Whitchurch-Stouffville Newspaper Index

Stouffville Tribune (Stouffville, ON), May 3, 1986, p. 18

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j8jveekender may 3 1986 ttsi afcthwrfj jki30wvaui i ji j v ifcjsit viraertt5 wet basement call us now 404600 all types of basements waterproofing crack repairs free estimates fully guaranteed sahara waterproofing rr4 mccowan rd n stouffville camp a different world mount joy shoe repair 318 main st markham by martin melbourne for many city kids the willow- grove centre may seem like a different world from the one theyre used to willowgroves a world of cows hens sheep scavenger hunts streams and acres of farmland and according to program direc tor john harder thats what kids respond to and enjoy this is a place for people to come and enjoy the atmosphere with a friendly staff mr harder said theres a lot to offer a nonprofit organization estab lished in 1976 vvillowgrove is set on 92 acres of farmland just out side markham the centre is owned and funded landscaping increases value of property pool service now available ceramic tiles cabinet making renovations painting wallpapering more 25 yrs experience to xo we accpt m my s mastercard 4947072 landscape design pruning foundation planting decking lawn spraying sodding lawn fertilizing hedges retaining walls fencing shrub borders interlocking stone walks driveways patios references available free consultation we guarantee the lowest prices anywhere landscaping home improvements mobile phone 5874493 correction notice due to an error in the beaver lumber april 30 to may 24 1986 flyer the following were incorrect pg 8 the black fibreglass win- dow screens reg prices should be 60 cm x 2 m 389 75 cm x 2 m 459 90 cm x 2 m 539 120 cm x 2 m 899 pg 19 the 24 inch framing square illustration and logo are incor rect pg 44 the beaver chrome wall soap dish and 18 inch towel bar prices are reversed the wall soap dish sale price is 319 reg 469 and towel bar is 559 reg 799 beaver lumber sincerely re grets any inconvenience that may have been caused m by four area menonite churches as an outreach program it was formed with the idea of giving stu dents especially those from the city a chance to visit a rural set ting and learn about life on a working farm according to mr harder set on the farmland spread are two barns a classroom and spe cial activity huts there is also a baseball diamond and a hockey rink it is great for kids said out door education director kathy smith who adds the centre is usually very busy theres rare ly a day we dont ha ve a booking she said vvillowgrove offers two major programs operating yearround the farm program combines learn ing and recreation according to mr harder who has worked at willowgrove for 18 months during the last school year he says about 17000 students experi enced the program kids especially enjoy the animals mr harder said being able to get right up and pet and feed them willowgroves staff mostly made up of former teachers in struct children about the animals and how to take care of them and depending on the season the farm program also offers sleigh or wagon rides skating a visit to a vegetable garden and maple syrup tapping the other major willowgrove program is glenbrookday camp open to kids aged five to 12 the camp offers similar activities to the farm program and includes a daily bus pickup service for cam pers costs for the camp are 79 a week if the bus service picks the child up each day at a school and 89 if the child is picked up at home while not religious in operation staff members try to incorporate a christian perspective in the camp said mr harder most camp games are co operative not competitive he said adding that the staff talks about children with disabilities and also operates a special integration john harder program director program for handicapped kids its so kids are aware were all different just as were all the same in some ways he pointed out throughout the year groups and individuals can rent some of the facilities at the centre on weekends the centre is just ab out always in use according to mr harder willowgrove is located on mecowan rd about 45 km north of major mackenzie oops we goofed the exhibition of paintings by students of nancy magnish will be displayed thursday may 8 not may 7 as was reported in the april 30 community calender the paintings will be featured at the markham community lib rary program room throughout may during normal library hours the official opening will take place from 7 pm to 9 pm markham village lanes shopping centre village hours monfrl 1000 am900 pm sat 930 am600 pm open sundays 12 noon500 pm i fee pu

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