GENESEO FOUNDATION IS MAKING A SPLASH IN THE COMMUNITY

The Geneseo Foundation continues to have a positive impact on the lives of the citizens in Geneseo and the surrounding areas by being the first to support the Geneseo Park District's plan to build a new Outdoor Pool facility. The Foundation has pledged a matching grant of $400,000. This is a $1 for $1 matching grant on individual donations of $9,999 and under, effectively doubling contributor's donations, up to $400,000.

"The Geneseo Park District is very grateful for this early and generous matching grant from the Geneseo Foundation. Their support of the Outdoor Pool project is an indication of the Foundation's on?going commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our community. The mission of the Geneseo Foundation aligns with the mission of the Geneseo Park District and we are very grateful for the visionary grant from the Geneseo Foundation. It is fitting that the Foundation has selected to name the new Bathhouse with their gift, as the 62 year old structure represents the legacy of outdoor aquatics that our community has enjoyed for decades." Molly Hamer, Geneseo Park District Executive Director.

The $400,000 grant will name the new Bathhouse which will be located on the east side of the property. The Bathhouse will include admissions area, locker?rooms, a family changing room, natural light and ventilation, recycled content items, concession stand featuring enhanced menu and a year round community room for rentals, parties and meetings.

The Geneseo Foundation was established in 1961 and is based on very simple principles:

For assisting charitable, benevolent, civic or educational institutions, whether support is in whole or in part, by private donations or by taxation.

For the care of the sick, aged, handicapped, orphaned and helpless, and the care of needy men, women, and children.

For promoting scientific or medical research for the advancement of human knowledge and the alleviation of human suffering, or the suffering of animals.

For such other civic or charitable purposes as the Board of Managers of The Geneseo Foundation may select from time to time, after determining that such purposes are within its province.

By establishing these principles, Mr. Dedrick was able to assure growth and vitality for future generations.
Upon his direction, Mr. George Dedrick clearly expressed his wishes for the fund to be called The Geneseo Foundation. Some often refer to the Foundation as the "Dedrick Fund", a name which the unassuming Mr. Dedrick would have refused to accept. His wish to name it the Geneseo Foundation clearly put the emphasis right where he wanted, on Geneseo and not on himself.

For more information visit www.GeneseoFoundation.org or www.GeneseoParkDistrict.org

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for the Galesburg High School Stadium

Galesburg, IL - The third project in the Galesburg Community Unit School District (CUSD) #205 $110M Master Facility Plan, Operation Rebuild Achievement, has reached completion. A ribbon cutting ceremony has been scheduled for the Galesburg High School Athletic Stadium, located at 1135 W. Fremont Street in Galesburg, for Friday, October 17, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. Press is invited to attend.

Construction on the new $15.7M Galesburg High School Athletic complex includes a 50,500 s.f. new multi-purpose building, attached two-story field house, 2,840 seat stadium, 1/8 mile and eight lane synthetic tracks, new scoreboards, lighting, grandstands and field event areas. Additionally, two new basketball courts, tennis courts, a soccer field and improvements to the varsity baseball and wrestling areas are ready for use by the Silver Streaks.

In March 2011, Galesburg CUSD selected Russell Construction and Dewberry Architects to deliver the 10-year / $110M Master Planning process designed to improve student achievement and increase property values by investing in the revitalization of 11 buildings within the district. For more information on Operation Rebuild Achievement, please visit Galesburg CUSD's website at www.galesburg205.org, or the project website at www.galesburg2020.com.

Currently, Russell is completing work on the fourth project for Operation Rebuild Achievement. This consists of a new $16.5 M facility for Silas Willard Elementary. For more information on Russell Construction, please visit their website at www.russellco.com.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the nearly completed $5M medical office building for Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. (The Group).  The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 28th beginning promptly at noon at 5350 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807.  All media is invited to attend.