Macca, you'll just have to cruise on over and picnic in the park with us when it's finished!!!!

I know I said that Reece photo was the "one more", but then I found this one of George's finger  and a lot of dirt.   Some people love looking at dirt and others might love looking at George's finger,

so this one's for you!! 

 I am really getting excited!!!!!!!

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I agree with you Pappy.  I know they were putting in a new (concrete I think) ramp, but I'm not sure if they are addressing the door stoop problem.  I will investigate it and report back.

I do like the way the council has turned the tables (so to speak)  so that both doors are accessible to the audience.  In the old days, a person in a wheelchair would have to enter the building behind the council, therefore feeling like they were creating a scene if they came late or left early.  Much easier now though.  We can hear better too! 

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Last edited on Mar 26th, 2006 06:58 pm by Clifton

Hi Clifton!  Good to see you back! Thanks for the insight.  You are correct.  Most folks take for granted being able to step over a door jamb just like us right handers take for granted that all door knobs are on the right hand side of the doors!  It's most helpful when these things are pointed out and I am sure it's frustrating when folks seem insensitive to these issues.

I loved your quote. I can see where that issue might come up.  Some council members might not see the need to spend the $$$ because we seemingly don't have many "customers" who need that ramp. If it's addressed, perhaps more people who need special access and elderly folks like Pappy Jack will find their way to the meetings. Sure would like to see ol' Kevin Costner come thru that door one Tuesday though!

Macca, the reason the doorway issue wasn't addressed before I think is because the park is being built around a small building (the community center) that is 40 or 50 years old.  A building that old would be exempt from any newer regulations naturally.  Anything new that is being built is following these guidelines.

The whole building layout is a nightmare for a person in a wheelchair.... small doorways and a winding path over lots of cords and stuff to get into the peanut gallery.... The ramp and the door jamb are just getting the person in the door... Heaven help the person who might need to go to the restroom... more tiny hallways, doorways and all on the OPPOSITE side of the building from the entrance...It would be almost impossible for a wheelchair to cross the room without causing a huge scene(Tables, chairs and LOTS of people would have to be moved) during one of our normal meetings. I think other stuff needs to be looked at too.... Like maybe A NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING!!!

For the record, George has been contacted and asked to look at the issue of the door jamb.... Clifton, anything else that might need attention?

To the best of my knowledge that's right macca.

See the building doesn't belong to the town and neither does the land for the park... SF is leasing the land from the county and the grange or some group (Mike will know) owns the building. The owners of the building are just kind and let the town use the building for town council meetings since WE CAN'T FIT IN TOWN HALL ANYMORE. (I'm sure they are charging a rental fee, but I'm not sure and their rental fees are unbelievably inexpensive-doubt it pays their light bill)

I think some improvements to the building were in the park plan, but I'm not sure what exactly that entailed....I do know the building is going to reap the benefits of the new parking areas and sidewalks though... They really needed that upgrade. As far as I know, the town really has no right to fix the building unless the group who owns it allows it.

I'll research the improvements to the Community center next.

BTW... if you are facing Summerfield School there is a road that runs to the right of it...down beside the gym.   Stay on that road (veer right and don't follow the left curve behind the school) and you will see the park immediately on the right.... If you go in the near future, you'll recognize the dirt from the pictures I posted.