ANDREW LEIBENGUTH/TIMES NEWS Rain didn't stop the fun and festivities during the North and Middle Ward Playground Assocation's End of Summer Party held recently at the playground. Children got to enjoy games, snacks, and DJ entertainment by DJ Mixx, Raymond Schlauch, who donated his services. Happily splashing in muddy water are, from left are Dylan Ems, 7, Dustin Smith, 3, Merissa Smith, 10, Amber Flannigan, 7, McKenzie Hamm, 9, Gavin James, 3, and Nathan Reigel, 6.