Pat Loughlin, assistant pastor at Epworth UM Church, unveils the plans for the Epworth UMC Skate Project on the south edge of the parking lot. BY DENY HOWETH
Matthew McCauley tries a trick on one of the plywood platforms in the parking lot. BY DENY HOWETH
Josie Murr, 4, seeks shelter from the rain that interrupted Skate Day. BY DENY HOWETH
The skate park is now mostly plywood; the new concept is a concrete park designed by Jesse Clayton of Philadelphia, Pa. BY DENY HOWETH
Adam Nichols works the half pipe at Epworth Skate Day, an all-ages event. BY DENY HOWETH
Chris Mansfield holds his 11-month-old daughter Ella in between sets. Chris is the guitarist for the Floaters, one of the bands that played at Skate Day at Epworth Church. BY DENY HOWETH
Logen Hood, 5, concentrates while skating in the half pipe. BY DENY HOWETH
Tristen Hood, 9, keeps it safe on Sunday. BY DENY HOWETH
Nick Weber, 12, gets air on a quarter pipe at Epworth Skate Day. BY DENY HOWETH
Preliminary approval has been given to start raising funds for the construction of a concrete skate area at Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Road in Rehoboth. The announcement was made at Skate Day July 28. Jesse Clayton, 5th Pocket Design, will oversee and design the construction.
For more information on donating email ploughlin@epworth-rehoboth.org or call 227-7743, ext.106 or go to www.eumcrb.org/sk8/.
