Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Fond blast from the past

I have a bad case of spring fever and can't wait for baseball season to start.

Kittenball was a summer staple in Staunton. The Marty & Millie's team played at the old ballpark pavilion across from the Fireman's Park. There was an old brick grill in one end of the pavilion and Mr. and Mrs. Haase grilled the best burgers. We would pick up all of the empty beer bottles and when we had a case full, Mr. Haase would pay us a nickel. The members of this team and their families were all like family. It sure was a wonderful way to grow up - fond memories of happy times and grea...