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Field Construction in Progress!
September 6 , 2007
You may have noticed that the Cleveland
field is all torn up! Wonder what’s going on?
Read all about it:
Background: In Fall 2003, the CHS
PTA received a $50,000 grant to resurface the existing
track. In the process of researching similar area projects,
the decision was made to upgrade the entire track and
field facility and the “Cleveland Community Field
Project” was formed.
Where we are now: With over
$1.2 million raised in cash and in-kind donations to
date, the soccer/lacrosse/football
field is currently under construction!!! This is a lengthy process, involving
excavating over 600 loads of dirt, followed by the
building of the base for a synthetic turf field – a
fabric has been laid down, and base rock is going in
this week. Smaller rock goes in over the following
2 weeks, and then the synthetic turf “carpet” goes
down (a 3-4 week process). We are projecting completion
of the field mid-October, hopefully done by Homecoming
on October 19.
What we still need: While we have the
cost of the field construction covered, there are still
two phases of the Project that need funds: the track
and the remaining facilities (grandstands, concessions,
fencing, landscaping, etc…). Each phase, if
completed today, will cost at least $500,000. Our next
immediate goal is to upgrade the track with a polyurethane
running surface, as the existing track is virtually
unusable.
To raise the first $500,000 for the track,
we will be pursuing private donors and foundations
for a portion of this, but parent and community support
is needed to be a part of the financial picture.
If you
would like to be included in any upcoming Project meetings,
please contact Carmel Bender at carmelbender@comcast.net
or 503-544-9909 or Marianne Morris at mariannemorris@msn.com
or 503-233-1104 for meeting times and place.
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