By Paul-Andre Walker, Staff ReporterTHE BUILDING of a home ground for the Waterhouse football team has done a number of things for not only the team, but for the community as a whole.
Several weeks ago at the official opening ceremony of the new facility, Finance Minister Dr. Omar Davies called for the continuance of unity within the community and since that call, it has been said that warring factions have signed peace treaties and there is renewed support for the Waterhouse Football Club.
Along with the support has come Waterhouse's brightest fan, their mascot, 'Eptic'.
Clad in a blue and yellow fireman suit with a matching fireman helmet, he charges down the sidelines putting out his opponents' flames with chants of 'firehouse' - the name his team is oftentimes called - and not so encouraging words for the opposing players.
The acquisition of a new stadium means that the approach to football for the Waterhouse community also has to be different, as 'Eptic' explains.
"I've been following the Waterhouse team for many seasons but this is the first season that I've been the fireman. You see we promoting a ting fi show the fans them that is not just ballgame alone, is all about entertainment and we bring a boost to the players them also.
"With the support 'weh' we bring we expect Firehouse 'fi' go all the way," he added.
Waterhouse have realised that fans play an important part in their success and so they have finally joined ranks with teams like Arnett, Tivloi and Harbour View, in that they are not only interested in building a good football team but a good football tradition.
"Look pon the one pon mi helmet, it mean say a just oneness in a Waterhouse," says an optimistic 'Eptic'.
