THUNDER BAY – The historic C.W. Parker carousel at Chippewa Park is one step closer to having a permanent, year-round home. Construction of the new carousel building is progressing rapidly, with the structure’s circular frame now clearly visible to visitors.
桑德貝報導 – 位於奇珀瓦公園（Chippewa Park）具有歷史意義的 C.W. Parker 旋轉木馬，距離擁有一個永久且全年開放的家又近了一步。旋轉木馬新館的建設進展迅速，建築的圓形框架現在已清晰可見。
The project, which has been in the works for several years, aims to protect the century-old amusement ride from the elements while providing a modern facility for the community. The new building features a distinctive octagonal design that mirrors the carousel’s shape, with large windows planned to allow natural light to showcase the restored wooden horses.
這項籌備多年的計畫，旨在保護這座擁有百年歷史的遊樂設施免受風雨侵蝕，同時為社區提供現代化的設施。新建築採用獨特的八角形設計，與旋轉木馬的形狀相呼應；設計中還包括大型窗戶，以便讓自然光映照出修復後的木馬風采。
“It’s exciting to see it finally taking shape,” said a representative from the Friends of Chippewa Park. “This isn’t just a building; it’s a way to preserve our history and ensure that future generations can enjoy the magic of the carousel regardless of the weather.”
「看到它終於成型，令人感到非常興奮，」奇珀瓦公園之友會（Friends of Chippewa Park）的一位代表表示。「這不僅僅是一棟建築，更是保存我們歷史的一種方式，確保後代子孫無論天氣如何，都能享受旋轉木馬的魔力。」
The restoration of the carousel itself was a massive community effort that took years to complete, involving meticulous hand-painting and structural repairs to the 1915-era ride. Once the building is finished, the carousel will be reassembled inside, protected by climate control systems to prevent the wood from warping or the paint from fading.
旋轉木馬本身的修復工作是一項龐大的社區工程，耗時多年才完成，涉及對這座 1915 年代設施進行細緻的手繪與結構修復。待建築完工後，旋轉木馬將在內部重新組裝，並受氣候控制系統保護，以防止木材變形或油漆退色。
Construction is expected to continue through the coming months, with the goal of having the attraction ready for public enjoyment in the near future. The project is funded through a combination of government grants, local donations, and fundraising efforts by dedicated volunteers.
建設預計將在未來幾個月內持續進行，目標是在不久的將來重新開放供民眾遊玩。該計畫的資金來自政府撥款、地方捐款以及熱心志工的籌款努力。
Key Vocabulary / 重點詞彙：
• Carousel: 旋轉木馬
• Taking shape: 初具規模 / 成型
• Historic: 有歷史意義的
• Restoration: 修復 / 還原
• Elements: （尤指惡劣的）天氣 / 風雨
• Octagonal: 八角形的