{"id":5831,"date":"2023-05-17T16:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T21:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/?p=5831"},"modified":"2023-05-18T13:29:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:29:12","slug":"ivy-hill-field-named-in-honor-of-houston-stevens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/17\/ivy-hill-field-named-in-honor-of-houston-stevens\/","title":{"rendered":"Ivy Hill Field Named In Honor Of Houston Stevens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>STORY &amp; PHOTOS BY THOMAS ELLIS II<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 13th, it was opening day for the Ivy Hill Little League, a special day not just for the players, but for Mr. Houston Stevens and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The occasion was special because the baseball field in the park they play on is now Houston Stevens Field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Houston, as he is known in Ivy Hill, has been very instrumental in making sure the Ivy Hill Community has resources, information, and a sports program for the children. He\u2019s been one of the leaders and a voice for Ivy Hill for over 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230513_113259.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5835\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebration had another special treat, as the park now has a new football field and soccer field thanks to County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, better known as Joe D, and his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The morning started out with a parade featuring the Little League players football players, soccer players, parents and coaches from all three sports, community residents, and Houston\u2019s family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was an awesome event and goes to show what can happen when you are active in your community, believe in your community and live to enrich your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were several speakers that brought words of inspiration and encouragement. \u201cThe Mayor of Ivy Hill\u201d is a nickname that many call Mr. Houston Stevens, a much deserved honor, and right on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hats off to Houston for a job well done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STORY &amp; PHOTOS BY THOMAS ELLIS II On May 13th, it was opening day for the Ivy Hill Little League, a special day not just for the players, but for Mr. Houston Stevens and family. 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