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The league extends deepest sympathy to Joe Rosenberger and his family on the death of his daughter Teresa “Terry” (Rosenberger) Rasmussen, who died Monday night, December 26, after a long illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 31 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 52 Linebrook Road, Ipswich. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. There will be no burial at this time and there there will be no visiting hours. Hello to all members of the Ipswich Over 30 Softball league.Words can not describe how it felt for me and my family to see my fellow teammates and competitors attend my son Steven’s wake. I could not have been prouder to be part of an organization that took time out of their busy holiday season to show respect to me and my family — I WILL NEVER FOR GET IT! I consider you all my brothers. Thank you all, Tommy Ewing, proud member of the Ipswich Men’s Over 30 Softball league Members of the Over 30 Softball league are planning to arrive at 7 p.m. and go in to pay respects as a group. Players who have their Over 30 – 35 Year Jacket are asked to wear it. Steven David Lambert “Big Steve” Ewing
He was born on August 6, 1988 in Gloucester and called Ipswich his home for the majority of his short life. Steve was educated in Ipswich and graduated from Ipswich High School in 2007. Steve will be remembered by his family and many friends for his sarcastic sense of humor and his infamous smirk that could make any bad day brighter. He had a tough exterior but his heart was kind with generosity and compassion. Steve was a jack of all trades and was fondly known around town. Steve is survived by his parents Dianne Souza of Ipswich and Thomas Ewing of Georgetown; his siblings Paul Ewing and Katrina Ewing both of Ipswich; godparents David H. Ewing of Texas and Victoria Elliot of New Jersey; his grandparents Fredrick and Margaret Souza of Maine and JoAnn Ewing of Ipswich and an extended loving family. He was the grandson of the late David O. Ewing formerly of Ipswich. His funeral service will be held 10 am Wednesday December 21, 2011 in the Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County Street, Ipswich followed by interment in the New Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4 to 8 pm in the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name may be made to Steven Ewing Scholarship Fund, c/o First National Bank of Ipswich, 31 Market Street, Ipswich, MA 01938.
The Ipswich Men’s Over 30 Softball League and the Ipswich Police & Fire Department are having a benefit softball game this Saturday September 10th at Linebrook field at 5PM for the Wil Maker Memorial Scholarship. Members of the Ipswich Men’s Over 30 Softball league will be taking on a team from the Ipswich Fire and Police Department. It should be a great time. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well. We will be having a moment of silence for Wil, and honoring the victims and heros of 9/11. Club 498 Takes Ipswich Men’s Over 30 Softball Championship  Back row left to right are Jay Lessard, Jimmy Leaver, Larry White, Jamie Morely, Rich Dodson, Pete Rockett, Mike Hoffman, Mike Powers, Paul Rigby, Matt Comeau. Front Row: John Bell, Jimmy Edwards, Marc Comeau, Jack Carey, Ralph Alicandro, Scott Higgins. Batboys Jake Lesard, and Kevin Higgins.
By Pete Rockett The cliché “pitching and defense win championships” was never more evident than this past Sunday at Doyon field where the PLAV and Club 498 squared off in a best of three series to determine the Ipswich Men’s Over 30 softball champion for 2011. With both teams having an eye on the prize it would take nearly mistake free play to crown a champion. In the end true grit, determination, and timely hitting would prove to be keys for a victory. In game one Club 498 got off to early start putting four runs on the board in the first inning with Jay Lessard, Mike Hoffman, and Jamie Morley getting the offense going with early hits followed by the support of Richie Dodson and Scott Higgins to give the 498 an early lead. The PLAV would chip away against 498 starter Jimmy Edwards but with key defensive double plays of the duo Marc Comeau and Richie Dodson along with key outfield catches from Larry White, and Jamie Morley, and Mike Hoffman would keep the blue crew of the PLAV off the bases. 