Fort Macleod Gazette

F.P. Walshe students visit youth conference

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:44:24 +0000

FNMI teacher Lisa Crowshoe, Cole Black Water, Sonja Bruised Head, Keenan Stump, Hope Grier-Stewart, Jon Call David and Kayla Pard. Missing from the photo is Crystal Good Rider.

LISA CROWSHOE – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR
F.P. Walshe school students participated May 8 in the INDSPIRE Indigenous Youth Career Conference in Calgary sponsored by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation.
The students took part in workshops featuring schools such as DeVry School of Technology, University of Calgary and Canadian Broadcasting Colleges as well as looking at trade show exhibits from colleges and universities from across Western Canada and many financial institutions and oil companies.
The students were “INDSPIRED” by entertainers Red Power and Dallas Arcand.
Along the way, students had their “passports” stamped when attending sessions and participating in discussion with trade show exhibitors.
About 300 students participated from southern British Columbia, western Saskatchewan, and from across Alberta.
The F.P. Walshe school students were entered in a draw from all the passports and three students won laptop computers, computer software, and laptop backpacks. Winners were: Kayla Pard, Jon Call David, and Cole Black Water.
Extra excitement surrounds two students as they graduate from F.P. Walshe school to attend post-secondary schools: Jon Call David at the University of Alberta and Cole Black Water at Lethbridge College.

Castle logging protestors hold rally at Blairmore

Contributor — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:38:15 +0000

People opposed to clear-cut logging in the Castle Special Management Area protested Thursday outside the Spray Lake Sawmills open house at Blairmore. Photo by Robin Pisko.

Braving a bitter north wind and snow flurries Thursday, about 20 protestors rallied outside the Spray Lake Sawmills’ open house in Blairmore.
The Castle area, southwest of Pincher Creek, Alberta, was declared a Special Place in 1998, but remains the only one of 81 Special Places that has not yet received its final protective status.
“We wanted to let Spray Lake Sawmills, the Forest Service, and the public know that even though some clear-cut logging has already occurred in the Castle Special Place we haven’t given up or gone away,” explained Nancy Tripp, one of the protestors. “We want the logging to stop, and for the Castle to be protected as a Wildland Park.”
Public opinion polls conducted in early 2011 show that more than three-quarters of the residents from the Crowsnest Pass to Lethbridge oppose clear-cut logging in the Castle Special Place.
The polls show a similar number would like to see the Castle protected as a Wildland Park.
A community values assessment by the Southwest Alberta Sustainable Community Initiative released in March 2012, had similar findings:
The strongest opposition among residents was for increasing opportunities for motorized recreation, allowing clear-cutting of the Castle Special Management Area, and subdividing land used for agriculture.
Individuals, groups, and business owners worked for over two years to try to prevent the logging.
This culminated in a three-week protest in January at the site where logging was set to begin. Several protestors were arrested and banned from accessing public land in the province. Proceedings have since been dropped.
Logging started after a court order compelled the protestors to leave.
Once the logging started, and having little other choice, a group of individuals plus the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition initiated a judicial review of the logging license, and the logging itself, in the Court of Queen’s Bench in Calgary. A court date has not yet been set.
“Many of the folks who were out today were also out in January when it was down to –35 Celsius,” Gordon Petersen said. “It’s a testament to their tenacity and their passion for the Castle that they haven’t given up the fight.”
“Having said that, we have better things to do than protesting, and taking the government to court. We’d be delighted to work with the new government to stop the logging and to get the Castle properly protected.”

