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"NIGHT AT THE RACES" WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!
The MAC wants to thank EVERYONE who attended the "Night at the Races" fundraiser. What a blast! Everyone had fun and enjoyed the evening of good food and fast horses! We can't wait until next year to do it again. While a lot of people walked away with winnings, the big winner was the MAC who directly benefits from the proceeds of this event. This money is crucial to our success for our teams, our fields, and our kids. Also, please remember that the final week of signups will be this Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29 at Mecca Twp Hall from 12-4. New players must have a copy of their birth certificate. We hope to see you there!
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2012 MAC REGISTRATION JANUARY 14-15 AND 28-29!!!
MAC Registration for the 2012 baseball and softball season has been set for January 14-15, at 12pm to 4pm and January 28-29 at 12pm to 4pm. Please come to the Mecca TWP hall on one of these dates to sign up your players. First year players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Cost is $65 for 1 child, $50 for the second, and $40 for the third. For the 4th year in a row the registration fees have not increased. The registration form can be downloaded and printed from the "Handouts" link. Please contact any MAC officer with questions. We hope to see you at Mecca Hall for registration!
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"A NIGHT AT THE RACES" FUNDRAISER JANUARY 21!!
The MAC is excited to hold its new fundraiser,A Night at the Races January 21st 6-11 at Garden Brook Banquet Hall. Doors open at 5:45. Dinner served promptly at 6:15. Tickets are $15 a person which includes buffet style dinner and refreshments. This event is BYOB. Horses can be purchased for $10. There will be a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, and a drawing to win a set of cornhole boards. For more information and to purchase tickets please contact MAC President Cory Webb at 330-770-2010. We are also taking donations from any area businesses or individuals. Anyone interested in volunteering please let one of the officers know.
Once again Thank You from the Maplewood Athletic Club and please come out and support the youth of Maplewood.
What: A Night At The Races
When: Saturday, January 21 at 5:45 pm
Where: Garden Brook Banquet Hall
Cost: $15 per person
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THE MAC SOFTBALL FARM BEGINS NOVEMBER 5TH!
The MAC is proud to announce the beginning of the 2nd annual Softball Farm on Saturday, November 5th at the Maplewood Middle School. The doors will open at 1pm. All girls of the Maplewood School District are welcome, K-12, previous experience is not necessary! Parents are encouraged to work with their own player. Experienced coaches will be on hand to work with skills. Please bring your own gloves and equipment. Pitchers must bring their own catchers! This is a great opportunity for our girls to have dedicated gym time to develop their softball skills. Any questions please contact VP Joe Nay.
What: The MAC Softball Pitching Farm
When: Saturday, November 5th at 1:00 pm
Where: MMS Gymnasium
Cost: Free
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NEW OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 2012!
At the MAC's last meeting on October 26, Cory Webb was elected President and Stephanie Webster was elected treasurer for the new year. Both votes were unamimous. Please be sure to welcome both Cory and Stephanie to their new positions as we go into the winter months. The Secretary position is still unfilled. A special farewell and thank-you goes to Mike Sheely and Shelly Ventura for their many years of leadership with the club and returning us to sound financial footing. Keep checking the site for upcoming dates and times for future events and meetings.
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LEAGUE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 5:30 PM
Please make plans to attend the MAC October Meeting Wednesday, the 26th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will take place at Mecca Township room. On the agenda will be elections of League President, Secretary, and Treasurer. There are many other volunteer positions to be filled. Anyone interested should attend. Please make plans to attend.
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ATTENTION MANAGERS...TROPHY PICK-UP IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY THE 17TH AT MECCA PARK
Trophy pick up is scheduled for Saturday the 17th at Mecca Park for all team managers. Please come to the park for your team's trophies between 4 and 5 pm. If you are unable to come please have a team representative stop by to pick up the trophies.
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GREAT JOB TO THE MAC'S SOFTBALL TEAMS IN THE OGSO TOURNAMENT!!
This weekend both the "C" League Lady Rockets and the "A" League Mosquitoes finished Runner-Up in both their respective OGSO District Tournaments. Their strong finished capped off a solid year for MAC softball teams as the Lady Rockets finished 10-7, Mosquitoes 9-6, and the "B" League Rockettes 6-11. Congratulations to all the players, coaches and parents!
