Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to take a moment to recognise a couple of awesome League Members that are also Published Authors.
As an avid reader myself, I can truly appreciate the hard work and effort that is involved in writing and getting a book published. So I think this is Awesome.

Joe Elder – “Dear American Brother” Published Aug 2018
I learned last season about Joe Elder and his book, “Dear American Brother” ( a book that had been only recently given to me as a christmas gift before I discovered that it was Joe that wrote it) A very good read and is based on a true story.

Author’s Biography
Joe J. Elder spent his formative years in a German Russian community in Saskatchewan. His penchant for history took him to Germany several times to record the experiences of the relatives who survived the Stalin Era. A self-organized tour by train from St. Petersburg to Gulag Camp Perm 36 in the Urals, and 1989/2006 visits to the ancestral villages near the Black Sea in Ukraine were highlights in his quest for first-hand information for DEAR AMERICAN BROTHER.
Joe co-produced and wrote the narration for the acclaimed documentary Germans from Russia on the Canadian Prairies. Several of his articles have appeared in magazines highlighting Germans from Russia, one winning a prestigious Story of the Year award.
He enjoys an active, full life in Calgary, Alberta. His passions are writing, playing sports of all kinds, adventure travel with his wife and, most of all, spending time with his family.

Bill Leesman – “The Judas Legacy” Published, April 2023
I only just recently found out about Bill’s book and can’t wait for it to arrive from Amazon so I can read it.

Author’s Biography
Bill spent time in both Alberta and Oregon while growing up. The two divergent cultures led to a well-rounded view of the world.
Baseball was a passion with opportunity. Bill played in several national championships at different levels and at 18, pitched for a team representing Canada in a World Championship. He continued playing baseball at college until a serious injury prevented him from continuing at the same level.
An independent, entrepreneurial spirit contributed to opening a bookstore in his early 20s. Later he was drawn into the numismatics world by a friend and baseball colleague, where he worked successfully for 10 years. During that time, he started writing a book.
The next several years included a Small Business Services business, work in Human Resources and finally Real Estate. During those years Bill and his wife added two very special individuals to their family. Their children brought a different perspective into their life goals and provided an opportunity for growth and significant change. Organizations like Special Olympics became a part of their life. You can find Bill volunteering as a Special Olympics coach at many of the kids’ sports games.
He has also spent time studying the DISC personality protocol and has spoken to small boards and businesses about the importance of understanding and implementing it, to further benefit their business interactions.
All of these things have brought a breadth of experience to finish the novel he started in his 20s, with a depth that only comes from living it.
Bill currently lives in Calgary, AB with his family, where they enjoy events centred around movies and sports.

Joe is playing in our AA Division and currently plays for the Nationals. ( everyone may also remember the 2 Posts I put out last season about Joe and his amazing accomplishments from the AB 55 Peace River Games and the AB 55 Canada Games at Kamloops and the Medal Haul he brought home from those 2 events)

Bill is playing in our AAA Division and currently plays for the Blue Jays. Bill also plays in our Monday Rec League.

A Big shout out to both Joe and BIll.

I know there are many many interesting people in our league with really cool stories. If you feel you know someone that needs recognition for an awesome achievement, please send me the info and back story and I will get something put out.

Cheers everyone,
Paul

Hey All you Monday Rec Players,

We just wanted to remind everyone that even if your team is only playing the single game scheduled, either for the early game or maybe the late game, please come early if you play in the late game or stay afterwards if you play in the early game because sometimes players are needed to fill out the roster for one of the other teams. Once all is good you can be on your merry way, or stay to watch the game.
We sometimes run lean for Players. So let’s all try and come out to support the other teams and make sure they have enough players. It is that time of the year when many are away so spares are sometimes needed.

Thanks Guys
Enjoy this weeks Monday Rec Games.

Paul M

Hi Everyone

AA and AAA Games are postponed for tonight Wed June 14th.

I have been contacted by the coaches and managers for the AAA game for this evening between the Mariners and the DBacks that these games have been postponed.

And I have also been informed by the coaches and managers for the AA game this evening between the Cubs and Mets that these games have also been postponed.
The Mets and Cubs have tentatively rescheduled tonight’s games to Wed Aug 2nd.

JT’s Lounge has also been notified of these cancellations.

Thanks Everyone.

Paul M

Hi Everyone,
I have had a couple of requests from teams looking for players for the Lethbridge Tournament Coming up
on June 24th and 25th.

The Strike +70 team is looking for a couple of players to go to
the Lethbridge Tournament June 24th-25th.
They are allowed 2 players that are 68 or 69 this year.
Contact Larry Bisson – larry.bisson50@gmail.com or 403-850-1448

also

The Ancient Mariners are also looking for 4 players (2 field and 2 infield) for the Lethbridge Tournament.
If you are interested, Please contact one of the following,
Bruce Hall – hbr7591@gmail.com
Wayne Nelson -23nellie@gmail.com
Kelly Toombs -santakellycalgary@live.com

Cheers Everyone,
Paul M

Hi Everyone,

We are searching for a lost bat. It belongs to John Knibbe with the Tigers.
This bat was left after the 10am game this past Tuesday June 6th.
The Tigers were playing the Phillies.
When that game was over the bat was left but along the backstop then the Brewers and the A’s took over the field for the 11:30am game.
So we “think” someone picked up that bat after the second game was over.
Can everyone please have a look through your gear bag for this lost bat.

It is a 28oz, Louisville Genesis. It has a green barrell, a white handle with green tape on the handle.
We even have the serial number, # 20362888

The picture in this message is the bat we are searching for.

We would appreciate your help in locating this bat and getting it back into it’s owners hands.

Thanks Everyone
Paul