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THE ART OF WINDOW DRESSING prominent placement within the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park complex gives skilled skateboarders a perfect stage to showcase their abilities. As stated by John O’Keefe, “The general consensus from the skateboarders is that they didn’t want to be tucked over in the corner of the park. They wanted to be able to demonstrate their sport.” With Phases 1 and 1.5 complete, the future of the Manchester Skatepark is both exciting and promising. With existing plans for Phases 2 and 3 in the works, the focus now shifts to raising funds for future development. The park has already drawn skaters from neighboring states and all corners of Vermont to come and skate it, bringing the regional skateboarding community together. Through the influence of collaborative effort, the town of Manchester has created an aesthetically stunning oasis of athletic expression with the new skatepark. The generosity of those who continue to help make this dream a reality proves that in the same way skateboarders gather momentum as they ride through the park, sometimes all it takes is a little push in the right direction to help start something magical. more information manchesterskatepark.com WE’RE READY TO HELP TURN YOUR CREATIVE IDEAS INTO SMART STYLISH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR WINDOWS. CALL US TODAY. SOLERA ® SOFT SHADES  Depot Street Manchester Ctr., VT tel    rkmilesdecorating.com Miss Phyllis Fine Linens & Frocks MAGNOLIA PEARL CLOTHING 18 Park Place on Adams Park Green Manchester Center, Vermont 05255 • Monday–Friday 10:00–5 00 Saturday 12:00–5:00 • 802-236-2342 www.missphyllis.net • Open May–November manchester life magazine 2020 53