But most importantly to develop a scholarship for challenged students for continuing education, allowing them to grow and give them the confidence they need to help them push forward into their future careers. What is the purpose of this project? The purpose of this project is to use this iconic structure to send a message that we are bridging community with education, and to preserve this historical bridge panel that has been a symbol showing the pride of Lakeland T-Bird Country. All proceeds go through the foundation and the foundation is responsible for distributing payments. Where does the money go? Friends of the T-Bird Bridge committee have partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin a (501(c)3 Corporation). To find out who we are go to (ABOUT US) at the top of our website homepage. Who are the Friends of the T-Bird Bridge Committee? Our committee is made up of 11 dedicated individuals. No tax dollars are collected, all money collected is from private donations only. Where is the money coming from for this project? Friends of the T-Bird Bridge committee are responsible for fundraising the money needed to move forward with this project.

Who owns the T-Bird Bridge panel? The T-Bird Bridge panel is the property of Lakeland Union High School. It will be constructed on the south side of the retention ponds. Where is the new location? The new location will be at the entrance of Lakeland Union High School off Highway 70 West at the stop lights. The painting of the panel will take place after being attached to the pillars. The panel will be sandblasted clean due to the lead-based paint and then primed. It is there where the bridge will be restored and then moved to its new site.

Where is the bridge panel now? You can see the bridge panel sitting South of Minocqua off Highway 51 across from Highway L to Nokomis.

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