Thursday, September 29, 2011

Mast Net completes Playground

Thanks to a stealth group of dedicated playground builders the Mast Net went up tonight. The kids won't believe their eyes when they see the newest climbing apparatus tomorrow! Thank you to all who braved the rainy conditions to place the final structure!

Morrisburg & District Lions Club joins the Camel Back Climber level

Enthusiastically supportive of the South Dundas Community Playground, the Morrisburg & District Lions Club donates $5000 to the project. Mike Domanko accepts the cheque from President Lion Bob Bechard. Thank you Lions!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Lloyd McMillan Equipment digs deep for the playground

Lloyd McMillan presents Jack Barkley with a generous donation for the playground. Lloyd and his crew helped out during the playground site prep with Jack. Thanks Lloyd!


Saturday, September 24, 2011

WE DID IT

CONGRATULATIONS SOUTH DUNDAS!!  What an excellent day!


If you build they will come. And they did! South Dundas volunteers came out in droves to participate in the Playground Build. The first volunteer arrived at 7:00 am. By noon, the volunteer count had reached 247 and it didn't stop there.


It was amazing to see everyone come together. To see neighbour shoulder to shoulder with neighbour hauling wood chips, weeding gardens, assembling playground structures, pulling up interlock...It was simply inspiring to see a group of citizens work so hard to realize one common goal. 


THANK YOU to all who donated their TIME, TALLENT and TREASURE! Today was a testament to the community spirit and drive present in South Dundas!


Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It's not.  ~Dr. Seuss



Friday, September 23, 2011

WATCH OUR BUILD LIVE ON THE INTERNET


Our project will be broadcast live around the world! Our project is being broadcast live on the world wide web. As a Let Them Be Kids community our project is being featured on their internet broadcast network. 

Can't join us for the Build? Watch the action and celebrate with us, just visit www.ltbk.ca to see our exciting work, LIVE!


Our playground before...

Coldwell Banker generously donates

John Morrow of Coldwell Banker presents Steve Morrow with a cheque for the playground fund. Sweet! Thanks John!



Riley's Valu-Mart makes us smile

Riley Hatherall of Riley's Valu-Mart presents John Morrow with a generous donation for the Playground Fund! Thank you Riley!



Another Thank You is in order

John Morrow, South Dundas Community volunteer, accepts a cheque from Eldon Horner and Eric Pietersma of McInnis, MacEwan, Horner and Pietersma. Thank you for the generous donation!


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The J Roc Jolt Golf Tourney swings big for the Playground

Jason Broad, host of the J Roc Jolt Golf Tourney, presents Michael Domanko with a generous cheque for $1000.00. No mulligan needed here! Thank you Jason!

Hi-hoe Hi-hoe, it's off to build a playground we go

To ready the site for Build Day, Lloyd McMillan Equipment donated a portion of his services for this stage of the project and Robert Jordan Construction covered the cost of the Hi-Hoe used for the site preparation.  These generous donations were greatly appreciated! Thank you!



St. Lawrence Medical Clinic prescribes a generous donation

Dr. Beth Rivington of the St. Lawrence Medical Clinic presents Michael Domanko with cheque for $5000.00 for the playground! This is one doctor's visit we were happy to see! Thank you St. Lawrence Medical Clinic!

Fun Run finishes first for the Playground

Isabella Jordan and her team worked tirelessly on organizing the September 11 Fun Run and their hard work paid off. Isabella presented Michael Domanko with a cheque for $1030.00 for the Playground Fund! Thank you SDS Beavers Dental!!!


Monday, September 19, 2011

$114,000 Raised with only 5 more sleeps to go

It's hard to believe that only a few short months ago we were wondering if we'd be able to reach our fundraising goal...we were wondering if we'd be able to recrute the volunteers needed for the 1 day build...and we were wondering if we'd be able to do it in only 3 short months...Well...WE DID IT! The volunteers have come out in droves. We have surpassed our fundraising goal and we are down to only 5 more days until the Build. We are right on track.


South Dundas, you have demonstrated your generosity and spirit, without a doubt. You have proven that there are individuals and companies alike that are motivated by community projects with heart. And it's been a great community experience to share with you.


CONGRATULATIONS SOUTH DUNDAS...Your new playground awaits! 

