THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 31, 2020 Page 7 Saugus Babe Ruth donates to World Series Park Lighting Fund Editor’s Note: The following information is from a press release issued this week by World Series Park. orld Series Park in Saugus plans to have lights installed in the spring of 2021. This would complete the park by its being able to off er night games and never having to stop games because of darkness, and the increased fl exibility of rescheduling rainouts. Most of the funds needed for this project will be available next year. A fundraising eff ort will be conducted over the next year to raise additional, needed funds. Saugus Babe Ruth recently made a $1,000 donation to this lighting project. The Saugus Babe League plays all their games at World Series Park. Saugus Babe Ruth off ers Saugus 13 to 15 year olds the opportunity to play competitive baseball for a reasonable signup fee. Starting in February 2021, the League will be signing up players for next season. Saugus Babe Ruth has a long history, being in existence for over 60 years. “This being our sixteenth season, we have been able to W A BIRD’S EYE VIEW: An aerial photo of World Series Park (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Jim Harrington) Saugus Babe Ruth President Bob Gratiano (left) presents a check for $1,000 to World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis (right) for the World Series Park Lighting Fund that will go toward the installation of lights next year. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Ken Howse) save our pennies over the past fi fteen years, as well as pledges for more funds, to now be able fi nancially to aff ord lights,” said World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis. “Through the generosity of a lot of people and businesses, World Series Park has fi nanced everything we have in creating this fi rst-class baseball facility for the youth of Saugus. We want to complete the picture with lights, still being fi nanced by the World Series Park Committee,” he said. “Back in 2011, the Furtado Family, owner of several Dunkin’ Donuts, kicked off our fi rst lighting fund with a $2,000 donation. We’ve had a collection jar for lights at the snack bar for the last eight years, and people have been very generous putting money in it. Both of these will be included in the current fund. We thank everyone for their past and, hopefully, future generous donations.” To donate to the World Series Park 2020 Lighting Fund, checks should be made payable to World Series Park and sent to World Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. Please indicate that the donation is for the Lighting Fund. Those who donate $100 or more will have their name listed on a plaque. Donations can be made in memory of or in honor of others. Re-Elect Terrence Kennedy Governor’s Council Please Vote September 1, 2020 Paid Pol. Adv.
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