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http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.../NEWS/60624002
$4.3 million aquatic center opens in Brookings
By VICKI SCHUSTER
For the Argus Leader
June 24, 2006
BROOKINGS – After five years of planning, a $4.3 million dollar aquatic center is now open in Brookings, and to one anxious swim fan, it couldn’t have opened soon enough.
“I wished I had a video camera to record this one boy who came up to me when we opened,” said Marc Richards, Brookings Parks and Recreation superintendent.
“He approached me and said, ‘Hey! Do you own this place?’ To which I responded, ‘No, I just help run it.’
“The boy, who was probably around 10 years old, said to me, ‘This place is awesome!’ He high-fived me, and ran off,” Richards said.
According to Parks and Rec officials, the Hillcrest Aquatic Center has drawn thousands of visitors since it opened June 5. . . . (read more)
Here is the link to the expanded story that ran in the Sunday addition of the Argus:
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs...73248833068998
Go Brookings!
Go State!
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.../NEWS/60624002
$4.3 million aquatic center opens in Brookings
By VICKI SCHUSTER
For the Argus Leader
June 24, 2006
BROOKINGS – After five years of planning, a $4.3 million dollar aquatic center is now open in Brookings, and to one anxious swim fan, it couldn’t have opened soon enough.
“I wished I had a video camera to record this one boy who came up to me when we opened,” said Marc Richards, Brookings Parks and Recreation superintendent.
“He approached me and said, ‘Hey! Do you own this place?’ To which I responded, ‘No, I just help run it.’
“The boy, who was probably around 10 years old, said to me, ‘This place is awesome!’ He high-fived me, and ran off,” Richards said.
According to Parks and Rec officials, the Hillcrest Aquatic Center has drawn thousands of visitors since it opened June 5. . . . (read more)
Here is the link to the expanded story that ran in the Sunday addition of the Argus:
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs...73248833068998
Go Brookings!
Go State!
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