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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1996 PAGE 21.
Blyth raises funds to bring back recess fun
By Janice Becker
For youngsters at Blyth Public
School who have been without
playground equipment since the 15-
year-old wooden structure was
declared unsafe, fun at recess
should return by September.
In co-operation with the Huron
County Board of Education, the
Blyth Public School Advisory
Council (SAC) has begun a
fundraising project to replace the
playground equipment with a new
structure which meets all safety
standards.
"The old equipment was good for
the time it was built, but over the
15 years the cedar posts have rotted
at ground level, the structure was
Plan to come out for a fun-filled
evening, and support an important
cause at the Maitland Conservation
Foundation's 8th annual dinner and
auction, to be held Friday, May 10
at the Community Centre in
Brussels. Proceeds from the event
will go to support the Wawanosh
Nature Centre for Conservation
Education.
The evening will include a roast
beef dinner, live and silent
auctions, and a raffle. Dave Carson
of Listowel will be the auctioneer.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
"We are looking forward to
another successful event," said
Conservation Foundation Chair-
man, Vince Judge. "About 260
people attended last year's dinner
and auction. We hope to top that
number this year."
Last year businesses from
Harriston, Palmerston, Listowel,
Brussels, Blyth, Clinton, Seaforth,
Goderich, Lucknow, Wingham, and
just about everywhere in between,
donated auction and raffle items or
cash to the event. Over 175 items
too high, the slope of the ladders
were too steep and there were pinch
areas," says Al Harrison, Blyth PS
principal.
SAC has begun to ask for support
from community groups, says SAC
President Brenda Young. "We will
he holding fundraising events as
well as seek donations from clubs
and individuals."
It is also hoped that community
members will donate labour for the
installation of the new equipment.
The success of fundraising will
determine the extent of equipment
purchased, but Harrison says SAC
and school staff are hoping for
$10,000 to $15,000 for the pur-
chase of a multi-stage activity cen-
tre, primary for use by the younger
were donated. This year businesses
and individuals will have the
opportunity of sponsoring a table at
the dinner.
Tickets for the event are
available for $20 single or $40 a
couple. Those wishing to reserve a
table can take advantage of a
special offer by purchasing a table
of eight tickets. For information on
tickets, or to make a donation call
(519) 335-3557.
The Wawanosh Nature Centre
provides the opportunity for
students to learn about how to
manage and protect the environ-
ment. Over 5,000 students visit the
centre annually from Huron, Perth,
Bruce, and Wellington Counties.
The Centre is located on Conc. 6-7,
Nature Centre Road, of East
Wawanosh Township. The facility
provides activities for students
from grades kindergarten to Grade
10. The Wawanosh Nature Centre
is operated by the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority.
The Maitland Conservation
Foundation (MCF) is a local,
children.
"Blyth has a limited playground
area," says Young. "Making the
equipment available will keep the
younger children in that area and
allow the older students .to use
more Space."
The board of education has
agreed to cover the cost of digging
up the site forinstallation and com-
pleting the project to safety stan-
dards, say Harrison. It is hoped
parents will volunteer the labour
for installation, (under appropriate
supervision).
The return of playground equip-
ment will also provide a play area
for the children on this side of
town, instead of having to cross
charitable, non-profit organization
that supports conservation projects
being undertaken by the Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority. For
the past eight years the MCF has
been a major supporter of the
Wawanosh Nature Centre.
Hwy 4 to get to Lions 1 ark, he
says.
If SAC can get financial commit-
- merit for the project through dona-
tions and club support, even if over
a two year period, it is hoped the
project will begin in the spring, to
be completed by fall.
Anyone interested in contributing
to the project should contact the
SAC or the school. Cheques should
be made payable to the Blyth Pub-
lic School Creative Playground
Project. Receipts will be issued.
Conservation auction, May 10