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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 07:23 pm |
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Baseball Buddy wrote: Baseball Fields are just one avenue for the Town to give back to the people. Children in this day and time (2006 not 1900 if your looking on DC) need organized activities to keep them active. When a child grows up with this, knowing his/her own children can grow up with this also, that is how a community/town grows from within and become a tighter family. Rather than growth happening from the outside it happens from within. Just some food for thought. Let's all give some mana/love to BB. I'll go first.
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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 07:37 pm |
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zippitydoodah wrote: Baseball Buddy wrote: Baseball Fields are just one avenue for the Town to give back to the people. Children in this day and time (2006 not 1900 if your looking on DC) need organized activities to keep them active. When a child grows up with this, knowing his/her own children can grow up with this also, that is how a community/town grows from within and become a tighter family. Rather than growth happening from the outside it happens from within. Just some food for thought. Let's all give some mana/love to BB. I'll go first.
I'll second that Zippy!!
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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 10:19 pm |
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You are correct WB, the town should be building the necessary infrastructure it needs, right now. If we don't think about these things today, then tomorrow these issues will be a much larger matter and more complex. Increasing land costs and shrinking availability make this a current concern.
Yes to the Community park & yes to sports fields!
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FatPappy
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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 10:39 pm |
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Welcome back, zippity!
Pappy likes what he's hearin'.
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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 10:45 pm |
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Skiddles wrote:
Yes to the Community park & yes to sports fields!
YES!
(Nay to the Naysayers!)
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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 10:58 pm |
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Spendin' on ballfields = Investin' in our young'uns!
Our young'uns are the Hometeam, an' that's our favorite team!
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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 11:10 pm |
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Despite the 3-2 vote declarin' the illegal immigration resolution legally dead, Pappy feels the need to whomp that dead horse one or two more good licks to see if it's really dead or just smells that way.
Why, why, why, out of all the countless real life an' death problems out there stacked up an' waitin' in line fer somebody to even act like they care, why in the world would anybody think the Town of Summerfield needs to run over an' grab illegal immigration an' rush it to the front o' the line like a accident victim in need o' more immediate emergency treatment than the others? Why? Why, out of all the other good things we actually could be accomplishin' in this town, why is this such an absolute "right thing to do"? Where was the public outcry that demanded council's action? Where were the throngs o' citizens across the country desperately clingin' to Summerfield as if it was the last life boat o' law-abidin' decency on a sinkin' ship?
Is all this really some grand an' noble attempt to take a stand an' change the world startin' with Summerfield? Or is this whole thang a hypocritical attempt to use a wedge issue to divide an' manipulate the citizens in order to accomplish some different, less noble goal that could not be accomplished by more civilized means?
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Posted: Jun 8th, 2006 11:12 pm |
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Skiddles wrote:
Yes to the Community park & yes to sports fields!
Now, back to some impo'tant bidness!
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Posted: Jun 9th, 2006 12:11 am |
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FatPappy wrote: Despite the 3-2 vote declarin' the illegal immigration resolution legally dead, Pappy feels the need to whomp that dead horse one or two more good licks to see if it's really dead or just smells that way.
Why, why, why, out of all the countless real life an' death problems out there stacked up an' waitin' in line fer somebody to even act like they care, why in the world would anybody think the Town of Summerfield needs to run over an' grab illegal immigration an' rush it to the front o' the line like a accident victim in need o' more immediate emergency treatment than the others?
If this was a real important issue, we could use that portable defibrillater that Town is talking about buying on it. But wait..... saving somebody's life is probably a waste of taxpayer money!!!!!
FatPappy wrote: Despite the 3-2 vote declarin' the illegal immigration resolution legally dead, Pappy feels the need to whomp that dead horse one or two more good licks to see if it's really dead or just smells that way.
Does anybody know where that little cartoon of the dead horse being whomped is hiding? We might need to pull him out for Pappy.
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Posted: Jun 9th, 2006 02:01 am |
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There you go Zippy! I keep him in my pocket for these occasions!!
Beat on Pappy!
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Posted: Jun 9th, 2006 02:13 pm |
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I know I should not be taking sides in an issue being a moderator, but nonetheless will still make the comment:
Dwayne & Becky, I know darn well you guys are reading these forums, and I hope you're taking the commentary to heart. You're out of touch with the people you're supposed to represent.
Get off your PERSONAL agendas, and get in sync with your CONSTITUENTS agendas.
You're out of touch !!
HEY DC & BS, ARE YOU LISTENING ???????????????
OR DO I NEED TO GET IN YOUR FACES IN A TC MEETING AGAIN ????????
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Posted: Jun 9th, 2006 07:35 pm |
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I'm a little behind on the ball field situation. I do have a child that is under 10, I would like her to have the opportunity to play soccer in our area as opposed to GYSA, which by the way costs $ 95.00 in the spring session, and $ 95.00 in the fall.
