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2011 Mummer's Day Parade

By patrick mccarty
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1 year 29 weeks ago

Our friend, Patrick McCarty, digitally captured the 2011 Mummer's Day parade held in South Williamsport on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Utter, Pamela J.

1 year 30 weeks ago

Pamela J. Utter

May 23, 1964 ~ Oct. 18, 2011

Pamela J. Utter, 47, of South Williamsport died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital.

Born May 23, 1964 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of John W. and Frances Esias Utter, Jr. more»

Dead calves, dry buffaloes, DRB Commission sued

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Dear RDA Members,
*Remember those Tioga County cows that drank drilling flowback water?* The
incident made the front page of the Williamsport Sun Gazette. The story
began when a flowback pit (called a “pond” by drilling companies, but full
of fracking chemicals, heavy metals and salt not usually found in ponds) had

Little League Museum and Lycoming College Business Class to Host Cub Scout Event

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 30 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 19, 2011)—Members of the Cub Scouts are invited to join the students of Lycoming College for “Sunday Funday Field Day” from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport. more»

Routine Crane Inspection Slated for Carl E. Stotz Bridge at Williamsport

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 30 weeks ago

Montoursville - A routine crane inspection of the Carl E. Stotz Bridge (formerly Market Street Bridge) at Williamsport is scheduled over the next two weeks.

Work will take place Oct. 24-28 as consultant inspectors review the underside of the approach structures over land with the use of a 60-ft. bucket truck. more»

Lynn, Glenn H.

1 year 30 weeks ago

Glenn H. Lynn

July 30, 1942 ~ Oct. 16, 2011

Glenn H. Lynn, 69, of Kinley Road, Old Lycoming Township, Williamsport, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 16, 2011, following years of chronic illness and health problems. more»

Riggle, Kim M.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Kim M. Riggle

Sept. 30, 1958 ~ Oct. 12, 2011 more»

Little League International Hosts Training Program for New Volunteer District Administrators

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 31 weeks ago
The 25 new Little League District Administrators who are taking part in an education/training seminar at Little League International take time from their two-day session for a photo. Seated (left to right): Franzisco Lucio Tippmann, Kat Kelly, Kim Betzsold, Jamye Royal, Ginger Barrett, Fred Cantor, Carl Thompson , Bill Bunten, John Miller. Middle row (l to r): Paul Flanagan (Little League International Board of Directors Member and West Virginia DA), John Donaldson , Mike Burton, Stephen Smith, Stevelyn Parris, Joseph Liberatore, Mike Valenti, Devon Corrigan, Edward Reynoso. Back row (l to r): Patrick Wilson (Little League Vice President of Operations), Glenn Landry, Robert Wheeler, Jim McGehrin, Joseph Flintosh, Rod Moore, Gijs Selderijk, Carlton Jones, Juan Rivera.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2011) – An educational program to provide information and training for new District Administrators will be conducted this weekend at Little League International. The two-day training session is being conducted today and Saturday. more»

Cole, Jeffery A.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Jeffery A. Cole

(January 7, 1959 - October 7, 2011) more»

Little League Museum Hosts Monster Mash Baseball Bash on Oct. 22

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 32 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will host an evening of child-friendly Halloween activities on Saturday, Oct. 22. The museum, part of the Little League International complex on Route 15 in South Williamsport, will be the site of the seventh annual Monster Mash Baseball Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. more»

Little League Museum Hosts Monster Mash Baseball Bash on Oct. 22

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 32 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will host an evening of child-friendly Halloween activities on Saturday, Oct. 22. The museum, part of the Little League International complex on Route 15 in South Williamsport, will be the site of the seventh annual Monster Mash Baseball Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. more»

Route 15 Spur Ramp Detour for Bridge Work Starts Friday

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 32 weeks ago

Montoursville - Motorists in the Williamsport area are advised of an upcoming short-term ramp detour for the Route 15 rehabilitation project at the interchange with I-180 and Route 220.

Starting this Friday morning at 7 a.m., the ramp for Route 220 northbound to Route 15 northbound will be closed and traffic detoured to the Maynard Street Interchange of I-180. more»

Forest fragmentation, Ban gas drilling in our National Forests

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Dear RDA Members,
Through your shared comments and feedback, we came to realize that the
intended tone of last week's newsletter was misinterpreted by some of our
readers. We apologize if you were one. That said, we continue to believe the
rig tour was a valuable experience in RDA's ongoing endeavors to learn all

Rig Tour Report

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Dear RDA Members,
We are still getting back to normal around here, but a couple of our working
group members went on rig tour on Monday to try and learn how industry
practices are changing.
Two things stood out upon approaching the well pad, perched high up on a
hillside in a wide valley of mixed forest and meadow country in one of our

Paxinos Man Dead Following Two-Vehicle Accident on Route 15

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 33 weeks ago

Paxinos Man Dead Following Two-Vehicle Accident on Route 15 – PSP Montoursville report a Paxinos man was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Armstrong Township. Trooper Ed Dammer said David Stefanovige, 22, of 5484 Snydertown Road was traveling south on Route 15 shortly before 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 when he lost control of his vehicle during a rain storm. more»

Crash Closes Montgomery Pike Section of Route 15 near South Williamsport

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 33 weeks ago

Montoursville - Motorists in Lycoming County are advised that Route 15 is currently closed on the Montgomery Pike at the scene of a two-vehicle crash.

