Summer cleaning

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June 5, 2017 - 12:00 AM

At left, John Neeley of Shaughnessy Construction uses a power sprayer Friday to wash away nearly 80 years’ buildup of grime, as well as a coat of paint, from the concrete bleacher steps to the football stadium at Riverside Park. The thorough cleaning will precede a massive painting project at the stadium. The picture above shows the steps after they were cleaned. The cleanup work took two full days, and created a layer of dirt and debris so thick, it had to be raked away from in front of the stadium. In addition, crews are adding new sump pumps to prevent groundwater from backing up into the newly refurbished locker rooms, and eventually will target improvements to the pressbox. Iolan Donna Houser, who is spearheading the upgrades, continues to seek private funding to assist USD 257 with the work, although the school district is paying for the $80,000 needed to repaint the stadium. To donate, call 365-4700.

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