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Our beloved, Jack Price, a player on Wednesday nights and Monday mornings, has passed away. He will be at the Woodstock Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday, February 7th and the funeral on Monday, February 8th. Below is a link to the funeral home web page for messages.
John “Jack” Price, 79, of Canton, Georgia, formally of Rockford, Illinois, passed away January 30, 2016 from Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Cancer surrounded by his family. Jack was born on September 28, 1936 to Lewis and Vera Layng Price in Rockford, Illinois. He grew up on the west side of Rockford, attending Lincoln Park School, graduating from West Rockford High School in 1954, where he played football and baseball.
Jack joined the Marine Corp in 1954, doing his basic training in San Diego, CA at Camp Pendleton, CA and was discharged from Twenty-Nine Palms, CA in 1958. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorrita “Doe” Shipman on August 5, 1956. Jack attended North Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. He then went to work for National Lock in customer service after college, and then started a career in 1968 with Ideal Industries, Inc in Sycamore, IL, working in sales. In 1974, the family moved to Woodstock, GA where Jack was named Southeastern Regional Sales Manager in 1982. He retired from Ideal Industries in 1999, after 31 years. He worked for Tip Top Poultry part time after retirement, traveling across the country doing food shows. He also loved being an Ambassador at the Bradshaw Farms Golf Course.
Jack had a love for people that followed him through his life and he never met a stranger. He could tell a joke at the drop of a hat. Jack loved his God and treasured his friendships. He looked forward to going back to Rockford every summer for the West End Gang Picnics with the “guys” he grew up with. He loved playing baseball and was still playing slow pitch ball at 79. He attended First Baptist Church Woodstock. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, “Doe”, sons, Mike (Cathie) Price of Woodstock, GA, Jeff (Kristian) Price of Grandview, MO, grandchildren, Videssa (Kyle) Ormbsy, of Woodstock, GA, Wendy Snyder of Woodstock, GA, Scott (Molly) Price of Atlanta, GA, Ashton Price of College Station, TX and Mallory Price of Grandview, MO, seven great-grandsons, Cole, Walker, Coker, Charley, Sam, Tommy and JD, all of Woodstock, GA, brother, Dave (Kris) Price of Rockford, IL, sisters, Rita (Chuck) Crawford of Albany, OR and Pam (Karl) Schwarz of Bend, OR, brother-in-law, Larry (Mary) Shipman of Roscoe, IL, sister-in-law, Cheryl (Dave) Wockenfuss of Tallahassee, FL and many nieces, nephews and friends across the country. Jack is preceded in death by his loving parents, Lewis and Vera Price, sister, Janet Louise Cronkite, brother, Dick Price in 2015 and oldest son, Kip Price in 2012. He was loved very much and will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jack’s memory Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain Hospice, 475 Dickson Ave, Marietta, GA 30066. A memorial service will be Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30am in the chapel of Woodstock Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 1-4pm at the funeral home.
The Spring 2016 tryouts will be held the weekends of February 6 & 7 and February 13 & 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Hobgood Park in Woodstock, GA. To try out you must currently be 49 years old or WILL TURN 49 years old during the 2016 calendar year. Please complete the 2016 Spring Tryout Registration Form found under the Links Menu on the left side of this page.
CSSA Board of Directors MeetingJanuary 11, 2016Present: Dewey Hom, Commissioner; Warren Butler, Vice Commissioner; Glenn Peacock, Secretary; Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Peter Fowler, National League Director; Mike Parson, American League Director; Ron O’Donnell, Master League Director; Ray DeLuca, Senior League Director; Jerry Bohacek, Legends League Director; Bruce Stokes, Lowell Lawson League Director; Scott Parrish, Player RepresentativeAbsent: Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director
Dewey Hom called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Commissioner Dewey Hom began the meeting with addressing the decision that was made in a special meeting held 12-30-15 with a vote of 8-1-2 abstentions, to eliminate senior bats and have the National League use bats approved by the ASA. This decision was precipitated by the concern for walkers outside of the ballpark and players safety. CSSA was formed to provide men, 50 and older, a place to play recreational softball. The Board of Directors is following CSSA’s original intent, charter and guidelines. We believe there is a place for Senior tournament play, it’s simply not at CSSA.
The National League director and managers expressed there displeasure with this decision and stated they will be looking at the possibility of leaving the CSSA so that they can continue using senior bats. Various board members expressed a desire to come to some kind of agreement so that the players in the National League can continue playing in the CSSA. This portion of the Board meeting ended with no definite resolution from the National League Director and managers.
The general Board meeting continued. Pete Fowler, National League Director excused himself from the meeting.
Secretary Minutes: Read and discussed, voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $7260.99. Ending balance $5391.82The budget was discussed and voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Topics discussed:Tryout/Evaluation DatesFebruary 6th (Saturday) and 7th (Sunday)February 13th (Saturday and 14th (Sunday)All tryouts will be held at Hobgood Park between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pmStart of the Spring 2016 season
March 14, 2016 will be the start of the upcoming season.
SponsorsLetters have been mailed out to the sponsors indicating increase in sponsorship fees. The new cost is $350.00 per year (spring and fall season).
The Board also voted to increase players fees $5.00 to a total of $50.00 per player. Passed unanimous.
Next meeting 6:30 pm February 1th , 2016. Adjourned at 8:45 pm
Respectfully submitted byGlenn H. Peacockpeacock7850@yahoo.com
Remembering Jennifer (Jen) Molway
A special celebration of her life will be held on January 16
2:00 PM through 4:00 PM
At the following location
Lakeside Funeral Home
121 Claremore Dr, Woodstock, Georgia 30188
Food and Beverage will be provided.
CSSA Board of Directors Meeting
December 7, 2015
Present: Dewey Hom, Commissioner; Warren Butler, Vice Commissioner; Glenn Peacock, Secretary; Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Mike Parson, American League Director; Ron O’Donnell, Master League Director; Ray DeLuca, Senior League Director; Jerry Bohacek, Legends League Director;
Absent: Peter Fowler, National League Director; Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director; Bruce Stokes, Lowell Lawson League Director; Scott Parrish, Player Representative
Dewey Hom called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm
Secretary Minutes: Read and discussed, voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $15849.30. Ending balance $7260.99
The budget was discussed and voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Topics discussed:
Banquet: Dewey Hom congratulated Ray DeLuca on his expertise and hard work for a successfully Banquet/Awards ceremony in November 2015. Raised $670.00 for Christmas toys for area children.
Tryout/Evaluation DatesFebruary 6th (Saturday) and 7th (Sunday)February 13th (Saturday and 14th (Sunday)All tryouts will be held at Hobgood Park between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Safety Issues Dewey Hom received and email from Shawn Schumaker, CRPA director expressing concern for the safety of the people who walk the tracks that circle the softball fields. There have been times when walkers have had to dodge softballs that have been hit over the fences. The board discussed ways that would address these concerns. The following motion was made and will be discussed and voted on at the next Board Meeting in January 2016:“All CSSA leagues will only use ASA approved bats.
”Future Topics: Using 52/300 softballs Increasing players fees Requiring mask and or nets for pitchers
Next meeting January 11th , 2016. Adjourned at 8:01 pm
Respectfully submitted byGlenn H. Peacockpeacock7850@yahoo.com
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