Letter: Volunteers, sponsors make youth sports possible

To the editor:

As we wrap up our 2017 recreational sports season, we would like to give a special thanks to the Brown County school corporation, our volunteer coaches and assistant coaches as well as our program sponsors. Without their dedication, commitment and support, these programs would not be possible. On behalf of Brown County Parks and Recreation, thank you for helping us make this a successful year!

Volunteers: Wyatt Gaither, Matthew Houze, Haley Walls, Hannah Bradley, Zachary Smith, Noah Smith, Emily Smith, Rachel Smith, Suzann Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Tyler Morris, Dawson Lambert, Nathan Lambert, Lilly Voils, Terry Lackey, Gene Voils, Debbi Voils, Courtney Hill, Brady Whitts, Alicia Clemens, Kathy Clemins, Anthony Clemins, Linda Baker, Amanda Grider, Ady Grider, Blake Grider, TJ Grider, Emily Rankin, Erin Parrish, Tracy Parrish, Teresa Parrish, Raymond Parrish, Kenyan Parrish, Laurelyn Parrish, Seymour Parrish, Derek Parker, Kyle Roberson, Michelle Roberson, Richard Imming, Jasmine Imming, Logan Imming, Calla Imming, David Tucker, Robert Sloman, Rob Sloman, Stephanie Pratt, Trevor Colwell, Kristy Rainwater, Olivia Rainwater, Lilly Rainwater, Amelia Rainwater, Pearl Rainwater, Barrett Rainwater, Claire Rainwater, Rob Abel, Kara Adams, Maggie Allison, Tony Allison, Donald Asher, Chad Austin, Chris Baker, Keith Baker, Bill Baldwin, Dave Boeyink, Evelyn Breedlove, Sharon Bube, Dave Carlile, David Carlile, Adam Cornelius, Brad Cox, Gabby Crandall, Matt Crandall, Jason Darnell, Josh Eddins, Eddie Edds, Brad Fleetwood, Nic Gibson, Richard Gist, Patrick Glasser, Chad Guffey, Jim Hahn, Ryan Harrison, Josh Hawley, Sarah Hawley, Lacy Miller, Bill Hitchcock, Adam Hobbs, Daisha Holt, Kyle Holt, Amy Imming, Richard Imming, Jamie Kelp, Bobbie Knaus, Guy Knaus, Mike Kobiernik, Greg Lasley, Lenora Mathena, Jim McFall, Kara McFall, Drew Minett, Jason Minor, Simon Normile, Adrian O’Shea, Allison O’Shea, Pam Pennington, Andy Reed, Emily Roberts, Matt Roberts, Galen Robertson, Rebecca Robertson, Chloee Robison, Heath Root, TJ Schrader, Brian Sheckles, Amy Sherman, Mark Shields, Kristi Shields, Mark Shields Sr., Kathy Shields, Brian Shrader, Jay Sichting, Casey Simmons, Mandy Simmons, Roberta Simmons, Skip Simons, Dan Smith, Adrianne Spahr, Paul Spahr, Josh Sparks, Brandon Spencer, Joe Steele, John Tiernan, Rusty Voils, Tony Weis, Mary Wertz, Sindy Voils-Woolems and Kirk Wrightsman.

In addition, we also would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support in helping to make 2017 another successful year.

Sponsors: Rob Abel & Associates Inc, Heritage Mall, MacAllister Machinery, MD Construction, Centurion Arms, Chick Fil-A at College Mall, the Brown County Democrat, Circle K, Bird’s Nest Café, Quaff ON! Brewing Co., Sheets Automotive, CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, Brown County Winery, Dave Carlile Heating and Cooling, Wagler Dairy Farm, Jack and Jill Nut Shop, Jones Law Offices, Cox Creek Mill, Brown County Inn, Dicks Sporting Goods, Family Trucking, Precise Books and Payroll, Wagers Family Eye Care, Brown County IGA, Jeff Patrick Logging, Al’s Paint and Body Shop, Austin Construction, All Things Green, Nashville Express, Poling Trucking, Farmers Insurance, Webb and Sons, Austin Vacation Rentals, Cedar Ridge Design, Brozinni Pizzeria, Glue Lam Erectors, American Family Insurance — Kyle Petty Agency, Big Woods, Q’s Bikes, Bradley Farms, The Chocolate Moose, Nashville Subway, The Pine Room and Muddy Boots, Dr. Jerry Ruff, Bartley House, Bear Hardware, McDonald’s, the Brown County Career Resource Center, Copper Coin Realty and Zeller Insurance.

Brown County Parks and Recreation staff (submitted by Andy Rudd)

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