Busy Buckroe
By Paula Keller
Daily Press
November 9, 2005
James F. Cross wrote in support of the Buckroe Master Plan ("Buckroe plan is sound," Nov. 5). He states, "These open areas have been lying idle far too long ..." The dictionary defines idle as "lacking worth or basis, not occupied or employed, and not turned to normal or appropriate use."
I took my dog to the Bark Park at Buckroe on Nov. 5 and 6. While my dog socialized with the other five to eight dogs in the park, I took time to observe the beach and areas recommended for development. I saw one family flying a kite and another playing touch football, while others sat on the ground and watched. I saw an elderly couple sitting on a bench, gazing at the water while another family had a picnic in one of the shelters. There were children playing tag and riding bicycles while teens sat on the pavilion stage and talked about those things teens talk about.
While walking my dog to the boardwalk, I saw sun worshippers trying to get those last rays of the season and some children digging in the sand and playing at water's edge; people were running, bike riding, rollerblading, skateboarding and just plain walking on the boardwalk. Boys, girls, men and women were sitting on the boardwalk watching as others passed by. Children were playing on the playground, their parents watching and talking with each other. Other parents walked their "animal children" or took them to the Bark Park to play.
It certainly appeared to me that the area was occupied, had worth and was certainly "turned to normal or appropriate use." Idle? I think not.
Paula Keller
Hampton
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Buckroe plan is sound
By James F. Cross
Daily Press
November 5, 2005
I am writing in response to the Oct. 28 letter “Buckroe Master Plan.” I attended several of the early meetings with the consultant and find this late-hour delaying tactic by three ladies totally irresponsible. How many times is this issue going to be rehashed?
The plan is sound and should be implemented in its entirety. These open areas have been lying idle for too long and should be added to the tax rolls to help support our needs.
James F. Cross
Hampton
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