HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 11-9 Plot succeeds for big toy, spurred by Blanks REVIEW Page 8A Wed., Nov. 9, 1977 THE REVIEW
In Maplewood
Plot
succeeds
by Pam Thorsen
enthusiasm for the"Big Toy" rubbed off
Two people stand silhouetted in the on the PTA, who donated $200 to the
intricacies of wooden posts, ropes, poles, cause.
and rubber. They are Eric and Ellen Although the money was raised by the
Blank.The intricacy is an outdoor jungle end of the school year last year,the"Big
gym at Edgerton Grade School. This is Toy" wasn't installed until this month.
the story of Eric and Ellen and Edgerton "We wanted the students to see it being
and The Big Toy. set up,holes dug for it,"Ellen said."They
Ellen Blank is a physical education have a real pride for it."
teacher at Edgerton. Last year she said A model of the play facility was on
she saw a need for an outdoor recreation display all last year in the school library.
area at Edgerton. Her brother Eric The children talked about it a lot , she
Blank, park director for Maplewood said.
Community Services had experience in Maplewood Community Services
outdoor recreation areas. Parks in donated the installation of the facility.
Maplewood have been equipped with The close proximity of Edgerton School
wooden play facilities for children. The with the Heritage Center was a practical
Big Toy Manufacturing Company makes reason for the two factions, school and
the facilities and allows for freedom of community to coordinate.
design for the purchaser. Dedication ceremonies for the Big Toy
With Eric's advice, Ellen designed a were Nov. 4. Bob Bidinger, student
system that would fit the needs of council advisor and third grade teacher,
Edgerton students. emceed. Student council members from
"Actually Eric recommended the 'toy' each class demonstrated the diversity of
as you see it today," she said. the equipment. Eric and Ellen Blank,
When Ellen requested funds for this Barb O'Fallon,president of the PTA,and
project, she was told there weren't any. Janelle Coombe, student council
That did not stop her however. president gave presentations. The entire
The students at Edgerton decided they student body clapped their hands,
would pay for the"Big Toy."The student stamped their feet and cheered for the
council began last fall to plan fundraising "Big Toy" in a song led by Bidinger.
events. They planned a movie night, a A bottle of diet cola was used for
paper drive and a carnival. christening"so the big toy doesn't get any
Everyone at Edgerton participated. bigger," said Bidinger. JaneIle poured
They sold soft drinks and popcorn at the the cola at the base of each wooden post.
movie night held at the school.They filled After the ceremony, everyone went
a huge semi with newspapers. At the back to class with the anticipation of a fun
carnival each class had a booth. Their lunch hour on the equipment.
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