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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-08-19, Page 1ca toDericry SIGNAL -STAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1973 SECOND. SECTION red r len 6 1 $ of youngsters attended the "Penny Carnival" at Judith Gooderham lost Thursday August w16. Many games were in operation during the day log ring tosses, penny throws, balloon breaking contests, a dunking machine and Bingo. According to Recreation Director Mike Dymond it was a profitable venture as about $106 was deposited to the playground bank ac- count after expenses were met. (staff photo) 1 The day of the penn Goderich Recreation ent's "Penne „Ear- eld 'on Thursday can ed a "splashing'' suc- year'as the main at - for the hundreds of ers who attended o be catching live gold - the wading pool at ooderham Park. ust a' 'few. *pennies, could literally try their catching one ,of the fish. About 80 of the amount of 100 fish put I were caught and taken home, as_"pets" during the day. Many other activities were in operation to amus both young and• old` alike. 'P One booth children could have their arms and legs gaily decorated with bright '„watercolors or in a nearby tent they could hear the mysteries of the future told to them by the fortuneteller. A great number of other games were also on the grounds. There were ring and „penny tosses, bean bag throws, baIloan- -break-ing dart th-rovvs, and a "fish" pond with prizes. Another very popular event was the baseball dunking .,gym,.. machine. Recreation -W Thrector Mike Dymond "graciously" volunteered to be the first one dunked during the day clothes and all After Mike was considered "all wet", Pool Supervisor Taff Graham took over and spent most of the afternoon getting dunked -to the delight of the many youngsters doing the throwing. If cine was looking for ex- citement, the "House of Horrors" 'was the spot to go As you cautiously stepped into the blackness of the house, you suddenly found "gooey" 4 squishy substances- beneath - yout- feet and run into spidery webs which were ,,,,.merely spaghetti strings. Many screams were uttered in the pool maintenance building on Thursday. For the--artrttrs, there—was a Bingo game during the evening with prizes ranging from key - cases to purses being given out to the winners. There were prizes for everything which were donated h • local merchants who won -praise from organizers--for-their generosity. Prior 'to the• carnival, many mNrchants allowed the playground staff to- place posters of the. event in their 'tore windows. Many of the playground staff sieggbers coinmented On the'ex- cellent help that many of the' children provided by managing most of the booths. - After all expenses were met, about $106 was dep„sited into the playground'.s hank account. • Even the weatherman was co-operating as the carnival, was aided by sunny skies and warm- temperatures. For all those who attended, there seemed to be a lot of fun and laughter which was the Main goal of the day -long sO ki lCO r^©400 ilk Pool Supervisor Taff Graham exhibits a look ofanxiety as the -catch releasss__plunging her into the cool water below. Taff was a good sport about the whole thing spending most of - the day being dunked to the delight of many of the youngsters doing the throwing. (staff photo) • Photo Story by ; Rob Kellestine Adventuresome type, there were canoe rides held In ride as Playground Co-ordinator Gary Lounsbury provides mining Pool. These four youngsters are enjoying the the power. (staff photo) rza rfiFy1Fmit . The balloon breaking went kept staff members busy as it seemed that the youngsters 'couldn't miss. two separate trips had to' be made during the day to pick up additional prizes. (staff photo) - The old favorite "ring toes" gone was in use extensively' during the day. Down the fine you can see In the photo a bustle of activity at various other games. (staff photo) ' A • liven the adorts wire able to participate In the "Penny Car - slyer' this year es a New garme,was set up In the evening. fhtass ranging from keroases to purses were given out to a the wines. The , v«+o4 tty of the iwgif, merchants was greatly aP0vocietsd by the organisers of ttnti day -tong event es their help ednfrtbuted greatly to the cern/van SMOsese.