LOCKPORT —
About 150 children rolled into their winter break from school with the Presidents All-Day Skate at Skateland.
Teens to toddlers took advantage of unlimited skating and Laser Tag from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some were good enough to master the limbo and other games, while parents helped the younger ones around the hardwood floors.
Students from Albion, Starpoint, Royalton-Hartland and Lockport took advantage of the holiday and the special skating hours.
Jamie Capen of Middleport brought daughters Josephine, 12; Samantha, 8; and Ryleigh, 5. They attend Roy-Hart.
“We were looking for something to do on a day off,” Jamie said. “Our school sent out a flier and we decided to come here. If we submit a coupon, the school earns a dollar.” Skateland’s dollar rebate offer from that flier also benefited participating PTAs.
While Josephine is trying to learn how to skate, she preferred the holiday outing to classes. “Because I don’t like school,” she laughed.
There were five adults and nine children in the party. Friends who work at the Orleans County Correctional Facility got together.
William Lopez of Lockport brought children Brandon, 3, and Sheridan, 6,
Amy Volpe brought her children Jeffrey, Eva and Alivia, who are in the Starpoint school system.
Brian Ferraro, who owns Skateland, said the February special for presidents Washington and Lincoln has been going on for about 25 years. He estimated about 150 kids took part Monday.
One student guessed it was President Obama’s day.
“Monday night is Christian Music Night, but since it’s the Presidents Day holiday, we have all-day skate,” Ferraro said.
Contact reporter Bill Wolcott at 439-9222, ext. 6246.
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Heading to Skateland on Monday’s school holiday are, from left, Samantha Capen, Alexis Capen, Josephine Capen, Ryleigh Capen, Abby Gardner and Kaitlyn Gardner. About 150 children took part in the Presidents All-Day Skate on Monday. Adam Hudson/CONTRIBUTOR
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Heading to Skateland on Monday’s school holiday are, from left, Samantha Capen, Alexis Capen, Josephine Capen, Ryleigh Capen, Abby Gardner and Kaitlyn Gardner. About 150 children took part in the Presidents All-Day Skate on Monday. Adam Hudson/CONTRIBUTOR
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Reporter Bill Wolcott always knows where to get all the good quotes. Adam Hudson/CONTRIBUTOR
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