Monday, October 28, 2013

BROWN SOX 12U FALL IN CHAMPIONSHIP


The Brown Sox 12u baseball team took to the field at Redwood Park in Sacramento for a two day tournament on October 26 and 27th. They made it to the championship game with a 4-3 win on Sunday over the River City Outlaws where Bennett King picked up the win while Ryan Bradford got the save. The Sox's bats when quite as they fell in the championship game to Sacramento Baseball Organization under windy and cold conditions. Dustin Thompson scored the Sox only run in the championship game which can on an RBI single by Dean Hopper in the top of the first inning.

On day one of the tournament the Sox dropped the Outlaws 10-2 and Best Speed Baseball by a score of 12-5. Which was good enough for the tournaments #1 seed going into championship Sunday.

Tucker Ramos went 6 for 6 with two doubles and Trevor Nielsen went 4 for 4 while Hopper went 4 for 6 with two doubles and triple and a home run on Saturday.

The Brown Sox carry an overall record of 18-5 for the fall season.

The Sox will host the Lincoln Tribe on Sunday at Western Gateway Park.

Friday, October 25, 2013

ASPOA RECALL GROUP HOLDING BOARD ELECTION


The recall group is moving forward with their election. Here is the email I received from Kathy Monteiro.....

To all ASPOA members:
The election vote for 8 new successor board members is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2, 10 AM at the Alta Sierra Country Club.
There are 11 ASPOA members that are running for these vacated seats. We have 4 former ASPOA board members with prior experience who have served in years past, as well as members who have experience being on other boards, and others who are professionals with skills that can well serve the community. Please take a few minutes to learn who these candidates are. You can also access the candidate profiles by clicking on this link: www.ASPOABoardCandidates.COM. This is an exciting election where the membership will finally have the opportunity to select the board of our choice.
Attached is the ballot/proxy. If you are not planning to attend the election meeting, please use the attached ballot to vote for a maximum of 8 candidates, fill in the name of a proxy to cast your vote for you, and e-mail it, fax it, or send it to:
Churchwell Tax and Business Services
610 Auburn Ravine #A
Auburn, Ca 95603
Fax: 530-885-9706
If you will be attending the election meeting on Nov. 2, please bring the ballot with you.  Before the ballots are cast, each candidate will be available to discuss their platform and answer member's questions.
The ballots and candidate profiles can be accessed at:

For more information: 575-7984

Thursday, October 24, 2013

GRASS VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE IN DRIVERS SEAT - BEAR RIVER WINS - NEVADA CITY SENT PACKING


Aidan Keros led the Grass Valley majors fall ball team on way to defeat Forrest Hill 4-2 on Thursday night at Condon Park. GV will stand on the sideline until Saturday when they will take on the winner of Bear River vs Forresthill game. BR vs FH play on Friday night at Condon Park. Previously in the tournament Forresthill defeated Bear River by a score of 10-8. This is a win or go home game for each team.

At Pioneer Park on Thursday night Bear River fell behind 5-0 against Nevada City in early action but rallied back behind Luke Barrio who finished with 9 strikeouts on way to an win 8-6. With the win Bear River stays alive but Nevada City is sent packing.

Forrest Hill and Bear River will play in the elimination game on Friday night where it is win or go home. The winner will take on the undefeated Grass Valley team Saturday at noon. Grass Valley will only have to win one game while the winner of the Friday night game will have to win two to earn championship honors.

Bear River has won the past two Fall Ball championships.


Wednesday, October 23, 2013

AUBURN - WALMART AND COSTCO


While we have been hearing for a while now that Costco is slated to open up shop behind the Home Depot in Auburn. I heard today that they have broken ground. Also it is said that Auburn is getting a Walmart which will be going in behind Mel's Diner on on Highway 49. Many people have also stated that Auburn is getting a Trader Joes. These significant events could change Nevada County's spending and travel habits.

