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Spoons League youths honored by city council for leadership on east-side courts

Erie City Council · August 6, 2026
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Council recognized youth players from the Spoons League with 'Heart of the Lion' leadership awards; organizer Mel Witherspoon thanked the city and police for support and presented certificates to Avery Klein and Maximus Schweitzer.

City Council paused regular business to recognize youth athletes from the Spoons League. Organizer Mel Witherspoon praised volunteers and the police department for supporting the league and presented 'Heart of the Lion' leadership awards to Avery Klein (10) and Maximus "Maximus Schweitzer" in the 11–12 age group.

"The league has been in operation for 36 years," Witherspoon said, thanking the city and police for being "there every day." Council members congratulated the honorees and invited photos to commemorate the recognition. The mayor and council emphasized the value of community volunteers and youth programming as positive counterexamples to negative media narratives.

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