Chico Softball Little League "CSLL" 2011

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Dear players, parents, managers, umpires, board members and friends. I write this message to let you know that our dear friend and League President Jason Matlock has passed away. Our hearts go out to his four daughters, his wife, and his family. 

Jason dedicated himself to the youth in our community. His passion for baseball and softball was seen in all the events he organized and all the games he umpired. Jason loved Little League and was a committed volunteer.

This Saturday is Chico Softballs Opening Day at our Westside field (by the airport). We will have a donation box for a memorial fund for his family if you would like to contribute.

Tonight out at the field we were waiting for the first Majors game of the season to begin... As we stared out at the field while the girls warmed up -- a large, beautiful hawk circled the field, then swooped down and soared across the infield. The umpire looked at us and said, "Jason's here"... We all smiled ... And stood in silent admiration...

Linda Reynolds 

On my way home one day, I stopped to
watch a Little League softball game that was being played in a
park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first-
base line, I asked one of the girls what the score was
'We're behind 14 to nothing,' she answered
With a smile.

'Really,' I said.. 'I have to say you
don't look very discouraged.'

'Discouraged?', the girl asked with a
Puzzled look on her face...

'Why should we be discouraged? We haven't
Been up to bat yet.'