Antone's Nightclub
'No Trespassing' at Turkey Bowl
RECEIVED Wed., Oct. 1, 2003
Dear Editor,
There is a drainage ditch in Circle C subdivision. It's near a park with a hike-and-bike trail and a disk-golf course, 100 yards from any road, and at least a quarter-mile from any home. It's been a known spot for skateboarders for 15 years. Over time, the entire ditch has been constantly swept clean of all debris, helping the skateboarders and helping the ditch drain water. Thirty people a week make their way out to the Turkey Bowl and yet there is no trash problem. There are rules that are followed by everyone that enjoys the Turkey Bowl. No drugs, pack out what you pack in, no ramps or anything else that would hurt the flow of the ditch, no graffiti, and don't do anything to ruin the spot.
Recently, "No Trespassing" signs were posted. Since then, many children and adults have been given stern warnings by the police and informed that arrests would be made. I was hoping that you may be able to help out before any taxpaying citizens or local children are arrested for doing something that hurts no one and affects nothing.
There are many publicly funded tennis courts and baseball fields that sit empty 200 days a year and need regular maintenance, yet I am going to be arrested for practicing my sport in an old drainage ditch, in the middle of nowhere, and it's maintained by the people who use it. The first thing anyone does when they get to the Turkey Bowl is sweep it out; how is that hindering the ditch and its original purpose?
There are many stories and photos of this ditch. It has a lot of history and won't be given up without a fight.
There is a drainage ditch in Circle C subdivision. It's near a park with a hike-and-bike trail and a disk-golf course, 100 yards from any road, and at least a quarter-mile from any home. It's been a known spot for skateboarders for 15 years. Over time, the entire ditch has been constantly swept clean of all debris, helping the skateboarders and helping the ditch drain water. Thirty people a week make their way out to the Turkey Bowl and yet there is no trash problem. There are rules that are followed by everyone that enjoys the Turkey Bowl. No drugs, pack out what you pack in, no ramps or anything else that would hurt the flow of the ditch, no graffiti, and don't do anything to ruin the spot.
Recently, "No Trespassing" signs were posted. Since then, many children and adults have been given stern warnings by the police and informed that arrests would be made. I was hoping that you may be able to help out before any taxpaying citizens or local children are arrested for doing something that hurts no one and affects nothing.
There are many publicly funded tennis courts and baseball fields that sit empty 200 days a year and need regular maintenance, yet I am going to be arrested for practicing my sport in an old drainage ditch, in the middle of nowhere, and it's maintained by the people who use it. The first thing anyone does when they get to the Turkey Bowl is sweep it out; how is that hindering the ditch and its original purpose?
There are many stories and photos of this ditch. It has a lot of history and won't be given up without a fight.
Skateboarding is not a crime,
Aaron Arguien
Aaron Arguien