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CAMPAIGN SURPASSES $1.5 MILLION MARK!! You make us so Proud! Campaign Update: In August, The Stay Home and Play Campaign surpassed the $1.5 million milestone representing over 75% of the overall campaign target of $2.0 million. Whereas, there is still signi�cant dollars to be raised, the campaign is con�dent it will reach its goal this year. "We are very pleased of where we are to date" stated Campaign Co-Chair Finn Poulstrup. He continues,' there are many great causes that are raising funds at this time, therefore we are very happy to be receiving major generous support for our new arenas." The Campaign Leadership Team and Campaign volunteers will continue their hard work into the fall months with a goal of completing the campaign prior to the Christmas Season. The Grand Opening for the expansion at Mold-Masters SportsPlex (MMS) is scheduled for September 29th. There are still a number of naming opportunities available for both MMS and the Acton Arena. At MMS, many of the naming opportunities selected by donors are being prepared in the new rink areas As well, community businesses and individuals can still take part in the Name a Seat Program to support the campaign and be recognized on one of the new seats at MMS and Acton Arena. Construction Update: Mold-Masters SportsPlex The construction of the twin rink expansion has continued in full swing through the summer months and is on track for completion next month. Rink boards are in, dressing rooms are completed, lobby �oors are being tiled and internal �nishing is in process. There is still much work to be done, but it will be completed on scheduled. Anticipated �ooding of the new rinks is set for September 11th. Acton Arena and Community Centre Initial design drawings are in process from the �rm of Maclennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA). The expansion is still on track for a construction start of April 2014, and a completion date of September 2015. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT - PLEASE CONTACT THE CAMPAIGN OFFICE TODAY TO SEE HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE MMS main entrance artist rendering Georgetown Canadian Tire store presented $25,000 to Stay Home And Play Cam- paign. On hand were (from left) Bob Hooper and Finn Poulstrup, Campaign co-chairs, Halton Hills Ward 3 Councillor Dave Kentner, Tracey Craig, store manager Georgetown Canadian Tire and Maggie Barry, promotions supervisor, Georgetown Canadian Tire. Photo by Ted Brown For more Information, to register or to make a donation, please contact: Chris Hobbs, Campaign Director: 905-877-9612 or 416-606-7525(cell) stayhomeandplay@gmail.com A special Thank You to the Independent Free Press, whose generous support has made this ad possible DONOR RECEPTION AND GRAND OPENING SCHEDULED FOR MOLD-MASTERS SPORTSPLEX TWIN RINK EXPANSION Sunday September 29, 2013 More to follow Support your local arena in a lasting and memorable way through the: Name A Seat Program. Donate to the campaign and have your name or someone you chose, recognized on one of the new seats at Mold-Masters SportsPlex or Acton Arena Call the Campaign Of�ce today!! * Indoor & outdoor footwear *Apparel *Equipment *Accessories *Discount team sales *Custom embroidery, screen printing and heat pressing services END OF SEASON SALE 25-70% OFF 360GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN 905-873-2273 www.soccerplusgeorgetown.com soccerplus1@bellnet.ca Tues.-Fri. 12-7 Sat. 10-4 Closed Sun. & Mon. HUGE SELECTION OF The Everything Soccer Store for the month of September The IFP• Back to School •Thursday, A ugust 29, 2013 7Tech toys educate and entertain When it comes to playthings today, smartphones and tablets are just as popular with children as traditional toys and games. These tech devices appeal to little ones who were born "wired" for everything new and technological and who also aspire to be just like their parents. In turn, parents say they find that sharing their own smartphones and tab- lets is a convenient way to occupy their kids. According to Dr. Hel- en Boehm, an educa- tional psychologist and the author of The Offi- cial Guide to the Right Toys nearly 40 per cent of parents have said they are likely to use their own tablets or smartphones to enter- tain their kids. "To leverage this incredible inter- est, I recommend that parents select child-friendly and age-appropriate learning products that mimic those of adults, but are specifically created for young kids." Boehm suggests devices with apps designed to meet the cognitive and fine motor needs of young children. "In this way," she explains, "children will be entertained while learning ba- sic educational skills and feel capable and confident about manipulating their own tech device." Two good options she recommends are the new VTech InnoTab 3 and 3S learning app tablets. Each combines age-appropriate educa- tional games, apps, and activities designed to promote creativity and enhance reading skills, all in a child-friendly, multi-function, touch screen tablet to make learning fun. The Inno- Tab 3S comes with added secure Wi-Fi technology allowing children to safe- ly browse pre-selected and parent-ap- proved websites. While designed spe- cifically for kids, each also functions the same as a standard 'adult' tablet with a touch screen, built in camera and a tough, durable case to protect it from drops and spills. --www.newscanada.com