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GREAT JOB TO THE MAPLEWOOD MUSKIES 9-10 BOYS FOR A GREAT SEASON!!
The 9-10 Boys' Muskies finished an undefeated season 18-0 and placed runner-up in the Warren Athletic Club's Tournament. Great job to all the players parents and coaches. Also a special thanks to the players, parents and coaches of the Gladiators (9-10 B) for their hard work this season!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PEE WEE BOY'S ROCKETS AND PEE WEE GIRL'S HERICANES!!
Great job to the Maplewood Rockets (PWB) and Hericanes (PWG)for their 4th place finishes in the Pee Wee Trumbull County Tournaments. Their Final Four appearances capped off a super finish to their 2011 season. A special thank-you to all the MAC Pee Wee teams; Indians and Tigers (PWB) and Magic (PWG) for their hard work. Great job players, coaches, and parents!
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OGSO GIRLS' SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT DRAW SUNDAY JUNE 26!!
Attention OGSO managers. The Tournament draw has been scheduled for Sunday, June 26 at the Champion Athletic Complex. The Times are...
4:00 PM :: A (9-10 Girls)
4:30 PM :: B (11-12 Girls)
5:00 PM :: C (13-14 Girls)
All MAC Teams are expected to enter their OGSO Tournament. Please contact any MAC officer with questions. The OGSO District Tournament is scheduled July 5-17. The location of the tournament has not yet been declared.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE CONCESSION STAND JUNE 24-26!!
A local softball organization will be holding a major tournament at Mecca Park June 24-26. This tournament will attract teams from all over the region. Our area can expect very large crowds at the park. The MAC has offered to staff and run the concession stand for this event. This will me a HUGE fundraiser for the club. Please stop by the stand and sign up for a couple hours. Please contact any MAC officer to help.
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ATTENTION MANAGERS! PEE WEE TOURNAMENT DRAWINGS JUNE 5TH
Attention Pee Wee managers...The tournament drawings will be held on June 5th. The Boys' draw is scheduled for 1pm at the Champion Complex. The Girls' draw is scheduled for 4 pm at the Southington Complex. The Boys' tournament will begin Saturday, June 18th. The Girls' Tournament will begin Sunday, June 19th.
All Maplewood Pee Wee teams are expected to enter the Trumbull County Tournament. Each team must have a representative present at the drawing. Contact any MAC officer with questions.
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THE CONCESSION STAND WILL NOT OPEN THIS WEEK DUE TO NO VOLUNTEERS
Our biggest fundraiser for the MAC is our concession stand. Nobody has volunteered to work the stand for any day this week. The stand will not open and will remain closed until the shifts are filled. Please, consider working in the stand for our teams and visitors. This is how the MAC pays the umpires and other costs associated with the fields. Managers, please ask your parents to contact any MAC officer to sign up to help.
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PEE WEE AND OGSO MANAGERS...ALL SCORES AND SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST BE REPORTED ON-LINE TO TCYBS!!
If you are the home team, you are required to report all scores, rain-outs, and schedule changes to the TCYBS web-site. Your teams' official standings are kept on this site and you can refer your parents to this site to see how you are doing and when your next game is. Please look at the list of unreported games, and if your game is listed, please click on the appropriate link and report. Please contact any MAC officer with questions.
Here is the link for you to copy and paste...
http://www.leaguelineup.com/miscinfo.asp?menuid=36&cmenuid=36&url=tcybs&sid=358263537
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MAY 2ND 2011...THE NEW SEASON BEGINS TODAY!
Good luck to all our teams as we begin the new regular season!
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WEAR YOUR JERSEY TO SCHOOL, MONDAY MAY 2ND!!
All players are encouraged to wear their team jerseys to school on Monday, May 2nd to celebrate the beginning of the 2011 season.
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OPENING DAY CELEBRATION AND TEAM PICTURE DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH
Opening Day celebration will be on Saturday, April 30th. Teams should arive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled time. Coaches will be given the order forms for pictures and pledge sheets for the Hit-A-Thon. These should be passed out to your parents well in advance of the 30th. Once the team and player photos have been taken, teams can then participate in the Hit-A-Thon on the three lower fields.
