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JStogdale
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Posted: Feb 27th, 2006 05:03 pm |
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| If there is an Issue of access, I have not been involved long enough to know, but would be interested in that information. However, I am now involved, and from my standpoint, looking at the overhead photographs and land graphs at my disposal, I see a multi-level park with access from the Northeast (Capri), access from the West(Mcrory)and In my opinion(The Best Way) some sort of agreement to purchase land for Park expansion ,An entrance from the south (El Bree off prince Edward. Or Directly off Hwy 68.). With the Right Development and Community support I believe there is the makings of a Landmark Recreation Facility. Last edited on Feb 27th, 2006 05:05 pm by JStogdale
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Posted: Mar 6th, 2006 10:45 pm |
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zippitydoodah wrote: Okay, I guess you called me on that one. I haven't really heard anything. I just have this idea in my head of teenagers who are on the "unsavory" side comming here and using the park and maybe loitering around town and causing trouble.
Have you heard anything about it?
It is very hard for me not to speak from a defensive place on your comment. You spoke with a stereotype in the back of your mind. An ignorant stereotype at that. I believe people who have never been exposed to skateboarding, or don't know anything about it or its participants are directly responsible for the stereotype being formed.
I.E. kids who skateboard need a place to do it. This involves areas that are paved. Also, areas that are paved that also provide terrain to do other trick variations, like curbs, railings, parking blocks, transitions, etc. are very desirable. Owners of such property are not thrilled about skateboarders using their property ,for whatever reason, but we see here, most of it is from a stereotypical belief pattern. Thus the skateboarders are caught in a no-man's land where they don't have a place to go and practise.
Give them a place to go! And they will be out of harms way and out of your way.
Trust me, your all American football and baseball players are out breaking windows and smoking dope also!
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Steve Adkins
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Posted: Mar 7th, 2006 12:26 pm |
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Y'all are free to continue this discussion, but I am going to post the appropriate comment from the recently adopted forum guidelines, and urge you to stay within this guideline in your discussions
- Don't make personal attacks; flame ideas, not people
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JStogdale
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Posted: Mar 7th, 2006 04:19 pm |
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| I am not at all against a skateboard park, I feel skateboarding takes a great amount of skill and athleticism, and often, find myself amazed at what can be done, and has been achieved on a skateboard since I rode one some 20 years ago. I do not feel different about those who skate by the way they express themselves. But, I feel at this point, Stokesdale Parks and Recreation should lay the groundwork with the 3 grassroots sports, ie.. Baseball, Soccer, Football get proficient and financially stable in conducting those operations, then move into the more progressive sports.
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Posted: Mar 11th, 2006 09:31 pm |
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ervinjo wrote: zippitydoodah wrote: Okay, I guess you called me on that one. I haven't really heard anything. I just have this idea in my head of teenagers who are on the "unsavory" side comming here and using the park and maybe loitering around town and causing trouble.
Have you heard anything about it?
It is very hard for me not to speak from a defensive place on your comment. You spoke with a stereotype in the back of your mind. An ignorant stereotype at that. I believe people who have never been exposed to skateboarding, or don't know anything about it or its participants are directly responsible for the stereotype being formed.
I.E. kids who skateboard need a place to do it. This involves areas that are paved. Also, areas that are paved that also provide terrain to do other trick variations, like curbs, railings, parking blocks, transitions, etc. are very desirable. Owners of such property are not thrilled about skateboarders using their property ,for whatever reason, but we see here, most of it is from a stereotypical belief pattern. Thus the skateboarders are caught in a no-man's land where they don't have a place to go and practise.
Give them a place to go! And they will be out of harms way and out of your way.
Trust me, your all American football and baseball players are out breaking windows and smoking dope also!
OK ervinjo, I deserved that. Once macca asked me what I had heard about the park in Kville and I thought about it, I relized my comment was off base. Sorry to any one out there that I offended.
Yes, skateboarders are athletes too. Believe me, I would never try some of the stuff they do. I would much rather see them practising in a park built for that purpose than practising on the streets.
Your comment about "all American football and baseball players breaking windows and smoking dope" is probably true, but not some thing most of us want to think about. I'd rather see a park that caters to as many groups as possible and gives them a safe place to practise their sport, whatever it is, than see any kids out on the street getting hurt or into trouble.