498 added an extra run in the sixth inning with a huge hit from Richie Dodson to give the 498 a three run lead. The PLAV would mount a comeback in the bottom of the seventh scoring a run to cut the lead to two but a key foul ball catch by Pete Rockett and a fly out to Jamie Morley ended the game with the 498 coming away with a 5-3 victory. Jimmy Edwards took the win with solid pitching while Doug Howland took the loss for the PLAV, despite pitching well to keep his team in the game and getting key defensive plays from his outfield. Game two saw both teams scoreless until the second inning when the PLAV stuck for the first run of the game. The 498 crew answered back in the bottom of the third tying the game at one. Later in the game both teams scored which made the score 5-3 in favor of the 498 thanks to a spectacular catch by Mike “Sweets Purple Power” Powers in the top of the sixth inning that preserved the lead. In the bottom of the sixth Larry White came up with a huge hit that scored the sixth run for a little extra comfort. The PLAV crew would not go down quietly and staged another comeback bid in the top of the seventh, getting a runner on first with two outs. A pop out to Marc Comeau ended any PLAV threat and secured the 6-3 win for 498 and marking the first time in Ipswich Men’s Over 30 history that Club 498 would have an Over 30 Softball title of its own. Larry White got the victory in game two for 498 with his dazzling riser, while Mike Blake took the loss for the PLAV despite pitching well. After the game rookie coach Jay Lessard of the 498 called the victory a total team effort top to bottom with everyone contributing, and especially injured player Paul Rigby who was on hand to keep the guys focused and motivated. Field Observations:
Semi Finals 2011 – Sunday August 14, 2011 After twelve weeks of play, the Ipswich Men’s Over 30 Softball league began the first round of the playoffs to determine who would be going to Championship weekend Sunday August 21. Fierce play, timely hitting, key defense, and the will to win held more merit getting to the finals than what was accomplished in the regular season. In the end the seeds were set for an epic final.  Rookie of the Year was presented to Mike Hoffman (left) of Club 498, the Brother Roxie Sportsmanship Award was presented to Mike & Son’s Jim Restuccia (right), and the Tom Sullivan Unsung Award was presented to Mike “Sweets” Powers (center) of Club 498. Before the games began year end awards were handed out to individuals for their performance in 2011. Rookie of the Year was presented to Mike Hoffman of Club 498, the Brother Roxie Sportsmanship Award was presented to Mike & Son’s Jim Restuccia, and the Tom Sullivan Unsung Award was presented to Mike “Sweets” Powers of Club 498. On Doyon field Mike & Sons took on Club 498. Game one was a back and forth battle of defense and offense. Mike’s opened with five runs in the first inning on their way 9-8 win. Team effort was in play for the oil drillers on offense. Mike Stasiuk got the win while Jimmy Edwards was the tough luck loser. Leading the 498 in hitting was rookie of the year winner Mike Hoffman, Jay Lessard, and Rich Dodson with three hits apiece. In game two, Club 498, with a sense of urgency, started the hitting parade early on the way to a 15-8 victory. Larry White got the win while Bill Knovack took the loss for Mikes. Leading hitters for 498 were Marc Comeau, Mike Hoffman, and Jamie Morley with three hits apiece. Jay Lessard made a spectacular catch in left center to hold off a rally by Mikes in the middle of the game to preserve the win. With the series tied at one it would come down to a game three tiebreaker to determine a finalist. Game three was a total team effort by 498 with a 16-11 win over Mikes. Jimmy Edwards took the victory for Mikes while Mike Stasiuk took the loss for Mikes. Mike Hoffman again led the 498 hitting parade. Marc Comeau and Pete Rockett also chipped in. Mike Hoffman made a key inning ending throw home to catcher Jimmy Leaver late in the game to tag out Tom Ewing and kill a Mike & Son’s rally. On Grimes field PLAV took on Institution for Savings in a best out of two of three battle. In game one PLAV got off to an early lead on their way to a 14-6 victory. Doug Howland took the win for the PLAV while Mike Jeanotte took the loss for the bankers. Scott Garand led the PLAV with five hits, followed by Charlie Michaud with four hits, and Pete Garand chipping in with three hits. In game two IFS, like club 498 played with a sense of urgency and avoided elimination with a 11-10 nail biter. Hitting leaders for the PLAV were Scott Garand, Pete Garand, Tom Spinhurn who went 4 for 5 and Rich Motala who went 3-5 including a game tying home run in the 7th. Pete Robbins took the win for the Bankers while Mike Blake took the loss for the PLAV. Game three, to determine the other finalist, was a back and forth battle with the PLAV holding on for a 9-5 victory. Doug Howland got the win for the PLAV while the combination of Pete Robbins and Mike Jeanotte took the loss for IFS. Scott Garand led the Blue crew on offense going 4-5 and 13-15 over the three games during the day. Club 498 will face the PLAV in the championship, best of three series, next Sunday August 21 at 9 a.m. Field Observations:
Submitted by Pete Rockett, Jay Lessard, and Pete Garand. All players please be present on Sunday, August 14,
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