Community invited to celebrate new Ryan Williams playground at Washington-Monroe School
Dedication and ribbon cutting to be held Friday

[August 17, 2021]   Recently a large group of friends, family, and volunteers came together to bring a vision to reality.

In early June the Ryan Williams Memorial Playground was constructed on the grounds of the Washington Monroe Elementary School. Numerous personal and business donations of money, goods, machinery, food, and time were used to install the playground equipment.

Committee members involved in planning and installation of the playground included:

Ali Williams,
Harper Williams,
Don and Marla Williams,
Julie Bates,
Jim Rohrer,
Stephen Rohrer,
Marc Schoonover,
Todd Courtwright,
Kent Froebe,
Ginger Chaudoin,
and Mike Rohrer

Special thanks to those listed below that supported the project with their expertise:

Kent Froebe, Superintendent
Lincoln Elementary School District 27

Ginger Chaudoin, Principal
Washington Monroe School

Brandon Winebrinner
Chicago Street Rental

Jim Rohrer/Neil Rohrer
Rohrer Farms

Kurt Hullinger
Lincoln Iron and Metal

John Barrick
Barrick Enterprises

Ethan Hoinacke
Guest House

Pete Helton
D & D Sewer
 

Walt Landers
City of Lincoln, Streets and Alley

Wes Woodhall
City of Lincoln, Building and Zoning

There will be an official dedication and ribbon cut at the playground on Friday, August 20th at 1pm.

Thank you again to all who helped with this project in any way.

[Mike Rohrer]