Stephani Teran
Express Newspapers
Fans of Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver may have been sad to see its iconic items on the auction block, but Plympton will play a part in keeping the memory of Edaville alive as the new home for its beloved carousel. Scott Sauchuk, owner of Sauchuk’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Plympton, purchased the 1986 carousel for $90,000 at the Edaville auction last Wednesday. The carousel, built by Chances Rides, Inc, will be moved about ten miles away, but people will be able to find it tucked nicely into the seasonal hustle and bustle of Sauchuk’s outdoor family games and activities.
“Carousels are a safe, family friendly attraction that will fit in nicely with our fall festival,” said Sauchuk. “Many other farms across the country have added carousels.”
The carousel will be an included attraction with the corn maze admission in the fall and will no doubt make many new fans as well as bring back memories for old ones. As for using it during other times of year there are big plans.
“Beyond that we might use it for birthday parties and field trips next year,” Scott explained. “I hope to get it set up and running and licensed by this fall, but I certainly cannot guarantee that.”
It’s safe to say that no matter when it is ready for use there will be plenty of eager riders, young and old, local and from afar, who will make new memories, all thanks to Scott Sauchuk keeping a local treasure local.