We already know these are very popular places to shop for many Nevada County residents. But many times local shoppers don't have time or they may not need a lot of items therefore they don't drive to these larger and many times less expensive down-the-hill Rocklin and Roseville stores. This could and most-likely will change when they are less than 20 minutes away.

The economic impact to Nevada County's already stretched mom-and-pop stores could be significant. The county has added less than 120 new homes (including Cascade Crossing on Combie Rd.) in the past 5 years so it is safe to say, we have not added many more residents. So in order for the these new  to our area, big box stores to be successful they will look to draw from the current population base along the Highway 49 corridor. Which may leave many Grass Valley and Nevada City merchants vulnerable.



LITTLE LEAGUE FALL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS - GVLL, FHLL, BRLL, NCLL


In the first round of the Major's Division Fall Ball tournament it was Grass Valley Little League who advanced in a 3-2 pitchers duel over Nevada City Little League while Forrest Hill dropped Bear River in a 10-8 slug-fest. 

Gabe Baker picked up the win in the game which was played at Condon Park on Tuesday. Grass Valley's manager utilized each of his pitchers for 35 pitches apiece which means he will be able to pitch anyone on his staff in the second round. GVLL's second round game will be played on Thursday at Condon Park with the first pitch at 5:30 when they will take on Forresthill.


Forresthill delivered with their bats as they out hit Bear River 13 to 4. Ty Knox pitched for Bear River and came out of the game when he hit his pitch limit going 4 2/3 innings with the score 8-6. Caleb Hurst closed the game. Hurst struck out 3. Hurst is available to throw on Thursday when they will take on Nevada City Little League at 5:30 at Pioneer Park as he pitched less than 35.




Tuesday, October 22, 2013

BRPRD CALLING ON BASKETBALL COACHES


Hello New and Returning Coaches-
 
Hope to see you for our 19th year of BRRPD's Youth Winter Basketball League!
 
Please note our meeting is earlier this year - Saturday, November 16th at 9:00 at the Magnolia Intermediate School Library OR Room 7. Look for signage posted directing you to the meeting room. 
 
We decided to hold meeting earlier for player recruitment. The price for for the league goes up after November 22nd - it benefits everyone to sign-up early! At the meeting will be rules review, team formation and practice time sign-ups. Paperwork for all new and returning coaches can be done then also. Feel free to turn in coaching forms earlier, they will be available at the office.
 
Dave and I welcome you back and thank-you for supporting the youth in our community by volunteering to coach. We could not do it without you! Coaches clinics can be offered for those who would like some training. Also we will be holding ref clinics for our new and returning referees and score keepers. Input on rules and referees always welcome. Note selected age groups will again compete with Auburn Recreation District teams that will require some travel to other sites. Home games and practices will be at Magnolia gyms. Cottage Hill MPR may open up for practices but not confirmed.
 
Please put the word out for potential players and coaches. Would love to have all basketball players registered by the November 16th meeting.

BRRPD office hours posted on the Homepage of the website.

Please call or email and let us know the status of your coaching,

Marlene Sharon
General Manager
Bear River Recreation & Park District
530-268-PARK (7275)

Mail: 10042 Wolf Road, Ste. B, PMB #11 
          Grass Valley, CA 95949
Office: Magnolia Intermediate School, Room 7 (upper parking lot); 22431 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley

NEVADA COUNTY FALL BASEBALL - LITTLE LEAGUE MAJOR TOURNAMENT SET


On Tuesday, Bear River's Little League field as well Condon Park's Little League field in Grass Valley will play host to the annual Major's fall baseball tournament. Condon will host Grass Valley Little League vs Nevada City Little League while Bear River's field will host a match up between BR and Foresthill. Both game's first pitch are scheduled for 5:30.

This tournament is a double elimination tournament where the two winning teams will play on Thursday at 5:30 and the losers will also play at 5:30. It is yet to be determined as to what fields Thursday's games will be played on.

The Championship game will be played on Saturday at noon.

Check back for game results.