Our Playground Build Day Video

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Trout River ~Newfoundland and Labrador ~Canada

Let Them Be Kids

"LET THEM BE KIDS" is an all volunteer, non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level; while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.



Our Playground Design!

Our Playground Design!

Jakeman All Grade School

Jakeman All Grade School
"The Before Picture"

Donations in Memory of Loved Ones

Sheila & Fred Crocker - Reginald W. Crocker - $25
Kay & Ted Crocker - Reginald W. Crocker - $25
Eldon Crocker - Mildred Crocker - $ 5
Avis White - Enos White - $10
Doreen Barnes - Loved Ones - $10
Ashley/Chaney Young - Neil Crocker - $10
Susan/Hedley Crocker - Stephen T. Crocker - $20
Sharon Hann - Loved Ones - $10
Carol/Foster Hann - Loved Ones - $10
Shawn/Gail Skinner - Christopher Skinner- $20
Millie Crocker - Wm. R. Crocker -$20
Robert Bemister - Loved Ones -$10
Janet/Shawn White - Loved Ones - $10
Ruth Blundon - Graham Blundon - $25
George/Donna Brake - Brazil Brake - $20
Alex/Dorothy Crocker - Loved Ones - $10
Donna Hann - Loved Ones - $ 5
Allan Payne - Loved Ones - $ 5
Clifton/Foster Payne - Juanita Payne - $20
Gertrude Hann - Varrick Hann - $ 50
Steve Horwat - Dad Horwat - $ 2
John/Mariam Barnes - Loved Ones - $10
Una Jacobs - Loved Ones - $10
Cody/Joey Crocker - Great Nan Barnes, Great Pop Gillam and Loved ones - $20
Beth/Blaine Crocker - Loved Ones - $20






Tools needed for Build Day

Please call the school at 451-3381 if you have any of the following tools that can be used on Build Day...Tools should be clearly marked and will be taken care of by the people at the registration desk.

Shovels

Cordless Drills

Wheelbarrows

Rakes

8' ladders

Impact Guns

Trowel

4' Levels

Torpedo Levels

Sledge Hammer

Torx Bits T-30, T-40, T- 45, T - 55

Our Job Fair...KIDS CAN HELP TOO!!!

We're hard at work!

Dotmocracy at Jakeman

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Provincial Air Lines - Thank You!

Provincial AirLines has offered to ship our volunteer T-shirts free of charge! Thank you to Cindy Lane and PAL!

Thanks to Myles Brake

Thank you to Myles Brake of Brake's Enterprises, Meadows, for trucking our sods! Myles has a connection to Trout River...his daughter Kelly Pevie and his grandchildren, Morgan and Jorja , are members of our community! Thank you Myles !

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Inez Kelly canvases for Jakeman's new playground in B.C.

Inez Kelly, aunt of committee member Michelle Harris, is to be thanked for garnering funds in the amount of $700 from businesses that she is associated with in Surrey, B.C.
Thank you Inez!

Thank You KENT


Thank you to Kent Building Supplies, Corner Brook, for their generous donation of pressure treated lumber, bolts, deck screws and plywood delivered free of charge to our school! Your generosity will not be forgotten!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hallmark Ticket Draw

The winners of the Hallmark Merchandise were: Glenda Aubert, Brandon Brake, Geraldine Parsons and Kara Lush. Congratulations! And we raised $555 for our playground!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Welcome Scotiabank

Scotiabank, Deer Lake Branch is coming on board with a donation and volunteers!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

WOW!!!!!!!

Trout River Town Council has been successful in obtaining a Community Capital Grant of $15000 for our playground. They are to be commended for their efforts in garnering money to aid in the building of the playground for the children of this community!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Build Day T-Shirts

The deadline for having your name on the commitee t-shirts is September 10th. This will allow us time for printing the shirts.

Thank you to Kent!

The Kent Store in Corner Brook has come on board with donations of pressure treated lumber and more...Thank You!