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• "THIS IS IT" PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23 - 27, 1996 PARKS: The crew is continuing aeration of park turf to be followed by fertilizing. Sprinkling heads are being marked and repaired. Continuation of trash removal, mowing and lining athletic fields. Projects continue to be worked on as time is available including pulling bushes at Random, work at Woodcrest, to be followed by a list of projects that haven't begun yet but are on a"as time allows" basis. Emergency activities always seem to interrupt activities such as repairing the furnace at Random Park, repair of the swing bench at Silver View Park, putting up new messages needed on the City marque, etc. RECREATION: The next brochure is underway. Programs for winter are being planned, instructors recruited and • spaces and equipment arranged. Fall programs have begun. There was high demand for After School Activities. We had to arrange for duplicate classes where the opportunity was available to accommodate the high numbers of registrations. Special events are coming soon. Bel Rae activities include Karate classes, Senior Exercise, 500 card playing, Bingo, and children's dance programs. We have had a request for daytime adult line dancing instruction. A number of will be usingthe Bel Rae includingCross of GloryChurch and Silver View Lake groups Homeowners Association for annual meetings. A number of persons have called to inquire rental of the Bel Rae including Garment Graphics, a entertainment agent and a 50th wedding anniversary party. The Bel Rae is being considered as a location for a DARE sponsored teen dance. The Mounds View Community Theater is planning on sponsoring a"Sounds of the Season" musical dinner performance during the weekends of December. Other special events planned at the Bel Rae include a Sports and Athletic Equipment Swap, Family Turkey Shoot (games for the family), Halloween Hullabaloo party for young children and Halloween Bash for older students. FORESTRY: Rick continues to respond to many telephone calls for tree inspections. He will be trying to wrap up the tree removal list before the snow flies. Paperwork needs to be completed for the tree services that have been performed to this date. CABLE TV: • Patrick has concluded the Candidates Forum which is playing daily at 12 noon and 8 p.m.