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The Native Sons of the Golden West and Baseball History Buffs started out singing Take me out to the Ballgameit was awesome– coffee, donuts, and crackerjacks were served. Over 100 of us showed up with the baseball spirit.

So just who are “The Native Sons of the Golden West”? They are a fraternal service organization founded in 1875, limited to native born Californians and dedicated to historic preservation, documentation of historic structures and places in the state, the placement of historic plaques and other charitable functions within California.

Today the NSGW “Sutter Parlor #261,” with the help of President Matthew David and fellow members dedicated a monument to Marysville’s Baseball History Moment.

At 9:30 NSGW Grand President James P. King resided with other members of the NSGW from various areas in California. A special plaque will be placed on the “Hust Bros.” building to dedicate and honor, a historic moment, the “Municipal Baseball Park”, where it was once located, where a special game was played. The “Bustin Babes” who beat “Laurfin Lou’s” The plaque honoring Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig during the big game of October 25, 1927, So many great stories were shared about the big day.

Thanks to all who helped make this happen. Thanks NSGW for preserving and documenting another bit of Marysville’s History. What an Honor.

A special award was given by the American Heart Association to the Adventist Health Stroke Team Aug 7. They were given Gold Plus status which is title for the best hospitals in Northern California who ensure stroke patients receive the highest level of evidence based care available.