Roadside Marker

To the Paintball Media,

I recently completed a very interesting search for the actual location of the first formal game of paintball. We all know from the history books that it was played somewhere in Henniker, New Hampshire on June 27th, 1983, but until now we haven't known exactly where in Henniker that first game was played.

The story of how that field was found is detailed in a five-part series of articles - http://68caliber.com/?p=7530 (I think you'll find it pretty interesting.)

Now that the location has been found, I have begun the process of having a roadside marker erected at the location in order to commemorate the event.

While paintball has several museums and libraries and continues to attempt to cement its place in sports history, such a marker would represent the first truly permanent citation of the game.

The requirements for having the sign erected are fairly straight forward (20 NH resident signatures on a petition, approval of the wording for the sign, proof of the event and verification of the location, purchase price of the sign: far more detail on this is available on the website under the HISTORIC MARKER menu tab) NONE of this will happen without the assistance and cooperation of the paintball community.

I have made a PayPal account available for collecting donations ( http://68caliber.com/?page_id=7649) and have prepared a downloadable PDF petition form ( http://68caliber.com/?page_id=7647). I have also created a Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Erect-an-Historic-Roadside-Marker-for-Paintball/124523787585517?created that will shortly replicate the same information.

I would greatly appreciate it if you would pass this information along to your readers and participants. The entire process takes approximately a year and it would be nice if we can have the marker emplaced on or near the date of the 30th anniversary of our sport.

This effort is being conducted in cooperation with Robert Gurnsey (he is helping to write the draft of the sign wording); any funds raised in excess of that required to place the sign will be donated to his fight against leukemia.

I have attached a copy of a mock up image of what the sign may look like for you to use. If you would like to replicate the information provided on the various Historic Marker pages, please feel free to do so. If you need additional information, do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you very, very much for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

Steve Davidson
Editor, 68Caliber.com

New England Hurricanes Sponsored by DYE

http://blog.dyepaintball.com/2010/05/dye-precision-signs-team-new-england-hurricanes-to-multi-year-sponsorship-agreement/

PRESS RELEASE:
DYE Precision signs Team New England Hurricanes to Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

San Diego, California (May 16, 2010) – Dye Precision Inc. announced today the signing of Professional Paintball Team New England Hurricanes to a multi-year agreement.

2010 is a year of change and rebuilding for the Hurricanes. Team owner, Jeff Stein says: “The Hurricanes are rolling the dice this year, taking a lot of big risks by picking up young and untested players while watching the bulk of our professional roster move on. We are starting fresh and there is no guarantee of success. What makes all of this even more gratifying is that DYE, who is at the pinnacle of both the sport and the industry, believes in us and is willing to bet on our future success and us. We are very excited to represent DYE, their products and their principles and hope we live up to their reputation for excellence.”

“As a store owner, team owner and player, I am excited by the move to DYE and the NT markers. It’s always exciting when you get new gear and get to play around and see what you can do with it, but when you are picking up and NT you know off the bat that you have a proven marker with top quality manufacturing and customer support behind it” states team coach and manager George Zervas.

Mikko Huttunen, DYE Precision’s worldwide event and sponsorship coordinator: “Team New England Hurricanes has been for years a top contender in pro paintball. We are totally confident in their abilities and are happy to support the team during this time of transition. The New England Hurricanes, aside from being a successful team on the field, have proven to be an asset off the field as well. Their sportsmanship, dedication to the sport, and their ability to help DYE continue to promote paintball in the local community as well as around the globe make this relationship a win-win for everyone.

Watch out for New England Hurricanes shooting DYE NT’s and using C10 playing gear.

New Year 2010

Nothing much happening the the paintball world
But for me...

I'm shooting a Vanguard Creed now. AMAZING gun, and I prefer it over Ego's

That's pretty much it. Same paintball life, still loving the game

New Yorker Tries Robbery With Paintball Gun

Police: NY man tries robbery with paintball gun
(AP) – 3 hours ago

YONKERS, N.Y. — Police said a man tried to rob a New York diner while wearing a paintball mask and carrying a paintball gun. Yonkers police Sgt. Patrick McCormack said the man was subdued at the Broadway Diner by four volunteer members of the city Office of Emergency Management.

McCormack said Tuesday that 31-year-old Carlos Abreu of Manhattan entered the diner late Monday night and demanded cash. The suspect wore a full-face paintball mask and carried what looked like a handgun.

McCormack said the OEM members confronted him, subdued him and called police.

Abreu was awaiting arraignment Tuesday on a charge of attempted robbery. No lawyer was listed for him at City Court.

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