The crash occurred between the roadside rest and the scenic lookout atop the mountain between Montgomery and South Williamsport. more»

First Friday Event Focuses on Connectors to Susquehanna River Walk and Extension

By susquehanna greenway partnership
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1 year 33 weeks ago

It was one of the Susquehanna Greenway’s original demonstration projects: local officials spent years pursuing state and federal funds for it, and it was completed by Lycoming County in early 2010.

On Oct. 7, the Susquehanna River Walk will be the centerpiece of a First Friday event beginning in Williamsport and more»

Carter, Edith Louise

1 year 34 weeks ago

Edith Louise Carter

July 26, 2011 ~ September 20, 2011

Edith Louise Carter, 93, formerly of Williamsport, died Tuesday September 20, 2011 at the home of her daughter’s in Oriole.

Born July 26, 1918 in Clearfield, she was a daughter of John Patterson Williams and Minnie Alice (Williams) Williams. more»

Free Admission Offered Saturday to Little League Museum for Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Museum Day

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 34 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 21, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be one of more than 1,000 museums across the country offering free admission Saturday (Sept. 24) in conjunction with the Smithsonian magazine’s seventh annual Museum Day.  The Little League Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. more»

Citizen's Commission Hearing This Wednesday

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Dear RDA Members,
*The* *Citizen's Marcellus Shale Commission* *hearing in Williamsport will
be this Wednesday, September 21st, from 6 – 9 pm* *in Lycoming College’s
Heim Hall Room G-11. *Free parking is available in the lot off Mulberry
Street. If you would like to share your opinion or talk about how you have

Schelb, Marie L.

1 year 34 weeks ago

Marie L. Schelb

November 3, 1914 ~ September 17, 2011

Marie L. Schelb of Manor Care South, formerly of Montoursville, concluded her journey in this life on Saturday, September 17 at 5 a.m. at the age of 96. more»

First Ward Fire Company to Host LAPS Book Sale

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 35 weeks ago

LAPS is holding a fall book sale on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Ward Fire Company. The fire company is located at on Hastings Street in South Williamsport.

All books are priced for $1 and under; all proceeds  benefit LAPS, a 501C 3 organization, is located at 195 Phillips Park Drive, South Williamsport. more»

Counting Our Blessings

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**Dear RDA Members,*
Our sympathies, best thoughts, wishes and prayers go out to all who have
suffered due to last week’s flooding in Pennsylvania and New York.
Our regular newsletter editor, Barb Jarmoska, who’s home, office and family
retreat since the early 1930’s was right in the path of the record flood

Wilson, Wilbert P. Sr.

1 year 35 weeks ago

Wilbert P. Wilson, Sr.

(October 3, 1934 - September 10, 2011)

 
Wilbert P. Wilson Sr., 76, of Williamsport passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 in Annapolis, MD.

He was born in Williamsport on October 3, 1934, the son of Theodore and Dorothy Basey Wilson. more»

Lytle, Harry L. "Bud"

1 year 36 weeks ago

Harry L. "Bud" Lytle

April 27, 1923 ~ Sept. 8, 2011

Harry L. "Bud" Lytle, 88, of Williamsport, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at the Williamsport Home.

Born April 27, 1923, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Ralph and Flora Currin Lytle. more»

Hopkins (Minn.) Area Little League is 2011 ASAP Winner

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 36 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 7, 2011) – One of the major considerations in every decision made by Little League Baseball and Softball is the safety of the players, coaches and volunteers in the program.  In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was established to encourage local leagues to formulate a safety program that could be used as their guideline. more»

Pfleegor, Renee Lynn

1 year 36 weeks ago

Renee Lynn Pfleegor
 
(January 30, 1955 - September 5, 2011)
 
Renee Lynn Pfleegor, 56, of 7993 Route 44 Highway, South Williamsport, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her home with her family at her bed side.

Born January 30, 1955 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Richard C. and Anna Sennett Emerick. more»

Rider Park Celebration

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Dear RDA Members,
Mark your calendar, and come help us celebrate Rider Park! As we approach
the 1-year anniversary of last year's successful campaign to stop the First
Community Foundation from leasing Rider Park for gas drilling, RDA is
planning a “Celebrate Ride Park” picnic-style reception. You and your

Mitchell, Hilda A.