Team Schedule
12:00 9-10B GLADIATORS
12:15 9-10B MUSKIES
12:30 11-12B 11'S
12:45 11-12B ROCKETS
1:00 13-14B ROCKETS
1:15 13-14G LADY ROCKETS
1:30 11-12G ROCKETTES
1:45 9-10G MOSQUITOES
2:00 PWG MAGIC
2:15 PWG HERICANES
2:30 PWB TIGERS
2:45 PWB INDIANS
3:00 PWB ROCKETS
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MANDATORY MANAGERS' MEETING SUNDAY April 17th
All Pee Wee and OGSO Managers are required to attend the TCYBS Mandatory Managers' Meeting this Sunday, April 17th. The Meeting will be held at Champion High School and will begin at 1:30 pm. All team schedules will handed out at this meeting. All state and local rules will be adressed. Please make plans to attend, or send a representative from your team.
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WILL IT EVER QUIT RAINING?!!
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FIRST FIELD DAY COMPLETED!!
The MAC's first Field Day was very successful! All the fields had their surfaces reworked. The Boys' and Girls' fields had new base and pitching plate pegs installed. Next Sunday we will work to set the bases on the Pee Wee field, install backstop matting, and install the foul ball nets. Please make plans to attend to help. There is still a lot of work to be done, cleaning the dugouts, raking the fields, cleaning the concession stand, and picking up the litter. Special thanks today to Mr. Hornbeck for fixing the doors on the shed, Mr. Lewis for tilling the fields, Mr. Morris, Webster, Thomas, Mendik, and Keenan for doing everything else!
We will again meet next Sunday, May 10th at 11 am to hopefully finish up. Please stop by and lend a hand.
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THE ANNUAL MANDATORY PARENTS' MEETING
All parents should plan to attend our Mandatory Parents' Meeting on March 22, 6 pm at the JOHNSTON FIRE HALL, Rt 88, Johnston TWP. You do not have to bring your player to this meeting. Please come out to meet the MAC officers and the Managers of each team. Please note this meeting is at the Johnston Fire Hall. This is NOT the location where sign-ups were held.
We hope to see all of you there!
What: Mandatory Parents Meeting
When: March 22nd from 6-8 pm
Where: Johnston Fire Hall
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THE WIFFLE BALL CLINIC MARCH 29-30!!
The MAC is sponsoring its yearly tradition, Wiffle Ball Clinic, for the 2011 season. The Clinic will meet at the Cortland Roller Rink and is open for all Pee Wee boys and girls and first year 9-10 boys and girls. The Wiffle Ball Clinic is the MAC's biggest fundraiser of the year and is a great learning experience for our players. All managers and coaches should attend. Special guests are being rounded up to speak to the parents and players. A $20 donation per family will be accepted.
What: The Wiffle Ball Clinic
When: March 29th and 30th from 6-8 pm
Where: The Cortland Roller Rink
Cost: $20 donation per family
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ATTENTION ALL MAC MANAGERS!!
All Managers and coaches for the 2011 season must complete a criminal background check. All checks must be completed by March 28th. Here are the links...Please copy and paste into your web browser.
Pee Wee boys and girls, and OGSO coaches please register here https://selfscreen.lexisnexis.com/VolunteerSelfScreening/welcome.do?tcybs
Hotstove Boys please register here...you must enter code 56724906 to begin
https://www.ncsisafe.com/members/SelfRegBatchCode.aspx
By now you should have contacted your players' parents and determined who will be your rostered coaches. Please contact any MAC officer with questions. 3-15-2011
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MAC 2011 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!
The MAC has closed registration for the 2011 season. Thank-you to all who have volunteered and helped get the MAC off to a great start for 2011. The MAC will only accept registation for our 11-12 yr old girls' team as we need more girls to finalize this team. Please refer any interested girl to any MAC officer. Please stay tuned for 2011 Draft information. Coaches will be contacted with the date and time for their team's draft.