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Shovels Ready

Jack Barkley, South Dundas Community Playground volunteer, has been leading and organizing a group in the site prep for the Playground build. He, a long side Les Cruickshank, Lloyd McMillan and several others have donated either time, tools and muscle over the last week to ready the site.  Here are a couple of pictures of their progress...








Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Fun Run - A successful lap for the Playground!

The Fun Run/Walk sponsored by SDS Beavers Dental held September 11th raised $1000 for the playground fund! Organizers and participants alike had a great time. THANK YOU to all who worked so hard to organize the Run, and to all of the participants who laced up for the event!


Visit www.cruickshankamphitheatre.com for more fantastic pictures of the day's event. 

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Teeing Up For Fun

Sean Boulrice and Sam Laurin present Steve Morrow, South Dundas Community Playground volunteer, with $500 from the Boli Open held at Morrisburg Golf Course. Thank you!
Sam Laurin, Steve Morrow, Sean Boulrice

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

3...2...1...BUILD

Okay South Dundas, the count down is on! As of Monday September 12th the playground at Earl Baker Park will be closed and our site prep will begin. There are 3 days of site preparations planned, Monday September 12th, Thursday September 22nd and Friday September 23rd. Jack Barkley, volunteer for the South Dundas Community Playground is heading up the "ground breaking" start as the heavy equipment rolls in to ready the site for our Build Day. 


As the dirt starts to turn, we are busy working out the details to make the day an enjoyable one. With under 3 weeks to go until Build Day, there is lots to do for to what promises to be the community event of the season!

Sunday, September 4, 2011

"Building" A Brighter Future

The Morrisburg Building Centre donates $5000 to the playground fund! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!


"It's been almost 25 years since we first opened the doors here at the Morrisburg Building Centre and we've been busy serving our customers and our community ever since...we're in business because you're doing business!


To commemorate this achievement we are very pleased to join like-minded people, businesses and service groups with this worthwhile community project, the South Dundas Community Playground."


Steve Morrow, South Dundas Community Volunteer, accepts the cheque from the Morrisburg Building Centre.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Routes Revealed for Fun Run

Check out the new poster! See the 1K, 2k and 5K routes!

Download your registration form HERE!

Volunteers Needed

Hi South Dundas Community Volunteers! Interested in helping out at the lates playground fundraisers?  


We are looking for volunteers for the following...


Bouncy Bounce - Tribecka Inflatables September 10th, 2011
This event is being held at the Morrisburg Canadian Tire on September 10th from 10 am to 3 pm. We need approximately 10-12 volunteers to help set up and supervise the inflatables. 


Fun Run - September 11, 2011
We are looking for approximately 25 to 30 volunteers to help out on the day of the Fun Run. We will need volunteers at the starting line/finish line, registration, course & traffic points, for set up and tear down. 


If you are available for either of these events please email us at southdundasltbk@gmail.com


Monday, August 29, 2011

South Dundas Township donates $25,000 to Playground

We are excited to announce that the Township of South Dundas has donated $25,000 to the Playground fund! Thank you to the South Dundas Council and Staff! 
T H A N K  Y O U !!!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Run For Fun - Sunday September 11th, 2011

Ready to Run for Fun? Tie up those running shoes and download your registration form HERE to participate in the September September 11th Run/Walk. All proceeds to benefit the Playground Fund!

Participants registered prior to September 9th will have their name entered for some great prizes!

Completed registration forms can be dropped of at SDS Beavers Dental Morrisburg, 55 Laurier Drive (8:30 am - 4:00 pm).

See you all there!

Friday, August 19, 2011

Seaway Valley Pharmacy

Scott Lane from the Seaway Valley Pharmacy presents Michael Domanko with a $2500 donation to the playground fund. Thank you for the prescription for playground fun!

