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August 4, 2011

Your Opinion: August 4, 2011

The Cooperstown Crier Mon Aug 08, 2011, 09:22 AM EDT

CYB says thanks

The 2011 Cooperstown Youth Baseball season has come to a close. It is now time to give thanks to all who stuck with us this year of our home away from home.

Thanks to our many team and sign sponsors for continuing your commitment to CYB and the children of our community this year. We could not do it without you.

Special thanks to the Clark Sports Center and the Town of Hartwick for their additional support this year. A very special thank you to Juli and Dwaine Sharratt for offering their fine facilities at Beaver Valley Cabins and Campsites to host many of our games this season.

Thanks to the players, parents and volunteers for bearing with us during this trying time, and making this year a positive experience for all.

Thanks to Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark Foundation for helping us find a home for the future.

Finally, my personal thanks to the Cooperstown Youth Baseball Board of Directors for their commitment to the children of our community.

David Borgstrom

President,

Cooperstown Youth Baseball