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Community grou
for creative play
By Wendy Somerville
On September 26, a cheque for $100 by
the S.S. Number Four Community Club
was donated to a community project
designed to provide creative play equip-
ment for Goderich Township children. The
project's label is PEP, or Playground
Equipment Project.
It began last May with a group of in-
terested parents and a playground, with
what they considered, hazardous play
equipment for their children.
Carol Wammes, project president, said
that the group started because they
wanted more facilities for Holmesville
Public School and the community.
"I approached the school principal about
our ideas and he was very excited about
the whole thing," said Carol.
The group thought that at first the idea
of designing better equipment would entail
permission from the Board of Education, a
number of parents with hammers and
nails and a little ingenuity.
"Boy, did our eyes ever open when we
realized just what we were in for," com-
mented Mrs. Wammes.
PEP is a community project, that, with
the help of the Township Council and the
Recreation Committee has been meeting,
researching and planning since last spr-
ing. Over 100 hours have gone into PEP
already.
Sam Bradshaw, a parent in the com-
munity, has decided to design the equip-
ment for the project. Mr. Bradshaw is an
architect with the ministry of agriculture,
and he estimated that the cost of, the pro-
ject will rim at about $15,000.
There will be two units, a junior unit for
children from the ages of three to eight,
and a senior side for children from the
ages of nine and up.
The group said that the only equipment
available to the community now, is the
small amount of original equipment at
Holmesville Public School. They said that
this equipment is 20 years old, worn out,
and is being taken down piece by piece for
safety reasons.
According to a PEP fact sheet, 259
children at the Holmesville school spend
up to two hours a day, 180 days a year on
the playground ( over 75,000 play -hours per
year I. The sheet also said that "during the
150th celebrations, frequent events will be
centred at the Community Hall, near the
playground."
"Travellers and township residents are
using the facilities on Highway 8 more
raises money
ound e uipment
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Alison Lobb ( left) of S.S. No. Four Community Club, donates a cheque of $100 to Carol
Wammes to start the thermometer rising for the Playground Equipment Program or
PEP in Holmesville. ( Wendy Somerville Photo)
each year and would have easy access to
the play centres."
Mrs. Wamrnes said that it is important
for people to realize "we are really stress-
ing that it is a community project not just a
school project."
She also said that the school was chosen
because it desperately needs the equip-
ment, it is centrally located, many tour-
naments are held there and it is large.
PEP applied through Wintario and will
receive more than 33 per cent of the actual
cost to build the equipment. The re-
mainder will be received through canvass-
ing to start •on October 4, and through
donations from organizations like the S.S.
Number Four Community Club.
The project said that the equipment may
appear expensive because creative play
equipment is built to last, and is carefully
designed to handle large numbers of
children at the same time, with over 15 dif-
ferent activities per centre.
If the equipment was purchased through
a manufacturer, the two play centres
would cost $30,000 and that is unassembl-
ed. "By using skilled volunteers in careful
planning and design, PEP will provide the
centres, assembeld, for half this amount,"
said the group.
Apart from donations and canvassing,
the group is also planning two dances. The
first dance will be held on November 4, at
the Goderich Township Hall and tickets
are $10 a couple. The second dance will be
in the new year on March 31 at the same
location for the same price.
"We are hoping that with all the parents
in Goderich Township we can get enough
to turn out for the dances," said Mrs.
Wammes.
PEP feel that creative play equipment
challenges, develops and entertains
children and Mrs. Wammes is pleased
with its progress. "Everything seems to be
falling together," she said.
Variety concert held at MacKay Centre
A very enjoyable variety concert was held
in MacKay Centre Wednesday evening,
September 28. Phyllis and Allan McTaggart
were in charge of the program.
Joan Henwood played three numbers on
the flute. She was accompanied by Irla
Stewart on the piano. Her selections were
Minuet, Beautiful Dreamer and All Through
the Night.
The Meadow Larks entertained next.
They are Clarence McCue, Dunc MacKay
and Doug Feagan with Howard Harris on
the piano. After singing several numbers,
they concluded with Amazing Grace.
