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Recreation Center Use Up In Decatur
Attendance at city recreation centers increases with a rise of over 30,000 compared to 1972 through July the Aquadome Carrie Matthews and T C Almon centers reported totals of 264 428 for October through July. July figures show Aquadome 7 379 Carrie Matthews 9 235 and T C Almon 8 559 with pools adding about 2 600 versus 1972 totals. The report notes park and recreation activities including swim meets at Aquadome and Region III Junior Olympic Championships at Point Mallard, stage completion for Spirit of America and tennis events, plus field prep for Dixie Youth tournaments and playground programs. Local sanitation moved to landfill and more details appear on page A 7.
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Aquadome
Carrie
Blue Haven
Paradise Pool
Parks & Recreation Department
Point Mallard
Spirit of America
Pines Park
Parks & Recreation Board
City Council
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Eee Eee
Fire Department
Police Department
Carrie Matthews
T.C. Almon