Let Them Be Kids - Pincher Creek

Let Them Be Kids is doing a documentary and here is a sneak peak!

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Only 9 days until Build Day #2!!!

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We still need volunteers for June 18th! Please click on the "Join the Effort" button on the side of the website or contact Terri Robbins 403-627-5412 if you want help signing up. It is sure to be a fabulous day that you will want to be a part of.

Items needed for build day:

mitre saw

drills/impact drivers (2 each)

wrench and ratchet sets

generator

4' level (3-4)

Please call Terri at the above number or email at robbinst@telus.net if you are able to bring any of these items.

Mexican Fiesta #2 another fundraising success!

2011-05-31T18:48:00.000-07:00

Our final fundraiser brought in $25,000! This is the money we needed to complete our wish list. The generosity of our community continues to be overwhelming. A huge thanks to the Fiesta Committee: Lori Jo Ettenhofer, Patty Zoratti, Jennifer Parker, Jacqui Bruns and Jill Bruder who know how to plan a successful and extremely fun event. Another huge thanks to our donors. See side of website for a list of donors. It goes on and on....

Outdoor Fitness Park Design

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Double click on the image to see the detail!

Yahoo! Here Comes Phase 2!

2011-05-24T20:24:00.000-07:00

After pondering and planning over the long winter, the playground organizing committee has settled on the following priorities:

A play area designed for children with special needs including a rubber surfacing for wheelchair accessibility. There will be saucer swings, swing for kids with physical disabilities and activity panels that address sensory challenges.
An outdoor fitness park which will include work out equipment that will withstand the elements. You will recognize the equipment as the outdoor version of the equipment you find at the gym!
A concrete walkway around the perimeter of the playground to allow easier access for wheelchairs, strollers as well as a place for circuit training and walking or running.
Shelter from the sun and wind.

The comittee saying thank you

2010-06-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

June 26th BUILD DAY!

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We have dedicated our playground to Mr. Hank Planger. Hank is a war hero who fought in the Devils Bergade an elite fighting force.

June 25th the day before build day!

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The day before build day.

The mural just keeps getting bigger and bigger!

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Cheri Chanin is our mural artist and she is the best. The mural didn't get finished on build day because Cheri kept adding to the design and making it amazing. The mural crew will finish it tomorrow. Cheri even let the children be involved and let them paint.

Build Day Schedule

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For those of you that have Joined the Effort, you will receive a waiver in your email. If you would like to receive a waiver before Build Day, please click on Join the Effort to the right of this blog and register. We can also complete waivers during registration on Saturday.

8:00 am: Registration opens.

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Coffee and muffins available for volunteers

9:00 am: Live web broadcast begins! Tell your friends and relatives who can’t be with us to tune in and watch the day progress (www.ltbk.ca)

11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Lunch will be served to volunteers on a rotating basis in the school mall. We will serve hamburgers, beans, veggies, fruit and squares, coffee, water and juice.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Children’s and non-volunteer lunch available ($1.00 for a hotdog and juice)

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Children’s activities!! Crafts, games, storytelling. We will also have a DJ playing music at this time.

3:00 pm (approximately): The playground will be completed!! We will gather everyone for a group photo on the new play structure.

3:30pm: Opening ceremony and dedication of the playground.

4:00 pm: Children start playing on the new equipment!! Clean up begins for adults!

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Volunteer appreciation “Come & Go” at the Legion (upstairs), all volunteers invited!

Tool List for Build Day!

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· Push brooms(4)

· 100 ft garden hose to stay in garden

· 4’ torpedo levels (4)

· 4’ levels (4)

· 8-10’ ladders (4)

· wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels (10 of each)

· tape measures (6-8)

· Allen key sets (2)

· Drill bits 21/64” & 5/32” (6 of each)

· Cordless drills and impact guns

If you can bring any of these tools to build day, let Chelan know at 403-627-2869 or email tony_che@telusplanet.net.

The Rotary club presents a cheque for $5,000

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The Knights of Columbus present a cheque for $5,450.00!

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Getting Ready!

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It's really happening! So many have generously given of in-kind support to get this playground ready to be built on Saturday.

Mexican Fiesta Raises an Astonishing $35,000!!!!

2010-06-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

Some predicted we would raise $10,000, and some even thought $15,000 (because that's what we needed). The final number has blown us away......$35,000! This means that we can begin plans for phase 2 (hint* an outdoor classroom? any suggestions?).

