Arthur Public School primary playground opens with ribbon cutting

July 11, 2024 @ 3:46 pmNews

From left, APS vice president Anneke McCabe, Lion member Joy Bartels, Lion member Glen Cheyne, Optimist member Angela Densmore, Optimist president Scott Densmore, Wellington North councillor Steve McCabe, APS playground chair and vice president Crystal VanGerven, APS parent council president Margaret Ribey and APS principle Marni Barrow. Submitted photo

ARTHUR – The grand opening of the Arthur Public School (APS) primary playground was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18.

Through various fundraisers and donations by the community, businesses and service clubs, the school was able to fund the installation of the play structure.

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The two cornerstone donations were from Cachet Homes giving $25,000, followed by the Township of Wellington North providing community grant funding of $12,500, stated officials.

The Optimist and Lions clubs of Arthur also donated $2,500 each, along with several others.

Community members and service group representatives celebrated the grand opening of the Arthur Public School primary playground with a ribbon cutting on June 18.

 

In-school fundraisers were held and supported by community families and staff. APS principal Marni Barrow, past vice principal Alan Gouk, current vice principal Anika McCabe and the school’s council members have been instrumental throughout the extensive process, stated playground chair Crystal VanGerven.

“We’re amazed with the support of the community and we want to thank everyone in Arthur and area who helped us get here.”