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Lisle Park District Resident Wins $20,000 Grant for Arbor View
Park’s Baseball Field in Chevrolet’s Diamonds & Dreams
Program Lisle,
IL – Lisle Park District resident Jack O’Connell was at home watching the
Chicago Cubs play this summer and saw a commercial for the Chevrolet’s Diamonds
and Dreams program. He entered the contest online and nominated the Lisle Park
District as his home community for a ball field renovation. A few weeks later
Mr. O’Connell received the good news that his submission resulted in the Lisle
Park District receiving a refurbished youth ball field, designed and renovated
by Ripken Design and FIELDS, Inc.
Lisle was
one of 12 communities selected to receive a refurbished playing field as part of
Chevrolet’s Diamonds and Dreams program. One winner is chosen each week through
July 22. In its third year, Diamonds & Dreams has awarded more than 25 youth
field makeovers across the country. A representative from the Diamonds and
Dreams program reviewed multiple Lisle Park District fields and selected Arbor
View Park, a neighborhood park with an older ball field as the best
candidate. “The timing couldn’t be more perfect.
We were budgeting to renovate the Arbor View ball field in the 2013 Capital
Budget,” said Dan Garvy, Director of Parks and Recreation. “Jack’s gesture and
success winning the Diamonds and Dreams program absolutely saved the Lisle Park
District and the taxpayers $20,000. We are budgeting to have the backstop
replaced in 2013, hopefully before the spring season begins. We would like to
have an all-new field, inside and outside the lines.”
To celebrate
the newly renovated field, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, carnival,
giveaways and baseball clinic on Saturday, October 13 from 10am to 12noon. A
schedule of activities is as follows: 10:00am Complimentary refreshments and
giveaways; 11:00am Grant explanation, Project Recap and Ribbon Cutting; 11:15am
Carnival and Clinic hosted by Lisle Baseball–Softball and the DuPage Hounds. The
baseball clinic will be given by coaches and volunteers and is open to both
adults and children, just bring a glove and bat. This event is being sponsored
by Lisle Park District, Lisle Baseball-Softball, Chevrolet, Bill Kay Chevrolet,
Lisle Baseball-Softball and Scotts. “Spread the word, bring your baseball glove
and get ready for a day of October Baseball in Lisle,” said Dan Garvy, Director
of Parks and Recreation. Renovations of the field makeover were
administered through Ripken Design, a division of Ripken Baseball, owned and
operated by National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and 12-year Major
League Baseball veteran Bill Ripken. “I have been working with Chevy for about
two decades and it is a relationship I value a great deal,” said Cal Ripken.
Together we are positively impacting kids through baseball at the grassroots
level and giving them safe places to play. It is a very gratifying part of what
we do, and I appreciate Chevrolet making us a part of this terrific effort.”
The Official Lawn Care Company of Major League Baseball™, Scotts,
will continue to partner with Chevrolet and lend its support to multiple field
refurbishments. “Scotts believes that it is important to offer youths a safe,
reliable field and playing area. In addition to helping reduce injuries, a
strong foundation of thick and lush grass helps to create a beautiful outdoor
environment that encourage children to spend time outdoors,” said Chris Strunk,
Scotts manager, sports marketing and sponsorship.
As the
Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball™, Chevrolet also supports the
Chevrolet Youth Baseball (CYB) program, which has helped raise more than $13
million to aid local teams during the past seven years. More than 3 million
young people in communities across the country have benefitted. More than 1,600
Chevrolet dealers are participating this year. For more information about
Chevrolet’s support of baseball, the Diamonds & Dreams program and a chance
to win, please visit www.chevybaseball.com.About The Lisle Park District The Lisle Park District
provides a variety of leisure activities for people of all ages throughout the
year. Park district facilities include Lisle Community Park; the Recreation
Center which houses Gentle Learning Preschool, Senior Center and multipurpose
rooms; Sea Lion Aquatic Park; River Bend Golf Course; Wheatstack – A Midwestern
Eatery & Tap and numerous neighborhood playgrounds and parks offering
amenities such as tennis courts, ball fields, walking paths and picnic areas
totaling close to 400 acres. It is the mission of the Lisle Park District to
enrich the quality of life for people of all ages by providing constructive and
creative leisure opportunities. For more information about the Lisle Park
District, please call 630-964-3410 or visit www.LisleParkDistrict.org.About Chevrolet Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet
is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140
countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet
provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited
performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet
models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
About Ripken Design Ripken Design (RD) is a
division of Ripken Baseball, the sales and marketing company based in Baltimore,
MD. that represents all business and philanthropic efforts of National Baseball
Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken Jr. and 12-year Major League Baseball veteran, Bill
Ripken. RD assists municipalities, ownership groups and investors with the
design, management and development of unique complexes used for sports and other
activities. Their experience, insight and perspective give RD the ability to
forge strong public/private partnerships maximizing the benefits for their
clients and partners. Professional baseball wisdom, from both an executive and
player perspective, provides RD a unique position in today’s marketplace that
achieves the goals of builders. For more information, visit www.RipkenDesign.com. About Scotts Miracle-Gro With approximately $3 billion
in worldwide sales, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned
subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world's largest marketer of branded
consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company's brands are the most
recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and
Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer
Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe
exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. In Europe, the Company's brands
include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®,
Fertiligene® and Substral®. For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.
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