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Posted: Mar 19th, 2006 01:43 am |
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| I am sorry if there was a perception of someone being personally flamed. I was trying to flame stereotypical ideas and beliefs, not a person/people.
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Posted: Mar 19th, 2006 12:27 pm |
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I didn't take it personally. And as I said, I probably deserved it anyway. I was definitely just thinking about sterotypes, and that wasn't fair.
The good thing about this forum is that we can say things to challenge each other and exchange ideas of lots of different subjects.
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Posted: Mar 19th, 2006 01:50 pm |
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Interesting Discussion.
Most of the "skateboarders" I have seen are the younger ones wanting to imitate the acrobatics they see on TV.
My teenaged son fell into this category. Took him awhile to figure out it was harder than it looked, and the asphalt was pretty unforgiving. No broken bones, but plenty of scrapes & bruises.
I personally think it would be neat to have a skateboarding facility, but it would have to be monitored...........not just "out there". Too much liability.
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DToney
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Posted: Mar 19th, 2006 08:12 pm |
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I agree with keeping the existing park and making it more accessible. Adding to what we have would be more cost efficient for starters. Why would we want to start over with a brand new facility when we already have the start of something nice?
Better access, walking trails, tennis courts, playground equipment, would be a good start at making what we have more usable for everyone. After we have something most people could utilze, maybe then consider a skateboard park. How many skateboarders are there in Stokesdale vs how many could enjoy other ammenities? I know I'm dreaming here, but a pool would be fabulous! Talk about liability... that is one thing to consider for sure!
Are Stokesdale residents able to voice any opinion on the new YMCA that was recently written about in the Observer? Man! I think that would be the greatest! Then we would have a place to swim, exercise, etc without having to drive to Greensboro!
Last edited on Mar 19th, 2006 08:13 pm by DToney
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Posted: Mar 27th, 2006 10:36 pm |
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I don't think anybody has said anything about getting rid of the existing park. The problem is, there's not much to it, and I don't know how much room there is to expand it. It's kind of down in a hole as it is, so I don't know how many improvements they could do to it.
The other problem is the Stokesdale Rec Association keeps saying they don't have enough room. With all the kids moving into this area, they need MORE playing fields. I don't know where they could fit any more, much less tennis courts or playground equipment at the existing park.
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Posted: May 15th, 2006 02:52 pm |
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| Everyone should take a drive to Walkertown and see their par facilities. soccer/football fields,baseball/softball diamond, walking track(not that we need another one) tennis court, basketball court, shelters and plent of trees and other flora and fauna. While you are in Walkertown check out their public library. Oh yeah i like the idea of a skate park/bike area in the new park. How about a bmx or mountain bike course?
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Posted: Jun 3rd, 2006 03:07 pm |
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| doe,s anyone know how to organize a funrun, maybe schedule it for the same day ha,s the parade. I do know it will not be as easy here as it is in summerfield because of 158,68and 65 being heavily traveled and the undestandable reluctance to shut these down. personally i wouldnt want to have to run on these roads. Ifwe had the park built we could use the back roads, then when theyget the mountain bike course built we could have trials there, and all day music festivals. sometimes you just gotta ramble on..........
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DToney
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Posted: Jun 3rd, 2006 04:30 pm |
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I've never organized a fun run, but we could have one behind Main street or in some of our neighborhoods, or even behind the fire house. I guess what I'm saying is where there is a will there is a way... The music festival idea is great too.... we used to live in Columbia, SC & they had one every weekend at Findlay Park. There is also money to be made for vendors & such. It would be a great thing to have a real "park" like some of our neighboring communities. 
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Posted: Jun 16th, 2006 05:01 am |
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excellent article in the nwo today about our park. glad our town council doesn't just jump into things. a well thought out plan will in the end please more people in the end(no taxes and grant money,i love it!!!!!)
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DToney
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Posted: Jun 16th, 2006 09:53 am |
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ff12... I must agree with you! I'm proud to be assocaited with some a group of leaders that think logically. A good plan will not only save $$ but also be better served by the community!
Thanks, Stokesdale Leaders! 
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