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1 FOUR DEAD Official Newsletter of the Idaho Horseshoe Pitcher s Association Volume XXVI, #3 Fall/Winter 2015 President s Message I hope all is well and that 2015 brought many challenges and new adventures to us all. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and may we all have a great new year in Keep promoting horseshoe pitching wherever you go, and thanks for all of your hard work in keeping this great sport alive. Please have your schedules for 2016 finalized and sent to Newsletter Editor Kay for the Spring newsletter by Feb 1st. Just a reminder that Carol is the new Secretary- Treasurer and you can start sending her your dues for a new 2016 card. Please contact any member of the Board if you have any questions. If you have any youth who are interested learning the game, please provide some clinics and let s get some youth going in our clubs. One of my goals for this next year is to run horseshoe pitching clinics on Tuesday evenings in Pocatello. I hope you all take a chance to make new personal goals and pitching goals for A person should never get in a rut and coast. I try to sit down and make personal, spiritual, family, and occupational goals each year to try and keep me focused on things important to me. I cherish the time spent pitching with all of you this year and hope to see you on the courts in 2016! Brian J Poole, ISHPA President bjpoole3564@gmail.com Secretary Sez I started writing this column back in around 2005 when I became the Idaho Sec./Treas. and like all things good or bad, they must come to an end. I know the good and bad thing applies as I have struggled to have anything intelligent to say on many occasions, but then you know that. The final membership for ISHPA ended the year of 2015 with 117 members. This is a decrease of only 7 from last year but disturbing just the same. The fewer pitchers we have, the harder it is to hold quality tournaments which makes it less desirable to attend tournament etc. etc. It s a never ending battle and we old timers remember the good old days of non-handicapped, competitive, fairly large turn-outs for most tournaments, but I digress. The 2016 cards are here and ready for delivery. Bottom line is we continue to need everyone to push for higher membership numbers. Help out and recruit someone, talk with a former member, get involved. It is my pleasure to introduce the new Idaho Sec./Treas., Carol Plummer. Carol, wife of Regional Director Pep Plummer, offered to take the position when I discovered the large amount of time that is required to do my NHPA 3 rd Vice President and National Sanctioned League Director job. Carol has been involved for 4 years and attends virtually all local events lending a hand wherever needed. She has an accounting background and computer knowledge. Pep and Carol have been to two Worlds and have grown to love the sport. She is a master scorekeeper and has been certified as such at the World Tournament. She assisted me at this year s State Tournament and did a great job. Let s all assist Carol in her new job and be patient. I will help her with the learning process in any area she

wishes. I will continue to do the Idaho Statistician job. Good luck Carol, you will do great. Jerry D. Smith, about to be EX Secretary-Treasurer Carol Plummer 6823 Ashland Dr.

The Division Champs were Gary Opper (his twelfth), Mens; Karen Wickham (her fifth), Womens; Art Ross (his fifth), Elders; and Logan King, Juniors.