Free grief recovery group planned in Fort Macleod

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:09:48 +0000

Fort Macleod residents dealing with grief can get some support from others in the same situation.
A free grief recovery group gets under way Monday, May 21 under the direction of counsellor Jeff Nemeth.
Nemeth has run grief recovery groups three times in Pincher Creek and twice in Brocket.
“It’s really the group dynamics that make it work,” Nemeth said. “I’ve had several people say, ‘I wish I had this information 20 years ago’.”
The group will meet each Monday from 7-9 p.m. with guidance by Nemeth, whose company Windblown Counselling has offices in Fort Macleod and Pincher Creek.
Nemeth in the past has worked with groups of seven to 15 adults up to age 85.
The workshop over eight weeks explores the cycles and tasks of grieving and provides people with a chance to make sense of the feeling and pain that accompany a loss such as death, illness, divorce and career loss.
In addition to using video and other methods to teach, Nemeth sets the stage by sharing his own story of grief.
“Once people start telling their stories there is an instant connection with the other folks,” Nemeth said. “They have that connection. They support each other through it.”
Those shared stories serve to bring people together by creating empathy for the others in the group.
“That kind of opens it up and creates trust. Once that sharing starts, it’s amazing the bonding that happens.
Nemeth does some teaching about grief at the start of each session that shape the discussion that night.
Sessions cover topics such as:

What is grief.
How to get through the emotional response of grief and loss.
Help for the feelings of loneliness guilt and anger.
How grief comes and goes.
Life after loss.

People learn right away there is no specific time line for grief.
Normal grief takes three to eight years to pass, but society tends to expect it to happen sooner.
“Our society says you have to hurry up and get over it,” Nemeth said.
Grief is personal and effects everyone in a different way, and people grieve over different things.
“You can grieve over anything you’re attached to,” Nemeth said. “The more you’re attached to something, the more it hurts.”
While the information that is presented is valuable, Nemeth said the people are most important.
“It’s the relationships you build with the other people that helps somebody through their grief,” Nemeth said. “You realize you’re not the only one.”
Pre-registration is required, since a minimum of five people is required for the group. Contact Jeff Nemeth at 403-632-5106.

Music Unwrapped returns to the Empress

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:01:25 +0000

GAZETTE CONTRIBUTORS – JIM DAY AND VICKI ARNDT
Record concert attendance last year prompted the return of Music Unwrapped Chamber Music Concert for families at the Empress Theatre.
This family-oriented concert at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2 is designed to introduce parents, children, and others to the rich world and heritage of classical music.
The Music Unwrapped Concert is the conclusion to this year’s Project Muse, a two-week program of school visitations performed by experienced musicians.
“Project Muse and Music Unwrapped are a component of the Empress Theatre’s music and education programs,” Empress Theatre executive director Brent Hutchinson said. “As we see more school funding cutbacks, specifically to music programs, we strive to offer alternative routes for schools to access musical education in southern Alberta through the Empress.”
This year’s program includes pieces by French composer Claude Debussy, German baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann, American composer Randall Thompson, English composer Paul Reade, and Canadian composer Milton Barnes.
Project Muse, a musical outreach program organized by the Empress Theatre, brings four young, professional musicians together to perform, share and interact with school children and families of southwestern Alberta.
This year’s group includes returnees Sarah Gieck (flute) and Brooke Day (viola) along with new artists Erin Fung (clarinet) and Olivia Ritchie (harp). All are Alberta musicians. Day, originally from Lethbridge, is pursuing his musical career in London, England.
The program involves visits to 14 schools, a record number in 2012 for the Project Muse.
Schools in Pincher Creek, Stavely, Claresholm, Enchant, Lomond, Glenwood, Barnwell, Coaldale, and Lethbridge are hosting the musicians.
New to this year’s Project Muse and Music Unwrapped is the new Empress Theatre Blog for artists and staff of the Empress Theatre.
The blog at: empresstheatrefortmacleod.blogspot.ca titled “Behind the Empress Scenes” is a forum where visiting artists, actors and staff blog and share their knowledge, experiences, thoughts and more with the public.
Watch for blogs from the four Project Muse stars during school visits.
Project Muse will also be part of two events honouring the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
On Monday, May 21 the musicians will visit the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek.
On Sunday, May 27 the Galt Museum in Lethbridge will welcome the musicians as part of their celebrations.

Empress plans to raise half a million dollars

Editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:09:39 +0000

Empress Theatre Society development fund chairman Ed Granger and president Debbie Sutley accept a $10,000 donation from Fort Macleod Rotary Club, presented by Henry Van Hierden.

