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From:Larry Peszek <br />To:Adam Edwards <br />Subject:Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse <br />Date:Monday, February 24, 2020 9:18:28 PM <br />Mr. Edwards / Orono Parks Commission, <br /> <br />I’m taking the opportunity to write to you in support of the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) <br />boathouse. <br /> <br />My wife Donna joined LLRC a few years ago, and my work schedule allowed me to finally pursue <br />rowing for the first time last year at the ripe “young” age of 65. It’s been a great experience! <br /> <br />I know that you are aware of the club’s basic aim of providing an opportunity for anyone in the <br />community to enjoy the lake and enhance one’s fitness and wellness through the tremendous sport <br />of rowing. Creating a boathouse home would certainly enhance LLRC’s ability to make this a reality <br />for many individuals for many years to come, and it would be a great asset for the city of Orono and <br />for Long Lake. But I also wanted to speak to some things my wife and I have observed as members <br />of LLRC. <br /> <br />The senior rowers, coaches, and especially the leadership of LLRC are people of character and <br />integrity. They are very committed to be thoughtful stewards of the lake, and to be highly valued <br />members of the community. LLRC is also simply a very friendly and sociable group. <br /> <br />The junior rowers are outstanding young people – polite, dedicated, respectful, and disciplined. I <br />suspect that some junior rowers are drawn to the sport because they possess these traits, and some <br />I suspect develop these traits because of what the sport and LLRC require. Regardless, it is genuinely <br />rewarding to watch these young women and men as they train, develop, and compete. LLRC <br />leadership clearly is very focused on the importance of the junior program, and the parents of the <br />juniors are likewise very dedicated to supporting LLRC as part of the community. <br /> <br />Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope that we have the commission’s support moving <br />forward. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Larry Peszek <br />5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive <br />Independence, MN 55357 <br />612.669.1319 <br /> <br />