The Westside Park pavilion was officially turned over to the city in a ceremony
10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 9, at the pavilion. Mayor Mark Spencer
received the key to the pavilion from Dave Uphoff, a member of the Westside Park pavilion
Adhoc Committee.
Committee Chairman Dean Barth thanked those who donated their time and their money to
make the construction of the pavilion possible. Barth said that even though the pavilion
is complete, the committee still encourages donation towards the pavilion to help fund improvements
and maintenance on the pavilion.
Mayor Mark Spencer praised the committee for their work and said that everyone had told him
that construction of the pavilion would be impossible.
Committee member Dave Uphoff also thanked those who helped in the construction of the pavilion
and said that the beautiful new pavilion is a symbol of the
quality of the community that we live in.
Since its completion, the pavilion has been used every weekend for reunions,
birthday parties, and other social gatherings and has proved to be a worthwhile addition to the community.
The kitchen has not been completed but the restrooms are fully functional and landscaping has been completed.
Presently, the restrooms are locked every evening and opened every morning by Minonk police.
The restrooms will be closed for the winter season in November.
The pavilion was constructed with volunteers from the labor and trade unions and from
local volunteers. Over 55 % of the cost of the pavilion was funded by private donations.
Contributions are still being accepted to help with the maintenance and improvements for
the pavilion.
Westside Park Pavilion Adhoc Committee members from the left:
Virgil Folkerts, Ray Matter, Clara Fewell, Jerri Sue Johnson, Dave Uphoff, Mary Ford, Shirley Barth,
Edmona Lohr, Dean Barth, Roberta Barth, Robert Barth.