2 wishes. I will continue to do the Idaho Statistician job. Good luck Carol, you will do great. Jerry D. Smith, about to be EX Secretary-Treasurer Carol Plummer 6823 Ashland Dr. Boise, ID idkegler@aol.com State Singles Tournament The Idaho State Singles Championship was held on August 29 & 30 at Settler s Park in Meridian. The Division Champs were Gary Opper (his twelfth), Mens; Karen Wickham (her fifth), Womens; Art Ross (his fifth), Elders; and Logan King, Juniors. Regional Director Hey, it's a Pep talk : Greetings one and all horseshoe pitchers. The end of another year is close at hand and with it comes all the holiday activities and festivities, gift giving, and well-wishing for the coming new year. Did you put on your list a new pair of horseshoes? Or make a resolution to do your best at recruiting new members? I've been working on recruiting three times a week at our bowling centers here in Boise and Meridian, as well as at our three pitching parks. I wear my club shirt when I m out so people can see that I'm into horseshoe pitching. Some people have said "I didn't know there was a horseshoe club." Ah, ha! I bring out brochures detailing rules and regulations along with schedule, pitching locations, and web sites for the NHPA and our Idaho State. Of course it's like baiting a fish hook--give them the bait and hope they respond. I know how it feels to almost catch one, but they only nibble at the bait. Our annual club meeting is just around the corner and an invitation has gone out to as many bar league members as can be contacted. Some joined only to qualify and pitch in the last state tournament. I hope they will renew their memberships and pitch in our upcoming events. Don't despair, there will always be more fish in the sea than will ever be caught, so keep trolling and eventually you'll catch one. But think, if each member of our clubs recruits one new member, our state head count would be double. I will be calling on tournament site personnel to resanction all courts in our state. Pep Plummer Regional Director The complete results were as follows. # Name W L Pct. Mens A 1. Gary Opper % 2. Gary Kollmann % 3. Evan Pickett % 4. David Schutte % 5. Rodney Pickering % 6. Jim Price % 7. Brent Wood % Mens A: Gary Kollmann, Brian Poole, and Gary Opper

Mens B 1. Willie Baldry 11 3 36.25% 2. Warren Glahn 10 4 26.79% 3. Tom Sipiora 7 7 27.14% 4. Jerry Smith 7 7 22.

29% Elders A 1. Arthur Ross 13 0 67.12% 2. Doug Palmer 10 3 36.38% 3. Ray Carpenter 6 7 40.15% 4.

78% Elders A: Doug Palmer, Brian Poole, and Arthur Ross Mens B: Warren Glahn, Brian Poole, and Willie Baldry

David Maynard 10 0 25.75% 2. Harry Montgomery 7 3 25.75% 3. Carlos Marquez 7 3 21.15% 4. Floyd Eldred 3 7 10.00% 5.

3 Mens B 1. Willie Baldry % 2. Warren Glahn % 3. Tom Sipiora % 4. Jerry Smith % 5. Jim Robinson % 6. Brian Poole % 7. David Swenson % 8. Jim Dennis % Elders A 1. Arthur Ross % 2. Doug Palmer % 3. Ray Carpenter % 4. Darold Johnson % Elders A: Doug Palmer, Brian Poole, and Arthur Ross Mens B: Warren Glahn, Brian Poole, and Willie Baldry Elders B 1. Pep Plummer % 2. Gene Leiby % 3. George Pierce % Mens C 1. David Maynard % 2. Harry Montgomery % 3. Carlos Marquez % 4. Floyd Eldred % 5. Larry Miller % 6. Richard Rush % Elders B: Gene Leiby, Brian Poole, and Pep Plummer Mens C: Harry Montgomery, Brian Poole, and David Maynard Womens A 1. Karen Wickham % 2. Debbie Duncan % 3. Paula Urrabazo %

Womens A: Karen Wickham, Brian Poole, and Debbie Duncan Womens B 1. Chrissy Hernandez 6 7 24.30% 2. Terri Baldry 6 7 26.68% 3. Jade Bacus 1 11 16.15% 4. Melanie Poole 1 11 12.

08% Junior A: Jayce Pickering, Brian Poole, and Logan King Minutes of Annual State Meeting Date: August 29, 2015 Place: Meridian, Idaho Recorded by Jerry D.

Brian held a moment of silence for any and all horseshoe pitchers who have recently passed.

