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Hecker found out about the organization from his <br /> colleagues at the Minnesota Recreation and Park <br /> Association state conferences that he attends. <br /> k 14 j 1i <br /> ti e'_ l,t Y A <br /> "I found out that the city of Plymouth had a good <br /> s <br /> experience with KIDS," Hecker said <br /> He was surprised when he was told Elk River's two <br /> playgrounds would qualify because they are small and <br /> have been found to be unsafe and obsolete under the s ,° <br /> United States American Society of Testing and Materials +c," '. <br /> s. <br /> playground industry standards. .:;4‘ <br /> "I was very pleased to find out that we could participate in <br /> the program and provide something for underprivileged The church crew that dismantled the playground included, <br /> left to right:Phil Falconer, Brent Morrow,John Hannus,Joe <br /> children," Hecker said. Miller, Les Reid,Jon McCollum. Paul Birhaus.Torn <br /> McConn, Rick Watkins, Bob Groetsch and Jerry Borsheid. <br /> The playground equipment removed from Orono and F Photo by Michael Hecker <br /> Baldwin parks is more than 20 years old. <br /> Anew"destination" playground will be built this year at Orono Park.The playground at Baldwin Park will not be <br /> replaced.Aswing set at that park that will remain.Alarger and newer playground is located at Barrington Park, <br /> which Hecker said is only a few blocks away. <br /> Tags: Elk River parks, KIDS Around the World <br />