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July/August 2019

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USICERINKS.COM JULY.AUGUST.2019 / 21 brought up a slower compressor, which is 75 horsepower versus 100, as a backup. He likes that everything is computerized, so he can log in anywhere in the world and keep tabs on his dehumidification sys- tem, air temperature, dew-point humidity and more. Plus, Koontz is never bored. He gets to work with great faculty and staff who are proud of what they did to get the arena where it was. Tuition checks didn't build the St. Olaf rink—fundraising did. More than 325 people gave $4.83 million in support. The college spent $1.5 million. Besides two part-timers, most of his staff are students, many on work-study. He's a big fan of teaching them how to make ice and run a game and handle operations. "They are definitely great kids who want to listen and learn," says Koontz. "They do a great job of making my life easy, so that part of things is always fun. It's fun teaching someone how to drive an ice resurfacer." J , St. Olaf students, faculty and the general public can use the new year-round arena, which holds just under 1,000 spectators. apply.gogc.com Make the play... with financing that's right for your rink. Ice Resurfacers Dasher Boards & Rink Equipment Scoreboards & Electronic Displays Training & Fitness Equipment ...and more! GENEVA CAPITAL OFFERS SIMPLE FINANCE SOLUTIONS FOR: MUNICIPALITIES, COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS, AND START-UPS ARE ALL WELCOME! Troy Putnam, Regional Sales Manager p (320) 759-3563 | troy@gogc.com f i n a n c i n g q u e s t i o n s ? financing powered by: R E A D Y T O G E T S T A R T E D ? I T ' S E A S Y !

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