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was a success d many izes were accredited Pre-School program, with over 100 youtthose that caughtanfish, or P h a lucky numbed out to participating in our Kids Klub and Adventure Club programs. Kids Klub Summer Camp and the Adventure Camp for older youth again were a huge We continued on with the 13th Annual Super success,with over 100 youth participating daily during Swim at John's Pond in late June that served as THE our 8-week season.Not having our own facility to h fo� om as faraway as Mastern- event on Cape Cod for F orida and Ohio er 125 dle these programs lends us to utilize our schools for adult swimmers f this need.We again provided the opportunity for youth competed in the swim. As usual, many of the swim- If, to participate in Ropes Course training, canoeing,hik- mers participating were once world ranked swimmers d mg and biking, and field trips to unusual places in and who that we providetressful competition and around Cape Cod. One new event that was extremely successful The Woodland Run and the Town Cup Golf involved our Kids Klub Adventure Club hosting its Tournament instituted for the 125th celebration con- first"Halloween Haunted House". Over 150 children tinue to be successful and well supported. Over 50 h` with their parents enjoyed a memorable evening after runners competed this past year through the Mashpee our annual Parade was washed out by the weather. Pine Barrens from Heritage Park to the KC Coombs e Kudos to this group for pulling together this event in School. In addition, close to 20 teams signed up and I- such a short period of time. enjoyed a wonderful day of golf at Quashnet Valley I Golf Course to take part in the annual Town Cup Golf Our "Cartoon Network Tennis" program turned Classic. into a big hit for the community this year as over 100 jyouth signed up for tennis lessons along with new Good weather provided a great evening for s rackets and other accoutrement's provided by the Mashpee families that gathered for the 2nd annual e sponsoring company. Everyone walked away with a Community Picnic and Fireworks display at Heritage newfound enthusiasm for tennis programs in town. Park. Over 4,000 people enjoyed the event at Heritage it Park that also included music,food,kiddy rides,enter- j it The adult evening programming area has evolved tainment, and fun for everyone. The committee imme- ir to some 60 choices of classes and events with many diately set its sites on an even bigger and better event d having multiple listings to serve the public. Through in 2003. D, this venue we have again tried to work cohesively with it other departments to ensure that all of our residents are The Oktoberfest event despite the horrid Is able to participate in well-developed and enjoyable weather, celebrated its 17th anniversary in 2002. The programs. From offering trips to the symphony for highlight of the Columbus Day weekend included our seniors in cooperation with the Senior Center, to 2nd annual Parade that promises to be bigger and bet- engaging the Police and Fire Departments to be part of ter each year. Is . community special events by offering fingerprinting for children by the Police Department and the Citizens SPECIAL THANKS it Police Academy, and having the Fire Department lead Special thanks need to go to a number of Spon- } sors and volunteers for all the support that they gave the annual Halloween Parade. 1e the department this past year. As always, without their rr Mashpee beaches showed an additional increase assistance, many of our programs and events would in over-all sticker sales again as the Sticker Office not be able to take place. I would like to thank all of again sold out of beach stickers.We again experienced our Department Staff for their dedicated support, a relatively quiet summer in the number of accidents enthusiasm, and inspiration. This past year saw our and rescues, however for a time we experienced some long time Program Supervisor—Jim Marr moved into beach closings due to water quality. the Assistant Town Administrator's position. We miss d' you Jim, and wish you the best of luck. Our new rf SPECIAL EVENTS Program Supervisor, Heidi McLaughlin has filled in We again offered to our youth a free "Youth admirably along the way and has brought new and It Fishing Derby" that attracted over 80 Mashpee youth exciting programs and events to our department. rr to the waters of John's Pond despite the unwelcoming weather. Being an overcast windy day with cool tem- In addition, the following departments and inpdi- peratures, less than expected youth arrived to test the viduals were instrumental to our efforts: Mash ee rr waters and attempt to go home with a prize-winning School Department, the School Committee and the fish and a possible new rod and reel. Still, the event Superintendent's Office,Department of Public Works, Fire & Rescue Department, Mashpee Police, Town y( I 141