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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
4
Darla Cook chairs a Little League farm team, directing hustling players with a brisk rallying cry. The scene shows youngsters clutching baseballs and bats as she motivates them with sharply delivered guidance.
Darla Cook leads a 16 boy farm team for Mohave School in windy Arizona. She and Jim Goodrich coach Mondays through Saturdays guiding base throwing, pitching, catching, and fielding as they prepare for a May 13 game. The family lives on East Plaza Avenue and embraces Little League as character building.
Scottsdale civic ballet group plans its inaugural performance in May as part of a season of ballet and modern dance for the Valley and the state. Executive board member Mrs. David Wick notes the fledgling organization forms a new cultural option beyond other social events.
Weekend activities include St Stephen's Mexican Fiesta at 56 St and Oak with dinner, mariachis, pinatas, films, markets and kids' activities. Also fashion show at Saddleback Inn, Greek wine festival at Arizona Country Club, and Chaplin film program at Phoenix Art Museum with two screenings. Community groups plan lunches, breakfasts, and art displays.
The Scottsdale Civic Ballet announces a May showcase at an as yet unnamed Phoenix venue with plans for a winter and spring season next year. The company, a non professional or semi professional theater dance group, features advanced students and former semi professionals and includes professional dancers. Executive Board includes Mrs. Paul Singer and Mrs. Fred Guirey among others. Ruth Sussman and Margaret Giselo serve as artistic directors, with advisory members including Senator Barry Goldwater and Governor Jack Williams. Honorary member is Scottsdale Mayor Bud Tims.
A letter urging readers to be ready for payment when the carrierboy arrives. It stresses timely payment boosts the boy’s earnings and praises courtesy with a smile and a thank you. Repeats calls create extra work but also extra profit for the carrierboy.
Mrs. Cook mentors a youth baseball group with both boys and adults. she collapses gender lines, insists on discipline, and notes players respond better when coached on the field. She compares coaching to drill instruction, saying the kids teach her as much as she teaches them.
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