Scott Lane & Michael Domanko

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Thom Travel

Myrna of Thom Travel presents Michael Domanko with a donation for the Playground Fund! Thank you Thom Travel.
Myrna from Thom Travel & Michael

Harland Veinotte Transport

Harland Veinotte Transport donates shipping of the equipment as in-kind support to the Playground Fund! WOW!
L-R: Lance Lepage, Michael Domanko, Randy Veinotte

Monday, August 15, 2011

Tubie Team Gives Back

Ashly Cooper & Greg Millard's Tubie Team, after winning 1st place in the Tubie Parade for their "side show" themed float donate their winnings to the playground fund! Pictured below, Matt McCooeye accepts the donation from the team.
Back L-R: Billy DeJong, James Morrell, Robbie Waddell, Richard Groniger
Front L-R: Ashly Cooper, Lindsay Waddell, Matt McCooeye, Greg Millard

Legion donates to the playground

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 48 presents Jack Barkley, South Dundas Community Playground volunteer with a cheque for $3000. Thank you!!


Saturday, August 13, 2011

Playground Design Revealed

We are extremely excited to provide the most recent designs for the playground. There is a senior area for bigger kids and a junior area that will incorporate the existing structure for the smaller kids. We are currently working with Wendy Graham, a landscape architect, to work the new play structure in with existing park elements and maximize the play area. As we work through the design process, the layout of the playground structures as pictured in the designs below may change slightly. We are determined now more than ever to reach our fundraising goal so that the kids get what they voted for!

Senior Playground Structures

Junior Playground Structures

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Run For Fun - Sunday September 11th, 2011

Join in the Fun and enter to participate in the 1km, 2km or 5km Fun Run/Walk to raise money for the Playground. Registration and start will be located at the Morrisburg Waterfront Pavilion. Registration and race kit pick-up starting at 8:30 am. Entry fee is $20 per participant. Each participant will receive a race bib, a finishing medal, and post race snacks. We will have the registration forms on the website soon.


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Mardi Gras At The Manor

Michael Burton and Ron Currie of the Russell Manor raised $3200.00 for the Playground by hosting a Mardi Gras at the Manor fundraiser on Saturday July 30. All who attended enjoyed fabulous food and musical entertainment Southern style.  Pictured below, Michael Domanko (South Dundas Community volunteer) Michael Burton and Ron Currie.Thank you for your support Russell Manor B&B!
Michael Burton, Michael Domanko, Ron Currie


Wednesday, July 27, 2011

McIntosh Inn donates to playground fund

Steve Morrow accepts, on behalf of the South Dundas Community Playground, a cheque from Tom Morrow, of the McIntosh Inn. We appreciate your generosity!
Tom Morrow & Steven Morrow

Brister Insurance presents a donation to Playground

Bill Barclay, of Brister Insurance presents Steven Morrow, a South Dundas Community Playground volunteer, with a generous $1000.00 donation to the playground fund!! Thank you Brister Insurance.
Bill Barclay & Steven Morrow


Sunday, July 24, 2011

BASEBALL TOURNEY RAISES $1385.00 FOR PLAYGROUND

6 Teams made up of over 60 ball players showed their community spirit by participating in the 3-pitch co-ed baseball tournament organized by Brian Shaver yesterday at the Riverside Community Centre. The tournament raised $1385.00 for the playground fund. Tammy Merkley's team defeated Tony Francis' team in the B final, 15-9. Kyle Weegar's team defeated Rick Barkley's team in the A final 12-11. Both A and B champs generously donated their $600 winnings back to the playground fund, while the other $185 was raised from a raffle. Congratulations to the winners and THANK YOU for supporting the South Dundas Community Playground! 


Tammy Merkley's Team
Tammy's team (back L-R)  Travis Dillabough, Justin Beckstead, Bobby Bird, Rick Hess, Jeff, Jason Ibbetson, Amberzene Barkley, Christine Thompson, Bill Streng,  (Front L-R) Kraig Merkley, Scott Carswell, Brendan Shaver, Tammy Merkley, Cam Shaver

Kyle Weegar's Team
Kyle Weegar's team (back L-R) Cole, Matt Dillabough, Jeremy Stewart, Holly Cole, Kurt Beckstead, Alecia Jones, Anita Yossignol, Jordan McNairn, (front L-R) Jason Cole, Kyle Weegar, Brandon Jamieson

Friday, July 22, 2011

THE FIRST CHEQUE!

Kathy Lortie of the Morrisburg Legion Ladies Auxillary presents the very first cheque to Matt McCooeye, a volunteer of the South Dundas Community Playground. Thank you!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

TUBIE WALK-A-THON

For a Tubie Walk-a-thon Pledge form Click Here!


