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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Our View: Learning to survive ... Techtoberfest event was a rousing success ... Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Our View: Learning to survive ... Techtoberfest event was a rousing success ... LETTER AT LENGTH Letter at Length, April 22 Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 22, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 22, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Coach Thacker says thanks I have lived and coached in the valley and Ashland in particular for many years. As many of you know, I have a passion for baseball, especially pitching, as well as working with young players. I love to see them develop a love for baseball and sports, develop their skills to the fullest, and possibly use those skills at the next level. Part of my routine during baseball season is to attend as many games as I can on Saturday to try and see as many of my pitchers as possible. Recently, I went down to attend my usual doubleheader. I had barely set up when I saw a ceremony starting on the field. Two of my friends and fellow baseball devotees, Karen Resnick and Jeff Schlecht, were getting ready to honor someone. And then they were calling my name. To all of you who knew about this, I want you to know that I knew absolutely nothing about this until this very moment. When Karen asked me to come forward, I thought it was probably to throw out the first pitch. After she read some very kind words about me, she then presented my wife and me with the funds to go to New York City and the nearby Baseball Hall of Fame. Both are lifelong dreams of mine, but ones I hadn't yet fulfilled. Jackie and I were both speechless, surprised and grateful beyond words. I've always worked with young people and enjoyed it so much. Just to be able to help someone reach their goals is so rewarding to me. If this gift had never been given, I have already been repaid in countless ways over the years. But for the community to do this for us reminds us once again how fortunate we are to live in such a generous, loving and appreciative community. Throughout this time I've spent over many years working with players, I've met some of the finest people a person could ever meet. I feel so blessed to have played even a small part in those young people's lives. Their successes, no matter how small, have given me much satisfaction. So, to all of you who so generously gave to make this trip a reality, we both say, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Little did we know that when we came here almost 40 years ago, that we had just moved to such a supportive and appreciative community. I know there were some contributors who I hadn't seen in years, and others who I don't even know. But no matter what, words are inadequate to express our gratitude. Chuck and Jackie Thacker Ashland DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 22, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501