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• Peszek <br /> From: Larry Peszek [mailto:lmpnew2014@outlook.com] <br /> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2020 9:18 PM <br /> To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> <br /> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew Boathouse <br /> Mr. Edwards/Orono Parks Commission, <br /> I'm taking the opportunity to write to you in support of the proposed Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC) <br /> boathouse. <br /> My wife Donna joined LLRC a few years ago, and my work schedule allowed me to finally pursue rowing <br /> for the first time last year at the ripe "young" age of 65. It's been a great experience! <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 of <br /> rowing. Creating a boathouse home would certainly enhance LLRC's ability to make this a reality for <br /> many individuals for many years to come, and it would be a great asset for the city of Orono and for <br /> Long Lake. But I also wanted to speak to some things my wife and I have observed as members of LLRC. <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 /> 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 I <br /> 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 leadership <br /> clearly is very focused on the importance of the junior program, and the parents of the juniors are <br /> likewise very dedicated to supporting LLRC as part of the community. <br /> Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope that we have the commission's support moving <br /> forward. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Larry Peszek <br /> 5401 Lake Sarah Heights Drive <br /> Independence, MN 55357 <br /> 612.669.1319 <br /> 411 <br />