The Jewel of Main Street needs some polishing.
The Empress Theatre Society has embarked on an ambitious drive to raise half a million dollars to restore the 100-year-old theatre.
With the anniversary of the first public performance at the Empress Theatre approaching on June 29, the society is nearly half way to its goal.
“The Empress Theatre built in 1912 is the oldest continually operating theatre in Alberta,” Empress Theatre Society development fund chairman Ed Granger said. “It stands not only as a material testament to an important time in history, but as a unique legacy to a period of architecture and Alberta’s culture diversity.”
The theatre in 1982 was designated a provincial historic resource and in 1989 extensive renovations were completed.
“The board of directors has accepted the responsibility to ensure this historic theatre continues to operate for many more decades,” Granger said. “Well, it does come with a challenge.”
The theatre’s position in historic terms, as well as its present-day status as a cultural hub in southern Alberta, makes restoration important.
The Empress Theatre is architecturally sound but the roof needs repairs. The heating and air conditioning systems also need to be improved.
Technological changes also mean the Empress soon has to switch to new digital equipment for movie projection and an enhanced sound system.
The theatre’s 327 seats also need to be refurbished. A seat will be named for 10 years for each $500 donor.
Granger said May 1 at a news conference in the Green Room that $220,000 has been raised so far.
That includes contributions from government, including Heritage Canada, the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, Town of Fort Macleod and MD of Willow Creek.
Donations have also been made by community groups such as the Lethbridge Community Foundation, Order of the Eastern Star, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Fort Macleod High School Reunion Committee and Fort Macleod Rotary Club.
Companies such as Richardson Oilseed Ltd., Ferrari Westwood Babits Architects and Bridge City Chrysler have contributed, and so have individuals such as Hugh and Maureen Hamilton.
“That is the kind of support that’s needed to keep this little theatre moving,” Granger said.
The Empress Theatre Society has set the following levels for donations: Star, $250,000 and up; Producer, $100,000 and up; Director, $25,000 to $99,000; Performer, $5,000 to $25,999; Understudy, $1,000 to $4,999; and Stage Hand, $50 to $999.
There is also an opportunity for 10-year naming rights based on the following donations: stage, $250,000; Green Room, $100,000; balcony, $100,000; tulip, $50,000; art gallery, $50,000; lobby, $50,000; box office, $25,000; concession, $25,000; dressing room A, B or C, $10,000.
For details about these and other sponsorship opportunities visit www.empresstheatre.ab.ca or call 403-553-4404.

Canadian Country Weekend returns

Editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:06:30 +0000

Corb Lund will perform at the 2012 Canadian Country Weekend

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will headline the 2012 Canadian Country Weekend

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Corb Lund and Doc Walker will headline the 2012 Canadian Country Weekend in Fort Macleod.
After a successful first year in 2011, organizers decided to return to Fort Macleod Fish and Game Park on the Heritage Day long weekend Aug. 3-5.
“We made a big splash in our first year, and this year is not going to be disappointing,” Oldman Entertainment Inc. general manager Broc Higginson said.
Higginson was guest speaker Thursday at the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting at the Rural Business Development Centre.
It was the enthusiastic response from Fort Macleod residents that convinced Higginson and his partners to return to Fish and Game Park.
“We can’t thank the community enough,” Higginson said. “We had literally hundreds and hundreds of e-mails and Facebook messages just thanking us.”
The organizers have also been inundated recently with queries from people wanting to know the 2012 line-up, which includes Charlie Major and Aaron Pritchett.
“We’ll also have a whole bunch of locals and up-and-coming rising talent,” Higginson added.
In 2011 Terri Clark, George Canyon, Gord Bamford and Canadian legend Ian Tyson headlined the two-day festival at the Fish and Game Park.
Jaydee Bixby, Tim Hus, Trevor Panczak and Rough Stock, Craig Moritz, One More Girl, Shane Chisolm and Craig Moritz also performed.
The first Canadian Country Weekend attracted about 1,800 fans on opening night and about 2,400 the following night.
“For my first festival it was incredibly well-received,” Higginson said. “We’re excited about trying to grow that.”
Higginson told Chamber members putting on a weekend of country music continues to be a learning experience.
“This is not something I’ve been doing for a long time,” Higginson said.
Higginson is a school principal who likes the challenge of organizing events.
“I found it really rewarding to do this,” Higginson said, who had experience organizing school events for fund-raisers before tackling the Canadian Country Weekend.
Higginson is from Fort Macleod and graduated from F.P. Walshe school. His ties to the community led him to put on the first Canadian Country Weekend in Fort Macleod, rather than the city.
“The atmosphere we were able to create last year was exactly what we wanted to create,” Higginson said. “A family atmosphere for kids to come into and for people of all ages. We were pretty proud of that.”
Higginson said the reception the fans gave the performers last year helped in attracting big names to the 2012 event.
“They made those performers feel like gold,” Higginson said. “It was great. It went incredibly well.”
Higginson and his partners appreciated the support they got in Fort Macleod last, including a sponsorship from the Chamber of Commerce and participation from the Fort Macleod Royals who sold 50-50 tickets and helped with clean-up.
Higginson said there will be more opportunities for sponsorship and support from community groups in 2012.
“We’ll be flexible to try to create something that will work for you,” Higginson said.
Tickets are available at www.canadiancountryweekend.com.

