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s ® That are the benefits? O This summer, over 300 community youth/teens were off the streets and at recreational facilities participating in summer recreation programs. O Over 140 children of the community learned to become more safe in the water because they took swimming lessons. O Seventy-four children of the community are riding their bikes more safely because they received free bicycle helment at the Bicycle Safety Clinic. O Four Sunday evenings during the month of June, over 360 family members of the community enjoyed music entertainment at Lakeside Park at no expense to the tax • payer because the entertainment was funded by Medtronic Corporation and Irondale Hockey Association. O Over 30 youth of the community between the ages of 14 - 22 were employed as recreation leaders during the summer - offering mentorship to youth of the community. rF O Fifty senior citizens saved car insurance money because they participated in the 55 -Alive Defensive Driving Program which saves them up to 10% off their insurance. O Fifteen residents of the community reaped the benefits of garden vegetables and flowers at Woodcrest Park Community Gardens. O Tree damaged debris was picked up curbside throughout the City twice during this summer as a result of two damaging storms that passed through Mounds View in an effort to assist residents with their property tree damage burdens. O Picnic shelters throughout the City served over 180 families or groups for parties/ +I family gatherings, averaging 3 reserved picnics per week per facility. O Community athletic fields served over 5 athletic association programs as well as in-house city sponsored athletic programs - which means that lots of people are out in the parks exercising and enjoying the social aspect of team sports during the summer in Mounds View. Reap the benefits of Parks and Recreation: BE A RECREATION PARTICIPANT! r 110 r r ke