SHERLOCK FOREST PLAYGROUND
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Mayor Lynn Stauss, East Grand Forks, letter: Volunteerism rebuilds EGF playground 
On behalf of the City of East Grand Forks, we would like to thank everyone for sparing their valuable time and helping us rebuild Sherlock Forest Playground.
By Lynn Stauss , October 02, 2011
VIDEO: Sherlock Forest Playground rises from the ashes
Work was expected to finish today on the rebuilding of East Grand Forks' Sherlock Forest Playground. After the playground was destroyed in a fire on May 27, 2011, the community vowed to rebuild. The rebuilding project ran Sept. 18 - 27. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was scheduled to be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the playground.
By Herald Staff Report , September 27, 2011
- Volunteers work at Sherlock Forest Playground
- Sherlock Forest Playground reopens to eager children and families
- Late lumber shipment temporarily halts Sherlock Forest playground rebuild
- Sherlock Forest rises again
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- East Grand Forks playground project goes down to the wire
East Grand Forks playground project goes down to the wire
Completion of the rebuild of the Sherlock Park Playground in time for its 5:30 p.m. ribbon-cutting today may be a photo finish.
By Ryan Bakken , September 26, 2011
Sherlock Forest rises again
Construction on the new playground — a large portion of which was destroyed by fire earlier this year — started this week with hopes to complete the project by Sunday.
By Herald Staff Report , September 19, 2011
Sherlock park playground rebuilding to run Sunday through Sept. 25
Four months after losing 75 percent of its structures to a fire, the Sherlock Forest Park playground will once again be whole. Rebuilding efforts for the park, located in East Grand Forks, are set to begin Sept. 18.
By Brandi Jewett , September 11, 2011
Sherlock playground organizers seek volunteer help
The project's needs include 25 skilled carpenters on Sept. 18 and tools for that work, plus food preparation and service and about 300 daily volunteers during a seven-day project period in latter September.
By Herald Staff Report , August 26, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Fire truck perfect choice in East Grand Forks
Selection of fire truck for new playground fitsRebuilding the Sherlock Forest playground, necessary because of a May fire that destroyed three-fourths of the playground, is off to a raucous start with Monday evening’s unveiling of the new design.
By Ryan Bakken , August 15, 2011
Volunteers needed to rebuild Sherlock Forest playground
The city of East Grand Forks is seeking volunteers to help rebuild Sherlock Forest playground, three quarters of which burned down in May. The work is tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 19-25. The city is also seeking some donations.
By Herald Staff Report , August 05, 2011
Sherlock playground begins resurrection
Two months after an accidental fire destroyed 75 percent of the Sherlock Forest Park playground, plans are nearly finalized for rebuilding.
By Erik Burgess , July 21, 2011
FUNDRAISER FOR SHERLOCK: Benefit held Wednesday in East Grand Forks
Community raises hope and money, to rebuild playground damaged by fireOnly a month after a fire almost destroyed it, hope for rebuilding Sherlock Forest Park’s wooden playground is rising from the ashes. Wednesday, “Rockn’ for Sherlock” kicked off fundraising events for rebuilding the park. About 30 volunteers helped set up and run the event. “It’s everyone’s park,” said Katie Nelson. “They’re anxious to see it rebuilt.”
By Brandi Jewett , June 29, 2011
OUR OPINION: Touch all the bases in playground reconstruction
East Grand Forks can pursue its preference for a certain contractor but should exercise due diligence and take care that it’s following the law in doing so.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , June 16, 2011
East Grand Forks looks to rebuild Sherlock Forest Playground
Penny Pape, volunteer guru extraordinaire, insisted that the same company be used to rebuild the Sherlock Forest Playground in East Grand Forks as constructed eight years ago.
By Ryan Bakken , June 14, 2011
From the ashes. . .
EGF pledges to rebuild Sherlock playground bigger, betterThere’s a strong possibility that a rebuilt Sherlock Forest Playground will be bigger and better than the original. The reason is that the East Grand Forks playground was constructed mostly with volunteer labor.
By Ryan Bakken , June 04, 2011
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