1 year 36 weeks ago

Hilda A. Mitchell

(November 13, 1922 - September 4, 2011)

Hilda A. Mitchell, 88, of 2460 West Southern Avenue, South Williamsport, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at her home.

Born November 13, 1922 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of John and Edna Rice Stroup.

Hilda’s husband, John A. Mitchell, Sr. died May 7, 2011. more»

“Diamonds to Gridirons: Little Leaguers in the NFL Open Through Labor Day

By janice ogurcak
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1 year 37 weeks ago

The “Diamonds to Gridirons: Little Leaguers in the NFL” exhibit at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, 525 Route 15 Highway (Montgomery Pike), South Williamsport, PA, is open through Labor Day. more»

Claudius, Edward W.

1 year 37 weeks ago

Edward W. Claudius

September 20, 1952 ~ August 28, 2011

Edward W. Claudius, 58, of South Williamsport, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital.

Born September 20, 1952 in Williamsport, he was a son of Edward J. and Laura (Kramer) Claudius. more»

Armstrong Township Zoning Board Schedules Public Hearing to Consider Permit Apps and Appeals

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 37 weeks ago

The Armstrong Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a continued public hearing on Monday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. to consider two permit applications and appeals in South Williamsport.

The hearing, which takes place at South Williamsport High School, 700 Percy Street, will consider the subject of hearing on Oct. 6, 2010, March 28, 2011 and June 20, 2011. more»

Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission

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[image: Citizens Marcellus Citizens Commission] Dear RDA Members,
We are pleased to announce that a new commission launching this week will
give you, as a citizen of Pennsylvania, an opportunity to share your views
about drilling in the Marcellus Shale.
Former state Representatives Carole Rubley and Dan Surra will co-chair

Fox, Gordon L. (Gordie)

1 year 37 weeks ago

Gordon L. (Gordie) Fox

(November 26, 1924 - August 26, 2011)

Gordon L. (Gordie) Fox, 86, of 2208 Mill Lane, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at The Gatehouse Hospice following a courageous battle with cancer. more»

TODAY’S LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP DELAYED

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 37 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 28, 2011) – Today's Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game, scheduled for a noon start, will not begin until later in the afternoon, it was announced by Little League International.
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U.S. Claims the Little League World Series Championship

By Allie Weinberger, Little League Baseball and Softball
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1 year 37 weeks ago
U.S. West celebrates their World Series Championship win at the 65th annual Little League Baseball World Series. (Photo by Michael Blackwell)

There has been an earthquake and a tropical storm. Rain delays, first-time teams, hometown favorites, new attendance records. more»

Neece, Donald D.

1 year 38 weeks ago

Donald D. Neece

February 10, 194 ~ August 25, 2011

Donald D. Neece, 66, of Linden, formerly of Williamsport, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Jersey Shore Hospital.

Born February 10, 1945 in Montoursville, he was a son of Chester M. Neece and Glayds M. (Mull) White. more»

Thefts Reported in Lycoming County

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 38 weeks ago

Thefts Reported in Lycoming County – PSP Montoursville report numerous occurring throughout Lycoming County, including the following: more»

Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game Moved Up to Noon on Sunday

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 26, 2011) – Because of the pending arrival of Hurricane Irene on the Northeastern coast of the U.S., Sunday’s Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game has been moved from 3 p.m. to noon.

The Consolation Game, originally scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, has been cancelled and will not be played. more»

Michael Blackwell Photography

By Michael Blackwell
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1 year 38 weeks ago
Keystone falls to the West at the 65th annual Little League Baseball World Series.

Michael Blackwell picked up a camera about five years ago and have been hooked ever since. He enjoys taking nature shots as well as glamour modeling photographs. This gallery is of the 65th annual Little League Baseball World Series. more»

Little League Awards Breakfast Honors Recipients

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago
Little League International held its Awards Breakfast, annually a part of the Little League Baseball World Series, this morning at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, Pa., honoring its 2011 recipients. Pictured (left to right) is: Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, Chairman-Elect of the Little League International Board of Directors; Karen Smith, Little League Mom of the Year; Thomas Taycher, Little League’s Challenger Award winner; Colton Bullard, the winner of the Good Sport Award; Fred Lewers, Little League’s Volunteer of the Year recipient; Kerry Cobb, the recipient of the Howard and Gail Paster Little League Urban Initiative Volunteer of the Year award; and, Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.

