[Vision2020] Ice Rink

[david sarff]

Yes, I tend to agree. I like the rink, though wish it had not been built 
where it is.
Could it be that the fair grounds is going to need another area in oncoming 
years. Is it time we entertain additional plans? Something near the 
pre-settlement hoarse race track is flat and open. Do ag demonstrations as 
they do at Colfax.
Not trying to be silly about tax moneys or private properties though…its 
just an thought.
Dave


>
>A posting on behalf of my mother.
>
>Kit Craine
>
>ICE RINK
>
>It is time to stand back and really consider what is involved in
>Moscow's ice rink disagreement. Many of us agree that the ice rink is
>a great addition to the community—but only in a different location.
>
>The fairgrounds belongs to Latah County—not the City— and should be
>used for the benefit of all of  Latah county's residents. For many
>years the county fair has been used to recognize the achievements of
>the youth from the rural areas, provide an opportunity for city kids
>to share in these activities, and to bring all the county residents
>together in an atmosphere of fun and entertainment. By most
>standards, the fairgrounds was small and crowded but always had the
>mixture of exhibits, rides, and carnival activities which were
>exciting to all ages.
>
>In the last few years, the number of rides appealing to young adults
>has been cut back to accommodate the ice rink at its present size.
>Any expansion of the rink will mean the loss of more rides or
>activities. It is clear the ice rink must expand to survive. If
>expansion is at the fairgrounds, the fun and entertainment of a
>county fair will be squeezed out.
>
>The rural youth and their tax-paying, Moscow-shopping parents
>benefit little from the ice rink but do benefit from the county fair.
>If the City believes the ice rink must not be "lost," it should start
>finding ways to get it off county land and onto recreational space
>the City owns or arranges.
>
>Janet Craine
>
>
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