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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3B Opening Day Ceremonies TEAMS ON DISPLAY Softball and baseball teams gathered at the local ballfield for opening day ceremonies following Saturday's parade. While the ceremonies were cut short because of rain, recreation department officials are looking forward to the new season with 34 teams competing. Photos by Chris Bridges PARADE FESTIVITIES The Royals were one of the teams taking part in Saturday's opening day parade through Homer. THE PARADE ROUTE Baseball and softball teams in the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department took part in the opening day parade Saturday. PIRATES ON PARDE The recreation Pirates rode down Historic Homer Highway before making their way to the ball fields during Saturday's opening day events hosted by the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department. BRAVES ON PARADE The 9-10 year-old Banks County Braves team is shown on their opening day parade float on Saturday. Members of the Braves include: Will Smith, Jody Poole, Luke Schaefer, Hunter Payne, Cade Ridley, Easley Smith, Dylan Nix, Cody Ridley, Colton Carter, Drew Bullock, Alex Amato, Kelan Dalton and Chance Frady. 2-FOR-2 The Brewers and the Angels take part in the ride on Historic Homer Highway in front of the American Legion head quarters in Homer Saturday morning. flTifc Swr Mr m Laptev Hitcou Mwsm AmfrM JcmS ShJC L W* 1 ■ “ " 1 'NjB 1 ’C L Iff ■ 1 f \ T i 1 [ Jt CLAY AUSTIN SAWYER CHANTZ JARED SHAWN CALEB RYLEY SAWYER C. BEN EASTON TREY SOARING HIGH The 5-and-6-year-old Orioles were excited to be part of opening day activities. Banks County Parks and Recreation Department