 The Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department held its 52nd annual skating party this past weekend, but part of the tradition was missed in this year's edition. Mike Padgett has been a staple at the Brainerd's skating party for the past 51 years. However, Padgett recently broke his hip and was unable to attend this year's party. Parks and Rec Specialist Katie Kaufman says that Padgett is getting better, but his presence at the party was surely missed. Padgett has been a substantial, important person to this community when it comes to ice skating. He was a special olympic champion and yeah, so he he offers a lot of tips on the ice. Kids love him. Padgett is currently in rehab at a Brainerd nursing home. Our Clayton Castle will have more on the Brainerd skating event tomorrow night in our Northwoods adventure. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.