Amador County – Amador County Little League kicked off another season of baseball last weekend with opening day at Mollie Joyce Park.

Adam Dalton, chairman of the Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians in his weekly letter said the tribe was so grateful that Mollie Joyce Park was chosen to host opening day. He said: “We were able to get the park in good condition for Saturday’s festivities. The new upper field turned out spectacular! The kids seemed thrilled with the new field and all the extras at the park as well. It was truly an amazing day.”

Dalton said the “Tribe would like to thank Frank Halverson for his dedication to the community and continued support of our county’s little league program. Our entire family is thankful to you for the wonderful introduction you gave us on behalf of the park renovation project. It was apparent that your words were spoken from your heart and my family appreciates the gesture more than you know.”

Dalton also thanked his “multi-talented wife Janet Dalton, saying he was so very grateful to her. He said: “My wife has been responsible for the business details pertaining to this project and maintains structure and organization.”

He also wanted to thank the awesome employees of the Jackson Rancheria for their help with Mollie Joyce. He was “very proud of their professional, outstanding work,” and “my family is very fortunate to have such wonderful people working for them.”

Dalton, who was this year’s Sutter Creek Duck Race winner, also on Saturday, said it “turned out to be a special day indeed,” writing: “I mentioned to a friend that I bet my Mother is in heaven laughing her head off right now.”

Dalton said: “I decided to donate the $2,500 winnings to the Volcano Community Association to assist with renovating their park as part our next project. The Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians has chosen to match that amount with a total donation of $5,000.” He thanked the Tribe for their generosity.

Dalton said: “We are beginning some improvements in Volcano this week and are really looking forward to this project. We can’t wait to see you all up there. Stop by and see us!”

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