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APRIL 20, 2018 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-9
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Dale Welty Dudley Thompson Jim Barringham
Candidates discuss enhancements for youths...
ttFROM PAGE A3 ever, we need to be plugged into our the POA and board of directors setting a all three candidates for the POA Board
especially that of the youth in our com- youth. They are our future. They are new system into place. We look forward support the youth of our community.
to our tennis kids benefiting with poten-
very important.
munity. Let me go over some different areas in tial college scholarships. When asked if we would support a fam-
ily friendly park, we were all on board.
Jim Barringham our community. I hear there’s already an I’ve been reaching out to so many of Seems we all supported the proposed
active golf program for the kids. I know our residents as to their ideas of enhanc-
Since young people are one of my the Kid’s Golf Camp that is offered dur- ing our community. I have heard a few BMX bike pump track and splash pad
major concerns when thinking of the ing the summer has always been a very times about how great it used to be when projects that the committees have been
health and well-being of our youth, we fun week for the kids. I think our golfing there was a summer camp offered for working on.
need to have a meaningful participation community does an excellent job with our kids at the equestrian center. I think When young people realize their
and involvement of our young people in our kids for that event. I would support it’s something I would like to look into voices and opinions are being consid-
sports, programs and activities. In addi- any programs that would benefit golf and perhaps bring it back. ered, they will feel that they are a true
tion to building leadership skills, engag- and our youth. I live near the ball field and I hear all part of our community. Finally, empow-
ing youth in the community will also As you know, I was the Tennis Club the excitement and see the families en- ering youth to be engaged in the com-
create a sense of belonging and purpose president since Jan. 2017 but recently joying this amenity. I am aware of safety
for our youth. stepped down as to not have a conflict issues around Gault Field, we need to munity has shown to decrease tradition-
We need to get the kids off their of interest. Marga Kidd did a great job make sure everyone is safe when cross- al problem behaviors.
phones, their computer games and keep building up tennis over the years as the ing the street. Our community then will become a
them connected to the real world. Con- president but there was a need for a full- I know that kids need to be more ac- place where youth and adults share the
sidering the recent shootings at various time tennis director to run the tennis pro- tive and enjoy the outdoors. At the “Meet common interest of making our “Little
schools, I would say now more than gram. I was involved in working with the Candidates,” it was quite clear that Bit of Paradise” a better place.
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
“INVEST IN OUR YOUTH!”
Due to the increasing number of young people in our community,
we need to look at ways to engage them purposefully & positively
Hold a summer “Youth Summit” to determine their interests
Utilize our parks, tennis courts, equestrian center, golf course, ball fields, lake and pool for summer activities
Provide professionally run lessons and activities to learn Athletic, Artistic and Musical Skills
Plan year-round activities that are safe, fun and intellectually challenging
Provide outdoor events that strengthens the imagination and enables face-to-face communications
Plan field trips to places of interest, i.e. Air and Space Museum, Observatories, Presidential Libraries
Challenge Canyon Lake clubs to develop programs or events for our youth
Protect Property Values by Electing Dudley Thompson to the
Canyon Lake POA Board of Directors
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Dudley Thompson - We welcome your Support and Vote
