Cooling off responsibly

Mathais Goodrich, one, was trying out the water park area in Kiwanis Park on Tuesday.

Jul. 12, 2012 5:00 a.m.
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Mathais Goodrich, one, was trying out the water park area in Kiwanis Park on Tuesday. Fully clad in his NoZone swim wear, Mathias was enjoying the chance to cool off.

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