Deconstruction of the old playground

2010-06-15T20:22:00.000-07:00

More Birthday Giving...

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It seems that every birthday party lately has our kids sacrificing birthday gifts to make money for the playground. Shown in photo: Sofia Citrigno, Mya Citrigno, Megan Sundberg, Olivia Citrigno, & Alexandre Comeau, missing is Corbin Litchfield. We are proud of you!

Mexican Fiesta a Hit!

2010-06-14T19:23:00.000-07:00

Jeny Akitt from the Twin Butte General Store and the Mexican cuisine we enjoyed at the Fiesta Saturday night. A HUGE thank you to Jeny and her staff for their generous donation. Jeny closed her store to serve us and then showed us her support by donating the meal and participating in the auction! Stay tuned for the profit- results are being tallied...

Biggest Donor for the Playground $25,000

2010-06-11T10:10:00.000-07:00

$26,000 STILL NEED FOR OUR PLAYGROUND AND WE ONLY HAVE 22 DAYS LEFT!

2010-06-04T09:06:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a three months it has been. We have set a LTBK record by raising the most amount of money in 90 days. We knew the community of Pincher Creek would stand behind us but the response has been overwhelming. We still need $8,000 more for the playground equipment. The higher grade gravel for the playground is $17,000 but Hulburt's Rock Products is going to donate $7,000 of the cost! A huge thank you for their generosity... And, signage for the playground is about $8,000. If you are able to donate, please do so soon. Please drop a cheque off at St.Michael's school or send to address on left side of web page. THANK YOU! We will reach our goal but it will take all of us.

PS. Sign up for build day too. It will be a day you will want to be a part of!

BUILD DAY IS IN 30 DAYS AND HERE IS A LIST OF WHAT WE NEED

2010-05-27T06:26:00.000-07:00

130 more volunteers! Become a volunteer by clicking on the "JOIN THE EFFORT" button on the right of the screen.

Volunteers for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before build day to prep the site. We need eight volunteers at a time between the hours of 8am to 6pm. Must be able to lift 100 pounds.

More money! $10,000 more for playground equipment and $10,000 for the higher grade gravel we will be using as the surface. A significant portion of the cost and delivery of this product has been donated by Hurlburt Rock Products in Fort MacLeod.

Rocks about the size of 4L ice cream pails-we need 35. Drop off the rocks in front of St.Michaels school. Call the office at 627-3488.

We need 20 wheelbarrows, 5 ladders, 10 rakes and 10 shovels for build day. We also need quite a few cordless drills and impact guns. If you can bring any of these tools for build day plesae let Chelan know at 627-2869,

More silent and live auction items for Mexican fiesta! Call Lori Jo at 627-5978 for more info.

We still need gently used books and stuffed animals for the children's activities on build day. Contact Brandi at 627-2218.

Wild bushes that we could use for landscaping please call Ianthe at 627-3488.

Legion Generates Funds in Honor of Henry "Hank" Planger

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The Legion presented funds totalling $11,476.18! Shown from left to right is Hank Planger, Ed Rouleau, Colette Sinnott (with Lincoln & Emerson) and Ron Schmidt. The Legion proposed a challenge to all Legion members to donate and the Legion would match up to $5000. The response was amazing. They also donated proceeds of the meat draw held on April 24th. It was a fun filled afternoon at the Legion where many people came to support Mr. Henry "Hank" Planger. Mr. Planger fought in the Second World War and was part of The Devil's Brigade. We are so proud to name our playground in honor of him. This is a great opportunity for adults and children alike to learn more about the history of war for our country. We must never forget that it is because of men and women like Mr. Planger that we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Happy Birthday!

2010-05-08T21:22:00.000-07:00

These kids asked their friends to bring money for the playground in lieu of birthday gifts this year. Mathias Gelber, Denby Ettenhofer and Ronan Gelber show their money to the camera! Between the 3 of them, they raised almost $800!

The Pincher Creek Fire Brigade Association makes a $2500 donation!

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Local fire fighters and ambulance crew pose with students and parents from the community playground committee. The children were given a tour of the fire hall and all left wanting to be firemen. Thank you so much for your donation!

The Lions Club of Pincher Creek sends playground two Hurricanes!

