TIPP CITY, Ohio — A welcome home ceremony is scheduled for Monday evening in Tipp City for cross-country bicyclist Phillip Nagel of Tipp City, completing his 48 states in 48 days 57 days campaign to raise $48,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.The homecoming will be held in the parking lot at the CVS pharmacy on West Main Street. Phil is expected to arrive in town at 6 p.m. Monday completing an 8,200-mile trek.Nagel’s average speed on the ride had been about 12 mph, but winds slowed him down to about 9 mph, adding 9 days to his trip. He was orginally projected to arrive back in Tipp City on Sept. 6.Phil, a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati, left his hometown the morning of July 20 on State Route 571 heading east.He is dedicating his ride to his late Uncle Alvin Nagel, who died of leukemia at age 16.

On August 16, the Canal Jumpers hosted the Clodbuster Base Ball Club of Dayton to a gentlemanly vintage base ball match on the lawn of the Willowtree Inn in Tipp City. Many a folk, clear skies and balmy temperatures grcanal-jumpers-vintage-base-ball-club-photo-2009eeted the Canal Jumpers and their cranks “fans”. “What a wonderful day for a base ball match,” proclaimed Greg Enslen, Club Co-founder & Manager.

Reed Spencer, Captain and Co-founder of the Canal Jumpers, introduced his club of 24 ballists “players” to the cheers of the home town crowd of 300 strong. Many of which sported their Sunday best on this fine day. This was the inaugural match the for Tippecanoe club. The 1860’s Beadle DIME Base Ball Player rules were used by both clubs.

The Clodbusters were victorious by a 7-2 score. Aces “runs” for the Canal Jumpers were scored by Doug “Dawg” Saul and Rod “The Vacuum” Martino. Huzzah’s “hurray’s” are warranted to the superb play of center fieldsman, Matt “Maverick” Owen and the behind “catcher” skills of Mark “Mad Dog” Mabelitini. Overall, the match was well played and huzzah’s were shared by all by both clubs.

Special huzzah’s go out to the Clodbusters, Willowtree Inn, Harrison’s, Abbey Credit Union, Spring Hill Nurseries, RE/MAX Professionals, Big Robot Game Café, Miami Valley Wine & Spirits, Andrea Nay Designs, Logan Rogers, Ron Re, Sharon Elaine Hultberg and Peg Hadden. The Tippecanoe Canal Jumpers Vintage Base Ball Club is a project of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership.

A great American pastime is back in Tipp City, Ohio

Join us at Harrison’s in downtown Tipp City for a vintage base ball fundraiser to support the Tippecanoe Canal Jumpers. This a fundraiser to support the Tippecanoe Canal Jumpers exhibition game vs. the Kettering Clodbuster on August 16 – 2PM at the Willowtree Inn.

Canal Jumper players will be on hand at Harrison’s in full uniform for autographs and pictures and to talk some vintage base ball in the 1860’s. Tickets for the August 16 game will be available for $2. There will also be door prizes, drink specials, 50/50 raffle and much more! Join us!

Vintage Base Ball Exhibition Tippecanoe Canal Jumpers vs. Kettering Clodbusters
The fundraiser is being held to support a vintage base ball exhibition. The Tippecanoe Canal Jumpers will be playing a vintage base ball exhibition game vs. the Kettering Clodbusters Base Ball Club on Sunday, August 16, 2009, 2PM at the Willowtree Inn – 1900 W. St. Rt. 571 – Tipp City, Ohio. Join us for a wonderful afternoon of old time base ball and fun that the entire family will enjoy. What a better place to host the game then the gorgeous Willowtree Inn est. 1830. What a great event! Vintage base ball at one of Tipp City most beautiful and historic destinations… the Willowtree Inn.

Tickets are $2 per person and the proceeds support the Downtown Tipp City Partnership. For tickets contact the TCACC/DTCP office at 937.667.8300 or mowen@tippcitychamber.com
For Tippecanoe Canal Jumper details and information visit: http://www.tippecanoecanaljumpers.com

A Project of The Downtown Tipp City Partnership

This tournament will be for mainly 16 and 18 year old players (High School age).  We are a “Tipp City Based 501-c(3) Federal Non-Profit Organization” and we are asking whoever is in charge for use of the Kyle Park Facility on the dates of Oct. 10-11.

No lights will be needed and we do our own field maintenance so the city only has to empty a few trash cans so it is not going to cost the city any money at all whatsoever. We supply EVERYTHING.  We have put on fall tournaments for the last 3 or 4 years at Kyle as well as a few Summer 1 day tournaments and there has never been a problem.

