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| A nice tribute to the US donors who funded the project |
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| Popular playground - full of smiles |
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| It is graet to have a community partner like ANGEL !! |
As RCMP Sgt. Preston used to say to his faithful lead dog
“King, this case is closed”. The playgrounds are done, but their effects will
be felt for a long time to come. They are truly a gift that “keeps on giving”.
Tucked just behind the Muni, we have created a little kid’s paradise out of a
dirty, vacant courtyard. 4 swings, 2 see-saws, jungle gym, slide, tire mountain
and tire tree provide healthy play for 100’s of kids in the urban area. A soft
sand base, shade cover and gorgeous wall murals, reminding of healthy habits
complete the site. The murals are the work of Samuel Lucho, a local lad who
made fantastic art, using only spray cans on a rough brick wall. He made a
special surprise mural thanking all of you wonderful folks who gave so
generously to make this park possible. The second park location has 4 swings, 2
jungle gyms, tire tree and tire mountain, though the location did not allow
shade cover or murals. The fire hose contributed by the Bomberos works better than
I had hoped. And the number of kiddles that swarm the playgrounds every day
exceeds our wildest expectations. So much so that the Mayor – who’s office
overlooks the park – has decided to copy the plan in other locations. I add my
Thanks to those of the Muni and kids !!
Photos of the whole playground building process – start to
finish - with labels, are found at :
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