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Fall Edition www.quickscores.com/albany |
October 2008 |
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Greetings!
"The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas". I believe this quote by Linus Pauling is a perfect fit for our sports program. I believe ideas bring forth change (change=possibilty curve), incredible things happen when we are open to possibilities.
I have seen the ideas of (you) the participant and our staff begin to virtually resurrect our sports programs from the dead. Over the last two years we have seen significant growth in our programs such as softball 12%, basketball 40%, volleyball 33%, golf 60% and tennis 300%. The numbers speak for themselves, we're growing and I want your ideas in hopes of providing the best healthy living/sports programs for you and our community.
I will be sending out an e-news letter on a frequent basis in order to communicate my ideas, receive your input, share quality lifestyle information, and most of all to communicate with YOU the direction of Albany Parks & Recreation Sports.
For those of you who are not familiar with our sports webpage please visit www.quickscores.com/albany for up-to-date information about all youth and adult sports.
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Albany takes step on sports complex 
The city of Albany has taken the first concrete step toward establishing a new youth sports complex.
Plans call for at least 10 soccer fields. Youth soccer will be moved from Timber-Linn Memorial Park. Once moved, the parks department will install new softball fields. In addition to soccer, the new sports complex will likely feature youth football and baseball fields as well. Your community park will have other features such as a playground, picnic areas, ample parking and perhaps a jogging trail. In the coming months, the Parks and recreation department will be holding community meetings to seek your input on the design of the park. Your input would be most welcome.
Next year - planning first phase of improvement. We are hoping to begin construction within the next two years. |
 Eat whole grains for a smaller waist
If you want to reduce your waist size, it could be as simple as buying the right whole grain cereal or bread. In a recent Penn State study, researchers found that people who were counseled in healthy eating and exercise lost weight, but those who were advised to get their grain servings from whole grains rather than refined grains lost significantly more weight in their abdominal region. Foods that can be beneficial for waist circumference loss include oatmeal, whole grain cereal, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, and snacks such as granola bars, popcorn, and whole-wheat crackers. Foods in which at least 51 percent of the grain comes from whole grains are recommended. |
 Special Thanks! To our 2008 sports SPONSORS
With the end of the year approaching quickly, we want to make sure we recognize all of our 2008 sponsors. With a special thanks to our custom/league sponsors: Knife River, Century 21, Lane Bros. Cabinets, University Fencing, Northwestblvd.com, and Xtreme Grafx. Take the time to look over the list of businesses supporting our leagues and make a point to utilize their services when possible. You can go to www.quickscores.com/albany sponsor section for contact and website links. Remember that without these sponsors our sports programs would not be possible. Below is a list of all our 2008 sports sponsors.
Aaron Sadowsky Trucking, Airway Mini Storage, AK Carpet, Albany American Legion, Albany Democrat Hearld,Allstate Insurance, Albany Athletic Club, ATI Wah Chang, B&R Auto Wrecking, Bailey's Bar & Grill, B&V Enterprises Inc, Bender Mechanical Services, Bertsch Allied, Bogey's Bar & Grill, Breyman Farms, Century 21, Carriage Motors, CHANCE, Chorak Mowing, Ciddici's Pizza, Community Chapel, Continential Transmission, Corvallis Feed & Seed, Cozy Corner Day Care, Doc Shader, Downtown Tattoo, Easy R&R, First Assembly of God, Floresteria Sweet Flowers, Fisher Implement, Fortier Chiropractic, Front St. Bar & Grill, Full Tilt Poker, G&E Electric, Gary Moe Trucking, Game Time Sports Bar, Grace Bible Fellowship, Georgia Pacific, Go Guard, Go Yard, Ironwood Communications, Izzy's Pizza, Jack Miller Allstate, JP's Lounge, JR Painting, JTI Supply, Keller Williams, Knife River, L&M Industrial, Lane Brothers Cabinets, Linn Gear, Lucky Larry's, Manning Farms, McDonald's, Mid-Valley Engraving, Midway Plumbing, Moore Roofing, Morton Contracting, Northwest Blvd Auctions, N. Albany Comm. Church, Oak Creek, Oberto, Oddfellows, OreGro, Pacific Cast, Pacific Power, Pinecone Restaurant, Pizza King, Plumbing Plus, Purified Water To Go, Reece & Associates, Red Robin, Richard's Cleaners, Samaritian Health, Sheet Metal Solutions, St. John's Lutheran, Simon Homes, Steve's Muffler, Stone Industrial, Stutzman & Kropf, University Fencing, Valentino's Pizzeria, Wastequip, Western Farm Service, Wyatt's. |
Kinder Park 2009 - Youth Sports
It's coming! Kinder Park is a new youth sports complex that is projected to have 2 baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, playground, and a court yard. Kinder Park will open July 2009. Kinder Park will be located behind Ping's Garden off of 9th street on Oak street. |
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Drinking and eating, oh my
How much time do Americans spend consuming foods and beverages? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 67 minutes of every day as main activity. This excludes snacking while engaging in a secondary activity - sports, watching television, working. That means the average American is eating and drinking for what amounts to 16 full 24-hour days every year.
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Quick Links
Poll/Survey Questions?
Go to Poll Questionsto take poll/survey questions about potential changes to our programs and just interesting facts about our leagues. These polls/surveys is your opportunity to be involved and make a difference in the decisions that are made, so take advantage of this opportunity. I will post the results of all poll/survey questions in the next e-news letter. |
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Message 
VICTORY!!!Have you seen what sponsorship has done for our softball fields this season? Due to wonderful Albany area sponsors such as Knife River, Xtreme Grafx, Century 21, Lane Brothers Cabinets, and University Fencing to name a few, the Albany softball fields have seen over $56,000.00 in field amendments and improvements in 2008.
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| Upcoming Events |
Winter Basketball / Winter Volleyball - Leagues start in January
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| Closing Headline |
| Dear readers and sports participants , I would like to take a quick second and tell you how much I appreciate your involvement in the sports programs.
Dear sponsors, I would also like to extended my deepest gratitude for helping to provide these valuable programs to the members of our community. There is absolutely no way these programs would be possible without the support of YOU, our sponsors. |
| Contact Information |
Bruce Edwards
City of Albany Parks & Recreation
Sports Coordinator 541-917-7773 / 541-917-7777
bruce.edwards@cityofalbany.net / www.quickscores.com/albany |
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| Save 5% |
This coupon must be printed and presented with payment for all personal transactions. For phone payments mention our promo code (7773). This coupon is only valid for Parks & Recreation sports programs.
This coupon is transferable, so forward this information to friends and family. |
| Offer Expires: January 2009 and must be redeemed two weeks prior to program registration deadline. | |
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