Some of the best memories from my childhood come from playing baseball. I remember having practice at St. Marys of the Knobs. I remember putting my uniform on about six hours before game time just because the anticipation was killing me. I remember hitting a home run against one of my best friends to win a game. I remember the whole team getting in the back of Mike Anderson's beat-up red Chevy truck and going to Berry Twist so he could buy us all ice cream. I smile every time I have one of these memories.Today I am a resident of Clarksville Indiana. Clarksville is planning for a new Little League ballpark. The current park is over 50 years old and is need of serious repair. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2007 and be ready to play on in 2009. The improvements will include seven new fields, a walking path that surrounds the entire park, a new playground, new restroom and concession facilities, a new shelter house, new parking areas, a new entrance road and beautiful landscaping.
As you would suspect, none of this is free. These renovations cost a lot of money. Clarksville has established the Clarksville Parks Foundation that is accepting personal and/or corporate contributions. Obviously, your donations are tax deductible and can even be made in honor of or in memory of another person.
They also have a the "Walk of Champions". You can personalize a brick and become part of the park forever. The cost of the bricks are $50. They also can be purchased in honor of or in memory of another person. You can use this Little League Brick Campaign Order Form to place any orders.
For more information or to learn about participation, you can also visit the Clarksville Little League web site.
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