Stadium Renovation Begins June 25

Carl Lewis to Attend Groundbreaking for PaliHi’s $1.6 Million Field & Track Project

Palisades Charter High has hired Geo Sports Surfaces to renovate its Stadium by the Sea with all-weather synthetic grass playing field and a rubber tartan track. Construction will begin on Monday, June 25, with completion of the field expected in late September and the Carl Lewis Track in late October. Lewis, a 10-time Olympic medalist and Pacific Palisades resident, will attend a short groundbreaking event at the stadium on June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Project co-chairs Bob Jeffers and Jim Bailey are still accepting donations towards the $1.6-million cost. ‘This has become a total community effort,’ Jeffers said. ‘Many local clubs and families have been incredibly generous.’ Chaz Yench, PaliHi’s owner-authorized representative, who also oversaw an identical makeover at Granada Hills, will be the day-to-day project manager. ‘We’re in good hands with Chaz,’ said PaliHi Executive Director Amy Held. ‘He’ll make sure we get a fantastic new facility.’ To make a donation, call (310) 230-8914.