Church's donation will help upgrade ball fields

By MICHAEL HAYES Wednesday October 15, 2014 11:14 AM

Pickerington's baseball and softball community can thank a local church for helping to fund the future construction of major upgrades to some local ballfields.

Pickerington City Council unanimously approved a resolution Oct. 7 to accept a $15,000 donation from Pickerington-based Grace Fellowship Church.

The money will be used to construct a shade shelter structure at the Diley Road ballfields and four softball dugouts at the Sycamore Park softball fields.

"It's fun to be part of a church that cares for its community," said Grace Fellowship Pastor Drew Waggoner.

He said the gift was part of the church's "desire greatly to make an impact both individually and corporately" in the Pickerington area.

"That's an incredible gift," said Pickerington Mayor Lee Gray.

"It's one that will benefit our community for years to come."

Gray said even without the upgrades, both ballfields are "really nice."

"But now, people will have a place to sit in the shade and have a picnic meal or whatever might be the case," Gray said.

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Church's donation will help upgrade ball fields