Opening Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Industry News
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Rink Issues
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Insurance Tales
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STAR News
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Real Programs
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NGB News
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Ask Dave
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Classifieds
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Industry Spotlight
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D E PA R T M E N TS
T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F S T A R
V O L U M E 10 , N U M B E R 5 , S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R 2 0 0 7
ON THE COVER: Open Skating
Photo by David Sherman
Featured Rink
Sharks Ice at San Jose.
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The Little Things
Efficiency made easy.
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A Project In Pictures
Replacing an evaporative
condenser in a day!
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F E AT U R E S
4 R INK MAGAZ INE sept ember/october 2007
A RINK reprint
Sand Floors
Removing and re-installing,
Part II.
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On Public Display
Attracting New Members
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