Our Rink is in Jeopardy

As many of you know, the John T. Wright Arena (that's the official name of our ice skating rink) in Mackay Park in Englewood is in jeopardy of being closed. I have put up this blog as a place to keep rink supporters informed of the situation as it develops and to solicit your support in keeping the rink alive. I invite you to get involved, be involved and stay involved. Your comments are ALWAYS welcome.

Please sign up on the form so that you can stand up and be counted.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

HERE WE GO AGAIN...

I can't believe it, folks, but here we go again. The City Council is seriously considering closing our rink. We're under attack by people who just don't seem to get it. This rink belongs to the people. It serves as our recreational facility, but for some of us, it is an important social and community facility. I, for one, come here every week to talk politics and current events with my friends. This is our meeting place, our community center.

WE NEED YOUR HELP 

We need to make a strong showing at the next 

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30pm
Municipal Courtroom
73 South Van Brunt Street

go east on Englewood Ave (right turn out of this parking lot)
two blocks, on the right. 

I have been given a half-hour to make a presentation. Afterwards, there will be a public session where you can all speak your minds. This is democracy at work. Let them know what you think. I can't stress this strongly enough - If we don't convince the powers that be that the rink is good for the people of Englewood, we're likely to be skating somewhere else next year. 
Bring your friends. Bring your kids.
If your kids play hockey, have them wear their team jersey. 

Please don't forget to register as a "friend of the rink" at the right side of this page, and please drop me an email ( rink@bartal.com) to let me know how many of you will be coming to this most important meeting, or if you have ANY questions.

There is strength in numbers. We must stick together.

Phil


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