Truitt throwing out first pitch at Naturals Game

— Leonard Truitt, Decatur’s oldest lifetime citizen and an avid baseball fan, will be throwing out the first pitch for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Sunday’s Decatur Night at Arvest Ballpark.

Chamber of Commerce members discussed plans for the upcoming event at the July 6 meeting. The Decatur community will be featured throughout the event, and the Chamberwill be promoting the 57th Annual Decatur Barbecue during the event.

The Naturals will be playing the Springfield Cardinals.

The game will begin at 6 p.m., July 18, and discounted tickets are available forDecatur residents only.

Tickets may be purchased at the Decatur State Bank, City of Decatur, Decatur General Store, the Gallery Cafe and TNT Express. For each ticket purchased, $1 will be donated to the Decatur community.

News, Pages 2 on 07/14/2010