Children of South Dundas and Parents,


Now you can help Play It Forward by participating in our Tubie Walk-a-thon on Saturday, July 30, 2011. All participants will walk the route during the Tubie Parade. You can help by collecting pledges and walking with us. All the money collected will go towards building your playground.


Registration Details
  • To register your child/children, email each participant's name and age by CLICKING HERE.
  • Families can collect and submit pledges as a "team" if desired
  • On Tubie Parade day (Saturday July 30, 2011), check-in at Earl Baker Park at 11:30 am. Please bring all pledge forms and money collected at this time. The parade will begin at 12:00 noon
  • The length of the parade route is approximately 2.6 kilometers
  • Strollers and wagons are welcome
  • Participants are encouraged to wear hats and sunscreen if it's sunny or bring waterproof clothing if it's raining
  • A parent or guardian must accompany their child or children on the route
Please make checks payable to the 
"Morrisburg Lions Club - Playground" 

We look forward to walking with you! Thank you for your support!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Sunday, June 12, 2011

A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE

So now that our project is officially under way. We wanted to let you all know how you can get involved! To sign up to volunteer please click the "JOIN THE EFFORT" button on the right hand side of this page. Check out the VOLUNTEER CORNER for more information...

Please share this with anyone you feel would be interested in this effort! All are welcome to participate! :)

Saturday, June 11, 2011

SOUTH DUNDAS WINS NATIONAL AWARD TO BUILD PLAYGROUND IN EARL BAKER PARK





South Dundas, ON – South Dundas has been selected to receive a national award that will lead to the redevelopment of the children’s playground in Earl Baker Park.  The award, furnished by Let Them Be Kids, a non-profit organization based in Oshawa, ON, was given to the municipality following an application by the South Dundas Community Playground Committee.  The volunteer-led initiative will build the playground and redevelop the park on Saturday, September 24, 2011.


“We are incredibly excited to revitalize this playground for the children of the community,” said Matt McCooeye, the chair of the group.  “It is our intention to recreate this park, making it a place where children can gather and play with their friends, where parents can connect with each other, and members of the community at large can watch their friends and family members continue to grow.”


The idea for the community project was hatched in April, when the group nominated the municipality of South Dundas to Let Them Be Kids.  After an interview and selection process, confirmation of the ‘Helping Hands’ award was officially received.  Let Them Be Kids will provide significant financial and logistical support to make the project a success.  Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the award is the 50/50 matching program, which gives the community one dollar of equipment purchasing power for every fifty cents raised.


“We saw a unique opportunity because of a vision of how to take a park that was down by the water, and make it a wonderful community gathering place,” explained Let Them Be Kids Founder Ian Hill on why South Dundas had been selected as an award winner.  “The application was submitted by people that wanted to be inclusive in the approach that they took to include the community in the project, and make it more than just a playground.  We were impressed by the passion, the commitment, and the drive they exhibited.”


THE DOTMOCRACY - THE KIDS DECIDE!
From Monday, July 27th, to Friday, July 1st, the organizers will hold what they call a ‘dotmocracy’.  This is an event where the children themselves will vote to decide what play structures they want in the park.  Each child in the community will have the opportunity to see posters of all the different playground structures.  They will be given three stickers - or dots.  They will place their dots on the structures they like.  The structures with the most dots will be a part of the playground! 


The dotmocracy events will be held at Morrisburg Public School, St. Mary/St. Cecilia Catholic School, and Iroquois Public School on June 27th and 28th.  The group will also be present at the July 1st Canada Day festival.


THE COMMUNITY BUILD
On Saturday, September 24th, the playground will be built.  The committee is looking to sign up hundreds of volunteers to be part of the process.  On that day, the volunteer group will not only set up the play structures, but also plant shrubs and trees, and make the park a true community gathering place. 


VOLUNTEER!
We are looking for volunteers to join the team to make our community a better place for our children.  Sign up by clicking on 'Join the Effort' button on the right side.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Announcement Coming

Are you ready to Play It Forward?


The South Dundas Community Playground Committee will be making an announcement at Earl Baker Park in Morrisburg on Saturday, June 11th, at 11 am. Come find out about our exciting news!!!