K.C. Geiger Park Events

The DUCK RACE is coming!

Click on the Duck Race logo above to visit the Duck Race website. The Annual Duck Race is a fundraising event for the K.C. Geiger Park Improvement Fund, bringing in over $34,000 in the past six years.

PARK FUN DAY was June 19!

We had a great crowd out on a beautiful morning and afternoon for basketball, lob-tee ball, softball, food and fun.

Check out the FunDay photos (links in frame to right).

Letter to The Evening Leader Public Forum, June 21, 1999:
Park Committee Thanks FunDay Visitors

The K. C. Geiger Park FunDay on June 19 was a big success and a lot of fun on a beautiful Saturday in the park. Many thanks to the hundreds of folks who came out to watch or play basketball, baseball, lob ball and softball. (Lots of FunDay pictures are posted on the K. C. Geiger Park web site at http://www.bright.net/~botkin/kcg_park.html.)

The day started with a 3-On-3 Basketball tournament. The winning teams were: (7th & 8th Grade Girls) Haley Fannon, Krissy Haines, Emily Matthews; (5th & 6th Grade Boys) Mark Triplett, Mark Riesen, Bo Frye, Doug Burke; (7th & 8th Grade Boys) Scott Vossler, Kyle Vossler, Alex Lampert; (9th & 10th Grade Boys) Wes Kellermeyer, Kyle Brewer, Matt Schlater, John Pfeffenberger. Each winning team player received an acrylic trophy.

New to FunDay this year was a fast-pitch softball game between the MHS girls softball team and the MHS boys baseball team. Everyone had a great time, but the competition between the teams was clearly serious. Despite a last-inning rally from the girls, the boys held on to win the game, aided by the still-intimidating pitching arm of Amy Bowers (MHS '97), who was brought in as a ringer. Softball Coach Linda Lauth is calling for a rematch next year.

Thanks go out to Charlie Knous at C & C Loft & Lounge and 98.9 "The Bear" for holding their exhibition slo-pitch softball game at the Park for the second year, complete with Jack Hammer's hilarious play-by-play commentary.

Big Bear Stores was a big help with provisions for the cookout, and Brodbeck's Market donated a gift certificate. Thanks to both for the much-appreciated assistance. And thanks to all those who bought burgers, brats, hot dogs, pop and 50-50 tickets; you made FunDay self-supporting and ensured its success.

The K. C. Geiger Park Improvement Committee has organized FunDay the past two years to promote use of the Park and provide a venue for events. Activities that have been suggested for next year include volleyball, soccer, and tennis tournaments. If you are involved in any of these sports and are interested in helping organize an event at next year's FunDay, please call K. C. Geiger Park Improvement Committee secretary... at your earliest convenience.

The next event for the K. C. Geiger Park Improvement Committee is the 7th Annual SummerFest Duck Race, featuring the inaugural running of the Celebrity Time Trials inner tube race. The field of twelve St. Marys celebrities is nearly complete: watch for an announcement soon. This year's Duck Race winner will choose between a pickup truck and a convertible sponsored by Larry Schaaf Auto Sales, Inc., and the prize count is over 50 and still growing. Duck Race tickets are on sale now at Schaaf Auto Sales and the park concession stand.

K. C. Geiger Park Improvement Committee

St. Marys Youth Baseball!

All the info on teams, schedules & sponsors for St. Marys' youth baseball program, ages 7-14.

Sunday, August 15, 1999 is the date of the 7th Annual Duck Race!

Buy your tickets for $5 each. You might win a very nice vehicle sponsored by Larry Schaaf Auto Sales, Inc. or one of many other merchandise and cash prizes. All proceeds benefit K.C. Geiger Park.

Check out the Duck Race WEBsite at http://www.bright.net/~botkin/duckrace.html.

Facilities (baseball and softball diamonds, soccer field, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts) for events held at K.C. Geiger Park must be reserved by confirmed prior scheduling with the City of St. Marys, Ohio, phone (419) 394-3303 ext. 116 (8am - 5pm, Monday-Friday).

Website Host

This website is maintained by the K. C. Geiger Park Improvement Committee, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the development and maintenance of K.C. Geiger Park, the City of St. Marys' largest and most heavily used municipal park and recreation area.

Committee monies are controled by the K.C. Geiger Park Improvement Fund, as part of a trust administered by the St. Marys Community Foundation. Donations to the Committee are tax-deductible.

The K. C. Geiger Park Improvement Committee is not officially sponsored by or affiliated with the City of St. Marys. Please direct website or Committee inquiries to email address botkin@bright.net.