Little League International held its Awards Breakfast, annually a part of the Little League Baseball World Series, yesterday morning at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, Pa., honoring its 2011 recipients.  Pictured (left to right) is: Dr. more»

Partisan Efforts Rewarded: Carl E. Stotz Bridge Named

By NorthcentralPA.com reports
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1 year 38 weeks ago
Five of the original players on the 1939 teams attended the ceremony with the daughters of the late Little League founder, Carl Stotz. Pictured, left to right, are Bill Bair, Monya Lee Stotz Adkins, Thomas “Tuck” Frazier, Karen Stotz Myers, Allen “Sonny” Yearick, Dave Hinman, and Dick Hauser.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa -- Family and friends of the founder of Little League Baseball, and local politicians united in a partisan effort, gathered in South Williamsport on Wednesday to unveil the Carl E. Stotz Memorial Little League Bridge. more»

Lancaster Man Jailed Following Drug Bust in Williamsport

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 38 weeks ago

Lancaster Man Jailed Following Drug Bust in Williamsport – Williamsport Bureau of Police set a $75,000 bail for a Lancaster man who was jailed following numerous drug sales in Williamsport this summer. Officer Thomas Bortz arrested Earl R. Blagman, of 747 East Chesnut Street, Lancaster after a confidential informant bought crack-cocaine from Blagman on June 25, July 2 and Aug. 24. more»

Keystone Little League Baseball Team Falls 2-0 to the West

By Allie Weinberger, Little League Baseball and Softball
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1 year 38 weeks ago
Photographer Michael Blackwell captured this shot of Keystone Little League, Clinton County, PA, against Huntington Beach, CA, at the 65th annual Little League Baseball World Series.

It was a dream run from a dream team of locals with a lot of talent and even more heart, but it wasn’t to be in 2011, as the Mid-Atlantic champs from nearby Keystone Little League raised their caps to a resounding cheer after falling to the West All-Stars, 2-0, in Thursday night’s elimination contest at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. more»

New Ticket Policy Enacted for Thursday Night's Game at LLB World Series

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago

A new ticket policy is in place for the Thursday  8 p.m. game involving the Mid-Atlantic team in the Little League Baseball World Series. more»

Steppe, Betty M.

1 year 38 weeks ago

Betty M. Steppe

(May 22, 1928 - August 19, 2011)

Betty M Steppe, 83, of 5245 Route 654 Williamsport, died Friday August 19, 2011 at home.

She was born in Elimsport on May 22, 1928 the daughter of Carl and Mildred Miller Welteroth.

Betty was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. more»

Michigan Man Found Dead in Vehicle

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 38 weeks ago

Michigan Man Found Dead in Vehicle – PSP Lamar report the death of a motorist in Clinton County last week. Trooper Timothy Guenot said David J. Kriss, 51, of Howell Michigan, expired from natural causes while sleeping in his vehicle. Kriss’s vehicle was parked in the rest area parking lot near mile market 192 eastbound in Greene Township during the overnight hours of Aug. 14.

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Not All It's Fracked Up To Be

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**Loyalsock Township Gas Activity Ordinance Hearing Tuesday*
Loyalsock Township supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August
23, from 7pm – 9pm at 2501 East Third St. to give residents (and members of
the gas industry) a chance to voice their opinions on an amendment to the
Loyalsock Township Ordinances regarding gas activities in the township.

Two Game Times Switched at Little League Baseball World Series Games on Monday, Aug. 22

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 21, 2011) – Two of the game times scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22, at the Little League Baseball World Series have been switched.  

Based on recommendations from local law enforcement, to help with crowds, traffic control and security on the Little League Baseball World Series Complex, the following changes have been made:   more»

Walter, Eleanor L.

1 year 39 weeks ago

Eleanor L. Walter

(July 24, 1920 - August 13, 2011)

Eleanor L. Walter, 91, of Ottawa Rd., Turbotville, passed away Saturday, August 13, at the Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born July 24, 1920 at Watsontown R.D., she was the daughter of the late J. Albert and Helena M. (Shupp) Neyhard. more»

Market Street Bridge Dedication Ceremony

By NorthcentralPA
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1 year 39 weeks ago

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) will be joined by members of the Stotz family, Little League International officials, local government dignitaries on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. to rename a Williamsport bridge. more»

Plaque Will Honor Little League Baseball World Series Uncles

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 39 weeks ago
Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, is joined by Mrs. Ann Plankenhorn, the wife of Fred Plankenhorn. Mr. Plankenhorn served as an uncle for the Little League Baseball World Series for 44 years before passing away last year. Through a generous gift from Mrs. Plankenhorn, a plaque recognizing World Series “uncles” with 15 or more years of service was created to recognize the efforts of those Little League volunteers. The plaque will be located outside the office used by the ‘uncles” during the World Series, which is located in the recreation room on the upper floor of the Dining Hall in the Creighton J. Hale International Grove.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 19, 2011) – Team hosts, or “uncles,” have been an integral part of the success of the Little League Baseball World Series since the early 50s. more»

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