Eric Nystedt Memorial Playground

Eric Nystedt Memorial Playground
"Eric"
We have chosen to dedicate our new playground in the memory of fallen O.P.P. officer, Provincial Constable Eric Nystedt. Eric was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie where he graduated from Bawating High School. During Eric's time at Bawating he excelled in athletics, particularly basketball, cross country running and track & field. After high school Eric left Sault Ste. Marie and attended Carleton University in Ottawa. Eric enjoyed his three years as a student at Carleton particularly when he went out on patrol with his brother Scott who was also an O.P.P. officer. Upon completion of his education at Carleton University Eric was hired by the O.P.P. in September 1990 and posted to the Minden Detachment. Eric loved policing in Minden and quickly became an integral part of the community working with youth, patrolling the community and promoting sport and fitness within the community and the O.P.P. Eric became a member of the O.P.P. Running Team and set a record that still has not been broken today. His commitment to his personal fitness, hard work and community were second to none. On July 3, 1993 Eric attended a dispute in Furnace Falls Ontario. While attempting to arrest a suspect Eric was stabbed. Tragically the wound was severe and Eric at the young age of 24 passed away from excessive blood loss. Eric's body was returned to his home in Sault Ste. Marie and buried at Greenwood cemetery. Inscribed on his head stone is an O.P.P. crest, a basketball, a pair of running shoes and the inscription "Loved by all who Knew him". It is through such love, dedication and commitment that inspired us to enhance the grounds for our students & community.

Remembering Eric

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The date is set for the FINAL build - May 24/25th 2011

We are looking forward to the completion of the playground project.

Over the next few weeks we will build our Outdoor Classroom / Community Pavilion, with the construction being sponsored by Ruscio Construction.

Through the support of school families the grounds will be prepared & the initial foundation started for the installation of the remaining playground elements.

Volunteers are welcome to join us Tues. May 24th & Wed. May 25th as we install the playground elements & ground cover.

We wish to thank the following supporter for their support in making this build possible:

Let Them Be Kids
Belair Recreational
Ruscio Construction
RCMP Foundation
OPP Youth Foundation
Scotiabank
Sault Ste. Marie Rotary North
Marie Hunter & M.R. Wright
Clarida Construction
Dick Family
Tarentorus Families, Neighbourhood & Community Members for their ongoing support.
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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Tarentorus Home and School committee wishes to thank our school, families and the community for their ongoing support! This year we have successfully raised $17,897.83 bringing our balance to $25,382.26 to go towards our future enhancements, which will include an outdoor classroom and additional playground equipment that is geared for our special needs students. With the school year coming to an end we are only $16,432.36 shy of our final goal, with outstanding grant applications. The committee has decided to focus our current efforts on meeting this financial goal in hopes of completing our outdoor improvements in the fall of 2010!
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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Outdoor Classroom / Recreational Gathering Area


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Additional Panels





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Additional Playground Elements




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Updated Costs

Our pricing quote from Belair has been reviewed & gauranteed for a spring purchase.

Our overall Cost of this last phase is $41814.62
Currently we have $20,216.91 raised

We have recieved word that we will be recieving a $2000 donation.

There are 3 upcoming fundraising events planned including our Student Donation Challenge.

We have recently written for 2 grants in hopes to secure funds to see this project throught to completion.

As we move forward we are looking for sponsores for our playground elements.

...List of items will be updated shortly
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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Current Funding

We are currently working towards the completion of our playground improvement project. This year our goal is to build the outdoor classroom & complete the Jr./Int. playground with elements pleasing to our special needs students.
Estimated cost is $51,953.87

We started the year with $7452.42 carried over from last year.

To date we have raised an additional $8833.21 bringing our funding balance to $16385.63

Our goal is to raise the additional $35,536.23 in order to complete our playground project.
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Let Them Be Kids

Let Them Be Kids is all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow

OUTCOMES:

We envision the following outcome from the revitalization of our grounds.

•Enhanced school pride through school yard beautification.

•Attraction of new citizens to our community with a well rounded educational facility

•Creation of a fun environment where children will develop a love of healthy physical activity that will last a lifetime

•Increase opportunities for physical & natural activity for students during school hours and beyond.

ACHIEVING OUR GOALS:

Our committee is researching a number of fundraising activities within our community and will continue to do so on a ongoing basis. Our committee maintains a partnership of respect and support with our Parent Council and School Staff. We are compiling a list of private and civil sector businesses and organizations that may be in position to supplement our financial needs. Our proposals will be distributed to such organizations in order to provide a clear map of our intentions and the financial hurdles that we must overcome in order to achieve our goals in making our children's dreams become a reality.

Phase 1 & 2

Currently the grounds consist of 2 small sandboxes, baseball backstops, rusted soccer goalposts, 2 older basketball courts, 2 running long jump pits, large grass areas & some pavement with painted hopscotch games.

Our Vision is to provide our children with a Quality PlaygroundHow?

•Add age appropriate playground structures

•Refurbish the soccer posts, basketball courts and baseball diamonds

•Create a proper field where the children can play soccer

•Adding new track & field elements

•Enlarge the sandboxesWe believe that adding these features will benefit students by enhancing their day with fun, physical, social, educational and creative possibilities.

Phase 3

Outdoor Classroom Improvement Project

Currently this grounds space is not being utilized to its full potential

Our Vision is to provide our children with a year 'round outdoor pavilion How?

Our goal is to provide an outdoor classroom (pavilion and seating) on our gravel area.

This would be shared by all classes as they require. We would like to add some trees, foliage and gardens to the grounds as well as a nature trail in our large wooded area for walks and snowshoeing. Another priority is to enhance our main entrance, primarily through landscaping, to provide a safer waiting and dismissal area.



Dedication of Playground
In Memory of Eric Nystedt