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dependent upon the weather. We were lucky to have nice warm temperatures before holiday break, but is was not so conducive for making ice. Anyway, we are "in the pink" now and humming at the rinks! ****** Another special word of thanks to Councilmember Quick, his son Mike and Ernie Lepore for flooding Groveland Park Ice Rink during the holiday weekends. This really gave a boost to the establishment of the rink, because even though the cold weather was very good for ice making -- I chose not to call in overtime for the crew on Christmas weekend. The flooding job is not an easy one when done by hand. It requires plowing and sweeping and flooding the rink (a pretty large area) using old clumsy fire hoses -- the in cold with slippery underfooting while holding a pressurized water hose. I just can't express our appreciation enough. "THANKS!" RECREATION Mary took some time off before Christmas, I took the week after Christmas and Sharie took this week off. So, we haven't seen each other as a "family" since the week before Christmas! We'll have to become reacquainted upon her return. Ha! During vacation I did a lot of skating with my children and we tried to visit as many rinks as we could around the area. I can say that our rinks rank among the better ones around the area. My son has begun mites hockey -- oh no! Actually, although I have heard rumors of horror stories connected with hockey associations, I am so very impressed with the program. In fact, I am stealing some of the literature that I have received from the association and incorporating it in with our coaches training packets. The coaches that Ben has (4 dads) are very, very encouraging and helpful, taking more time with those with less skills than those with greater skills which include their children. The association is very concerned with safety. It has been a good experience for me.