Playfield Update

Hooray! Soon the students and the entire church family will once again have a play field. This has been made possible by a tremendous amount of volunteer work and business discounts. We are truly blessed.

Bob Hablitzel drew the original plans and continues as an expert guide and counselor.

Jeff Hofmann, re-measured the elevation after new dirt was added, and re-drew the plan.

Work bees where the church/school family helped clean up the area and then installed all the irrigation pipes for the field were indispensable. Thank you very much, one and all.

David Hull, of Dave’s Backhoe Service, did a great job grading and trenching for a much appreciated discounted amount.

Rich Mattern spent many, many gratis hours on the irrigation system supply needs, and installment coordination.

Roger Doyle of NORMAC made a very special spot in his heart for the irrigation supplies of this project with discounts and consultation.

Karen Novotny and RainBird generously donated major components of the irrigation system, so that everything would mesh.

KJM Landscaping is taking up the baton to finish the technical parts of the irrigation system and finish grading.

David Novotny with Berco Redwood Inc. is graciously discounting the wood and the installation of the borders for the track, ramp, and playground.

Hastie’s Capitol Sand and Gravel Co. is giving a non-for-profit price for the topsoil and decomposed granite.

AAA Hydro seeding is likewise favorably adjusting their invoice.

Teri Mulvihill and the school staff have researched and chosen a great first stage playground equipment/swings combination.

It is planned that the playground area is to be filled with ADA approved, quality Fibar engineered wood fibre. Rain has caused a little delay here and there, but being able to run, jump, swing, and picnic this spring is the goal.

Quick stats:
Area = about 2 acres
Field = 100 ft x 228 ft
Track = 220 yds, 11 ft wide
Playground area = 70 ft x 100 ft
Topsoil = 200 yds
D.G. = 90 yds
Fibar = 350 yds
Hydroseed = 45,000 sq ft

Keep an eye out for upcoming areas where you can help: tree planting, drinking fountains installation, drainage rock placement, garden area planning, etc.

God is good.

Jay and Maggie Draeger