The Simcoe Kinsmen Club is moving closer to its $80,000 fundraising goal for the reconstruction of the Simcoe Splash Pad. The club got a big boost from the Simcoe and District Optimist Club with a $17,500 donation to the cause. Article content“This is a substantial sum, as was their donation to the original construction of the splash pad in 2006,” said Simcoe Kin president Alex Frank. “A big shout out to the Optimist president Ken Gilpin and Optimist club member Paul Maletta. Donations can be made through the NorfolkCommunityFoundation.com or directly to the Simcoe Kinsmen at 141 Windham St., Simcoe, N3Y 2L2.