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Family Treasure RESTORED all of the pieces are made by hand and are products of the family’s own creativity. While renovations continue, all 18 holes on the mini course are playable, although holes may be shut down from time to time for remodeling. “People love the changes and are excited to see what we’ve done,” says Vivirito. “There’s definitely an energy in the community.” All nine holes of the Par-3 are also open; the greens have been restored and “look awesome,” according to Vivirito. “The greens are challenging, but family friendly,” he adds. As of press time, no grand re-opening had yet been set; word of mouth that the center is up and running has created a buzz that keeps customers coming, Vivirito says. The center hopes to stay open from April to October each year, with special events planned for the Easter and Halloween holiday seasons. “We’re definitely open for business, and we want customers to know that the center is under new family management,” says Vivirito. “We hope to keep it going for another 50 years.” For more information about Mars-Bethel Golf, visit mars-bethel-golf.com or call 724.625.2759. n 20 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Mars Area