Police college project remains on track

Editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:02:10 +0000

Fort Macleod’s $122-million police college project remains on track.
The province intends to award the contract to build the Alberta Public Security and Law Enforcement Training Centre contract early in June.
Town of Fort Macleod economic development officer Martin Ebel said last week construction will start quickly.
“They’ll pretty much have to start moving dirt right away,” Ebel said.
Ebel provided an update on the police college project on Thursday during the annual general meeting of the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce.
The Alberta Public Security and Law Enforcement Training Centre is to train 250 police recruits, 250 sheriffs and corrections officers, 250 community peace officers and 600 professional development students each year.
Ebel told 20 members at the meeting the April 23 provincial election did not slow progress on the police college project.
“We’re down to the last few weeks that the three construction companies that are finalists for the project will be submitting their bids to Alberta Infrastructure,” Ebel said.
The province is scheduled to award the contract in June, with construction of the police college to be done in time for it to open in September 2014.
“That is still the deadline,” Ebel said.
Ebel old Chamber members Town of Fort Macleod development officer Rhonda Day is taking calls from all three construction companies every week.
“They’re trying to finalize their bids,” Ebel said.
The companies have been on the police college site doing soil testing and other work.
“It is moving ahead,” Ebel said. “Within about a month, month and a half, we should start to see dirt moving in earnest on that site.”
Ebel said Fort Macleod and district businesses still have a chance to get involved in construction of the $122-million police college.
Local companies and tradespeople interested in being involved in the construction are to contact the three prime contractors who are finalists for the project.
“The goal behind that was to ensure that all local businesses have every opportunity to be involved,” Ebel said.
The contacts are:

PCL Construction Management Inc., Darren Brietzke, 403-769-3237 or djbrietzke@pcl.com.
Cana Management Ltd., Elena Dmitrieva, 403-262-6246 or dmitrievae@cana.ca.
Bird Design-Build Construction Inc., Terry Bateman, 403-319-0470 or terry.bateman@bird.ca.

The companies will inform potential suppliers of what additional information they may require to further consider an application.
“Hopefully, regardless of which of the three big companies that is selected, there will be work for our local businesses,” Ebel said.

