Letter to the Editor: Update on new Lansing Lions playground

To the Editor:

The new playground equipment, the new benches, the bicycle rack, and the handicap picnic table are all ordered for the new Lansing Lions playground to be constructed in the Sports Complex park. The Lansing Lions sincerely appreciate all who have supported this project financially and with “in-kind” services.

Although we are about $10,000 short of our goal, the installation of equipment will take place September 22-23. The Lansing Lions Club is a small group, so we are seeking support from the area community for the installation. We are in need of 25 to 30 volunteers each day.  We need people who can help with construction, people who can help with making snacks and beverages available, and people who can be of assistance with first aid and safety both days.

Also, if you have not yet considered a donation for this project, we need your financial support to complete the plan for a safe, handicap accessible playground, which will also have an educational aspect with river habitat and safety information for children. Checks can be made out to Lansing Lions or to the City of Lansing with a note in the memo section For The Playground.

Volunteers need to contact me as soon as possible so the work force is in place before the days of installation.

For The Kids, 
Arlen L. Wonderlich
Lansing