Photo Gallery: Oconee County Celebrity Softball Fundraiser

A fun event to support a great cause.

By Kate Awtrey
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July 30, 2011

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Jared Hightower (#12), Oconee County Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator, rounds third base but Jeff Benko (#1), Oconee County Finance Director, holds him there during the game on Saturday, July 29, 2011.

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The Thrillers, left, catch the ball as the Rockets pinch runner Benjamin Holcomb scores a run on Saturday, July 29, 2011.

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Drew Torok, facility supervisor at Oconee County Parks & Recreation, keeps his eyes on the ball as he hits one during the game on Saturday, July 29, 2011.

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Jared Hightower (#12), Oconee County Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator, rounds third base but Jeff Benko (#1), Oconee County Finance Director, holds him there during the game on Saturday, July 29, 2011.

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After disagreeing with several calls, Sheriff Scott Berry of the Thrillers handcuffed the umpire behind home plate on Saturday, July 29, 2011.

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The Thrillers handcuff the legs of the umpire after hearing another call they disagreed with during the game on Saturday, July 29, 2011.

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Left-right: Jarod Riddle, Bryan Holcolmb, Jackson Riddle and Adam Traill snack on refreshments as they watch the game on Saturday, July 29, 2011.

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The Oconee County Historical Society and Rev. John Andrew Chapter of the DAR hosted a celebrity softball game and home run derby fundraiser on Friday night at Rocket Field.

A large crowd came out to watch the Oconee County dignitaries play ball. The teammates included the Sheriff Scott Berry, Watkinsville police, school board members, county commissioners, and city council members, among others. Watkinsville Mayor Joe Walter led the Rockets and County Commission Chair Melvin Davis led the Thrillers.

After hearing too many calls they did not like, the Thrillers marched toward the umpire behind home plate to handcuff his wrists and ankles.

In the end, a tie was declared 24-24.

The money raised at the softball game will help pay for a new Watkinsville City Cemetery entrance sign, which will be revealed at the cemetery bicentennial celebration in September.