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CONCESSION STAND COMMITTEE MEETING
What: Concession Stand Committee Meeting
When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 5pm
Where: Mecca Township Hall, just north of Mecca Circle
Please make plans to attend this meeting. The MAC has focused on creating a team to improve our concession stand for the 2011 season. The Stand is a vital part of our organization and plays a central role in keeping our sign up fees among the lowest in Trumbull County. We hope to see you there. Please call Shelly Ventura at 330-506-0867 with any questions.
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The MAC is in MAJOR of need of 11-12 yr old girls for our B League team. Please contact any MAC officer to obtain registration information.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST SIGN UPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!
PLEASE CALL ANY MAC OFFICER WITH QUESTIONS. REGISTRATION WILL RESUME TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH!
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SIGN UP'S FOR SUMMER!!
What: 2011 MAC Signups
When:
Tuesday, Feb 1st 5-8 pm
Tuesday, Feb 8th 5-8 pm
Saturday, Feb 12th 12-4pm
Sunday, Feb 13th 12-4pm
Where:Mecca Township Hall, just north of Mecca Circle
Cost: $65 first child, $50 second child, $40 third child
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2011 MAC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
What: 2011 MAC Informational Meeting
When: Tuesday, January 4th at 6:00 pm
Where: Mecca Township Hall, just north of Mecca Circle
The Officers of the MAC have set Tuesday, January 4th as their first meeting for 2011. All parents and interested people should attend. This will be an organizational and informational meeting. The agenda includes a treasurer's report, proposed sign-up dates and fees, important dates from Trumbull County TCYBS, fund raisers, concessions, umpires, field maintenance, field availability, Softball Pitching Farm, Pee Wee Skills Clinic, Uniforms, Sponsors, and Coaches' concerns. Please plan to attend. 2011 and spring training are just around the corner! The MAC looks forward to making this a great season for our children and our community. We hope to see you there!
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The Pitching Farm In December!!
Girls’ Softball Pitching Farm!
What: The MAC Softball Pitching Farm
When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 pm
Where: MMS Gymnasium
Cost: Free
The Pitching Farm resumes on Saturday December 11th, Noon at the Middle School. The Pitching Farm is open to any Maplewood girl, K-12, of any skill level or experience level. Please plan to come and bring a friend. Don't worry if you have missed the earlier classes as all girls will work at their own pace. This is an chance to escape the cold, wet weather even if you just want to stop by and play catch with your daughter. Please Call Joey Nay at 330.501.5933 with any questions. The MAC hopes to see you there!
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The Pitching Farm Continues!!
Girls’ Softball Pitching Farm!
What: The MAC Softball Pitching Farm
When: Saturday, October 30 at 12:00 pm
Where: MMS softball field or Gymnasium depending on weather
Cost: Free
Our third class will meet Saturday, October 30th, Noon at the Middle School. The Pitching Farm is open to any Maplewood girl, K-12, of any skill level or experience level. Please plan to come and bring a friend. Don't worry if you have missed the first two classes as all girls will work at their own pace. Please Call Joey Nay at 330.501.5933 with any questions. The MAC hopes to see you there!
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What a Great Start!!
Girls’ Softball Pitching Farm!
What: The MAC Softball Pitching Farm
When: Saturday, October 16 at 12:00 pm
Where: MMS softball field or Gymnasium depending on weather
Cost: Free
The first day of the MAC Softball Pitching Farm was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who participated. In total, 24 girls attended and learned the fundamentals of pitching from one of the most respected coaches in our area, Mark Pozzuto. We have scheduled a second class for Saturday, October 16 at Noon. For this class we hope to have a college pitcher attend and give an exhibition of her skills. Please plan to attend and bring a friend. If you have any questions please call Joe Nay at 330.501.5933.
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Girls’ Softball Pitching Clinic!
What: The MAC Softball Pitching Farm
When: Saturday, October 2 at 12:00 pm
Where: MMS softball field or Gymnasium depending on weather
Cost: Free
The MAC is proud to sponsor a Softball Pitching Clinic for all girls of the Maplewood school district. The Pitching Farm is a great opportunity for girls interested in learning how to pitch or wishing to improve their skills to work with experienced coaches to learn this important position. The Pitching Farm is open to any Maplewood girl of any grade…K-12! Please bring your glove, your own catcher, and your own refreshments. Please bring shoes for practice outside and inside depending on the weather. Previous pitching or softball experience is not required. This is a Clinic for any and all girls of our school district. Future dates will be announced at the first Clinic. Give it a try!
