The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, August 22, 1979, Page page 53, Image 53

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Lincoln parks draw crowds.
Horses, boats, zoos
end school blues
By Michelle Carr
For students who find themselves with nothing to do
before the grind of sehool begins, Lincoln offers a variety
of activities to help wipe out boredom.
Holmes Lake Marina, 3016 S. 70th St., rents sailboats
' and paddle boats . for cruising around Holmes Lake. The
marina offers AMF Sunflsh sailboats with a maximum
capacity of three people in either boat, according to
marina employee Brian Barelman.
The boats can be rented daily from 1 ajn. to sundown
and a $2 returnable deposit is required. Barelman said.
The price of the first hour for paddle boats is $3.64 and
$1 .82 for every additional hour. For sailboats, the price is
$7.28 for the first hour and $4.16 for additional hours, he
said.
Free sailing lessons are offered with sailboat rentals and
a marina boat patrols die lake for people who find them
selves stuck on the opposite side, he said. Ufejackets are
recommendedbutnot re quired, he said.
xFor people-Who dont take to the Water, horseback
riding might be the answer. Pioneer Stables at Pioneer
Park otters 1 5. horses of. varying gallops, according to , '
stable owner Carl Brown. The horses rent for $4 an hour
es weekdays and $4.50 an hour on weekends and holi
days, a; said.
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to 7 p.m. Brown recommended calling firjt Ybjrjeservat
ions, especially for weekend ridesl '
And if riding doesn't cure p re-school blues, maybe a r
; trip to the zoo can. Lincoln has Shree zoos, two of which,
are free. Ager Memorial Zoo, 1300 S; 27th St.,offers 40 ;
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The bird exhibits and the mandrall baboons are among ;
the most impressive exhibits in the zoo, according toDave
Rutiter, assistant superintendent.
' A grazing park at Pioneer Park offers 60 animals and
can be reached by foot or car. The parte is open dauy i
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,'- , The Lincoln Children's Zoo 2800 A St., is open May " 4
through Labor Day from 10 ajn. to 5 pjn. on weekdays
' and Saturday and from 10 ajn. to 6 pm. on Sundays.'
The play "Zoo Revue is being shown daily at the Bird
r HiMtn In ih zoo. The olav includes musical .
cxerpts from Broadway, according to Julie Eyth, public
service coordinator at the zoo. .
The play shows Monday through" Friday, monrings at
10:30, 11:30 and 12:30. During the weekend, the play
shows in the afternoon a 1,2 and 3.
Admission toJhe play is included in the gate admis
sion, which is $1.75 for adults and 7S cents for children
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Wish & Super HeiiroSijlG. T'SJ 0
GUYS-EI Toro will take good care of you.
We feel it is our obligation to tell you
how to care for your hair. If we don't,
we haven't done our job properly. '
ROFFLER FRANCHISED.
GflLS-Try the "No-Name" Beauty Salon.
The "No Name" stylists first consider the
size and shape of your head, plus the
texture of your hair, to help you
decide the right cut for you.
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NEW DRINK PRICES!
canned beer-85 pitchers 200
mixed drinks 1 00 up
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Rock and Disco-8:00-1 :00 nightly .
Fantastic Light Show
Lincoln's Largest Dance Floor
NEW GAME AREA pool, foosball, and pins
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