Macleod gears up to mark first 100 years of Empress

Editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:59:57 +0000

Fort Macleod’s cultural hub is gearing up for a year-long centennial celebration.
The Empress Theatre’s 100th anniversary celebration kicks off June 29, with 100 days of programming planned.
“I can’t imagine what it would have been like here 100 years ago,” Empress Theatre Society president Debbie Sutley said. “There would have been workmen sawing, hammering, putting mortar on bricks.”
Sutley said the idea of a centennial anniversary likely never crossed the minds of the men who built the theatre.
“They wouldn’t even have imagined it lasting 100 years,” Sutley said. “But we’re going to celebrate it.”
Built in 1912, the Empress Theatre lays claim to being the oldest continually operating theatre in Alberta.
From Vaudeville shows to silent movies, to “talkies” and concerts featuring the world’s top performers, the Empress Theatre has always been an entertainment hub.
Now a designated Alberta historic resource, the theatre was under private ownership until the Town of Fort Macleod took over, now leasing the building for $1 a year to the non-profit Empress Theatre Society.
“We are very proud of everyone who kept the theatre going,” Sutley said.
The Empress Theatre Society held a news conference last week in the Green Room to introduce plans for the centennial celebration.
“We love our Empress, and all the benefits it brings to Fort Macleod,” Sutley said.
The centennial celebration will kick off June 29 — 100 years to the day that the first public event was held at the Empress Theatre.
The play commissioned for the centennial, “The Stage That Made Us,” will make its debut. The play was written by University of Lethbridge professor Ron Chambers.
The Empress Theatre Society is publishing the book “The Reign of the Empress” by Peter Scott to mark the centennial.
“We are excited to have our history come to life,” Empress Theatre executive director Brent Hutchinson said of the book.
Fort Macleod Mayor Shawn Patience noted the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump interpretive centre makes its 25th anniversary this year, and the Musical Ride at the Fort Museum turns 40.
“In a community of firsts, it’s certainly going to be a year to celebrate,” Patience said.
Patience reflected on the Town of Fort Macleod’s ownership of the theatre since the 1980s.
“It’s been a very innovative and creative partnership,” Patience said, referring to the involvement of the municipality, volunteers and corporate sponsors in keeping the theatre going. “We take great pride in the facility and what it does for the community, what it does for southern Alberta.”
Patience noted the municipality gives the Empress Theatre Society an operating grant and recently gave $75,000 toward a new heating system.
Although the building is owned by the Town of Fort Macleod, there is no doubt about to whom the building belongs.
“It really belongs to the people of the community,” Patience said. “It belongs to the people who come and use the facility and enjoy it. It really belongs to all of southern Alberta.”
That is reflected in the support the theatre receives from the MD of Willow Creek council, as well as people from the rural area and City of Lethbridge who volunteer or buy tickets to events.
“It doesn’t just operate — it excels,” Patience said of the Empress Theatre. “We really are very lucky having this facility. The history that goes along with it is really part of the fiber of Fort Macleod. It’s part of what makes this community just that much more special.”
Patience praised the ongoing work of the Empress Theatre Society and its volunteer board members.
“The first 100 years were great, but the next 100 years are going to be even better,” Patience said.
MD of Willow Creek Reeve Henry Van Hierden said his council is pleased to support the Empress.
Van Hierden recalled his first visit to the Empress when he was a student in Grade 5 or 6 at G.R. Davis school, to see the movie “Tarzan.”
“Growing up in a home without a TV, this was not only my first time at the Empress, but my first movie,” Van Hierden said with a laugh. “It scared the living you know what out of me.”
Mary Oordt of Lethbridge, who is in charge of marketing and promotions for the centennial celebration, said she is typical of city residents who patronize the Empress.
“I really always value the wonderful drive out that then ends with a great show,” Oordt said.
Oordt said the Empress has been home to a variety of events, including film and music festivals, concert series, youth recitals, public meetings and movies.
“There is an ambience in this theatre that is really unique,” Oordt said. “We notice it as a member of the audience and we are told by people who actually are on stage that they find it an exceptional place to play.”

Pratte, Laura

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:57:13 +0000

Laura Pratte of Granum, beloved wife of the late Marcel Pratte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the age of 87 years.
Laura was born Jan. 21, 1925 in La Tugue, Que. Laura and Marcel resided in Granum for the majority of their 64 years of marriage.
Laura is survived by her daughter Bernadette; her son Barry (Vera); and grandchildren Jason, Jaqueline, and Claudette.
Laura was very active with the Order of the Royal Purple and the CWL. She was an ardent community supporter. Laura was kind, caring and creative. All who knew her respected her sense of values, her humor and her loving nature. Both Marcel and Laura were very devoted to each other.
An evening service was held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 Fifth Ave, Fort Macleod.
A funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church 2604 Third Ave., Fort Macleod, Rev. Jim De Los Angelos officiating. Interment followed in Union Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Laura’s name to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge 402, 740 Fourth Ave. S., Lethbridge, T1J 0N9.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 Fifth Ave., P.O. Box 755, Fort Macleod, T0L 0Z0. Phone 403-553-3772 or visit www.edensfuneralhome.com.