If you have any questions please call Joe Nay at 330.501.5933
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MAC End Of Season Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, July 25th at the Mecca Park Pavilion. All Pee Wee teams will celebrate from 1-3pm and all other players 9-14 yrs old from 3:30-5:30. All players attending will receive a participation trophy. Your manager will contact you for items to bring. We hope to see everyone there.
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As the Pee Wee Season Ends...Congratulations To All Our Pee Wee Girls' and Boys' Teams For a Great Job!! It was a great year for our Girls' and Boys' Pee Wee teams. The Hericanes, Magic, Indians, Rockets, and Tigers all played hard as they learned their fundamentals. Super job to all our Pee Wee teams who entered the Trumbull County Tournament. Both our Girls' Hericanes and Boys' Indians teams came within one game of making their tournament's Final Four! A special thank-you to all the coaches, scorekeepers and parents who made this season a success.
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Lost and Found......Please check your pockets! The key to the league's Tractor was not returned to the Concession Stand. Please return the Key...We Need it!! Also, the Padlock for the shed is missing. If anyone knows where the padlock is please bring it to the Concession Stand. The Lost and Found shelf in the concession stand has a lot of stuff and continues to grow. If you are missing gloves, hats, bats, water bottles, coats, sweaters, uniforms etc. please ask at the Concession stand...your belongings may be there.
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PeeWee Managers.......PWB Tournament draw this Sunday, June 6th at 1:00pm Champion Athletic Complex. PWG Tournament draw is this Sunday, June 6th at 4:00pm Southington High School. Please plan on being there half hour in advance. If you cannot make it please send a delegate.
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Managers.......All Rainouts and Cancellations Must be Called Into the Umpire Coordinator, Don Barzak once the game is called. All rescheduled home games must be called into President Mike Sheely and Umpire Coordinator, Don Barzak.
Don Barzak--330-717-2828
Mike Sheely--330-306-8221
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The Conscession Stand is in need of volunteers. There are many dates without someone to staff the stand. Please stop by the stand and sign up for one of the many dates available. Managers, please encourage your parents to volunteer for this vital role for our league. Contact Shelly Ventura 330-506-0867 if you are interested.
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Good Luck to All our MAC Teams As Our Regular Season Begins!!
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Wear your Jersey to School on Monday May 3rd!!! All players are encouraged to wear their team jersey to school on Monday, May 3rd. Show your pride in your team's hard work as the regular season begins. Good Luck to all our MAC teams!
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Opening Day / Picture Day is Saturday May 1st at the Mecca Community Park. Please be at the fields 15 minutes BEFORE your team is scheduled to have their pictures. Throw, Hit, and Run-a-thon will take place immediately after your team pictures. Picture packages and pledge forms will be given to team managers week of April 5th.
Time Team
12:15 PWB - Tigers
12:30 PWB - Indians
12:45 PWB - Rockets
1:00 PWG - Magic
1:15 PWG - Hericanes
1:30 9-10B Dodgers
1:45 9-10B Rockets
2:00 9-10B Thunder
2:15 9-10G Rockettes
2:30 11-12B Athletics
2:45 11-12G Thunder
3:00 13-14B Rockets
3:15 13-14B Giants
3:30 13-14G Lady Rockets
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The Maplewood Athletic Club Pee-Wee Boys / Girls fundamentals clinic will be Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24 from 6:00-8:00p at the Cortland Roller Rink. This is open to all 5-8 yr old boys and girls plus any new 9-10 yr old player.
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The Maplewood Athletic Club 9-10 Boys will be playing this upcoming season in the Warren Athletic Club. Contact Mike Sheely for details.
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Contact: Mike Sheely (330) 306-8221, Joe Nay (330) 501-5933, or
Shelly Ventura (330)506-0867 for more information
you can also email the club at: csheely11@embarqmail.com
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