Cheney grant supports construction of batting cages at Centralia College
The Centralia College Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation to support the construction of batting cages at Bob Peters Field at Centralia College.
The Foundation applied for the grant over the summer and was notified of its award
in October.
“This Cheney Foundation grant has pushed this project forward significantly,” said CC Foundation Executive Director Christine Fossett. “We anticipate building the batting cages over the winter so they are available to our Blazer baseball and softball teams when they start practicing in February.”
Fundraising for the field is ongoing, as additional funds are needed for the bleachers, press booth, and other amenities. Donations can be directed to the CC Foundation through its website at foundation.centralia.edu. For information, call 360-623-8942 or email ccfoundation@centralia.edu.
Ben B. Cheney is the founder of Cheney Lumber Company. A lifelong sports fan, he helped bring a Pacific Coast League team to Tacoma and contributed to the construction of Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. His foundation was established in 1955 and supports community projects in specific areas of Washington, Oregon, and California.