WECSSO Executive & Committees 2023 to 2024
2023-24 Rules For Indoor Ball
WECSSO PLAYOFFS
GREEN DIVISION FINAL 2023: Vader’s Raiders vs Thunder & Lightning
September 18th provided the Green Division with the perfect temperatures at 68 degrees and some cloud cover for a Championship game and a Consolation game. Jim Knudsen’s Vader’s Raiders were taking on Bob Westlake’s Thunder and Lightning.
As expected, the two teams played a hard-fought battle that remained tied at 6-6 for several innings. The game turned when big John Goerzen pitches shut down the Raider’s top six top hitters. Coupled with Dave Lariviere’s speed on the bases bringing home the go ahead runs. And followed by an impenetrable defense and solid performance from their bench, the Thunder and Lightning were able to close it out with a 9-6 win late in the game.
In Green Division we come to have fun. Therefore, the two teams left out were playing for bragging rights and a hand shake from the convenor. Mario Farina’s team the aptly named Wise Guys showed up in Hawaiian shirts. This too was another evenly matched game for most of the innings with the Wise Guys leading 7-5. But a solid 5 run inning by Mike Patterson’s Green Sox would find them doubling the Wise Guys 14-7 in the end.
The 2023 season was a lot of fun with some new players and new talent. While all the teams had their ups and downs, we are fortunate to have the managers we did. We tip our hats to the winning team, Bob Westlake’s Thunder and Lightning.
BLUE DIVISION CHAMPS 2023: Ancients
RED DIVISION FINAL 2023: Team Doan (Dinosaurs) vs Team Johnston (Caveman)
In a very exciting final, Team Doan defeated Team Johnston 12-11 to claim the title.
RECAP
Team Johnston opened the scoring by scoring five runs in the top of the 1st inning. In their bottom half of the 1st Team Doan came back and scored three runs to narrow the gap. The lead went back and forth for most of the game with each team leading at one time. Going into the top of the 9th Team Johnston was leading by a 11-10 score. Team Johnston failed to score in their last at bat but still had the lead going into the bottom of the inning. Team Doan came back to score two runs on four hits in their half of the inning to win the game. Just as a side note, in their semi-final game Team Johnston won their game in a similar manner by scoring two runs in the bottom of the 9th to beat Team Haesler.
LEADING HITTERS
TEAM JOHNSTON
Terry Johnston-2-3 with a walk and a Triple
Don Parks 2-4
Steve Marinovich 2-2
Bob Taylor 3-4 with a double
Gary Beach 2-4
Tony D’Andrea 2-4
TEAM DOAN
Mike Farah 3-4
Rick Anderson 3-4
Dave Morneau 3-4
Dan Sawchuk 3-4
Bill Wasyluk 2-3
WECSSO 2023 RED DIVISION TEAMS
Team 1 Gladiators Team 2 Vikings
Manager Tom McNorton Manager John Carpenter
Assistant Kevin Sivell Assistant Butch Maisonneuve
Ray Beneteau Gord Beaudoin
Dave Beribeau Jody Baynton
Rick Chittle John Cecile
Roy Costa Al Dupuis
John Crispo Rob Garrioch
Dick Kennedy Mark Gelinas
Bob Martyniuk Mike Hamlin
Brian Meloche Ed Laliberty
Doug Parent Gerry Laliberty
Sal Quaglia Kerry Marshall
Dale Renaud Al Timmins
Tom Rigg Don Turner
John Rudak Roger Tofflemire
Team 3 Dinosaurs
Manager – Terry Johnston
Assistant Tony D”Andrea
Brian Beach
Jim Bondy
Tim Bondy
Tony Dipasquale
Tim Gelinas
Steve Marinovich
Don Parks
Mario Quaglia
Larry Renaud
Terry Scott
Bob Taylor
Mark Tuson
Doug Volans
Team 4- Leisures Team 5 Cavemen
Manager Dave Haesler Manager Brian Doan
Rick Benkendorf Assistant-Rick Anderson
Mike Dimaio Ken Drew
Roger Denboer Mike Farah
Dan Dool Mike Girard
Pat Dool Brian Jette
John Frabota Dave Morneau
Al Garant Roy Oke
Glen Gorick Jim Paseka
Ted Griffith Scott Penny
Lou Lafontaine Bill Wasyluk
Gary Norman Dan Sawchuk
Mark Oliver Bud Renaud
John Sheremeta Martin Shuurman
Wes Stott Dave Smith
Steve Travis
2023 BLUE DIVISION ROSTERS
Team 11
Adlam Brian Bacon John Bridge Jim Ceschan Robert Donnelly William Dupuis Len Farough James Hunter Todd Kennette Norm Kiteley Dennis Reaume Mary Ann Reaume Neil Taylor Norm Thibert Keith Wheeler Rick
Team 12
Balkwill Don Bois Tom Brennan Shirley Carriere Barry Chisholm Ken Diesbourg Joseph Laidlaw Paul Lamb Bill MacPherson Dan McBride Barry Rovere Jim Sefton John Setterington Alan Soumis Gary Varacalli Joe Wright Gord
Team 13
Duguay Mark Dupuis Joe Garrison Rob Griffith Ted Grondin Ed Masson Brian McAllum Robert Meloche Jerry Miller Roger Sabina Steve Sheremeta John Strang Dave Tennant Bruce Trott Donald Yurke Dennis
Team 14
Boissonneault Terry Bump Jack Carducci Frank Graham Michael Maisonville Gary Mayea Gerry Morrison Ron Otton Gray Pillar Barry Pillon Ron Post John Schauer Brian Scratch Gregg Speroni Bob Sutherland Patrick
Team 15
Barrette John Gaudette Patrick Gill Diane Goebel Tom Lalonde Elaine Lalonde John Magone Bill Moulder Roger Neels Randy Ottogalli Ron Palenchar Mike Rocheleau Gary Sim Vesna Smith Wayne White Jim Wood Kevin
Team 16
Bodnar Vic Breault Ron Brennan Chris Cheslock Jim Gedge Glenn Hergott Mike Hind Bob Laforet Paul Lamarsh Dave Raeside Al Renaud Chris Renaud Terry Sanders Barbara Sasso Tom Young Arlene
Thanks to Bob Westlake for renting the St. Clair College diamond for a season ending fun game for the green division. Check out those smiles!
