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winter months. Even though the split shift means that we only have one person on duty at a single time, it also gives us the benefit of having a park worker on duty 24 hoursa day. An interesting fact. I talked with Jay McCluskey, Parks and Recreation Director at Spring Lake Park (he has been in the profession for over 30 years). He told me that this was the latest rink opening that he can remember. They opened rinks Wednesday, December 29. We opened rinks Monday, December 27. From year to year the rink openings are dependant upon the weather. We were lucky to have nice warm temperatures before holiday break, but it 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 Council Member 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 - in the cold with slippery underfooting while holding a pressurized water hose. I just can't express our appreciation enough. THANKS! RECREATION: Mary took some time 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 re -acquainted 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. Mary is to be congratulated for marketing adult competitive volleyball, having 6 power volleyball teams (competitive) and 7 fun teams. Since purchasing the new equipment last year, we are now able to market to the adult players. We have found a new group of participants that we are offering more classes to. That is the age group K -2nd graders. This