Mission Playground Made Possible

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Newly installed playground equipment. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

It has been almost five years since the "Playground Committee" began it quest to purchase much needed playground equipment for our elementary students. Since that time the Committee has gone through a number of changes. From Committee members to playground designs, the changes did not stop the enthusiasm and passion needed to make this mission possible. Our community raised over $34,000 along with a $25,000 matching grant in order to make this quest a reality.

Mission Community Mobilization  Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

In addition to the $59,000 equipment. The "Installation Crew" saved $10,000 through their efforts to assemble and install the equipment. The community effort has been nothing short of amazing. This project has brought the very best out of our community. People have stepped up in so many ways to make Mission Playground Possible a reality. All of these efforts have resulted in a piece of equipment that speaks volumes about the love that Mission has for its youth.

Mission Community Mobilization can be detailed on the Mission Possible Playground GoFundMe site.

Brandon Gilleard heads up the "Installation Crew." Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Brandon Gilleard, Rich Ferris, Rod Arlint, Steve McCollum and Chris Heffern begin installing the equipment. Photo by Brenda Arlint.

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Photo by Brenda Arlint

Photo by Brenda Arlint

Janice Heffern working from the top platform. Photo by Brenda Arlint.

Brandon Gilleard and Rod Arlint begin the ground work before installation. Photo by Brenda Arlint.

Tim Krantz, Tyler Spidel and Steve Gore set concrete. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Tim Krantz working the concrete. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Rod Arlint donating time, expertise and equipment. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Steve McCollum working the engineered wood chips. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Rich Ferris hauling another load of concrete. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Brandon Gilleard working the cement. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Steve McCollum and Brandon Gilleard making plans. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Brandon Gilleard hauling more cement. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Steve McCollum and Rich Ferris showing what love for kids is all about: Hard Work! Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Tim Krantz working with student Emilio Bravo. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Emilio Bravo and Tyler Spidel hauling loads of cement. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Cement work. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Rod Arlint working the cement around the equipment. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Elementary Students watching their playground equipment being installed. Photo by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Setting the equipment in place. Photo by Brenda Arlint

Just getting started with setting the equipment poles. Photo by Brenda Arlint