Saturday, April 28, 2012, the Newville Little League honored both my brother Jerry and myself by making us Grand Marshalls in the 2012 Newville Little League Opening Day Parade.
Jerry and myself have coached in what was then the New Boston Little League since 1978. It has been quite a ride for us both. There have been some wonderful people come into our lives during that period of time. Some fantastic coaches, both who coached with us and againist us, some great friendships made, but most importantly a great bond between us and the children of New Boston.
Today many of those children we coached are coaching their own children in the league. Sadly some of the people we have been fortunate to know are no longer with us but we will always cherish the memories they left us.
The league has certainly changed since 1978. The village has changed dramatically and with it we all changed. In recent years with the population dropping the league was able to absorb the Sciotoville Little League and became what we now call "Newville."
It is my hope that little league baseball as well as other youth sports..aka, youth soccer, basketball, etc. will continue to grow in our community. We had some great youth leaders when Jerry and I started coaching and we have some great ones now. So give them a chance and instead of complaining grab a shovel, umpire a game or help work the concession stand. Remember, its our community's future we are talking about.
Again, both Jerry and I want to thank the Newville Little League President Brian Holbrook, the board of directors, and all the great kids who played for us over the years. We wish them only the best. Thanks so much.
Mike Payton
4-29-2012
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