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Best public/nonprofit outdoor family aquatics center: Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Renton, Wash.(BEST OF AQUATICS 2005: CLASS 12: 50,000 TO 100,000 ANNUAL ATTENDANCE)
He was the last hereditary chief of the Duwamish, a Native American Tribe, and an outstanding athlete at Renton High School around 1920. To carry his legacy, the city named its new aquatics facility after him: Chief Henry Moses.
Today, the Henry Moses Aquatic Center has moved into the 21st century, with slide-naming contests ("Blue Thunder" and "Orange Crush") and teen nights. But it still remembers Henry Moses. In fact, a special recognition night for the Duwamish tribe is in the works. The cultural links go well beyond just the Native Americans: Because of Renton's diversity, the staff's shirts even say "Lifeguard" in five languages.
The facility's communication doesn't stop there, either. Parks and Rec staff, Public Works employees and front-line workers all donned T-shirts bearing the phrase "Henry Moses Makes A Splash" on the front and "Opens June 5" on the back. The shirts were so popular that more had be ordered for the public. The signature blue and orange slides also make for an effective, pictorial marketing tool that proves which facility rules this part of ...
- Renton, Wash., to Build Aquatic Center.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News April 16, 2003 700+ words
...Kirkland to build the Henry Moses Aquatic Center, named after the last...it," she said. The aquatic center will replace the Henry Moses Pool, which closed in...officials hope the new aquatic center will be as successful...
- The Family Aquatic Center. (Kettering, Ohio)
- Magazine article from: Parks & Recreation Fuerst, Carl F. July 1, 1993 700+ words
...facilities of an outdoor family aquatic center has provided the City of Kettering...met by the City's new Family Aquatic Center. The concept of a single year-round indoor and outdoor aquatic center to serve the Kettering community...
- Aquatic center's opening tasks push on.
- Newspaper article from: Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA) March 24, 2006 700+ words
...are sure to flock to the new aquatic center because "there's nothing...Saturday to raise money for the aquatic center as well as the planned Exchange...Valle Vista. "I think this aquatic center will mean a lot for the community...
- Y's aquatic center about to make a splash.
- Newspaper article from: Post-Bulletin (Rochester, MN) March 15, 2007 700+ words
...complete the Y's new multipool aquatic center in May. An opening by late...The most visible part of the aquatic center will be a 22-foot long...like a beach. Costs for the aquatic center project accounted for most...
- FLORENCE SEES IDEAS FOR AQUATIC CENTER.(NEWS)
- Newspaper article from: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY) Wilson, Denise December 6, 2001 700+ words
...see how its proposed $2.5 million aquatic center would fit on the Ewing Boulevard side...options on where it could build an aquatic center. The options also showed how a proposed...Carroll recently was chosen to design the aquatic center and a $250,000 skate park on 15...
- Aquatic center quiet for now: Outside construction activity to pick up once...
- Newspaper article from: American News (Aberdeen, SD) March 13, 2007 700+ words
...Burke Mar. 13--Aberdeen's Family Aquatic Center is on track to open mid-June...Lemer said. Attractions: The new aquatic center will feature a lazy river, three water...something goes terribly wrong at the aquatic center and the opening is pushed back, it...
- Despite decrease in attendance, Aquatic Center maintains profits
- Newspaper article from: Wheeling Countryside (IL) CHERI BENTRUP December 12, 1996 700+ words
...Attendance last summer at the Wheeling Aquatic Center was down 17 percent from the summer...reflection of the weather. In 1996, the Aquatic Center had 91,901 swimmers come through...619 swimmers. A recent report about Aquatic Center attendance to park commissioners noted...
- Major changes possible for aquatic center: Official wants new manager to...
- Newspaper article from: News Herald (Panama City, FL) February 12, 2007 700+ words
...CITY BEACH -- The Frank Brown Park Aquatic Center has been a general success in its first...looking for a new director for the aquatic center and are considering a major organizational...Friday. The city opted not to extend aquatic center director Paul Flinchbaugh's employment...
