Here is one final update and request for assistance as the East Hill Home Field Advantage Committee looks to wrap things up. To review, we remain very appreciative of the support we’ve received and extremely proud of the facility that has been created and revamped for York High School football.
The Hub Foster Press Box is a beautiful, updated facility that is a great tribute to a wonderful man who meant so much to so many in this great community. The handicapped accessible bleachers have made Friday night ballgames much more enjoyable. The locker rooms will be completed and ready for use in August. These provide a safe place for student-athletes, coaches, trainers, and officials to go during inclement weather. York Youth Football, York College soccer, and Cornerstone Legion baseball are other entities that could also use the locker rooms when the need arises.
The original estimated cost of this project was $600,000, and we’ve received approximately $413,000 in cash plus $135,000 in pledges to date for a total of $548,000. The updated estimated cost of the entire project is now over $800,000, which has created the need for $300,000+ to pay off the line of credit. The successful passing of the ½% sales tax this past November 4th will go into effect on April 1st and that will help pay off whatever is left on the line of credit debt.
It is so exciting to report that in some form or fashion, over 1,000 people have contributed to this project and nearly 200 will be recognized on the donor recognition board that will be erected this summer. Donations are being taken through March 31st with any donation of $250 or more earning recognition board status.
We are making this one final request for donations so that all those interested will be recognized and associated with the project, thus allowing more taxpayers’ monies to be used within York for the numerous other needs expressed during the ½% sales tax campaign.
If you are interested in donating to the project, contact Mike Lucas at 402-362-6655 ext. 4 or via email at mike.lucas@yordkukes.org by March 31st.
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