2010-04-19T08:39:00.000-07:00

The Lions Club of Pincher Creek presented us with a cheque for $5000! They chose to purchase the rock climbing components (about $3000 our share) and the remainder of the money will be part of the general funds for the rest of the playground. The club will place a plaque that indicates they purchased the rock climbing components and this will be a permanent part of the playground. What a great idea and such a generous donation! shown in picture (left to right): Terri Robbins, Dennis Novak, Colette Sinnott and Jim Johnson.

The Playground Design! "Junior Area"

2010-04-13T21:36:00.000-07:00

This playground design targets children under grade 3. Looks like it will be fun for everyone! We have lots of work to do to raise enough money to get all the components we want to make our playground extra great! Check out the "Dish Swings". These were so high on our list (children and adults alike) that we put them in both play areas. Wow!

The Playground Design! "Senior Area"

2010-04-13T21:33:00.001-07:00

After much consideration and back and forth with the good people at Bel Air, we have a playground design that is fun, exciting and suits our play needs. This is a view of the "senior" play area targeting grades 3 and up.

The children discussing the new playground plans...

2010-03-27T12:45:00.000-07:00

The kids loved looking at the new plans. Their excitement and enthusiasm reminded us all of why we are building the new playground. It was great to sit back and watch them plan what they would play on first. Thank you so much to the Knights of Columbus and all of your support.

The Knights of Columbus fish fry for the new playground

2010-03-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

What a delicious supper!

300 come out for movie night

2010-03-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

Movie night was a big success and an awesome contribution to our fundraising. The St. Michael's school gym was full of excited community members, especially the kids! The master design of the two playgrounds was unveiled and the crowd's applause told us we had got the designs right. A big thank you to Tony Citrigno of Antonio's Pizza for donating the 50 pizzas we sold. The tally at the end of the night was 1776 dollars!

The Roaring Lions- Our First Hurricane Level Sponsor!

2010-03-22T14:27:00.000-07:00

The Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions responded with enthusiasm to the presentation of our project at their meeting March 11th. They gave us a cheque for $2500! The members of their group are very supportive of our endeavour and left us feeling encouraged. What a great start! Pat Bratz, president of the Roaring Lions, presented the cheque to Colette Sinnott and Terri Robbins on March 12th.

Fish Fry for the Playground

2010-03-14T20:51:00.000-07:00

The Knights of Columbus are having a Fish Fry and donating 100% of the proceeds to our new community playground!

When: March 26th from 5:30pm-7:00pm

Where: St. Michael's School

Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12

Please come out and join us. A Huge Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, we really appreciate the support!

Ian Hill visits Pincher Creek

2010-03-03T18:56:00.000-08:00

Ian Hill is the President of the Board of Directors and Volunteer CEO for Let Them Be Kids. After meeting him only by phone, he came to see us on March 3rd. Ian looked at our current playground and helped us think about the possible layout of our new playgroud. Our core planning group finds him inspirational. His words help us put into perspective that we aren't just building a playground but we are bring together a community.

Dotmocracy- letting the children of Pincher Creek choose

2010-03-01T18:29:00.000-08:00

Dotmocracy- each child gets to vote for what they want the new playground to look like! During the week of February 22-26th each child was given three stickers and they chose what they wanted most or liked best. The equipment with the most votes will be included in the new playground layout. The children had so much fun and really took time to think about their choices. Each student from preschool to grade 12 at St. Michael's had the opportunity to cast their votes. We also put up posters and sent out flyers inviting all of the children of Pincher Creek to come out and participate. The results have been summarized and sent off for the designer to begin working on a build design. Watch for it to be posted on the website soon!

Announcement St. Michael's Parish

2010-02-07T21:06:00.000-08:00

The response from our parish community was overwhelming! After we shared the big news, we received a round of applause. There was a Pancake Breakfast following mass and we raised almost $700!

THE STUDENTS ARE AWAITING THE BIG NEWS!

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We are getting....

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St. Michael's Awarded

2010-02-05T14:51:00.000-08:00

St. Michael's School in Pincher Creek has been awarded a LTBK Helping Hands award to assist in the building of a new community playground at the school. This award will match dollar for dollar the funds we raise for our playground equipment. What an opportunity, 50 cents becomes 1 dollar, 1 becomes 2 and $1000 will turn into $2000! It is a great honor to receive a National Award, stay tuned for more exciting details!

Our lonely old slide!

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This is how the playground looks now.

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