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Their participation on the team has been wonderful for them and their development. With • <br /> COVID, there has been a lot of isolation and a significant lack of social interactions for <br /> young teens. Participating on the rowing team has allowed them to make friends, get <br /> outside to exercise, and it's helped them gain confidence in themselves as athletes and <br /> people. The summer of 2021 culminated in their first regatta where they not only had a lot <br /> of fun but won one of their races! They came home from this race saying they were <br /> "hooked" on the sport and plan on being part of the team going forward. <br /> My Husband and I have also come to know and enjoy the Long Lake community due to <br /> rowing. Our trips to rowing practice have encouraged us to explore the area and we have <br /> become patrons of many local restaurants and businesses that we would not have visited <br /> had it not been for rowing. These include Birches, Primo, San Pancho, Caribou, Carbone's <br /> and Harvest Moon. <br /> We support the public-private partnership that LLRC is proposing and we believe that the <br /> construction of a permanent home in Summit Park will not only benefit the club, but the <br /> community in general. The current lack of shelter can be very difficult in bad weather and is <br /> a bit unsafe in regards to theft (team equipment and rower's property that's left unattended <br /> during practices). The new boathouse will be another attractive 'feature' on Long Lake that <br /> will be a benefit to the entire community. The public showers can be used by all lake-goers <br /> as well as the picnic tables and public meeting room. Perhaps the biggest benefit will be a <br /> reduction in crime as this park will transform into a nicely-maintained area with more <br /> features and high-quality activity. <br /> This boat house will benefit the club that has helped our daughters so much. It will also <br /> benefit the Long Lake community as a whole. Please consider this proposal as it is truly a <br /> win-win for all involved. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Kristin &James Illingworth <br />