Ben Van Horn, Lincoln, and James Merrill, Nelson, sons-in-law of Carol and Dick Eckles, work to clear the Nelson community tennis courts so they can be utilized by the Merrill family. James enjoys teaching his two daughters to play tennis. Unfortunately, in recent months, the tennis courts have been used as a dog run. More than 16 bags of leaves, animal droppings and trash were bagged. Nelson is to have its annual spring park cleanup soon. This certainly allowed a jump start on that. Just a friendly reminder that if you are using the courts to exercise your fur babies, please clean up after them so this area of the park can be enjoyed by all.