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Markham’s loss, Stouffville’s gain with while growing up in Stouffville who weren't playing and I talked to the guys when I came back about starting another team." Another factor which led to the creation of the team was the folding of the Markham Majors franchise. Wlth the Majors disbanding, some of their players still had an interest in playing comâ€" petitive ball. Noting some of the Majors’ players hailed from Stoufiville while others came from Brooklin, Koert welcomed them with open arms. In total, Koert said they picked up five players from the Majors. ‘ “Markham came to me back in Febru- ary and said they had problems in that they couldn't get enough players committed to play each game and they had some talented guys on their team,” Koert said. PRAISE FOR JONES POOLS While the Jones Pools entry currently has 13 players on their roster, Koert was quick to note the team wouldn't be possible were it not for the interest of their sponsor, Mike Jones. “Wlthout Mike (Jones) we wouldn't have a chance to form the team,” Koert said. “To operate a first-year team can be expensive because you need uniforms, there’s also a league entry fee and you have to pay the umpires." in creating a new team, Koert acknowl- edged they might lack some cohesion at the start of the season. @hLurrms Welcome to ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Christian Family Sunday Prc-scrvicc sing-along - 9:45 am. Service of Worship â€" 10:00 aqn. Guest Minister Rev. Iim Cuthbcrtson Church School â€" 10:15 am. SATURDAY MAY 8 Rev. Kathryn Stu-achan, Minister 6432 Main St. Stouflville Phone - 905-640-3151 email: st.iames.stouflville@bellnet.ca Wheelschair accessible ‘Thru the Garden Gate’ 9:00 to 11:30 am. 40th Annual ‘Sacrcd Music Night’ 7:00 pm. ‘Slill welcoming after 150 years’ SUNDAY MAY9 ‘I think it makes more sense to spread things around like having our team and one in Markham. But on the other hand, fastball is a dying sport except in certain hotbeds, so the more teams there are, the better, no matter where they‘re located? But he’s optimistic once they get a few games under their belts, they can contend for the league championship. “It might be a tough start for us, but I think we’ll have a good team and we can challenge to be one of the top three clubs in the league. We have a talented, athletic team and a mix- ture of guys who are coming back to play the game,” he said. u Koert will serve as a player-coach to start with before hoping to strictly concentrate on pitching at some point in the segson: a Other players expected to play signficant roles on the club include pitcher Jeff Wilson, shortstop Mike Samways and third baseman Darren Crawford. All three were with the Majors last year. Other key players, Koert said, include sec- ond baseman Brett Boyd. centre fielder Norm Davis, right fielder Kevin Hackert and left Parkview Village 12134 Ninth Line South Sunday, May 9‘" 0 7pm Graham Bev Butcher Baptist Church Senior Pawn: Bob Flemming Associate Pastor: Jay Sandiford Student Ministries: Alex Street Ben Banosik Children‘s Ministries: Sharon Russell Counselling Services: Karla Kamemian Sunday, May 9‘“, 2010 9:45 am. Celebration Service Bob Flemming 11:11 am Sunday School for all ages Art Burkholder Stoufiville Mennos Esprmgvalé 905-887-5651 www.5pringvale.org Mama 'AW. luau Auo coon-our" ffx Rd, at KL fielder Scott Assinck Wrth a second team operating out of the VVlfitchumh-Stoufivflle area, the Mennos had some mixed feelings. But in the long run, they feel if their presence keeps the game alive, it’s all for the better. “Ideally, instead of two teams in Stouffville, there would be one," An Burkholder, Mennos' manager said. “I think it makes more sense to spread things around like having our team and one in Markham. “But on the other hand, fastball is a dying sport except in certain hotbeds, so the more teams there are. the better, no matter where they re located." Burkholder anticipates the Jones Pools team will be competitive and was quick to note several years ago, Mr. Jones sponsored a talented junior team in Stouffville and things worked out well for both organizations. SEASON OPENS NEXT WEEK As well, Burkholder noted there will prob- ably be five teams from Oshawa playing in the Oshawa City and District Fastball league this season. “Overall, I don't think it will affect our operation thatmuch,” he said of the new team. The Jones Pools team is slated to begin league play May 12 on the road against defending league champions Aurora Shoe- less loe’s. ' Placed in the league's North Division with the Mennos, Aurora, lake Simcoe Lightning and Scarborough Athletics, Jones Pools will play a 22-game schedule. Iv Rd 10:00 am Pastor Jeff Laird Family Fun Cain? ZIP, ZIP, ZOOM - August 23-27, 2010 5:30-8:30pm Everyone Welcome! includes dinner. Ages 2 and up wwwspcfamilyxa Sunday, May 9th Stouffville Pentecostal Church While Paul Koert will take on an active role in getting the Jones Pools team up and run~ ning in the Oshawa City and District Fastball League, some of his weekends during the spring and summer will be spent south of the border. Koert revealed he signed to pitch for a team based out of New York City, known as the ' New York Gremlins, to compete in six inter- national Softball Congress tournaments this season. Koert is looking forward to the challenge. "l haven’t played in the U.S. in a few years, but I’m excited at the opportunity,” he said. In describing his second team, Koert said it’s a highly competitive team with players hailing from the U.S., Canada and even New Zealand. What tempted Koert to join the Gremlins was their potential of possibly winning the ISC championship'lhat’s something that has eluded Koert to date. "For the calibre of players and the team they have they have a good chance to be in the ISC final,” he said.”l’ve never won the ISC title. I’ve had a few fourth’s.That’s the challenge.” KDEBT SPLI'ITINE YEAR BETWEEN NEW YORK AND STDUFFVILLE 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:55 am - Morning Worship Service 6:30 pm - Evening Service Everyone Welcome! BLOOMINGTON GOSPEL CHURCH 13660 Ninth Line N. 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