This tournament can only be put on if there is no charge for the use of the fields for those 2 days.  According to the Tipp City field use policy we are exempt from field use fees since we are a
Tipp City based 501-c(3) non-profit.

Our teams are open to ANY Tipp City or surrounding community player who wants to play ***  Rec league softball is dwindling away because Jr. high coaches and high school coaches are asking their players to step up to the next level with City based organizations like the Valley Storm Softball Organization.

This tournament will actually be smaller than the Elizabeth Spano softball tournament put on by TCJB including the travel/select divisions hosted by TCJB.  We hope we can get an answer ASAP so we can set this tournament up ASAP.

All TCJB has on that date is possibly a fall hitting league so this will not interfere in any way with TCJB activities. This tournament would be great for the Tipp City economy as it would help fill the hotels and restaurants as well as downtown shopping, gas, etc.

The Partnership will be fielding a group of volunteers, playing under the name the Tippecanoe Canal Jumpers. Vintage Base Ball is base ball (yes, it was spelled two words prior to the 1880s) played by the rules and customs of the 19th Century. The exhibition game and other events will be held to raise funds and awareness in preparation for fielding a team for the 2010 vintage baseball season.

“Reed Spencer and I have been working on this idea for a couple of years,” said Greg Enslen, team organizer and DTCP President. “We decided that the best way to grow interest in the concept would be to hold an exhibition game with another local team.” Enslen said that he and Spencer have been discussing the idea since 2006, but the time is finally right to kick off the team.

Anyone interested in playing or joining our organizing committee may sign up at our website at www.tippecanoecanaljumpers.com or by contacting Matt Owen, DTCP Executive Director, at (937) 667-8300. For more information or to read about vintage baseball or the history of baseball in Tipp City, please visit our website.

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UPWARD BASKETBALL/CHEERLEADING
Leadership Training
June 27, evening and June 28, until 3:00
Reg. Cost, lunch provided; car pooling
Opportunities exist for assistant directors, coaches
Contact: Judy, 667-2318

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KIDSONG
Musical/drama for kids kgt. – 6th grade
MOSES AND THE FREEDOM FANATICS
Rehearsal – 10:30 – 11:30 Sunday mornings
Room 217 Presentation: June 15 – Father’s Day
In Great Hall
Costumes, scenery, instruments
Director: Marilee Lake and Gail Ahmed
667-2318

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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Preschool, grades kgt.-6th and Jr.Hi/ Sr. Hi
See Sign-Up: free standing bulletin board in Gathering Area
Leader Opportunities! Judy, 667-2318

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PARENTING WITH GOD
Raising a child? This is for you!
Room 300
9:15 – 10:15 am Sunday
(While your child is in Sunday School!)
Topic: Five Love Languages of Children
By: Chatman and Campbell
Leader – Pastor Bonita
More info? 667-2318

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JULY 21 – 25, 5:15 – 8:30 PM
BEACH PARTY! SURFIN’ THE SCRIPTURES
DINNER SERVED – FREE
Ages 3 – 6th grade
Off Site ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ – 5th/6th grade
Leader/assistants opportunities abound!
Sign-up in Gathering Area on free standing bulleting board

Pre-VBS Kick-Off:
Free Pool Party, July 19, evening
At Tipp Aquatic Center!
More info – 667-2318

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OPEN GYM FOR COED BASKETBALL
Grades 4 – 6th Free
July 7 – 31, Tuesday and Thursdays
9:00 – 10:00 am
Devotions, skills, scrimmage
Leader: Laurie Tesch 669-5342
Permission and Registration needed on first day

The Varsity Boys Basketball team will be playing Wednesday, February 27 at 7:15 in the District Finals. They will play at UD Arena against Chaminade Julienne High School. Tickets are $5.00 per person in advance. Tippecanoe receives 50% of all presale revenue, so please buy your tickets in advance. Tickets at the gate will be $7.00 per person.

Tickets for these games are available in all school buildings and at Clark’s Pharmacy on the corner of Main and Hyatt. Tickets at the High School are located in the Athletic Office. Tickets at the Middle School are located in the main office.

At Nevin Coppock, Broadway and LT Ball – please put your money in an envelope with your name, homeroom teacher’s name, along with the type (boys or girls) and number of tickets marked on the envelope and turn it into the main office. Tickets will be delivered to the elementary buildings each afternoon.

Clark’s will have tickets during their operating hours. The girls tickets will be available at Clark’s until 5:30 on Tuesday. The boys tickets will be available at Clark’s until 6:30 on Wednesday.

The coaches and athletes want to thank the entire Tipp City Community for their support!!!

GO RED DEVILS!!!

Matthew R. Shomper
Athletic Director
Tippecanoe High School
(937) 669-6364