August 24, 2016

Capaha Field groundbreaking ceremony

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Longtime American Legion baseball manager John Yallaly acknowledges the crowd as Julia Thompson, Justin Lieser and Scott Meyer look on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A groundbreaking ceremony for improvements to Capaha Field was held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 with, from left, Rowdy Redhawk, Joseph Uzoaru, Robbie Guard, Jess Bolen, Brady Barke, Carlos Vargas-Aburto, Mayor Harry Rediger, Andy Sawyers, Justin Lieser, John Yallaly, Bob Fox and Playmo.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Rowdy Redhawk leaves the groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 for the $1.8 million renovation project to Capaha Field, as Joseph Uzoaru, left, Robbie Guard and Jess Bolen look on.

Mary Bolen, Tom Bolen and Jess Bolen pose for a photo with souvenir turf Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at Capaha Field.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Capaha Field is seen after a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2-16 before a $1.8 million renovation project begins.

Capaha Field is seen Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Mayor Harry Rediger speaks as Bob Fox, left, Joseph Uzoaru and Robbie Guard look on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

Capaha Field is seen Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

Mayor Harry Rediger, right, introduces Southeast Misouri State University baseball coach Andy Sawyers on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

Capaha Field is seen Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto speaks Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

Longtime Capahas baseball manager Jess Bolen speaks with his wife, Mary, at his side Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

Justin Lieser, left, introduces John Yallaly Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com John Yallaly, longtime manager of American Legion baseball, speaks Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation director Julia Thompson speaks Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State coach Andy Sawyers speaks Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field.

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 for a $1.8 million renovation project at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

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