THUMBS UP!

To the officials of the Churubusco Youth League and the volunteers and spouses who helped them, for a great Awards Day and Carnival Saturday, Aug. 1. It was a great family event (we even took Grandma and Grandpa!) and the kids had a lot fun. So did we!

We know it was a lot of work, so a BIG THANK YOU and CHEERS and THUMBS UP to whoever made it all happen.

-A longtime Youth League family

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CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (Aug. 1, 2009) – Churubusco Youth League (CYL) officials hosted the end-of-the season awards ceremony and carnival Saturday, drawing hundreds of men, women and children to the Churubusco Community Park.

Awards were handed out to all team members and teams and then everyone was free to roam the grounds and enjoy a variety of games and a potluck lunch.

The CYL is one of the largest supporters of the Churubusco Community Park and is operated by a board of directors.

For information on getting involved with the CYL, call Shelly Labenz at 260-609-1513.

The 'picking up ducks' game was a hit with the younger crowd.

Lyle Labenz and Bob Tartaglia make cotton candy for the crowd.

Picking out your prize is the hard part.

Kids had a blast jumping in the inflatable tent.

Manning the concession stand.

Participants walk the cakewalk to win baked goods.

A coach taunts the pitchers who are trying to dunk him.

Oooh, so close.

Right on target!

So much lipgloss - so little lips!

The Crazy Caboose.

Wow. Love the shoes!

How many ducks can I pick up?

(Photos by Viv Sade for Buscovoice.com)

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. – The Churubusco Youth League is having its end-of-year CYL Awards Ceremony & Carnival Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Churubusco Community Park.

There will be a mini carnival for the children and other exciting events, as well.

CYL President Shelly Labenz said the league will provide lunch at noon, but each family is asked to bring a baked item and a side dish to share with the group.

The baked items will be used at a cake walk for the CYL members.

For more information email shellylabenz@yahoo.com

Devon Peters had 3 HR games against Albion last week, and was 4-4 with 3HR and 10 RBI in the second game. (photo contributed)

Luke Brunner had 3 HR games against Albion last week, and was 3-3 with 3HR and 6 RBI in the first game. (photo contributed)

The final leg of the tournament will be televised on ESPN in August.

The Churubusco Youth League will host games Wednesday, July 8, (vs. Leo) and Thursday, July 9, (vs Hamilton Park).

The games will begin at 7:45 p.m. both nights on the Denny Cramer Memorial Field at the Churubusco Community Park.

Two 12-year-old boys that are returning from last years’ All-Stars team are Luke Brunner and Devon Peters.

Both boys had 3 HR games against Albion last week. Brunner was 3-3 with 3HR and 6 RBI in the first game and Peters was 4-4 with 3HR and 10 RBI in the second game.

“They are quite the sight to see!” said Coach Daniel Burkhart.

“I would like to have a huge turnout on July 8th and July 9th if it at all possible,” Burkhart said of the upcoming national tournament in Churubusco.

“We have a very fun-to-watch team that hits the heck out of the ball.”

Tin Caps players were on hand to sign autographs at the opening day of the Churubusco Youth League.

According to Shelly Labenz, president of the CYL, members of the league will win an all-day camp with the Tin Caps team and staff if they sell 500 tickets.

The Churubusco Chimers musical group and Turtletown Turners jump rope team are also helping league members sell tickets. For their efforts, the two Churubusco Elementary School groups will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Already about 300 tickets have been sold for the Busco Day ballgame, but there are still 200 to go.

For more information or to purchase a ticket go to buscoball.org or call Labenz at  (260) 609-1513 or 693-1513.

A BIG CHEERS & THUMBS UP to some of our high school girls in the Churubusco Youth League! Last Saturday several gave up their day to help out with our minor girls softball division. They included Karissa Labenz, Jessica Tartaglia, Taylor Amber, Jessica McClure, Brianne Burkhart, Nancy Herron, high school coach, and Kregg Jones, and Marissa Troyer.

A big thank you to these people for their constant dedication to helping out the youth of Churubusco.

Thanks again.
-Shelly Labenz

THUMBS UP AND THANKS to Jason and Alicia Bonar for volunteering your time to help on the Churubusco Youth League. Your dedication to the kids was very much appreciated by most.

A special thank you to Jason for all the time you put in helping get the fields “safety ready” and for all of the hard work getting sponsors, signs, shirts, etc. Without your dedication this would not have ran so smoothly.

Good luck. You both will be missed.

-Brenda Poyser

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. – The weather was gorgeous, two TinCaps players were signing autographs and the kids’ spirits were high at the opening day of the Churubusco Youth League, held Saturday at the Churubusco Community Park.

Besides the autograph session with players Daniel Robertson of Southern California and Anthony Bass of Michigan, CYL

team members enjoyed a barbecue, cotton candy and had their team and individual photos taken.

Winners of the candle selling contest for the Churubusco Youth League also were recognized Saturday at CYL Opening Day in the park. They included Isaiah Pippenger, first place, who won a $100 gift certificate; Kate Cooper, second place, a $50 certificate; and Heide Zeigler, third place , a $25 certificate.

The event kicked off the youth league season. For more information on youth league events call CYL President Shelly Labenz at 609-1513.

Winners of the candle selling contest for the Churubusco Youth League were recognized Saturday. They are, in front from left, Isaiah Pippenger, first place ($100 gift certificate); Kate Cooper, second place ($50 certificate); and Heide Zeigler, third place ($25 certificate). In back is CYL board member Dan Krill and CYL President Shelly Labenz.

TinCaps player Daniel Robertson hands an autographed hat to a Churubusco youth at the opening day of the Churubusco Youth League Saturday. To Robertson's right is TinCaps player Anthony Bass, who also signed autographs.

Kids lined up to have their hats autographed by TinCaps players Daniel Robertson of Southern California and Anthony Bass of Michigan.

It was a gorgeous day for the Churubusco Youth League opening day, held Saturday at Churubusco Community Park. Here, youth league members wait in line for autographs from two TinCaps players.

Officials of the Churubusco Youth League chat with LeaAnn Herron at the registration table.

Lyle Labenz makes cotton candy for the kids at opening day of the Churubusco Youth League.

These girls look like they're ready to play ball.

PRETTY IN PINK - Members of the G & K Golf Kars team did not go unnoticed in their new, bright pink softball shirts.

Members of the Goodyear team line up for photos.

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. – Registration for baseball, softball and soccer will begin Friday, Feb. 13 at the Churubusco Boy Scout building in the Churubusco Community Park from 5:30-8 p.m.

In addition to registration on Feb. 13, the Churubusco Youth League will host four more registration sessions at the Boy Scout building in the park on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m.-12 noon; Friday, Feb. 20 from 5:30 -8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1-4 p.m.

The leagues are open to local youth age 5-15.

T-ball is for children ages 5 and 6 and lob ball is for children ages 7 and 8.

Training sessions for those interested in becoming an umpire will be held from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday in February.

For more information call Shelly Labenz at 609-1513; Robin Holloway at 438-6454; or Doug Brown (baseball) at 609-6820.  Or go to www.buscoball.org.