The following is the latest installment of Mayor Jim Boroff’s monthly updates on city issues. School crossing guards. Thanks to the National Machinery Foundation, we are able to continue our present school crossing guard program. As many of you may remember, last year the city faced the possibility of having to curtail the entire program of providing street crossing assistance for our young students at critical intersections. The finances were just not there. At the last moment, the foundation stepped forward with a pledge of $20,000 per year for three years. This is the second year for its generous bequest. This donation ensures we will be able to safeguard our youngsters within the various school zones. Parks and recreation. While I am on the subject of donations, I once again thank all of you who made our park and rec programs, the Fourth of July fireworks display and the operation of the municipal pool possible this summer.