Wadena to host “An Evening with Theoren Fleury” fundraiser Febraury 10th, 2017
About the Event:
The community of Wadena is proud to announce that it will be host to “An Evening with Theoren Fleury” on February 10th, 2017. In addition, to the evening fundraiser, Theoren will also be talking to High School students that afternoon. This is an community group with support from the Town of Wadena, Wadena Minor Sports, Rosebud Royals, and Wadena Wildcats Men’s Fastball team.

The evening fundraiser will include a meal and sports memorabilia auction in order to raise funds for upgrades to the McClymont Lions Sports Grounds. Ball interest in Wadena has risen dramatically (53 minor players in 2013 and 110 two years later plus men’s teams) and, with that, comes the necessity to upgrade our diamonds and backstops. Funds raised will go directly to that project. The committee is currently seeking sponsors for the event and of course is knocking down doors selling tickets. For more information about the event, you can like the event page on Facebook or email wadenacommunity@sasktel.net.

The student talk would also involve a number of neighbouring schools as the opportunity to have him here would need to be shared with students from various communities. Theoren’s message fits very well into the school divisions “Safe and Caring” initiative, which includes various topics including substance and sexual abuse and the healing and trauma associated with this. The student talk will be funded separately; however, without the evening fundraiser going on, our school would not financially be able to bring Theoren to Wadena.

About Theoren (Quoted from http://theofleury14.com):
About Theo
“Former NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup winner and Olympic Gold Medalist
Two time best selling author of Playing with Fire & Conversations with a Rattlesnake
Healing motivator
Person of great life experience
Knowledge in the field of relational trauma”

“Theo’s Story (theme of evening fundraiser)– Don’t Quit Before the Miracle is a message everyone needs to hear at some point in their life. It’s about hope, about moving forward, about never giving up, even when the obstacles you face appear overwhelming and unbeatable. From the greatest heights to the lowest depths, both professionally and personally, Theo shares a message about winning it all, losing it all, and reinventing it all over again.”

“*THEO’S PERSONAL GUARANTEE*
Simply put, your organization will hear an inspiring message and they will walk away knowing that change is possible and quitting isn’t an option. Each time Theo shares his message, he gives it his all for one single purpose: to help. His talks are inspirational, entertaining, and completely original.”

WYNYARD BLUES ARE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

The Final of the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League took place Sunday at 4:00 in Wynyard. The Wynyard Blues jumped to an early lead in the bottom of 1 with 8 runs. The Mariners answered back with 1 in 2, and 1 in 4, but fell short losing 8-2. The Winning Pitcher for the Blues Mike Jordan also won the League Playoff MVP. The Blues went the entire playoffs undefeated on their route to the Championship. The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League will continue for a second season in May with potential expansion of one or two teams that are interested in joining. More information about the league can be found at www.richardsonpioneerfastball.com

LINESCORE:
Mariners 0 1 1 0 0 = 2
Blues 8 0 0 0 X = 8

WINNING PITCHER:
Mike Jordan

LEAGUE PLAYOFF MVP:
Mike Jordan

RICHARDSON PIONEER MENS FASTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:
Wynyard Blues

PICTURED:
Richardson Pioneer Representative Tracy Glessing presenting League Trophy to Blues Captain and League MVP Mike Jordan

MARINERS ADVANCE TO FACE BLUES IN LEAUGE FINAL:

The B-Final of the Richardson Pioneer Mens Fastball League saw the Fishing Lake Mariners rally for 5 runs in the 5th and final inning to beat the Foam Lake Merchants 5-3. The pitchers James Anderson (Merchants) and Dusty Keshane (Mariners) were on their game only allowing 1 earned run each. Mariners advance to face the Wynyard Blues. Mariners have to defeat the Blues twice to win the double knockout playoffs. The Final games will take place in Wynyard on Sunday August 7th at 3:00 and 5:00 (if necessary).

LINESCORE:
Foam 1 0 2 0 0 = 3
Marin 0 0 0 0 5 = 5

PITCHERS:
Dusty WP
James LP

GAME SUMMARY:

The Richardson Pioneer Mens Fastball League dodged some storms with some dry weather in Foam Lake Thursday Night. The Rosebud Royals visited the Foam Lake Merchants in an exiting game. The Merchants jumped out of the gates with their first two batters scoring in the bottom of the first. The Royals answered back with two of their own in the top of the second. The back and forth game ended up with the Royals down one going into the top of the final inning. The Rosebud squad battled for two runs to take the lead. With their last chance the Merchants loaded the bases and scored the winning run on a Graham Ferrell walk off single.

WINNING PITCHER:
Ryan Junop

HOME RUNS:
Ryan Junop (FL)
Garth Anderson (FL)

LOOKING AHEAD:
The Foam Lake Merchants will face the Fishing Lake Mariners with the winner advancing to play the Wynyard Blues who is yet to loose a game in the leagues double knockout tournament. The Merchants/Mariners winner will have to defeat Wynyard twice to claim the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League Championship.

The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League is set to continue Thursday July 21st at 6:30 in Foam Lake. The Foam Lake Merchants will face the Rosebud Royals in the B-Semi Final of the League Playoffs. Awaiting the winners is the Fishing Lake Mariners in the B-Final. Winner of the B-Final will move on and have to defeat the A-side winning Wynyard Blues twice to earn the league title.