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Convenience comes with a price ... are you ready to pay? visit www.wineballot.com VOTE NO n/l on 1 | This ad paid^ for by John J. Penriergast , Jr. 1495 Falmouth Rd. Centerville, MA Cobb Astro Park coming along beautifully By Kathleen Szmit kszmit@barnstablepalriot.com PARK BENCH - One of 21 planned for the Cobb Astro Park, this bench was given by one of the coordinators of the project, BHS science teacher Mike Gyra and his wife, Mary. SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT - The AHEPA Cape Cod Chapter #483 recently presented Cobb Astro Park with a check for $15,000 from a fund- raising dinner on Oct. 7 at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Centerville. KATHLEEN SZMIT PHOTO THE GRASS IS GREENER - Gone are the rocks and weeds. In their place grows lush, green grass planted by landscaper ChrisJoyce and irrigated by John Viola, supported by a stone retaining wall, taking Cobb Astro Park to a new level. Barnstable High SchoolSci- ence teacher Mike Gyra is so excited about the progress of the school's Cobb Astro Park that he is climbing the walls. Well, he does use a ladder, but that doesn't diminishhis enthusiasm.- Gyra,on the school'sroof to photograph the park, exudes the energy of a child when discussing the project. "This is an amazing place,"he said. "It's really coming along." Recently the project re- ceived a substantial boost from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive As- siciation (Ahepa) Cape Cod Chapter #483, which pre- sented the schoolwith$15,000 for the park garnered during a recent fund-raiser. On Oct. 7 Ahepa and the Daughters of Penelope held a specialdinnerfeaturing Greek cuisine,music, and discussion with author Nick Tsiotos. More than 250 people at- tended the event, including local educators,students and community leaders. Ahepa President John Tanionos of Sandwich was pleased with the turnout . "It was impor- tant for our organization to get behind this project," said Tanionos. "It is our hope that the Astro Park provides an educational experience to people of all ages while paying tribute to our Greek ancestors." Two years ago the area where the park is now estab- lished was overgrown and unsightly after two decades of neglect. "It was adump,"said Gyra, unapologetically.Upon deciding to embark on a res- toration project after collabo- ratingon the idea withformer BHS colleague PeteAuger,art teacher Eiblis Cazeault, and Latin and Greek teacher Carl Lenhart,it became necessary to choose a unifying theme. "We went with Hellenism," said Gyra. "Aperiod that mir- rors Greek curriculum and all that the Greek civilizationhas brought us." According to Gyra, "The Greek civilization has the ability to unify all the arts, sciences, literature , math- ematics, and athletics. It's the perfect backdrop for this park." Those familiar with the park no doubt immediately visualize the stunning mu- rals adorning the facade and sidewall of the BHS library. Painted by Cape artists Cris Reverdy and Jackie Reeves, the works depict students peering through supposedly crumbling bricks to get a glimpse of the past. There is also a historically accurate representation ofthe frieze ofthe Parthenon,aswell as a scene of day giving way to starry night. Those who haven't seen the park in some time will be surprised to learn that lush, green grass, supported by a beautiful retaining wall, has replaced the weeds and dirt. In the spring, 1,000flowerswill bloom along one wall, their bulbs recently planted by various student groups. Gently sloping walkways lead down to the main arena and up to several telescope piers and a startlingly pre- cise human sundial, which students stand on to tell time with their own shadows. "We 've already had two moon parties and two star par- ties,"said Gyra. During these events students from local elementary schools are en- tertained by BHS seniors who read Shakespeare, sing, and perform. Students also have the opportunity to view the skies above the Cape through the school's telescopes. Because the area is entirely wheelchair accessible,includ- ingtwo telescope piers,no one is left out. "We want everyone to experience this place,"said Gyra. The parties,started by Gyra as a course assignment , have become popular events. "It's important that the seniors reach out and become the role models for the younger students ," explained Gyra. "It'sagreat gift that they give as they leave." Next to the location of the future observat ory are two of the planned 21 benches made from Crabapple Stone. Each bench, like the two in place, willbe engraved with a favorite quote and the donors' names. "It offers a place of reflection ," said Gyra, who noted that the benches,alight rosy-beige in sunlight, turn a deep red in the rain. Otherimprovementstocome are a memorial garden honor- ingdeceased BHSstudents and staff, a fountain, a labyrinth, and continued mural work, as well as possible lighting to encourage usage of the park beyond school functions. "We reallywantittobe acommunity place,too,"said Gyra."Notjust a high school place." As Gyra is careful to point out, Cobb Astro Park is the result of intensive community effort. "We are so grateful to all of our contributors ," he said. While Gyra acknowledges that the project stillhas about two years before completion, it is fast becoming a magical place at BHS. "We want to keep it as a special place," he said. "This is the heart of the school." Progress in the park