Commissioners pledge $500 to 12U Frontenac All-Stars traveling to national tournament

Members of the 12-and-under Frontenac All-Star baseball team appeared at the Crawford County Commission meeting in July 2025 to request sponsorship to attend a national tournament described on the record as a 40-team event with international participants. The team requested help to cover lodging, gear and food costs. Several players introduced themselves for the public record: Quinn Terlup (center field), Carson Mitchell (first base/pitcher), Elijah Wymer (catcher, pitcher and infield), Bailey Edwards (shortstop/pitcher), Gage Born (second/pitcher), Gannon Herina (left field), Will Smith (right field) and Bobby Nelson (third/pitcher). The transcript records the players stating their names and positions for the record. A commissioner moved to give the team $500 and the motion was seconded; the transcript records a subsequent photo opportunity and encouragement from the commission. On the record the commissioner said, "I think this is a good cause. I know several of these kids and, we're really fortunate to have them come here today. So I will move that we give them $500." The commissioner later added, "The only thing I want you guys to do is come back and tell us how you did. And good luck." The transcript does not record a roll-call vote or list individual yea or nay votes for the donation. The team was asked to report back to the commission about the trip; no follow-up reporting date or specific payment mechanism was recorded during the meeting. The transcript does not specify whether the $500 will come from a general fund, a sponsorship account or a specific budget line.