In line skates spark renewed Dutch invention tale
An article traces inline skate origins from a Dutch inventor and follows modern enthusiasts in Onondaga Lake Parkway and Buffalo. It notes costs from 114 to 300 dollars, mentions Melissa Mahler and Galvin, and cites Dr. John Skopek urging protective gear despite inline skating being not more dangerous than roller skating overall.
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James Leonard Plimpton
Medford
Mass
Melissa Mahler
I’m Smart
Onondaga Lake Parkway
Buffalo
Mahler
John Skopek
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Skopek
In-Line Skating Ranks 31st in National Sports List
The National Sporting Goods Association ranks in line skating at 31st among the nation. The Chicago based group notes top sports include exercise walking with 69.6 million participants and swimming at 66.2 million. Other popular activities include bike riding camping fishing bowling exercising with equipment billiards basketball aerobics golf hiking volleyball jogging boating soft...
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National Sporting Goods Association
Chicago
Inline skating demonstrations come to Onondaga Lake Park
Free inline skating demos with tips on knee elbow and wrist protection run 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m Sunday at Onondaga Lake Park opposite Sainte Marie among the Iroquois. Lake Parkway traffic free Sunday mornings all summer. Liverpool Sportscenter at 125 First St rents skates and hosts demos near the snack bar Saturday. Call 457 2290 for details. Bring helmets.
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Onondaga Lake Park
Sainte Marie
Liverpool Sportscenter
First St
Liverpool
New York
Onondaga Lake Park Inline Skate Lesson Turns Thrilling Ride
A rider glides along the lakefront at Onondaga Lake Park guided by Rollerblade rep Roadarmel and trainee John Rondarmer. They note speeds up to 15 mph felt like 50, discuss braking, balance, and the dangers of gravel and puddles while emphasizing four wheel stability.
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Rollerblade
John Rondarmer
Water guns spark debate on safety and bans
Local voices from Syracuse and Fayetteville discuss water gun toys amid fears of harm. Opinions range from banning to strict controls for under 12, with concerns about injuries, car accidents, and child safety. Some advocate factory teardown while others urge limited use to reduce risk.
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James Stamples
DeWith
Linda Hahn
Gamillus
Peter Armstrong
Syracuse
Marlene Vacco
Fayetteville
Dick Case
Agnes Chamberlain
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