Following the Meadow Larks were the
Fog Horns with their master of ceremonies
Don McMillan. The first number, Three
Blind Mice, was played by the ladies, Bon-
nie Dunn on flute, Shirley McMillan on sax-
ophone and Hillie Kloeze on accordian. They
were. joined by Bob Henry on trumpet,
George Griffiths on flute, Ralph Henderson
rendering the vocal part of the numbers and
Joan Henwood on the piano. Their numbers
too everyone down memory lane and includ-
ed, Ain't we got Fun, Put on Your Old Grey
Bonnet, I've been Working on the RAilroad,
• China Town, Battle Hymn of the Republic
and I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles.
On one number, Bob Henry danced the
Charleston.
Their closing number was When Day is
Done.
A new group to entertain at the centre
came from Ethel. They were Mac Godden
and Ethel Sutton. The ladies sang duets and
were accompanied by Mr. Sutton on the
piano. The ladies voices blended beautiful-
ly; some of their selections were Gold Mine
in the Sky; Drifting and Dreaming; If I Had
my Way Dear; Down the River of Golden
Dreams and Meet me Tonight in Dream
La
There were two sets of dancing by the
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son as the caller. Those taking part were,
Norman and Florence Wightman, Edward
and Lois Wise, Gerald and Carol McDowell,.
Bill and Molly Cox, Ross and Helen Trewar-
tha, Allister and Gladys Green. Ross and
Marion Leakey, Gordon and Darlene
Shoperook and Stan and Berniece Mcllwain.
This group did •several, changes and
delighted the audience with their toe -
tapping music.
In the absence of the president, Russel
Alton, the vice president, took charge of the
business meeting which opened with The
Lord's Prayer. Russel thanked Phyllis and
Allan for preparing a very interesting pro -
grain.
Those giving reports were Dave Harman
from the building committee, Everitt Sparl-
ing, property committee, Len Bannerman,
treasurer, Margaret Alton, membership
and Frances Worsell, catering.
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A motion was passed to have $3 member-
ship fees for 1984.
In the revised constitution for MacKay
Centre, a second vice-president is necessary
to fill the slate of officers. It was passed by
the meeting that Herb Bridle fill this posi-
tion.
Dates to remember are the movie October
7, "Kiss me Goodbye" with Sally Field,
James Caan and Jeff Bridges: October 12,
card party; October 13 choir practise is
starting at 11 a.m.; October 14 tea and
bazaar at 1 p.m., bingo ato8 p.m.; October
21, dance with Gord Harrison and his group;
and October 26 a variety program.
At the September 14 card party, the win-
ners of 500 tied. They were Bill Caesar and
Gertrude West. The euchre winners were
Elaine Leddy and John Gilbert. This card
party was planned by Janet and Claude
Kalbfleisch.
Residents go on tour
Sunday morning worship was held in the
Huronview chapel with a good attendance.
Reverend Pick was in charge. Communion
was observed. In fine voice, Elsie Hen-
derson and Margaret McQueen sang a
lovely duet. The choir sang a beautiful old
tune.
Tuesday afternoon, folk from Special Care
enjoyed a social hour in the auditorium.
Piano music was played for them by Frank
Bissett, during which time, refreshments
were served.
Wednesday morning, about 15 residents
boarded the van to go on a mystery tour.
we reached the Knotty Pine Inn where we
stopped and had a delicious dinner. From
there we went on to London and had a scenic
view of the city.
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and Green
or Yellow
Beans
Pick -Your -Own
or
Readi-Picked
CaII ahead for
Targe orders
Variety or Fresh
Vegetables
in the
Farm Market
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SAT. TILL 5 P.M.
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Huron Ridge
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Ed Stiles was down from Goderich
Thursday afternoon, and delighted the
audience with his organ playing.
Friday afternoon, some residents were
modelling objects from dough. When the
pieces were dry and hardened, they were
painted and when finished, looked very
decorative.
Don't forget the Autumn Tea and Bazaar
which is being held in the auditorium Oct.
12 There will be tables displaying many
beautiful and interesting items in knitted
wear and lovely crocheted articles. Baked
goods will be for sale
We extend a warm welcome to Miss
Gertrude George of Goderich, who has
come to reside at Huronview.
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