2007-05-31 / Sports
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Little League honors volunteers, players
 Lending a hand Above, Richard Safford presents the Jerry McDonald award to James and Marnie Pate. The couple was always there to help out the Little League Board when needed, not to mention the many other times they have offered their time for the benefit of our community. Also honored but not pictured were Bev Gilbreath and Vernett Safford who won the Volunteer(s) of the Year Award for being at every Little League game to get the concession stand up and running.  Twenty to life At right, Mary Jo Matthews accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from Little League Vice President Rosalie Johnson for 20 years of Little League involvement. However, League President reminded Mary Jo and the crowd that this award in no way meant she could retire from service.  Good sports The Paul Matthews Sportsmanship Award is given to a boy and a girl each season. The award is given to a player who displays a dedication to baseball and/or softball while still adhering to the values of good sportsmanship. It is named in honor of the late Paul Matthews, husband of Mary Jo Matthews. Above, the nominees for the award accept their nomination medals. The nominees were Alicia Smallwood, Chase Denton, Blue Shodrock, Garrett Carl, Samuel May, Noah Mack, Austin Cartwright, Reid Williams, and Ashley Mack. The 2007 winners are Ashley Mack of the Sunbirds, right, and Corbin Marcentel of the Marlins, not pictured. |
