Help Save the Lights at Brunswick High School

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I am writing this today to help one of the local activities that I have always enjoyed, Baseball.  It also happens to be related to youth sports, which is another area I support.  I ran into a fine gentlemen at the Middletown Carnival selling tickets, Mike Darling.   I ran into him again at the Burkittsville Carnival.  Not unusual, the carnivals always have fundraisers or booths selling something…mostly in support of the fire department.  This time it was for lights, yep lights.  Seems like one of the popular fields in the area are going to lose their lights if they don’t raise enough money to purchase new ones.  The old wooden poles are coming down.  The city will install the new ones…IF THE NEW ONES ARE ON SITE when the old ones come down. (at least that’s what I remember Mike Darling telling me) This is a major expense without the cooperation from the city.

Time is now…buy some tickets (or just send money)

They are funding the cause by selling $5 raffle tickets for a 2007 Suzuki Vinson 500 4×4 or $5,000 in cash.  Second and third place have a chance at $1,000 or $250, respectively.  The problem…they have about 5,000 tickets left to sale and only a few weeks to do it.  The drawing is 8/9/08 at 8 PM at the Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post 96.  Food and drinks will be served from 6-8 PM.  They will post the results within 24 hrs on their website.  http://eteamz.com/brunswickjuniorbb

It’s more than Junior Baseball…it’s about community

Not only does the High School play on this field, but so do many other community groups.  Without lights this will force more games on to other fields and more day games in the scorching heat.   Some of the other organizations that need to use this field are (but not limited to) The Blue Ridge Adult League, American Legion Baseball, The Brunswick High School Band, The Brunswick Junior Baseball and the baseball community at large.  Local businesses should be also supporting this cause…ice cream shops and bars and convenience stores.  Everyone forgets to bring gadorade, ice or snacks for the game. How many times does a whole baseball team stop for ice cream?  The adult leagues, what do they do after a game?  Come on Brunswick get out and buy some tickets.  It’s good for the economy too.

Mike told me that he will be at the Jefferson Carnival for one last push to sell the rest of the tickets.  The Jefferson Carnival runs from July 28th to Aug 2nd.  If you can’t make it, contact Mike Darling directly at 301-418-0081.  (No relation to Ron Darling…I asked)  You will see him at a booth that looks like this…

Have a great day and get out and support your local little league.

July 16, 2008 · Filed Under Frederick MD Real Estate

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One Response to “Help Save the Lights at Brunswick High School”

  1. Kevin L - WY on July 17th, 2008 12:23 am

    Baseball has been bery…bery good to me!!
    Speaking of Baseball, how about that MLB All-Star game! Hope all is well…Later.

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