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1 <br />From:Melinda Nelson <melindaclaire@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:41 PM <br />To:Adam Edwards <br />Subject:Long Lake Rowing Crew <br />To the Orono Parks Commission, <br />I'm a master rower with the Long Lake Rowing Crew and I'm writing in support of a permanent home on <br />Long Lake. I've been part of the club since the beginning, so I have a deep appreciation for the communities <br />of Orono and Long Lake. My late father used to live in Long Lake so I'm grateful to both cities for allowing <br />the club to grow and thrive, since it gives me an opportunity to spend time in an area he loved. <br />I live in Excelsior, a city that provides a unique sense of community for both residents and visitors. Similarly, <br />I believe that Long Lake Rowing Crew has enhanced and expanded the sense of community in Orono and <br />Long Lake. Over the last seven-plus years, my fellow rowers and I have spent many hours learning to row and <br />encouraging new people to discover Long Lake and watch/participate in the sport. <br />I've also made Orono and Long Lake part of my regular routine, as I shop at Harvest Moon and buy coffee at <br />Caribou and gas at SuperAmerica/Speedway. I buy plants and shrubs at Otten Brothers and wine at the liquor <br />store. I also dine at Birch's, both after rowing practice and all year-round with family and friends from across <br />the Twin Cities. <br />I hope you will support a permanent home on the lake, as I believe it will allow the club to further support and <br />enhance the spirit of community in Orono and Long Lake. <br />Sincerely, Melinda Nelson <br />Melinda Nelson <br />Tel. 612-840-1149 <br />-- <br />Melinda Nelson <br />Tel. 612-840-1149