CRESTLINE, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Carpentry Class at Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby has given a new lease of life to the bleachers at the Crestline Junior Softball Field. Led by instructor Justin Tuttle, the class, comprising juniors and seniors, spent the previous week replacing old wood, painting the metal support frames, and installing new lumber.
This is not the first time the seniors in the class have undertaken such a project. In the fall of 2022, they successfully completed a similar renovation at the Crestline Little League Complex.
The materials for the project, including the lumber, were purchased from Carter Lumber in Shelby and delivered by the Village of Crestline Service Department. The paint and hardware were sourced from Holcker Hardware in Crestline.
The project was fully funded by Crestline Youth Sports. Its President, Clayton Herold, expressed his gratitude for the relationship they have with Pioneer Career and Technology Center. He said, “We are pleased to provide projects that give the students valuable experience in their field of study.”
In April, Crestline Youth Sports hosted two groups of Pioneer students during their Community Service Day. These students hung up banners, cleaned the concession stand and bathrooms, and put down mulch in the flowerbeds. “Without the help of the Pioneer students, our facilities wouldn’t look as nice as they do today,” added Herold.
This collaboration between Pioneer Career and Technology Center and Crestline Youth Sports not only benefits the students with hands-on experience but also significantly contributes to the local community.