The Hometown Treasure February 2011 | Page 20

February 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The Hometown Treasure WARRIOR DUGOUT It is that time of the year to begin thinking of baseball! Warrior Youth Baseball is getting geared up for 2011’s season that will be starting with something new! If you have participated in the past you should receive a sign up sheet in the mail. Sign up sheets will be mailed out on January 31. If you do not receive a sign up sheet by mail, they are available at your school or town hall. Registration will be due on March 7. Once again we will have opening day at Westview High School. Come out to meet not only your coach and teammates but also receive instruction from Westview coaches and players. This years opening day is on March 26. New for this year. Warrior Youth Baseball will be kicking off the season with an opening weekend tourney! This tourney will be held on the weekend of Mayfest. A fun way to kick off the season! Anyone interested in umpiring, whether for Warrior Youth Baseball or any other league or level, is encouraged to attend a one day umpiring clinic at Westview High School on February 19 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Whether you are a current umpire or are interested in getting into umpiring, this clinic can benefit you. by Carol Anderson The Northern Indiana Officials Association (NIOA) is sponsoring the clinic. Your $25 registration fee will include lunch and a t-shirt. Instructing will be Tim Farwig, Trent Beer, Scott Sanchez, and Tony Gaugler. Farwig was selected to work the NAIA College World Series, while Beer worked the 2010 IHSAA Class 4A state finals. Shanchez and Gaugler have extensive tournament experience. Westview coach and co-founder of Indiana Chargers Baseball, Joel Mishler will speak to those at the clinic giving a coach’s perspective on umpiring. Any questions on the umpiring clinic should be directed to Harold Gingerich at 260-593-2689. 1500 sq. ft. Space for Lease In prime business location in Shipshewana, on SR 5. Call 574-875-8128 Customer Appreciation Days February 25 & 26, 2011 10% Off Everything* *Cash & Carry, Sale Priced Items Excluded Page 20 Many IN-Store Specials Hours: Mon. - Thur., 8-5 • Fri. 8-6 • Sat. 8-3 260-768-4567 • Toll Free 800-788-0112