BROWNWOOD – January 23, 2019 – Howard Payne University’s grounds crew lent a helping hand in the early stages of Brownwood Area Community Garden’s reconstruction project. Late in the fall 2018 semester, the grounds crew assisted by cutting wooden planks for new garden beds.
By shortening the length of the beds, more space will be left for those in wheelchairs to access the garden. The garden reconstruction project is estimated to take several months and the process will be aided by volunteer work along the way.
HPU staff members who participated are Allen Fisher, irrigation foreman; Terry Pritchett, vice president of facilities and planning; Kenny Richardson, grounds foreman – athletic fields; Harlei Struck, student worker; and Joey Withers, grounds foreman – lawn maintenance.
Pritchett expressed his appreciation for opportunities to work alongside members of the community.
“I think it’s vital for HPU employees to help in our community,” he said. “We are all partners and it is fun getting to know all the good folks with these organizations. I look forward to years of collaboration.”
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Cutline: HPU’s Kenny Richardson prepares to cut a plank to be used for Brownwood Area Community Garden’s new garden beds.