McIntosh Elementary gets new playground
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
 | | Several McIntosh Elementary School students enjoy the new playground equipment. (SA photo by Ellen Williams) |
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The children were eager and excited, and it showed in their faces and voices Thursday morning, Aug. 23, at McIntosh Elementary School. The occasion was the dedication of playground equipment to the school from the McIntosh Industrial Park Area Improvement Association (MIPAIA) on Thursday, Aug. 23. The $30,000 donation funded the equipment which allows the children to enjoy playing and promotes physical fitness.
Denise Taylor of Ciba welcomed everyone to the ribbon cutting and expressed her pleasure that MIPAIA is able to do this for the children, and admonished them to "be safe."
Principal Edna Billingsly told the crowd that the children had not yet played on the equipment and expressed her appreciation that "…our students now have a great place to play for years to come. It is truly a great day." Then she led the children in a rousing "THANK YOU" to industry representatives.
Steve Asbill, Olin plant manager, admonished the children "…to do your homework, be nice to the teachers and friendly to each other," as they enjoy the new equipment.
 | | Officials cutting the ribbon (L-R) were David Huggins (Praxair), Denise Taylor (Ciba), Edna Billingsly (McIntosh Elementary), Rand Roslak (Tate & Lyle), Tim Savage, (superintendent of education), Steve Asbill (Olin), Kay Cole (Huntsman), Ronnie Wallace, (Bay Gas) and Andy Stubbs (Ala Power). (SA photo by Ellen Williams) |
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McIntosh Industrial Park is a joint initiative involving seven chemical producers and industrial partners who cooperate to support the town of McIntosh with education, civic and cultural projects.
Among the company representatives on hand for the celebration were Asbill (Olin), Rand Roslak and Karen Harris (Tate & Lyle), Ronnie Wallace (Bay Gas), Andy Stubbs, (Alabama Power), David Huggins, (Praxair), Taylor (Ciba) and Kay Cole (Huntsman).
Local dignitaries who attended were Tim Savage, superintendent of education; Harold Crouch, Career Technical Center director; and Marc Keahey, House Member, District 65.
 | | Representatives from local industries, Denise Taylor, Ronnie Wallace, Rand Roslak, David Huggins, Steve Asbill and Andy Stubbs check out the new playground equipment. (SA photo by Ellen Williams) |
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