She does the cheerleeding at Summerfield, which she seems to enjoy.
The folks who coach, and run the SRA, have my respect, they do a great job.
I just have a few questions & Comments...
1) Who owns the fields they use now ?
2) Has all other options been looked into. I know at one meeting they mentioned a
developer that was trying to "Swap" some land for some fields. It was my understanding that lighting would be an issue however..Given this could the kids still use the older facilities in conjunction with the newer ones, having all the activities take place during daylight hours? It was also mentioned that this developer might donate some funds towards the purchase of some land at another location...Maybe this is a part of the new land deal? Like I say, I'm playing catch up on this.
I personally would like to see a " community center" approach..which also would include indoor facilities for basketball and community class needs., (the gym at summerfield is not in such good shape) with fields for softball, soccer and the like.
...I grew up going to Lewis Center in Greensboro. Not only did the center serve as a place for Basketball & Baseball.,It also was used for community activities from Square Dance lessons, Karate Lessons, Dog Training, Meetings, Social Acitivities, Art classes,dance lessons,Reunions, and the like. I assume they rented the center for these activities to help fund/maintain the center. I know for cheerleeding practice, the girls have to cram into Laughlin/Summerfield, it could serve this purpose as well.
You know this was the first year in quite some time that Center Church did not have anyone to manage the local softball (church) leagues. Maybe by having a "Center" like this , it would also lend itself to these type adult leagues that could in turn also have folks that donate time, money, etc.. to help maintain and manage the overall facility. When you think about it, Summerfield lacks a good place for both the needs for the youth and the elderly alike.
I do not have a problem with my tax dollars going towards bettering our children and having top notch facilities for them., I just want to make sure that we are getting what we pay for. ( will this include soccer fields?) I wont lie, I prefer no taxes at all, but if I am going have to pay in... I think I would rather see it go towards a facility that not only takes the place of overcrowded older facilities, but also meets the needs of the community as a whole. If we can't take this "Center" approach now due to money, do you know of this has been addressed and will we be able to build something like this on the proposed sight in the future? I Think it would be a little short sighted not to include this in the overall planning...
Again, I'm playing catch up so this may be a already a consideration..
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Posted: Jun 9th, 2006 09:03 pm |
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Happy Camper you make some really good points.
First of all, let me say that I would guess the majority of residents agree with your statement that you prefer no taxes. We'd all prefer no taxes.
I just don't think it's realistic to think we can run a town the size of Summerfield with no taxes.
Here's what I know.... We used to get a big chunk of money from the county. The county took that money away. Seems that some folks aren't aware that the county now subsidizes our tax money only BECAUSE we charge a tax - not as much $$$ as they used to give us before SF taxation, but it's something. Quit charging a tax and the county takes ALL of our money. Not at all logical but that's the way it is. Check out the budget in the NWO... even without the "perks" we've got to have money to run the town.
In answer to your first question, the Guilford County School System owns the SRA facilities. They can take them away at any time. If they need land, the ballfields will be the first thing to go you can bet on it.
You are correct about the Armfield land. There are lighting restrictions so daylight games would be necessary. Great for Saturdays, but for working parents during the week, not so great.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your idea about the rec center approach. In fact, I indicated that desire on my park survey that the council put out a while back. And I'll just be you and I crossed paths at Lewis Rec growing up! 
About Soccer Fields, the SRA doesn't have a soccer program right now so they naturally aren't focusing on acquiring soccer fields. However with all of the soccer families out here we know they would be used. My advice would be for the soccer families to let their opinions be heard to the council and the SRA.
Just imagine, with the School land, the Armfield land, and the new "Sports Complex", kids young and old could play soccer or baseball. Kids could play sports without having to "make the team" due to a limited number of spots available and Adult leagues could soon be a reality.
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Posted: Jun 9th, 2006 11:45 pm |
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HEY DC & BS, ARE YOU LISTENING ???????????????
OR DO I NEED TO GET IN YOUR FACES IN A TC MEETING AGAIN ????????
GO SMS, GO SMS, Go SMS.........
Insert Cabbage patch here.
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Posted: Jun 9th, 2006 11:55 pm |
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The littlest Lacka played until after 9:00 the other night. This was a school night. I heard that the girls softball had been run off of their field so that the boys could play, Does anyone know if this is this true??
The little Lacka did play a couple of games on the girls softball field they had to place a fake pitcher's mound on the girls softball field so that the boys could pitch. (seemed hard for the boys, but thanks SRA for providing that)
For those of you who may not know the boys baseball and the girls softball pitch differently. The girls from flat land and the boys from a mound.
It seems sad for the girls that they have been runn off to other locations when they are from S-field. Anyone know anything about that??
Talking sports, so have to talk in bama black.........
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