Flyers open ball season with two strong games

Editor — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:19:04 +0000

F.P. Walshe Flyers batter Ryan Cook takes a pitch on the knee to get a free trip to first base Thursday against Cardston Cougars.

F.P. Walshe Flyers Grade 9 player Brady Welsh pitches Thursday in a 12-10 win over Cardston Cougars.

David Van Hierden of the F.P. Walshe Flyers slides safely into home plate Thursday in a 12-10 win over Cardston Cougars.

F.P. Walshe Flyers are off to a strong start in a rebuilding season after back-to-back provincial high school baseball titles.
The Flyers, who are coached by Landon Schneider, Darcy Brauer and Alan Schneider, lost a squeaker in Claresholm last week but rallied for a win at home.
Grade 12 Flyers are David Van Hierden, Jon Call David and Brayden Van Driesten.
Grade 11 Flyers are Ryan Cook, Clayton Dorn and Chris Hansen.
Grade 10 students suiting up for the Flyers are Brett Burrows, Colton Holtz, and Colton Ribling, and Grade 9s are Eric Maskowitz, Avery Van Driesten, Brady Welsh and Aidan Kidd.
The Flyers hosted Kate Andrews Pride on Tuesday, but results were too late for The Macleod Gazette’s press deadline.
The Flyers are on the road at Crowsnest Pass on Thursday, May 3 before hosting Willow Creek Cobras at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.
Cobras 15 Flyers 12
The Flyers were edged 15-12 April 23 by the host Willow Creek Composite Cobras as the regular season opened at Claresholm.
The Flyers took an early lead but watched in dismay at the Cobras fought back for the victory.
“We started out strong and led early but fell apart in the fourth, allowing nine runs,” Schneider said. “This was too big of a gap for us to close against their strong closing pitcher.”
“I attribute this loss to having a very young team who mentally lost focus and a team who has not had to face many losses or even being behind considering the group they have played with for years.”
Schneider was referring to the Flyers teams led by Jake Hansen, Maverick Price, Luke Lavorato and Taylor Wolstenholme, which won two consecutive provincial titles.
“I have explained to them that we are a young rebuilding team with an awesome young core and that winning is something that is going to have to be earned and worked very hard for over the next couple years,” Schneider said.
The Flyers jumped to a 3-0 first inning lead and added another run in the second.
The Flyers added four more runs in the third to lead 8-0 before the Cobras countered with three in the bottom half of the inning.
F.P. Walshe scored three in the top of the fourth to lead 11-3, but the Cobras bats came to life in the bottom of the inning as Willow Creek scored nine runs to lead 12-11.
The Flyers tied the game in the top of the fifth, but the Cobras put it away with three runs in the bottom of the inning.
Aidan Kidd started on the mound for the Flyers, with Ryan Cook pitching in relief. They combined for nine strikeouts.
Flyers 12 Cougars 10
The Flyers got their first win of the young season on Thursday at Westwinds Stadium when they edged Cardston Cougars 12-10.
“This was a much better game for us and it was a complete team effort,” Schneider said. “Everyone on our team had a big game and it was a complete team win. Unlike Claresholm we found ourselves down early and instead of collapsing mentally we stayed composed and battled back in a big way.”
The Flyers found themselves in trouble early as Cardston went up 8-6 after two innings, but they battled back.
“The big turning point was when David Van Hierden had a monster hit into left center burning the fielder and scoring two,” Schneider said. “After this it was all uphill for us. The team was upbeat and positive and responded exactly how we wanted them to from the Claresholm loss.”
Jon Call David, making his first-ever start at first base after five years out of baseball, turned in a strong game.
Grade 9 player Brady Welsh was solid in four innings on the mound after coming on in relief of Clayton Dorn. Ryan Cook pitched one inning to close out the win. They combined to allow eight hits while striking out four.
Offensively, Ryan Cook and David Van Hierden each hit two doubles, and Brayden Van Driesten and Clayton Dorn each had two singles.