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Residents ask commissioners to help fund batting cage at Tam O'Shanter to boost youth sports and tourism

3288879 · May 13, 2025
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Summary

Residents urged the Cowlitz County commissioners to help secure roughly $200,000 for a batting cage at Tam O'Shanter sports complex, saying the facility would support youth development and attract regional tournaments and visitors.

Several residents told the Board of County Commissioners they are seeking county help to fund a year‑round batting cage at Tam O'Shanter sports complex, telling commissioners the facility could both improve youth sports development and drive regional tourism.

Jim Hill, a longtime community volunteer, told the board a single batting cage could allow the complex to attract regional and national tournament teams and increase local…

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