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By Wendy Herman For the first time, Waâ€" terioo city children aren‘t the only ones who can take advantage of the Communâ€" ity Services summer proâ€" 12 ~Wateriog Chronicile, Wednesday, July 18, 1973 The often forgotten rural children in the Erbsville and Heidelburg area_ are also being provided with playâ€" ground programs this year. Tom Litwiller, of the Community Services, said a Youth in Action grant of $700 has brought the proâ€" ‘"‘This is the first time we have tried it."" Mr. Litwiller said, ‘"and it has been workâ€" ing out very well. There are a lot of kids out there and six weeks. Jane Hertzberger (left) and Mary Anne Turner, of Waterloo finish up crafts for their afternoon playground session in Lincoln Village. The two girls are part of the Community Services staff providing crafts, games and other activities around Waterloo‘s parks. CASH and CARRY â€" REPAIRS Classifieds pay {tormerly J.C. Sales & Service} § Princess West. Waterioo across from Waterioo Bow! 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Mr. Litwiller said they had gone to the halfâ€"proâ€" gfram in some areas since steadily declining for years. He said the shortened proâ€" gram gives the children The summer playgrounds offer a variety of activities such as volleyball, softball, more in the way of what they want to do rather than bkaving the leaders try to stretch designated activiâ€" ties over a whole day periâ€" Fish are more then pets. They make a fascinating hobby for the whole family. Canaries, Budgies. Finches, Parrots, Love Birds, Cockeâ€" tiels, Sea‘ Horses, Snakes, Monkeys also other small Pet Supplies Reasonable Prices A Fascinating Hobby Our Tropical & Complete Line of WATERLOO SQOUARE PET SHOP Marine Fish 743 6921 being absent due to vacaâ€" tions or loss of interest is also a factor in the playâ€" ground program. Mr. Litwiller said there is a period at the end of July and the first week of August when attendance is very low. He said though interest is likely to decrease toward the end of the summer the program had been organizâ€" ed to lessen the feeling that and at the same time alâ€" lows for suggestions from the children. The problem, which faces many summertime activities, of participants Outdoor cookery will be feature Outdoor â€" cookery _ by Union Gas will be the speâ€" cial feature when the Kâ€"W Christian â€" Women‘s Club has their monthly luncheon July 24. tion, low organized games, crafts and outdoor educaâ€" tion trips. Mr. Litwiller said they like to keep the proâ€" The luncheon will be held at the Waterloo Motor Inn. bowiing and game days with interâ€"playground â€" competiâ€" there will be something of interest for all children ‘ PARKDALE PARKDALE PLAZA SS m MrG(/ZL / “l\‘/ TA E ӣ @ A MAncY faa //,.-/'\ 1”64}?’?/% o. (as the products ; PLAZA _ ALBERT & HAZEL STREETS Delivery at NO CHARGE to you e day after day . Camp Waâ€"Youâ€"Mec is also being operated this year at Hillside Park. 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