’t complain, if you don’t get involved!

Team pictures will be taken March 17 and 19 at Liberty Field. Make sure your uniform is pressed, your smile is bright and the day is sunny. Envelopes will be coming soon for you to get all the information you need to order those snapshots for your grandchildren or great grandchildren!

Our club has donated nearly 600 pounds of food

to the Westside Food Bank since we started. What a HUGE testament to the generosity of our members! Each time I go to drop off food, I am amazed by the number of people who require assistance. It’s not just the elderly or the young families. The down economy has traversed all levels of our community. I am so proud of the SCSSL each time I go to the food bank and am overwhelmed by how much we are appreciated! Good job everyone! For the month of March we will collect pasta and/or similar products. This will be the last month, so let’s give it our best effort.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS A

SUCCESS!!!


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THANK YOU SPONSORS ─ WE SUPPORT YOU!

A Thank You to all of our wonderful sponsors who have continued to sponsor our recreation! Threw your ongoing support our league would not exist as we know it. You are truly a blessing that has helped us more than you will ever know, and allows all of us another chance to be that “little kid” again.

Abbott’s Men Store A.E. Lewis & Sons Builders

Air-By-Dean Arrowhead Lexus

Arvid & Kay Peterson, Realtors® Bashas’

Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel Capital Title Agency

Cranstoun Court Jewelers Daily News Sun

Denny’s TV Desert Rose Concrete Coating

Desert Golf Cars Edward Jones

Farmers Ins. – Paul Tone Farrar Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Golden Eagle Distributors (Budweiser)

Gonstead Family Chiropractic Grandview Terrace Ken Meade Realty

Larry Ott Realty Liberty Buick Lund Cadillac

Newton’s Automotive Northern Trust Bank

Peoria GMC Pepsi Cola Bottling Group

Rosie’s Italian Café Sanderson Lincoln – Mercury

Saturn of West Phoenix Sue Pahlke Realty

Sun Country Credit Union Sunshine Irrigation

Van’s Pro Shop / Ping VFW – Post 10695 Windermere Realty

(Corporate) Windermere Realty

(Mary Inman) Windermere Realty

(MaryLee Magee & Lona King)


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Angels in the Outfield Since there are so many new members joining the league, the “Angels” would like to re-introduce themselves. The Angels in the Outfield is a group of individuals who are joined by a common purpose; to support players or their significant others when there is a health issue. We have no meetings. Anyone can belong. Some members make or send cards when someone is ill or had surgery. Many act as our eyes and ears and report to us so we know when to send cards. Some make calls to verify information and confirm it is okay to share. Still others work at our yearly Toys for Kids drive at Christmas time. We have a web site at angelsintheoutfield.com and bulletin boards at each field where information is posted. The “Angels” send $50 donations in a player’s name at their passing. Financial support is strictly through the generous donations from the softball family. You can be an Angel, too. Just keep your eyes and ears open and notify Joyce Fano at 214-2287 or Linda Graham at 974-3793 so we can offer our support.

WOMEN IN SOFTBALL UPDATE

– Laurel Andrews – Women’s softball season began on Nov 15th. The

Season will be ending on March 28 with a final game between the

Flames and the Sparks at 1PM at Liberty Field. This should prove to be an exciting game, since both teams are tied for first place.

There will be an “end of the season” Fun Day held on April 4th. All the players in the

West Valley Women’s League will be mixed up on different teams. We’d like to thank the Women’s Team Sponsors; (Flames) Arvid and Kay Peterson of Award Realty and (Sparks) Larry and Rachael Ott of Larry Ott Realty for their support. Plus, a big thanks to the umpires that give their time to officiate the women’s Saturday games.

SPONSORS UPDATE

– Carol Bowden, League President –

We have added Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel to our billboard sponsors! Look for their billboard in right field in the next few weeks.

As always, when visiting any of the team or billboard sponsors make sure you let them know how much the club appreciates their support. Get your sponsor to join you for the team pictures or invite them to watch you play. They may enjoy getting out of the office for an hour.

St. patrick’s PUZZLE SOLUTION

Remember, No Cheating?


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A DAY OF GOLFING AND AN EVENING OF DINING AND PRIZES

Golf at the Deer Valley Golf Course on Deer Valley Rd. in Sun City West. There will be contests including: Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin on all Par 3’s, and Putting for Cash. Each person may purchase 1 team “Mulligan”. Dinner will be at the Palm Ridge Activity Center on Deer Valley Rd. in Sun City West. Prizes, Silent Auction, along with Tournament awards will be presented at the Banquet. Raffle has not yet been determined, but tickets will be sold on Golf day only. Participants are “limited”, so sign up and pay as soon as possible. Dress code for dinner is casual. No jeans or T-shirts permitted.

DATE: Sunday, March 29, 2009

At Deer Valley GC PUTTING CONTEST: 10 —11:45 A.M. GOLF — SHOTGUN START: 12 A.M.

FORMAT: Four-Person Scramble, Standard and Mixed Flights

At Palm Ridge AC BANQUET DOORS OPEN: 5 P.M.

SILENT AUCTION: 5 — 7 P.M. DINNER: 6 P.M.

MENU: Ham and Turkey or Vegetarian on Request COSTS PER PERSON: Golf & Dinner: $65.00

Dinner only: $25.00 Golf only: $40.00

Please complete the enclosed Reservation form and return it with your payment NO LATER THAN MARCH 16, 2009.

ACT NOW!! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!!

Just fill out the reservation form on the last page of this newsletter and drop it in the mail with your payment to the address provided.


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2009 Tin Cup Invitational Reservation Form

Your Last Name: _______________________ First Name: ______________________

Local Address: _____________________________City: _____________ Zip: _______

Local Phone No: (_____) ________________________

Golf Information: Location: Deer Valley GC, SCW Sunday, March 29 Foursomes will be generated by the Tin Cup Committee based on handicaps and set up in 2 flights: the standard 4-man flight, and the mixed flight. Format is a scramble with shotgun start at 12 Noon. Your Handicap: _______; Your flight preference: Standard _______ , or Mixed _______ Your Spouse/Guest golfer’s name: _______________ H’cap: ____ Std: ____ Mxd: ____ Will you be bringing your own golf cart? Yes No ; Can you provide any extra golf carts? Yes No If yes, How many? _______ Dinner Information: Location: Palm Ridge Activity Center, SCW, at 6 PM Name of your spouse/guest attending dinner ___________________________ Menu: Turkey and Ham. Vegetarian available upon request. Raffle Information: Raffles are yet to be determined. All raffle tickets will be available at the event. Costs:

Total number of golfers @ $40 = $

Total number of dinners @ $25 = $

Total amount enclosed: $ Make your check payable to: Sun City West Softball Club Mail this completed reservation form, no later than March 16, 2009, with your payment to:

Lyle Bakken 14817 W. Domingo Ln. Sun City West, AZ 85375

If you have any questions, please call Dick LeMoine at: (623) 975-9291 or

(623) 760-5456 (Cell)

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