The Catskill Chronicle

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – Just when you thought that this Saturday couldn’t possibly hold another Sullivan County treat for the whole family, what with the Trout Parade and the Johnny Darling Frolic happening in Livingston Manor, along comes the Ladies Auxiliary of White Sulphur Springs with a very special Trike-A-Thon, a bake sale and a yard sale all taking place at the White Sulphur Springs Firemen’s Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The auxiliary has been working tirelessly to raise funds for a much needed new play area and we have successfully acquired most of the necessary donations to purchase a brand new, large fire truck play structure which will be the feature of the new playground,” said the Ladies Auxiliary.

Children from the ages of 2 to 12 have been obtaining sponsors; either per lap or one flat amount. On Saturday, June 12, at 11 a.m. they will ride their tricycle or bicycle around the course at the White Sulphur Springs Fireman’s Park, enjoy a fun-filled day and help to raise money for a new playground area at the park!

But that’s not all! At high noon, sure to be the funniest White Sulphur Springs event of the year, the Fireman’s Tricycle Race will take place. “Imagine, if you will, firemen riding tricycles to raise money for a playground. It’s sure to be a sight!” say the the ladies of the Firemen’s Auxiliary. People are encouraged to “sponsor their favorite fireman by going to the White Sulphur Springs Inn – just see the bartender.

These ladies are serious about creating a new playground at the Fireman’s Park. To ensure success they are also holding a giant yard sale and a bake sale at the Pavilion. For more information on how to donate items give Holly Fink a call at 295-0859 or Sue Dewitt at 292-8327. The donation of baked goods will be greatly appreciated and all proceeds will again benefit the playground project. Baked goods will be sold throughout the day on June 12^th. To donate baked goods call April Kissel at 292-4803.

Food and beverages will be on sale throughout the day and every child who participates in the Trike-A-Thon will get a free hot dog. A trophy and a $50 gift certificate to The Little Duck House toy store in Jeffersonville will be given to the child who raises the most money for the playground project.

In addition to the Trike-A-Thon, for a one hundred dollar donation, a sponsor can have their name or their business/organization name featured on a permanent “White Sulphur Springs Playground Sponsors” sign located at the entrance of the play area. For a three hundred dollar donation, people can become a Park Bench Sponsor and an inscription of their choosing (10 words or less) will be added to a playground park bench and their name will be listed on the fore mentioned sign. For a five hundred dollar donation they will be a Spring Rider sponsor, an inscription of their choosing will be attached to a brand new commercial grade piece of playground equipment and their name will be listed on the fore mentioned sign.

To participate in the Trike-A-Thon on June 12 bring a tricycle or bicycle, registration form (see below) and pre-collected monies to the WSS Firemen’s Park at 11 a.m. Children should be prepared to ride around the bicycle or tricycle course at the park for the period of 30 minutes. Registration forms will also be available around town (Green’s, Post Office and the Inn). Parents are asked to pre-register their child by e-mailing Amanda Speer at speer2b@yahoo.com or by calling 292-0796.

Child’s WSS Trike-A-Thon Registration Form

Participant’s Name:________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________

Phone #:______________________________ E-mail address:_______________________