Group Forms To Promote Pierceton Skate Park
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
PIERCETON - Youth with skateboards congregate on the town's streets because there's no other place to roll.
The practice causes vehicle drivers, law enforcement and parents concern. They would rather the children have a safe place to skate.
In March, a group of parents and skateboarders attended a town meeting and announced their intention to establish a skate park.
Town Board President Jerry Kreger said then the town would donate a piece of land adjacent to the grain elevator and provide liability insurance.
The rest is up to the newly formed group. The Pierceton Skate Park committee has two sets of directors, adults and youth.
"We want to teach our youth how to give and work for what they want," said Tonia Bricker, a board member.
The adult directors are Brian Hartman, representing the Chamber of Commerce; Tonia Bricker, president; Deb Mosher, vice president; Sharon Slusher, secretary; Nancy Sommers and Annie Espinoza.
Youth directors are Joey Knapp, Ethan Parson, Rex Slusher, Stephen Sommers and Simon Espinoza.
Plans are to sell raffle tickets for $1. Tickets will be drawn June 1. Various fundraisers will be planned while the group applies for grants.
At a meeting earlier this week, Warsaw Parks Department Activity Director Janelle Wilson advised the group to have an illustration of the park to show people.
"I think this is awesome," Wilson said. "I'm a real advocate for the Pierceton skate park."
She said she would provide contacts for material suppliers.
Donations to the park will be accepted through the Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 49, Pierceton IN 46562, and will be tax deductible.
For more information, call Sharon Slusher, 574-269-1878; Tonia Bricker, 260-372-3775; or Debbie Mosher, 574-594-9779. [[In-content Ad]]
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PIERCETON - Youth with skateboards congregate on the town's streets because there's no other place to roll.
The practice causes vehicle drivers, law enforcement and parents concern. They would rather the children have a safe place to skate.
In March, a group of parents and skateboarders attended a town meeting and announced their intention to establish a skate park.
Town Board President Jerry Kreger said then the town would donate a piece of land adjacent to the grain elevator and provide liability insurance.
The rest is up to the newly formed group. The Pierceton Skate Park committee has two sets of directors, adults and youth.
"We want to teach our youth how to give and work for what they want," said Tonia Bricker, a board member.
The adult directors are Brian Hartman, representing the Chamber of Commerce; Tonia Bricker, president; Deb Mosher, vice president; Sharon Slusher, secretary; Nancy Sommers and Annie Espinoza.
Youth directors are Joey Knapp, Ethan Parson, Rex Slusher, Stephen Sommers and Simon Espinoza.
Plans are to sell raffle tickets for $1. Tickets will be drawn June 1. Various fundraisers will be planned while the group applies for grants.
At a meeting earlier this week, Warsaw Parks Department Activity Director Janelle Wilson advised the group to have an illustration of the park to show people.
"I think this is awesome," Wilson said. "I'm a real advocate for the Pierceton skate park."
She said she would provide contacts for material suppliers.
Donations to the park will be accepted through the Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 49, Pierceton IN 46562, and will be tax deductible.
For more information, call Sharon Slusher, 574-269-1878; Tonia Bricker, 260-372-3775; or Debbie Mosher, 574-594-9779. [[In-content Ad]]