4 Womens A: Karen Wickham, Brian Poole, and Debbie Duncan Womens B 1. Chrissy Hernandez % 2. Terri Baldry % 3. Jade Bacus % 4. Melanie Poole % Womens B: Chrissy Hernandez, Brian Poole, and Terri Baldry Junior A 1. Logan King % 2. Jayce Pickering % Junior A: Jayce Pickering, Brian Poole, and Logan King Minutes of Annual State Meeting Date: August 29, 2015 Place: Meridian, Idaho Recorded by Jerry D. Smith President Brian Poole called the meeting to order at 2:15 pm and welcomed all. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Brian held a moment of silence for any and all horseshoe pitchers who have recently passed. Doug Palmer mentioned very recent the passing of Utah s Dennis Ohms, a man known and loved by many everywhere, including Idaho. There was a memorial type of tournament held in his honor, 68 pitchers showed up. Dennis will be missed. The minutes of the 2014 meeting were published in the Four Dead and were passed out to those who needed them. The reading of the minutes was dispensed with. Jim Robinson made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Art Ross seconded. Motion passed. Jerry Smith distributed the financial report and went over the high points. The balance at the end of 2015 is $1, This is about the same as most years ending balances. The difference relates to the membership numbers and we are about the same as last year. Art Ross made a motion to accept the financial report as presented. Evan Picket seconded. Motion passed. Vice President Glen Wessel was unable to attend this year s tournament because of the fire season near his home. Brent Wood spoke about their club and stated that Stu Brown was signed up but could not make the trip. He asked for participation in his next and expects about the same date. Regional Director David Spears stepped down earlier this year and the Council submitted and got approval to appoint Pep Plummer as David s replacement. Pep accepted and is on the job. Statistician Jerry Smith stated that all went well this year and encouraged the continued use of HSMaster. The Sec-Treas., Jerry Smith stated that 2015 went well although, on a personal note, his new job as NHPA Third Vice President kept him very busy and has been a very big learning experience. Jerry stated that Idaho s membership finished at 117 as compared to last year s total of 124. President Brian encouraged everyone to promote the game and get new members involved. He

5 spoke about some of the new rules discussed and voted on at the World Tournament. Two of special interest were 1) the proposed change in age for Elders to 65, which failed, and 2) the reversal of ages for Cadets back to 10 which also failed. Brian stated how well the World went in Topeka, Kansas; they did a great job. Under correspondence, Jerry said there was none Under old business; Jerry Smith made a suggestion to send the webmaster, Steve Summerlin, $50.00 as thanks for his work and then noted that he accidently paid Steve twice this year so we are paid through Jim Robinson motioned to approve and Karen Wickham seconded. Motion carried. The newsletter continues to acquire Idaho pitcher s addresses for electronic circulation, but many more are probably out there. Please get your address to Kay. Jerry discussed that Kay Keskinen has taken over as Editor of the Four Dead and has done a great job. Under new business, Brian again asked that everyone get their proposed tournament schedule to Jerry Smith by sometime in December if at all possible. (Editor s note: Pocatello never gets theirs in on time.) The floor was opened to a discussion concerning a proposal presented by Gary Opper which proposed to change the number of tournaments needed to enter the Idaho State Tournament from two to four. The Council felt that the issue was minor in nature and could be changed by simple vote at the annual meeting without a written ballot form. A written ballet form is required to change a by-law except for minor issues. The discussion turned lively and somewhat heated. Many views were expressed and a vote was taken. The vote passed by a 19 to 12 margin. After thinking about the issue, the Council decided to void the vote in favor of a written ballot form as required by the By-laws. This form will come out in the spring issue of the Four Dead. The two tournament requirement stays in effect until the voting is complete. Jerry Smith noted that the Hall of Fame position is open and needs filled. No action was taken. Jerry Smith made a motion that Pocatello host the Idaho State Doubles in Warren Glahn seconded. Motion carried. A discussion followed about perhaps moving the date back into June. It will be looked into. Pocatello was awarded the 2016 State Singles Tournament as stated in the By-Laws. They were represented as required. The dates will be the weekend before Labor Day. Since no motion was made to change the State Tournament entry fee, the 2016 entry fee will remain at $ No nominations were received for 1 st Vice President so Glen Wessel was re-elected by acclamation. Glen had said that he would continue. Jerry Smith nominated Carol Plummer for Sec/Treas. stating that he would prefer to step down because of his current work load and the need to train new people. Art Ross seconded. Nomination accepted. Rodney Pickering nominated Jerry Smith for the position wondering if we needed the experience. Jerry declined and assured everyone that Carol will receive good training and support. Carol was elected by acclamation. Brian thanked all for attending the State Tournament and the annual meeting. Brian declared the meeting adjourned at around 3:00 pm Tournament Results NHPA Benefit #6 Nampa August 8, Debbie Duncan % 2. Ray Carpenter % 3. Paula Urrabazo % 4. Rodney Pickering % 5. Randy De Jong % 6. Willie Baldry % 1. Randy King % 2. Jerry Smith % 3. Jayce Pickering % 4. Terri Baldry % 5. Pep Plummer % 6. Tom Sipiora % 1. George Pierce % 2. Chrissy Hernandez % 3. Harry Montgomery % 4. Jade Bacus % 5. Mark De Jong % 6. Floyd Eldred %