Dan Gelinas
76 years, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Erie Shores Health Care.
Beloved husband of Beth Mills. Loving father of Kim (Gary), Nichole, Brad (Lyne), Bruce (Amber), Lonny (Andrea), Chris (Laurel), Locky (Kim), Keith (Anna) and Dan (Brittany). Cherished grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Helen (nee Renaud) Gelinas and father-in-law, Grant Hodgson and survived by mother-in-law, Mae Hodgson. Dear brother of Tom (Doreen), Brian (Holly), Ken (Patti), Mark (Donita), Mary (A.J.) and Tim (Darla). Brother-in-law of John (Bonnie) and the late Richard Hodgson (surviving wife, Judy). Dan will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Dan loved his family, sports and a good political conversation.
Visitation to be held Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Kendrick Funeral Home – Wheatley Celebration Centre, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until commencement of the Celebration of Dan’s Life at 8:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Dan to the Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.
In honor of Dan’s love of sports, please feel free to wear your favorite sporting apparel.
Facebook Live link: https://fb.me/e/3yItXYe8l
Green Division 2023 Champs
Green Division Champs-Thunder & LightningBack Row: Don Hartleib, Chris Renaud, John Goerzon, David Lariviere, Middle Row: Jeff Esping, Merv Last, Stephen Weaver, Carol, Don Bracken, Front Row: Bob Westlake (Mgr), Michael Graham, Patti Mouland, Mark Shafer, Aldo Bertucci Absent: Brian Beaudoin & Grant Westlake
2023 SLO-PITCH GAME PHOTOS
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2023-2024 INDOOR SLO-PITCH REGISTRATION FORM
Carl James Isaac
Carl was born in Forest ON in 1935, son of Harvey & Gertrude Isaac of Forest ON,. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Patricia Isaac, (nee Griffin) along with daughter’s Kim Teeple (Carl) Susan Frankfurth (Dale) & Carla Reaume, along with 9 grandchildren, Amy, Isaac, Kristen, Jennifer, Nicole, Cody, Jeff, Kayla & Kristy and 16 great grandchildren. Others in his life, include step-father George Haley, sister Erma Petroski (deceased), brothers Jerry & Bob Haley.
Many will remember Carl as the owner of the Isaac Foodtown in Comber, for 30 + years, having learned the business in his early days in Sarnia. Those close to him will reflect on his unwavering love and commitment to Pat during her health
struggles over the years. Family will remember his generosity, humility and availability. He served as a volunteer firefighter in the village of Comber. For many years, he and the family enjoyed the Hillsborough cottage on Lake Huron he built as a young man.
Carl’s life had a significant transformation as a young husband and father in his late 20’s, as he came to faith in Christ and started to grow in this new journey. He served faithfully in various churches over the years and never wavered in his
faith. That relationship shaped him into the generous, loving, giving person he was, which was most evident in his care for Pat. His impact and life will be missed by many.
Ronald Tousignant
We are truly saddened to announce the passing of a wonderful grandfather, father and cherished husband on June 10, 2023 at the age of 79. Predeceased by his father Maurice Tousignant (2003), his mother Helen Stapinsky(1980), his brothers-in-law Joel Gould (1999), Gerry Bernatchez (2015), Roger Soulliere (2016) and sister-in-law Leslie Soulliere (2018). Survived by his loving wife Dianne of over 57 years, his son Maurice (Moe) Tousignant, daughter-in-law Deanna nee Pageau, his two granddaughters, Gwendolen and Genevieve, brothers-in-law Claude Soulliere (Nancy), Phill Soulliere, and sisters-in-law Lucille Gould (Bob) and Yvette Schaffner (Roger) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, an aunt and an uncle.
Ron was very athletic and enjoyed many hobbies. In high school, he played basketball, was president of the Chess Club and the Photography Club. He was a member of the R.C.E.M.E, president of the C.Y.O. at Holy Name Church, and belonged to the Knights of Columbus, council 1453. Through the years, he played Fastball, Lob Ball and Slow-pitch. He was a philatelist, enjoyed his model trains and loved to play Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage, King Pedro and many more. He loved to bowl, watch the Canadiens, Vikings, Lions, Tigers, Blue Jays, Lakers, and Pistons. He was an early-adopter of many technologies, loved computers, founded the first local computer club (Apple S.P.I.C.E.), and spent many hours programming and playing games including MMOs. He was also an avid board gamer and passed that love onto his son.
Cremation will have taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 16, 2023 from 1 – 6 p.m. at Families First, 1065 Lauzon Rd., East Windsor 519-969-5841. Knights of Columbus council prayers to conclude visitation.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County would be appreciated. Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca
Gary Portt
PORTT, Gary
William John
June 1, 1934 –
December 14, 2022
Passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022 at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Blain), father of Penelope Markou (Joe Mclean), Pamela Portt (Deb Kipfer) and Stephen (Alison Bloetjes) Portt. Grandfather of 5 girls – Lindsay, Lauren, Julia, Lane and Elle and great-grandfather to Adrianno. He leaves behind his sister Sandra (Richard) Brochert. He was his own man. In respect of his wishes a private family service has been held.