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Page 22 - Waterloo Chronicle, Wodmsday, June tt, 1977 "WW ghtb 28aue i's'iit,'0l Saturday June 11, ttnt Seaman Stadium Students $2.00 Children $1.00 Waterloo Days presents (Ill, Junior Drum and Bugle Corps. Competition Admission.: Adults $3.00 Waterloo Park * GOLDEN LIONS 4mm * HILITERS moment: * AURORA AMBASSADORS ”on Open Compolmor (mm - * KAVALIERS A creative playground. the first of its kind construct- ed for trainable retarded students in Kitchener-Water- loo, was officially opened c Comgmlon JUN-UAW” New Dawn opens playground "Play is the best remedial tool we have available today, especially if it is creative," said Dr. Joseph Levy, pro- fessor in the faculty of Human Kinetics and Lei- sure Studies at the Univer- sity of Waterloo. Dr. Levy, who was responsible for the initial planning of the pro- ject, addressed guests who attended the opening. "Play gives the child an opportunity to find his own level. It is the most viable piece of equipment in the school program, " he said. Equipped with two Wendy houses, a log suspended on chains, a moving bridge, slides, a plastic tunnel and tires piled and chained to poles, the playground is not only a child's delight but a catalyst in developing motor coordination skills, an awareness of space and dis- tance, the ability to climb up and down and the lessening of fear. "I am happy to note that the students are developing these skills," said Hulda Stewart, principal of New Dawn school who initiated the project and has spent countless hours helping to ctrordinate the various activities. Mrs. Stewart said funding for the project was provid- ed by Wintario and Experi- ence '76 grants, donations from the Mothers' Auxiliary to the Mentally Retarded, the Waterloo county board of education, money re- ceived from $103,500.00 worth of Zehrs tapes, as well as donations and sup- plies from parents and friends. Sunday, Max”. Ian Bruce, landscape technician with the Kitch- ener Department of Parks and Recreation, designed the playground at New Dawn school so that students could have fun but also exercise their creativity and im- agination. Among the many individ- uals commended for their help was John Emslie, par- ent of a former student at New Dawn school, who completed the bridge, mah- ing it safer for children, covered logs with indoor- outdoor carpeting and help- At the official opening ot the playground, parents, News and staff had a chance to see the "children in action" and their ac- tivities ranged from climb. ing a tire staircase to bal- ancing on a carpeted log. edto area. lay sod ii, the pidy Parents, friends. staff and students look on as Janet Willis officiatty opens the creative playground at New Dawn School. May 29. To open the playground, Jan'et Willis, a student at New Dawn school, cut the ceremonial white ribbon, al- lowing the guests to view and the children. to enjoy the playground. "There is a fascinating phenomenon taking place in society. People are starting to recognize that they have to pull together to achieve their goals," said Dr. Levy, "and we have a group that has done just that." The Kitchener-Waterloo chapter of the "Sweet Ade- lines" and the Optimist Club of Elora are sponsor- ing a "Klondike Night" in the new Elora community centre June 17. The evening will com- mence with games of chance and progress into a dance with music being provided by the "Milestone. " Klondike night The "Sweet Adelines" will be in concert during two 20 minute breaks. Auction sales are also scheduled, using the paper money winnings to bid for prizes. Proceeds will be used to further youth work in the community.