Middletown Forum : DOG PARK? http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : A Better Middletown : DOG PARK? Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:58:13 +0000 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:32:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6243 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ DOG PARK? : unity = inclusionTrump vs Clinton... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46504&title=dog-park#46504 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Jan 07 2016 at 9:32pm

unity = inclusion

Trump vs Clinton = spider stays home
they belong on the same ticket
He buys influence she sells influence
they both win we all lose]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:32:45 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46504&title=dog-park#46504 DOG PARK? : "It's now time to focus... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46500&title=dog-park#46500 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Jan 07 2016 at 11:25am

"It's now time to focus on the sorry state of the national economy, the falling stock market, China, ISIS, insurmountable debt, etc., rather than admonishing City Manager Adkins"

It would be easy to whitewash the on-going destruction of this city for the past 30 years or so. We could divert our attention to the national scene to minimize and excuse the poor shape this city is in. Any comparison to a known which is much worse makes some disasters look tame in that respect. We could compare Adkins the city leader to Obama the national leader and all of a sudden, with Obama's poor performance on the national scene, Adkins looks like a genius........but it isn't reality is it.

The reality of the situation is that we can't just ignore what is going on here by just looking the other way and to the national front. Won't do any good as the problems will still be here for the people to confront on a daily basis. Some city leader supporters wish we would start looking the other way and not publicize the actual failures and stupid ideas that have been spawned over the years. Not gonna happen here. We are about reality, not pipedreams and candyland scenarios as some would like to believe as they interject their "everything is beautiful" (que the song) propaganda" on this forum. It ain't close to being "beautiful" in this city. That happened a long time ago for those not lucky enough to have known it then.

"Middletown does have a glimmer of hope for the future"

I'll give you a "glimmer" and nothing more. That may be an exaggeration. It really doesn't have to get to the glimmer stage. If competent people were in office and employed by this city and they had the correct agenda, it would be more than a glimmer but the very people who some deem as saviors of the city, are the very ones who are inhibiting it's progress as we speak.

"There is strength in unity"

There will never be unity between those running this city and the people of the city because those running the show refuse to care about and deliver against what most want for this city. The leaders, including council, have their own agenda to satisfy the small contingent who are the friends of city hall and could care less what the other 99% want. Been that way for decades and it is getting worse. ]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:25:58 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46500&title=dog-park#46500 DOG PARK? : It's now time to focus onthe... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46499&title=dog-park#46499 Author: Analytical
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Posted: Jan 07 2016 at 10:30am

It's now time to focus on the sorry state of the national economy, the falling stock market, China, ISIS, insurmountable debt, etc., rather than admonishing City Manager Adkins.  Yes, Middletown has its' share of concerns.  But, all of them combinedare miniscule compared to what happens in Obama land.  Middletown does have a glimmer of hope for the future. As for Washington, D.C., its' nearing the final stagesof bureaucratic destruction.  There is strength in unity.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:30:33 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46499&title=dog-park#46499 DOG PARK? : Quality of life?...pleeeze...Every... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46497&title=dog-park#46497 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Jan 05 2016 at 3:29pm

Quality of life?...pleeeze...Every time they want something we hear "it's a quality of life issue".
We have 30 parks in this town that City Hall can't afford to take care of and a million dollar bike path that seldom gets used. 

Why should taxpayers pay the upkeep of a doggie park for 25 people that think they are so special they deserve a special play ground for their dogs while others in the neighborhood get to smell the problems they leave behind. 
Before City Hall votes yes maybe someone should take a look at the books.

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:29:46 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46497&title=dog-park#46497 DOG PARK? : hey--I'll take any fruit... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46496&title=dog-park#46496 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Jan 05 2016 at 1:31pm

hey--I'll take any fruit possible. While either the open container or dog park are nbd, any improvements in city quality of life are a step in the right direction. Will either make much difference in the big picture? Probably not.

Schools
Quality of life amenities(retail, entertainment, dining)
Public safety(find it humorous that those strongly against marijuana want to give out free needles to heroin users--isn't heroin use a crime?)
Street/sewer repair

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:31:52 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46496&title=dog-park#46496 DOG PARK? : Ohio is among the top 5 in the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46495&title=dog-park#46495 Author: Dean
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Posted: Jan 05 2016 at 12:52pm

Ohio is among the top 5 in the nation losing population more than gaining. A dog park is going to bring more residents in than having good roads and schools in a state losing residents?

Hello Donham, is anyone in the office, or is it still a holiday.

http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/ohio-ranked-in-two-states-for-people-moving/npxC9/ ]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:52:48 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46495&title=dog-park#46495 DOG PARK? : The city probably wants the dog... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46494&title=dog-park#46494 Author: Neil Barille
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Posted: Jan 04 2016 at 9:25pm

The city probably wants the dog park because it's low hanging fruit -- an "accomplishment" that can be touted in the media and at performance review time.  Compared to the curing cancer equivalent (paving our roads), the dog park can be done without too much money or time.  ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:25:15 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46494&title=dog-park#46494 DOG PARK? : Millennials value good schools... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46491&title=dog-park#46491 Author: Factguy
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Posted: Jan 04 2016 at 12:51pm

Millennials value good schools and easy traffic access more than a dog park. A golf course ranks much higher. Weatherwax more valuable a magnet than a dog park, now gone to MetroParks. Throw it out, something will stick, page 23, city Master Plan under Gillleland.

http://www.citylab.com/housing/2014/05/what-millennials-wantand-why-cities-are-right-pay-them-so-much-attention/9032/
]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:51:02 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46491&title=dog-park#46491 DOG PARK? : Every year City Hall request... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46490&title=dog-park#46490 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Jan 04 2016 at 9:59am

Every year City Hall request volunteersand donations to upgrade our local parks because City Hall stated they do not havethe manpower or the money for the needed upgrades.

Why must their be a Dog Park at Sunset Park when we havemany out of the way parks that could be used…like Sherman Park just a fewblocks away.
Didn’t volunteers just do a major trim, replant and cleanup on Sunset Parka couple of years ago?

The dog walkers do not clean up the dog poop at MiddletownCemetery or Smith Parkwhy should we believe they will clean up after their dogs now?


]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:59:12 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46490&title=dog-park#46490 DOG PARK? : There is a park (Miami River Preserve)... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46488&title=dog-park#46488 Author: 409
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Posted: Jan 04 2016 at 9:25am

There is a park (Miami River Preserve) available on N Verity Pkwy at Access 2 that is available and shouldn't bother anyone.]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:25:01 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6243&PID=46488&title=dog-park#46488