The boys are next.

Ladies first!!

The walls are up.

We're under roof!!!

The project gets started!
     

The Keno Beezer Baseball Complex is currently under construction. Through private donations and the recent Diamond Club fundraiser, the project has a large portion of the funding necessary to have it "open for business" by February 1, 2007.

Availability, costs, and scheduling details will be posted closer to the opening date, but feel free to contact Mel Curtis at the YMCA for information. Mel's email address is ymca73@verizon.net. Or you can call the YMCA at 814-342-0889.

Diamond Club Fundraisrer

The YMCA recently held its first Diamond Club Fundraiser drawing on December 29, 2006. The event included a great evening of fun and refreshments at the Philipsburg VFW Post 3450, culminating with the drawing that produced over $14,000 in prizes for the lucky winners. Entertainment was provided by DJ Ted Long.

The proceeds from the event were earmarked to help construct the Beezer Baseball Complex. With some of the winners donating their prizes back to the YMCA, the drawing will generate over $26,000 toward the project. Drawing winners are listed below.

The YMCA thanks everyone, who participated in this event. Thanks to participants and volunteers, the fundraiser was a great success!

The Moshannon Valley YMCA has undertaken another community enhancing project by beginning construction of a new indoor baseball hitting, pitching, and fielding complex. The new building, located behind the current YMCA, replaces the former facility that was located at the corner of 11th and Pine Streets in Philipsburg.

This new project was undertaken at the urging of local residents Curt & Tracy Bryan. Curt & Tracy have donated a large portion of the funds needed to construct the building and are actively participating in fundraising efforts to  payoff the entire project costs.

The facility is designed to help our young baseball and softball players improve their individual skills. As these players improve, we can expect that the teams they play on will continue to be competitive for years to come.

And on Curt's suggestion, the board agreed to name the complex after the YMCA Executive Director, Keno Beezer. Anyone, who knows baseball  in our area, knows the lifelong dedication that Keno has given to promoting and developing baseball (and softball) in our community. It is fitting that that building is named after our "Mr. Baseball," Keno Beezer.

If you have the opportunity, stop by the YMCA. With the new John Manner Arts & Cultural Center finishing up construction, there is a flurry of activity. It won't be long before both new buildings are open and ready to go.