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Three park workers get raises in New London
The Recreation Park Board in New London voted to raise salaries for three staffers. Park Director Bob Lavengood will earn 2400 for spring to mid fall to coordinate activities. Chris Roeder gets 2300 to run the dairy bar. Care taker Mick Parsons receives 1500 for summer service and free rent plus utilities, living on park grounds year round. The board also boosted the trash dumping fine from 5 to 50. Lights will be dedicated April 26 with a high school doubleheader. Summer camping fees set at 5, with health department OK awaited. New playground equipment arrived for install over two weeks. The pavilion claim of 2500 was paid by the insurer after the March windstorm. Little League building on Glen Miller funds nears completion with local volunteers finishing work.