Ground Breaking

Last Tuesday marked the groundbreaking of the pocket park adjacent to the former Fire Hall. The weather was cooperative, and several local dignitaries were on hand to commemorate the occasion. Here, Toledo Mayor Rod Cross addresses the group and Port Commission President Chuck Gerttula.
Next up was Instructor and Crew Leader Peter Lohonyay. At left is School Board Member Brenda Brown.
Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall thanked everyone involved in the project. Port Manager Bud Shoemake is pictured here in the center.
Bud Shoemake, Janet Hessell, Jon Holbrook and Whitney Clerf listen to the speakers. Holbrook and Clerf have been instrumental in creating the park's design.Martha Lyon, Carol Zekan, Evelyn Roth, Dee Teem and John Asher enjoyed the ceremonies.

Students from left: Frank Aguilar, Ashley DeVries, Remington Iverson and John Weaver smile for a photo op.

Left, Dee Teem, CSC Workforce and Education Program Advisor and Port Secretary Debbie Scacco give me a nice smile.

A view through the scaffolding inside the building.

Bud Shoemake chats with Martha Lyon about the project.

Toledo City Manager Michelle Amberg and County Commissioner Don Lindly share some thoughts.

And then it's time for the whole crew to turn some dirt. The official groundbreaking.

Not missing a beat, the students got straight back to work preparing the interior for painting.

This is an exciting project for everyone involved!