HUCKLEBERRIES: Opportunities to play
In 1988, Red Halpern, right, prepares a centennial time capsule at City Park with the help of Parks Director Doug Eastwood, left, and Bob Jenks.
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In 1955, Parks and Recreation Director Red Halpern, right, with bus driver Derrol Hockett, checks in children for the city’s new “Skiing Every Saturday” program, from left: Jim Pierce, Roger Johnston, Melvin Moore, Judy Morse, Joan James, Ed Stein, Bob Boughton, Gene Branson and Beverly Boughton.
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In 1985, Wes Aamodt displays the 5-pound Shady Lady Burger.
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In 1955, Susan Nelson holds the reins to her horse, Sada Licka, while giving a sleigh ride to brother Parmley, center, and friend Tommy Cope.
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In 1995, Mary Jo Friesz shows off son John’s favorite Super Bowl dish, “Quarterback Stew.”
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In 1970, Bill (Smokey) Brannaman and brother Dan (Buckshot) Brannaman display their trick-rope skills.
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In 2005, Steve Young, left, the last mayor of Fighting Creek, kibbitzes with former mayors Billy Robins, center, and Nick Lepire.
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In 1955, the Lake City General Hospital board inspect a possible Tubbs Hill site for a new hospital, from left: Chairman L.W. Winkle, Eugene Miller, L.L. Gardner, Dr. H.H. Greenwood, J.H. Bell and O.W. Edmonds.
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In 2005, Carrie Kralicek thanks an audience of 1,000 people who raised more than $100,000 for husband Mike’s medical bills.
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Arnold (Red) Halpern’s name is on the Rock of Fame at Memorial Field.
But it probably should be on something else, too: a park, a softball field, a building.
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