The Ambassadors were hosted by the Atlantic Parks & Recreation Thursday, February 9th, 2017. The Ambassadors had the opportunity to visit the Sunnyside Ice Skating Rink that opened the beginning of January. Seth Staashelm, Parks & Recreation Director, said the idea came to him when the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their Holiday Skating Rink event.

Staashelm received a lot of positive feedback from the community and their desires to have a more permanent rink available during the winter months. The rink is made up of six inches of ice with a protective liner covering the basketball courts, funded by the Community Promotions Commission, to protect the court from damage. The rink is open Sunday – Thursday, 6 AM – 10 PM and Friday – Saturday, 6 AM – 11 PM. For more information, visit the Sunnyside Ice Rink Facebook page.

Staff Pictured: Seth Staashelm (Director), Stuart Dusenberry (Board Member), Jolene Smith (Board Member)
Ambassadors Pictured: Haley Kickland, Debbie Leistad, Carole Schuler, Michelle Heath, Sue Muri, Melanie Petty, Tammy Waters, Casey Symonds, Dr. Jim Kickland, Donnie Drennan, Dr. Keith Leonard, Steve Anderson, Lucas Mosier, Kent Hanson and Dawn Marnin. (Photo submitted)