Two Softball Coaches among Recipients of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipients (Ottawa, ON) Softball Canada is very pleased to announce that David Bourne (Port Dover, ON) and Tom Doucette (Middle Musquodoboit, NS) have joined a very exclusive club amongst Commonwealth countries as recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. 'I am both … [Read more...]
Passing of Ted Jensen, Funeral Service on Dec 28, 2012 at 1pm at San Diego, CA
I was saddened to learn this morning of the passing of Ted Jensen, former manager of the Phase Alloy Miners, in San Diego during the 1980's. The funeral service will be held: Friday, December 28, 2012 1:00 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 1444 Lake Drive, Cardiff By Sea, CA(near Ted's home in Encintas, CA, about 30 minutes north of San Diego) (760) 753-3912 · … [Read more...]
Funeral service for Mary Jane Isenhart – Dec. 5, 2012
Mary Jane Isenhart, wife of Lee Isenhart wife and long time Midland Explorer supporter, passed away Sunday 12-2-12 in Midland Michigan. Funeral at Ware Smith Wolverine in Midland Michigan on Tuesday 12-5-12. showing 3-5 with service to follow. Information Service 5 pm, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel Visitation Tuesday from 3 … [Read more...]
Prayers for Bob Chapel * Update – out of ICU *
Update Monday, September 3: Bob is finally out of ICU. He is progressing slowly but hopefully he will be home soon. We are sorry to report that Bob Chapel had a heart attack. He is in ICU. Prayers for Bob. The latest report on Sunday morning: Bob is still in ICU, they have removed the nitro drip. He is looking better, but weak. Thanks for the prayers. … [Read more...]
Jim Williamson honored for meritorious service as sponsor and coach
Editor's note: We are delighted to share this announcement with our readers. It is fitting that the honor comes to Jim at the 52nd Annual Seattle Invite, with "52" being the magic number - it was 1952 when Jim's involvement in the game began. Fastpitch in the state of Washington and beyond are synonymous with three initials: "JRW". He has been a player, sponsor and … [Read more...]
2012 ISC Hall of Fame – Final ticket sale and printed program
We are pleased to share the ISC Hall of Fame Breakfast program, courtesy of HOF chairman, John Thompson. ISC Hall of Fame Breakfast Tickets Final opportunity for sale of tickets to the ISC Hall of Fame breakfast is today (Saturday) at the ISC Registration Desk in the Great Hally Lobby of the Valley Plaza Resort in Midland MI between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Tickets are $20 … [Read more...]
Santa Monica Observer Article on Dave Blackburn
By Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor, Santa Monica Observer In my younger days I played on a Slo-Pitch softball team at various local parks. It was a lot of fun and a few times we won the league championship. I was just average, but our pitcher, Dave Blackburn, was outstanding. He was known well beyond Southern California. In fact, he was known all over the … [Read more...]