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…
Rich Christiansen Coming out of high school in Lakespur, California, a young Ken Johnson (PCSSA President 2014-2016) was torn between taking a scholarship at Arizona State University or to follow a path into professional baseball. His choice was made easy by a second round pick by the New York Yankees in the 1968 Major League…
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…
Lee Ayers The Pebble Creek Senior Softball Association is managed by a board composed of dedicated players that serve in various capacities. Their individual responsibilities combine to make sure the league operates as efficiently as possible throughout each season. This board does an outstanding job of coordinating all aspects of the operation of the league.
Judy Ayers Over 300 persons attended the beginning of the 2015-2016 PebbleCreek Senior Softball season on Saturday, October 24. The day included Opening Day ceremonies, a picnic and six games. It was an event that provided a festive atmosphere for all, attendees and players alike. After the taking of the annual league picture by Sherry…
Rich Christiansen PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association President Ken Johnson says, “Much of the success we have with this league is due to outstanding support we get from the local companies that sponsor our teams.” Ken has made it a strategic focus for this year’s PCSSA Board of Directors to engage with the entire community surrounding…