Comments for Save McIntire Park http://www.savemcintirepark.org Preserving Open Space for Our Children Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:08:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on YMCA/C’ville/Albemarle Use Agreement by becky http://www.savemcintirepark.org/2010/03/25/ymcacharlottesvillealbemarle-use-agreement/comment-page-1/#comment-20 becky Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:08:33 +0000 http://www.savemcintirepark.org/?p=33#comment-20 I do not understand how an organization with the word Christian in its name can be built on public land. i seem to remember that a crech banned from the park. I do not understand how an organization with the word Christian in its name can be built on public land. i seem to remember that a crech banned from the park.

]]> Comment on McIntire Park is in Jeopardy by W R Page http://www.savemcintirepark.org/2009/12/08/mcinire-park-is-in-jeopardy/comment-page-1/#comment-19 W R Page Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:16:31 +0000 http://www.savemcintirepark.org/?p=12#comment-19 Sylvia- we are doing everything we can. The current building process in the park is core sampling for foundation design. They have not obtained building permits to begin construction. There are several things underway that I cannot comment on at this time. We hope tonight the board of supervisors cuts the YMCA's funding from the county. This is an initial $2+ million and another $1.25 million in 2012. I want to thank all those who contributed to help us with our recent advertising. The last time I saw Mr Krueger we talked about the YMCA in the park. He referred to it as "MY" YMCA. I am afraid unless we stop him it will be HIS YMCA in our park. Now is the time for a call to action and for those reading this if you wish to make a donation please give me a call........434 973-0836. Thank you........Randy Page Sylvia- we are doing everything we can. The current building process in the park is core sampling for foundation design. They have not obtained building permits to begin construction. There are several things underway that I cannot comment on at this time. We hope tonight the board of supervisors cuts the YMCA’s funding from the county. This is an initial $2+ million and another $1.25 million in 2012. I want to thank all those who contributed to help us with our recent advertising. The last time I saw Mr Krueger we talked about the YMCA in the park. He referred to it as “MY” YMCA. I am afraid unless we stop him it will be HIS YMCA in our park. Now is the time for a call to action and for those reading this if you wish to make a donation please give me a call……..434 973-0836. Thank you……..Randy Page

]]> Comment on McIntire Park is in Jeopardy by sylvia Gillespie http://www.savemcintirepark.org/2009/12/08/mcinire-park-is-in-jeopardy/comment-page-1/#comment-18 sylvia Gillespie Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:18:34 +0000 http://www.savemcintirepark.org/?p=12#comment-18 Today, March 3,2010, site preparation has begun at McIntire. Is there nothing more we can do to stop this construction? Today, March 3,2010, site preparation has begun at McIntire. Is there nothing more we can do to stop this construction?

]]> Comment on McIntire Park is in Jeopardy by Beverly Amiss Hornstein http://www.savemcintirepark.org/2009/12/08/mcinire-park-is-in-jeopardy/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Beverly Amiss Hornstein Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:51:00 +0000 http://www.savemcintirepark.org/?p=12#comment-3 Born and raised in Cvlle, hope to retire there. FYI - membership in the the YMCA in Norfolk, VA is $59 a MONTH for an individual and $84 a MONTH for family. We have private clubs that are less and the city recreation centers cost all of $25 a YEAR for a family of 4 or more. I don't believe the YMCA has anymore to offer than the city recreation centers. If they do, then upgrade the rec centers; DO NOT TAKE AWAY what was given to the city for the use of its citizens. Born and raised in Cvlle, hope to retire there. FYI – membership in the the YMCA in Norfolk, VA is $59 a MONTH for an individual and $84 a MONTH for family. We have private clubs that are less and the city recreation centers cost all of $25 a YEAR for a family of 4 or more. I don’t believe the YMCA has anymore to offer than the city recreation centers. If they do, then upgrade the rec centers; DO NOT TAKE AWAY what was given to the city for the use of its citizens.

]]> Comment on McIntire Park is in Jeopardy by sylvia Gillespie http://www.savemcintirepark.org/2009/12/08/mcinire-park-is-in-jeopardy/comment-page-1/#comment-2 sylvia Gillespie Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:48:47 +0000 http://www.savemcintirepark.org/?p=12#comment-2 There are as many reasons to not put the YMCA in McIntire Park as there are trees in the park. In order to serve those in need of the YMCA programs, put the structure in an area that is truly accessible to them. There have been several sites suggested but the mission seems to have changed. A very good site would be the Circuit City site. The building and parking are already there. The location is on the bus routes and accessible to both county and city residents. The money which would be used for building could be used more effectively to redesign the existing building. Future benefactors will think twice before giving gifts to the city if what has been given previously is mismanaged. There are as many reasons to not put the YMCA in McIntire Park as there are trees in the park.

In order to serve those in need of the YMCA programs, put the structure in an area that is truly accessible to them. There have been several sites suggested but the mission seems to have changed. A very good site would be the Circuit City site. The building and parking are already there. The location is on the bus routes and accessible to both county and city residents. The money which would be used for building could be used more effectively to redesign the existing building.

Future benefactors will think twice before giving gifts to the city if what has been given previously is mismanaged.

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