SYLVANIA SENIOR SOFTBALL

OHIO STATE defeated Michigan and Buckeye fan Tom Spy, right, reminds Jim Johnson who's "top dog" at the Fall Ball party at Andy & Barney's.

WINNERS CELEBRATE! Citizens Advisory manager, Bill Wiseman, left, and Phil Vrzal admire the T-shirts the team received for winning the Master's League Tournament. The Citizen players joined the Andy & Barney's team, who received jackets, at Andy & Barney's for a Holiday party.

'TIS THE SEASON! SSS members Mark Goodremont, left and Jase Sweede experienced a bit of a culture shock when they attended the Toledo Ballet's " Nutcracker" at the Stranahan Theatre, Saturday, December 9. The "Nutcracker" features exquisite dancing, breathtaking scenery and Tchaikovsky's beloved score performed live by the Toledo Orchestra.

WINNERS CELEBRATE! Schneider Electric's Legends team won the 2018 SSS league. Dan Calmes, mgr., distributed jackets to team mates at a party hosted by Laurie and Jeff Huskisson.

CONGRATULATIONS! Dan Calmes with wife Janet and daughter Lizzie, celebrated Schneider Sons' Electric winning the Legends League Championship at Pacesetter Park.

CHEERING FOR SCHNEIDER'S! Courtney Coffman, Rookie and Jake Pastorek attended the Legends League finals. Dad Monty Coffman made a game-saving catch in the bottom of the 7th to seal the 16-15 win against Fricker's.

GREAT GAME! Nicole Coffman congratulates her husband Monty on his fine defensive play in the 7th inning of the championship game. Schneiders defeated Fricker's Red, 16-15 in the Legends League finals.

LEAGUE CHAMPS! Schneider Son's Electric pitcher Bob Ruckman gets a congratulation hug from wife Deedee. Schneiders defeated Fricker's Red 16-15 in the Legends playoff for the Championship!

A WINNER! Pam Keaton congratulates her husband Mike on a great game! Schneider Sons' Electric defeated Fricker's red 16-15 in the finals to win the Legends League Champioship.

DAD'S A WINNER! Courtney Coffman congratulates her dad, Monty, on winning the Legends League 2018 Championship. Monty made a great diving catch in the bottom of the 7th to seal the win for Schneider's Sons' Electric, 16-15 over Fricker's Red.

CINDERELLA GIRLS, l-r, Mindy, Kyle, McKenzie, Linda and Ragan brightened the WWAST festivities, escorting the WW players onto the field for pre-games ceremonies.

SCHNEIDER'S SONS' ELECTRIC'S Jeff Lohmeyer with his 16 year old sons Mike, left and Jack. Two of triplets, brother is Will, and all three play baseball for Ottawa Hills Green Bears. New to the SSS league, Jeff graduated from Ohio State, lived in Chicago for 16 years playing softball for Union Death Row.

WWAST GAMES! SSS member Gary Walton, USA Air Force, retired, sang the National Anthem and God Bless America on May 26 at Mercy Field. He also played in the SSS Veterans and local celebrities game vs. the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball team. The Warriors won 15-2.

ANDY & BARNEY'S servers Sam and Taylor welcome the the Tuesday night Masters League players with 1/2-price specials: pizza, taco's and wings. A&B has been a league sponsor since 2010 and a sponsor of the Fall League since 2012.

PLAY BALL! SSS Board President Gary Meyer opened the organizational Meeting at the Sylvania Senior Center with a cheerful greeting to 80-plus players. Meyer is a co-founder of the league, formed in 2008 and served as President for six years. He took three years off and was reelected to the Board in August 2017. Practices, open to everyone, at Pacesetter Park, start April 9 - weather permitting and are scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday through May 10.

LIFE IS A BEACH! Joel Hansen, former SSS Board member, retired in December and moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Joel sponsored Hansen State Farm teams from 2008 - 2016, played in the league and traveled with tournament teams. An accomplished athlete, Hansen received acclaim for his great photography that graced the SSS website.

FAMILY AFFAIR! Gabe Barrow and sons, Gabe, Jr., left, Chris, a Sylvania Police Officer, and Anthony at the WWAST Dinner/Fund-raiser, held Feb. 16 at St. Elias Church. Gabe was head chef, serving up spaghetti and chicken dinner for over 150 attendees. The WWAST exhibition games are scheduled for May 26 at Mercy Field.

WWAST CHAIRMAN Jay Schramm, left, with MC WSPD's Fred LeFebvre and MSgt Steven Kosinski, retired, at the Feb. 16 dinner/fund-raiser, held at St. Elias Church, Sylvania, Ohio. The WWAST players arrive May 25 for a VIP party and play exhibition games May 26 at Mercy Field.

THIS BUD'S FOR YOU! Jim Dandar, left and Darren Axon handled the bar duties, setting up cold drinks for all at the WWAST dinner Feb. 16 at St. Elias Church.

GOOD TIMES! A worthy cause, great food and good friends Dan Leonard and Mark Clair having fun at the WWAST dinner/fund-raiser Feb. 16 at St. Elias Church.

WWAST FUND-RAISER! Rick, left and Debbie Obert join brother Dave at the St. Elias Church dinner party. Over 150 attended the charity event. A dinner of spaghetti and chicken was served with a bevy of chocolate cake and fabulous pastries for desert.

DATE NIGHT! Jeff Aiello steps out with his wife, Lilly to attend the WWAST dinner/fund-raiser Feb. 16 at the St. Elias Church, Sylvania, Ohio. The WWAST exhibition games are May 26 at Mercy Field.

WHAT'S COOKIN'? Mike Betley, left, assists head-chef Gabe Barrow at St. Elias Church. A dinner of spaghetti and chicken was served to over 150 at the WWAST fund-raiser. A "silent auction" was the main attraction drawing rapid response and donations to support the warriors various charities.

CELEBRATION OF LOVE! Gary and Susan Meyer celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, March 10 at the Monclova Community Center. A large group of family and friends attended the festive gathering. Gary is a co-founder of the SSS league, and it's current Board President.

WINNERS! Jeff Traudt, left, sponsor/ infielder and Terry Thomas, player/ manager, celebrate after winning the SSS Legends 2018 tournament. State Farm defeated League Champs, Schneider Sons' Electric 10-7 in the finals. Traudt's State Farm Agency is a lifetime member of the State Farm President's Club. Thomas is the Chief Financial Officer, SVP for Waterford Bank.