Friday, November 03, 2006

Dancing in the pool

Did you see this article? The first word that comes to mind is unbelievable!

As for the dances, fact...This is not the first time that the issues raised by township resident Karen Haduck have surfaced. Many years ago the FTYSO, then known as Forks Township Athletic Association, had similar situations. A few brave and committed volunteers made sweeping changes to the dances which, addressed all of Ms. Haduck's concerns and more. We would gladly outline those changes but why isn't Supervisor Donald ("Don") Miller doing it? He had a front row seat to the changes back then, knows all of the history and observed the benefits of the changes. Two other points about these dances.
  • Keep in mind that the FTYSO is also the same group that sponsored a beer tent at the township's 250th anniversary celebration. Seem a little odd that a youth organization sponsored a beer tent? Obviosuly it's all about the $$$$!
  • While Ms. Haduck's concerns are valid, like most of society in general, she seems to be dismissing parents of any responsibility in this regard. Values, respect and responsibility start at home.
So Easton wants us, Forks Township, to shell out $24,000 for their pool. Would someone please tell them that we are already up to our own armpits in debt and can't afford to pay attention much less pay for an out of town pool! Maybe they should sell the pool to a private party since obviously the city can not get the attendance to match the budget required to operate it!