Belle Center resident Jerry Norris, center, recently received his International Softball Federation certification award. The award
allows Norris to umpire international and world championship games in addition to national championship games. He is one of just two umpires in Ohio and one of 13 nationally to hold this honor. Norris is pictured with National USA/ASA president Warren Jones, left, and ASA/USA District 3/20 commissioner Eric Shroyer. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) |