Splash photo by Tammy Kimberley

Cameron Weber and Pat Dockrey break ground for the new skate park in Pavillion Park on Saturday, while Mayor Wendy Van Orman (far right) shares that ‘this group catapulted a vision and made it a reality.’ Van Orman said the skate park should be completed within the next 45 days with the hopes of a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the Fourth of July festivities. The park was paid for with a combination of a state grant, city funds and private donations.

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