Fred Dresser The 14 teams that make up the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) opened their 23rd season on Saturday, October 28, at Robson’s Field of Dreams. The day was perfect with a clear blue sky and a light breeze. Opening day is a special day for PCSSA players. The opening ceremonies start with…
Fred Dresser The PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) lost one of their finest in September. Jack Hogan was one of those individuals that played the game of softball like he lived his life. Jack loved the game and always appreciated the other players in the league. You would never hear an unkind word from him;…
Fred Dresser Hong Dentistry won the PCSSA Spring League championship with a 12 to 6 win over Mary Couzens Realty on Saturday, June 14 where the temperature at PebbleCreek’s Field of Dreams reached over 100 degrees. Hong Dentistry was managed by Gary Jensen and Mary Couzens Realty was managed by Steve Fletcher. Hong Dentistry and…
Paul Zuckerbrow Saturday, April 2 was an exciting day at the PCSSA ball field. American Solar won the season ending tournament. To get to the final game they beat Augies—-the regular league champions. Alan Jones hit a grand slam in extra innings to win that game 12 to 7. Next was the championship game again…
Lee Ayers The sixteenth annual PCSSA Golf Tournament proved to be a most enjoyable event for all who participated. 106 current and retired players, as well as some sponsors, took part in a fun-filled event that included not only the tournament, but a lunch at the ballpark and awards ceremonies. President Ken Johnson served as…
Lee Ayers Rich “The Big Kahuna” Christiansen has many responsibilities as the secretary for the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Board. In a recent conversation, Rich told about his life and work background before moving to PebbleCreek. Rich grew up moving around the country and the world as his father was posted to various Army bases and…
Rich Christiansen Monte Page is the current Director of Player Development for the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association. In a recent interview, Monte provided the following information about himself as well as his duties as a Board member: “I was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington. Graduated from Fort Vancouver High and then enlisted in the…
Rich Christiansen Dennis Miazga, treasurer, serves in a very important capacity for the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association. Dennis stated, “First and foremost of the responsibilities as PCSSA board members is to see that players have a fun and safe season of play. The primary responsibilities of the treasurer are to lead the organization in ensuring…
Rich Christiansen Al Chandler and his wife Jonnie were originally from Indiana but moved to PebbleCreek from Savannah, Georgia, where Al retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after a 22 year career in the U.S. Army. Al and Jonnie have been married over 46 years. Their son, Captain Jeremy Chandler, U.S. Army Special Forces, was killed…
Anyone who has been a manager in the PCSSA knows that, without a doubt, the role of the person who manages a team in the league has many important duties to perform. First of all, in September the league holds its annual draft of players. At that time, the managers select their teams. Then practices…