Playground Committee holds work party

    DEXTER — Despite steady drizzle and fog, more than 35 volunteers of all ages showed up at Crosby Park in Dexter on Saturday to install some of the town’s new playground equipment.

Observer photo/Mike Lange

    TEAMWORK — Melodie Stanhope, Fred Banks (hidden) and Eddie Langlais assemble one of the climbing structures.

    Thanks to some successful fundraisers over the past year, the committee has raised over $32,000 toward its goal of $130,000. The equipment includes a climbing unit, six swings, a 10-person merry-go-round, a treehouse-type climber for 2- to 5-year-olds, four park benches and three “surfers” or surfboards on springs. The new units replace the 20-year-old pressure-treated ones that were worn out and deemed unusable.

Observer photo/Mike Lange

    WHAT’S THIS? — Little helpers, from left, Chase Farnsworth, Nicholas Lary and Ryan Farnsworth check out some of the playground equipment parts.

    Recreation Director Jimmy Bell said he was pleased with the turnout. Those who participated in the work party were treated to a cookout for their volunteer efforts.

Observer photo/Mike Lange

    WE CAN DIG IT — Mark Watson does the groundwork for the new swing sets at Crosby Park. Frank Spizuoco donated the use of his backhoe for the community project.

Observer photo/Mike Lange

    ON THE LEVEL — Dexter Recreation Director Jimmy Bell, right, and his son, Jeremy, install a platform on one of the new playground units.