To the editor:

The Pinetree Townhouses’ “Playground Enhancement Fund” has received publicity by the Journal-World and Channel 6 news that has resulted in community support that otherwise would most likely never been achieved. In light of the goals of this fund to provide safe and fun playground equipment for the children of Pinetree, I am wondering what the school district plans to do with the playground equipment at Centennial School and the other elementary schools that have been closed.

If the district regulations would allow such playground equipment to be donated to the “Playground Enhancement Fund,” I encourage the district to take a serious look at doing so. After all, the children who would benefit are either current or future students of the Lawrence school district. I also would like to thank everyone who has supported Chloe Sheridan’s efforts. I hope the community support she has received will encourage more of our children to become both aware and involved in the needs of others in Lawrence.

Kristine Sheridan,

Oskaloosa