Class D 1. Logan King 5 1 20.00% 2. Scott Hill 4.5 1.5 6.67% 3. Richard Rush 2 4 6.67% 4. Larry Miller.5 5.5 3.33% Idaho Senior Games Meridian August 15, 2015 1. Pep Plummer 4 1 29.43% 2.

6 Class D 1. Logan King % 2. Scott Hill % 3. Richard Rush % 4. Larry Miller % Idaho Senior Games Meridian August 15, Pep Plummer % 2. David Schutte % 3. Rodney Pickering % 4. Jim Dennis % 5. Jerry Smith % 1. Bob Tarbet % 2. David Swenson % 3. Dave Maynard % 4. John Sproul % 1. Gene Leiby % 2. Logan King % 3. Floyd Eldred % 4. Brandon Thompson % 2015 Inland Empire Memorial Coeur d Alene August 15, 2015 Winners of Classes A-D: Earl Hertlein, Roger Baker, Laurie Dale, and Dave Ferebee 1. Earl Hertlein % 2. Kay Keskinen % 3. Monroe Greenfield % 4. Kaiti Reeves % 5. Glen Wessel % 6. Lucas Baldwin % 1. Roger Baker % 2. Darla Wessel % 3. John Kauffman % 4. Wayne Peterson % 5. David Ness % 6. Chet Ness % 1. Laurie Dale % 2. Dave Allinger % 3. Homer Kleinsmith % 4. Mike Watcher % 5. Lynn Crouse % 6. Nancy Bartee % Class D 1. Dave Ferebee % 2. Cory Sturgis % 3. David Cazel % 4. Ray Schoch % 5. Amanda Klein % 10th Annual Portneuf Valley Shootout Pocatello August 8, Art Ross % 2. Gary Opper % 3. Evan Pickett % 4. Clyde Marquez % 5. Jim Price % 6. Doug Palmer % 1. Phil Baldree % 2. Jim Robinson % 3. Brian Poole % 4. Nannette Spangler % 5. Maralee Anderson % 6. Bret Davis % Pre-State Warmup Meridian August 28, Gary Opper % 2. Art Ross % 3. Debbie Duncan % 4. Darold Johnson % 1. David Schutte % 2. Doug Palmer % 3. Evan Pickett % 4. Brent Wood % 1. Rodney Pickering % 2. Pep Plummer % 3. Chrissy Hernandez % 4. Jayce Pickering % Class D 1. Bob Tarbet % 2. Carlos Marquez % 3. Floyd Eldred % 4. Larry Miller %

