Balloons and PRIDE

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   With the balloon fest approaching next week, everyone should take a drive down Verity pkwy along the borders of Smith Park. 

Please notice the crumbling concrete retainer wall from starting point to finish. Hasn't been maintained in 10-20 years. An embarrassing eyesore.
Then notice the weeds and over-growth directly behind this deteriorated structure. Hasn't been touched in a year or more?
Then let's move to the hydraulic condition. Still the nasty greeen scum puddles that smell terribly.
Factor in the dilapidated old factory directly accross the street that has been vacant in total disrepair for at least 10 years, with no plan in sight for demolition/replacement.

Is this the image that "we" will portray to our visitors next week-end(obviously so!)?
Since parking will NOT be on-site(Hey Mr.Rapp--contact me for a vip parking pass which will get you into the park with parking access), visitors will have to walk thru/past everything mentioned above. Not a very inspiring first impression of this event or facility, is it?

Why no "downtown" expenditures to remedy these situations at probaby the most-used/important facility in the area?
What is your plan, Mr.K?
Or have you been replaced by Mr.A?
Ms.G?

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spiderjohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Prominent MUSA Citizen Joined: Jul 01 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2749	Post Options Post Reply Quote spiderjohn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Balloons and PRIDE Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 9:15am
	With the balloon fest approaching next week, everyone should take a drive down Verity pkwy along the borders of Smith Park. Please notice the crumbling concrete retainer wall from starting point to finish. Hasn't been maintained in 10-20 years. An embarrassing eyesore. Then notice the weeds and over-growth directly behind this deteriorated structure. Hasn't been touched in a year or more? Then let's move to the hydraulic condition. Still the nasty greeen scum puddles that smell terribly. Factor in the dilapidated old factory directly accross the street that has been vacant in total disrepair for at least 10 years, with no plan in sight for demolition/replacement. Is this the image that "we" will portray to our visitors next week-end(obviously so!)? Since parking will NOT be on-site(Hey Mr.Rapp--contact me for a vip parking pass which will get you into the park with parking access), visitors will have to walk thru/past everything mentioned above. Not a very inspiring first impression of this event or facility, is it? Why no "downtown" expenditures to remedy these situations at probaby the most-used/important facility in the area? What is your plan, Mr.K? Or have you been replaced by Mr.A? Ms.G?

Pacman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Prominent MUSA Citizen Joined: Jun 02 2007 Status: Offline Points: 2612	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pacman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 9:32am
	Here you go Spider: http://www.middletownprideinaction.org/

VietVet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 15 2008 Status: Offline Points: 7008	Post Options Post Reply Quote VietVet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 2:46pm
	The Hydraulic Canal is another topic that we have beaten to death on the old Journal Message Board. Remember when Gary Barge and the neighborhood with the hydraulic in their backyards approached the council, had the water tested and asked for a mosquito spray event to happen? We talked about how to get the canal water moving with aerators and pumps. We talked about clearing the overgrowth along the entire length of the canal. We discussed the state fixing the dam that broke, causing the stagnated water. All a waste of time as, once again, our council was a non-participant to the solution. and the citizens gave up due to the lack of concern by the city leaders. Yet another reason to ---- CLEAN HOUSE IN NOVEMBER!!!!!

Middletown News Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Prominent MUSA Citizen Joined: Apr 29 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote Middletown News Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 2:59pm
	Yes, I remember Gary Barge trying to get council to move on the canal. It's really nasty but we have no money to fix it.
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spiderjohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Prominent MUSA Citizen Joined: Jul 01 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2749	Post Options Post Reply Quote spiderjohn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 3:19pm
	OK--try entering Smith Park from the Wilbraham road entrance, only to be greeted by the green stagnant mess on your left. Dismal from any entrance, especially when you factor in the closed Davey's and Action Corner locations. Maybe Davey's could run(or lease out the space) for someone to run a parking lot sale for that weekend? Produce stand? Hot food booths? Cold beverages? All perfectly legal, as I assume Davey's to be still permitted and licensed for all of the above. Traffic passing thru should be huge! Didn't past Council promise a resolution to the neighborhood dam/hydraulic mess a few years ago? Any progress, or just the usual lip service? Mr.Haller--the city maintains a $25% of budget "rainy day" reserve to assure the best credit rating, as they continually boast. Still--what good is it, and how easy is it to hold onto funds when you continually fail to fulfill your basic municipal responsibilities? What is more important?

accuro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Resident Joined: May 31 2009 Status: Offline Points: 103	Post Options Post Reply Quote accuro Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 8:40pm
	Spider you are totally correct. The city is concerned solely of protecting the evil empire. That will not change. I keep reading about cleaning out in November. With who? There aren't really any new candidates. I would assume AJ Smith might be a more vocal and effective advocate for the residents than Ms. Ford, who evidently thinks the city is broke, but no one else is running. I would think Marconi will be run over in the 3rd ward as he has done very little. With the stimulus funds, would there not be some associated with the avoidance of the west Niles plague. And what about the roads, with all the stimulus $$$ flowing, why no effort to improve the roads? All the city is doing downtown is letting it turn to a wasteland, so they can take a wrecking ball to it and turn it into a "brownfield." I can't comprehend why the residents aren't outraged, there are homes sitting for sale for over 8 years in Middletown. The city manager wants to make sure she makes it to year 5. Councuk members don't care, they just want the side benefits associated with whatever perk there is on being council. The fastest growing empire in Middletown is the Sr. Citizens Center because all that will be left in Middletown in 10-15 years is an aging population that's 80% of the population. Then the council will pass an emergency ordinance associated with the need to tax those over 65. The city is dead, no recovery. Ohio is dying. What killed it? City hall and apathetic citizens who checked out a long time ago knowing the city lost its leadership compass 25 years ago. What a joke to think the city thinks it should be a stop on the speed train. That won't happen, and shouldn't.

MadisonMom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Dec 09 2008 Location: MadisonTownship Status: Offline Points: 298	Post Options Post Reply Quote MadisonMom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 11:04pm
	AJ Smith is very young. How old is he now? 19? I would hope, since he has decided to run, that he knows this is not just a "cushy" job, but he might actually be expected to WORK.

Pacman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Prominent MUSA Citizen Joined: Jun 02 2007 Status: Offline Points: 2612	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pacman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 11:06pm
	I think AJ has images of the Obama win in his head and is not ready for the task at hand.

MadisonMom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Dec 09 2008 Location: MadisonTownship Status: Offline Points: 298	Post Options Post Reply Quote MadisonMom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 10 2009 at 11:09pm
	""Maybe Davey's could run(or lease out the space) for someone to run a parking lot sale for that weekend? Produce stand? Hot food booths? Cold beverages? ""All perfectly legal, as I assume Davey's to be still permitted and licensed for all of the above. Traffic passing thru should be huge!""...by spiderjon."" Maybe the Farmer's Market on Governor's Square should move there for next weekend? I didn't shop there this week. But every time I drive by I see "customers". Not sure if they're buying, but people do stop. Or.....what's their name.......youngbutnotstupid...I think? Maybe they could set up shop there for the weekend.

Impala SS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Resident Joined: Jan 12 2009 Location: middletown Status: Offline Points: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote Impala SS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 11 2009 at 4:46pm
	Spider> Thanks for the pass, but i cant go my Dr said i can not be in the sun and taking kemo. But thank you anyway you are a good man.

Smokey Burgess Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Resident Joined: Jun 04 2009 Status: Offline Points: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smokey Burgess Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jul 11 2009 at 6:01pm
	God bless you Tom! You are in my thoughts and prayers!