posted January 14, 2007

Councillor Giambrone at Ribbon Cutting

January 14 Re-opening Celebration

Wallace Rink was rebuilt in the fall of 2006, for $1.1 million, and it re-opened on January 6 2007. That called for a celebration, so the staff of Dufferin Rink collaborated with the staff of Wallace Rink to make it happen. There was a DJ on ice -- Dufferin Rink staff Ted Carlisle, and his friend Ben Rothberg. There was a campfire, and lots of free food -- roast-your-own hot dogs, marshmallows, a goose on a spit. The Dufferin Rink cooks also brought soup and made cookies in the men's card club kitchen above the rink.

Councillor Adam Giambrone cut the ceremonial ribbon, with ceremonial gold scissors. In his short speech he said "It's exciting to see the outcome of involving rink staff and members in the community on the design of the new rink. By listening to staff that work here everyday, we were able to improve the final product. Seeing everyone here today is exciting and hopefully people will keep coming back!"