7 Class E 1. Jerry Smith % 2. George Pierce % 3. Paula Urrabazo % 4. Jim Dennis % Parks & Recs. Nampa September 19, Ray Carpenter % 2. David Schutte % 3. Rodney Pickering % 4. Willie Baldry % 1. Pep Plummer % 2. Tom Sipiora % 3. Jerry Smith % 4. Randy King % 5. Jayce Pickering % 1. Terri Baldry % 2. Chrissy Hernandez % 3. Floyd Eldred % 4. Logan King % 5. Richard Rush % Autumn Classic #2 Meridian September 26, Gary Opper % 2. David Schutte % 3. Ray Carpenter % 4. Rodney Pickering % 5. Pep Plummer % 6. Clyde Marquez % 1. Jerry Smith % 2. Randy King % 3. Chrissy Hernandez % 4. Logan King % 5. Floyd Eldred % 6. Larry Miller % Fall Roundup #7 Boise October 3, David Schutte % 2. Gary Kollmann % 3. Larry Bolt % 4. Gary Opper % 5. Rodney Pickering % 1. Pep Plummer % 2. Chrissy Hernandez % 3. George Pierce % 4. Jayce Pickering % 5. Larry Miller % Pumpkin Shootout Meridian October 13, Gary Opper % 2. Don Davis % 3. Gary Kollmann % 4. David Schutte % 1. Doug Palmer % 2. Pep Plummer % 3. Rodney Pickering % 4. Jerry Smith % 5. Clyde Marquez % 1. George Pierce % 2. Carlos Marquez % 3. Richard Rush % 4. Larry Miller % 5th Last Chance Nampa October 20, handicapped 1. Logan King % 2. Gary Kollmann % 6. Jerry Smith % 4. Pep Plummer % 5. Richard Rush % 6. Ray Carpenter % 7. Randy King % Freeze Out Special #5 Meridian October 24, 2015 &B A 1. Ray Carpenter % 2. Rodney Pickering % 3. David Schutte % B 1. Jerry Smith % 2. Randy King % 3. Jayce Pickering % 1. Richard Rush % 2. Chrissy Hernandez % 3. John Sproul % 4. Floyd Eldred % 5. Logan King %

Idaho Stats 2015 The following lists involve Idaho pitchers and results just from Idaho; meaning out of state pitching is not counted. Most Tournaments Entered Men 1. Rodney Pickering 21 2.

8 Idaho Stats 2015 The following lists involve Idaho pitchers and results just from Idaho; meaning out of state pitching is not counted. Most Tournaments Entered Men 1. Rodney Pickering Jerry Smith Floyd Eldred Dave Schutte Richard Rush Gary Kollmann Larry Miller Gary Opper Brian Poole Brent Wood 8 Women 1. Chrissy Hernandez Carey Jennings 8 3. Debbie Duncan 6 4. Karen Wickham 5 5. Paula Urrabazo 5 6. Terri Baldry 4 Elders 1. Pep Plummer Ray Carpenter Doug Palmer Phil Baldree 7 5. George Pierce 6 5. Dale Oberg 6 7. Art Ross 5 7. Glen Warwick 5 Juniors 1. Jayce Pickering Logan King 8 Second Place finishes 1. Gary Kollmann 5 1. David Schutte 5 3. Jayce Pickering 4 3. Ray Carpenter 4 3. Jerry Smith 4 6. Rodney Pickering 3 6. Doug Palmer 3 6. Chrissy Hernandez 3 6. Brent Wood 3 High Games (one each) 1. Art Ross 85.00% 2. Gary Opper 79.17% 3. Karen Wickham 75.00% 4. Kay Keskinen 67.50% 5. Jim Price 65.00% 6. Gary Kollmann 62.50% 7. Debbie Duncan 62.50% 8. Doug Palmer 62.50% 9. David Schutte 61.76% 10. Ray Carpenter 60.00% High Tournament (one each) 1. Gary Opper 68.33% 2. Art Ross 68.13% 3. Kay Keskinen 57.50% 4. Karen Wickham 56.52% 5. Gary Kollmann 52.14% 6. Jim Price 51.00% 7. David Schutte 50.71% 8. Debbie Duncan 49.50% 9. Ray Carpenter 46.67% 10. Troy Horrocks 45.42% First Place finishes 1. Gary Opper 8 2. Chrissy Hernandez 4 2. David Schutte 4 2. Jerry Smith 4 2. Ray Carpenter 4 2. Doug Palmer 4 2. Karen Wickham 4 2. Pep Plummer 4 9. Art Ross 3 9. Logan King 3 9. Gary Kollmann 3

9 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Idaho State Horseshoe Pitchers Association National Horseshoe Pitchers Association The NHPA card is a combination membership of the state and the national horseshoe pitching associations. This card entitles you to participate in NHPA sanctioned play throughout the United States and much of Canada, where ever you meet the requirements of the event. You must pay your dues through the state charter where you maintain legal residence as determined by voting, taxes and/or drivers license laws. Dues are based on the calendar year. New members may pay next year s dues after Oct. 1st of the current year and will be eligible to participate in sanctioned events for the final 3 months of the current year, as well as all of the next year. As a member of the Idaho Charter, you will receive newsletters and a schedule of all sanctioned and some non-sanctioned tournaments for the state. Your pitching stats from all sanctioned events will be forwarded to the NHPA stats headquarters called NatStats. These stats are updated weekly and can be accessed through the NHPA website. To make all this possible, your NHPA card will have six digits followed by two decimals. Idaho is region 08, followed by four digits, which is your membership number. The two decimals represent the calendar year. The decimal and color of the NHPA card change each year. Your membership number will remain with you as long as you reside in Idaho and continue to maintain your membership. If you ever lose your NHPA card, the charter secretary will issue you a duplicate card free of charge. You need only notify the Sec./Treas. Please fill in all information on the form below that applies to you and mail along with total amount of dues to the ISHPA Sec./Treas. (address below) Please make checks payable to: ISHPA Carole Plummer 6823 W. Ashland Drive Boise, ID idkegler@aol.com (208) ADULT DUES National 8.00 State $25.00 Total JUNIORS & CADETS 5.00 National 1.00 State $6.00 Total (Cut along line and return this portion with your dues) Name: Phone: - - Address: Date of birth: / / City:, ID Zip: E- Mail: NHPA# Approx. yrs. in NHPA New Member YES NO Check one of the following: Adult Junior (18 and under for the entire calendar year) Cadet (12 and under for the entire calendar year) Check one of the following: Male Female Check one of the following: 40 pitcher 30 pitcher

Idaho Horseshoe Pitcher s Association Brian Poole, President 2660 S.

com Glen Wessel, 1 st VP 10626 E. Raven Ridge Rd.

com Brent Wood, 2 nd VP Box 646 Hailey, ID 83333 208-404-4354 Carol Plummer,

com Jerry D. Smith, Statistician 2850 S.

Boise, ID 83709 208-949-8098 idkegler@aol.

10 Idaho Horseshoe Pitcher s Association Brian Poole, President 2660 S. Fairway Dr. Pocatello, ID bjpoole3564@gmail.com Glen Wessel, 1 st VP E. Raven Ridge Rd. Coeur d Alene, ID gwessele10@peoplepc.com Brent Wood, 2 nd VP Box 646 Hailey, ID Carol Plummer, Sec./Treas Ashland Dr. Boise, ID idkegler@aol.com Jerry D. Smith, Statistician 2850 S. Benecia Way Nampa, ID horseshoepitcherjds@msn.com Kay Keskinen, Newsletter Editor PO Box 8584 Moscow, ID ringergal@yahoo.com Pep Plummer, Regional Director 6823 Ashland Dr. Boise, ID idkegler@aol.com Horseshoe Pitching: The ultimate family sport. Get out and pitch. Get involved. FOUR DEAD Official Newsletter of the IDAHO HORSESHOE PITCHER S ASSOC. Jerry D. Smith, Statistician S. Benecia Way Nampa, ID horseshoepitcherjds@msn.com

FOUR DEAD. President s Message. Volume XXVII, #3 Fall 2016

FOUR DEAD. President s Message. Volume XXVII, #3 Fall 2016 FOUR DEAD Official Newsletter of the Idaho Horseshoe Pitcher s Association Volume XXVII, #3 Fall 2016 President s Message Well, another year has passed and many shoes were thrown, and we need to ask ourselves