tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post3588982163963663483..comments2024-03-28T04:20:18.457-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: Burt Luckenbach, Park Activistmichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-71780539890937512722012-11-21T19:55:19.209-05:002012-11-21T19:55:19.209-05:00Sledding was a big deal back in the day.Not only t...Sledding was a big deal back in the day.Not only the parkway but on the big hill on the state hospital property but south 10th was closed for sledding from the so mountain Rez to emmaus ave.Unfortunatly red flyers were the sled of choice with their handles that flexed to steer and the red or chrome bar across the front that could inflict hurt as we use to say to anyone you hit down the way.Injuries were not uncommon sad to say until the saucers came to be.Am sure the cities excuse for the no sledding rule is liability.In our pre and teen years there was also the pal dances at the Y with jerry dean and the pal junior bowling at the parkway bowling alley.Also remember the drag races at queen city airport with dopey duncan and the putt putt golf course. There was no shortage of things to do for youth.As for myself wouldnt want to relive my youth at this time in allentown or in this culture.Guy Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-18308216586484458022012-11-21T17:45:59.780-05:002012-11-21T17:45:59.780-05:00@5:09 the point is that until 1991-92 the hill wa...@5:09 the point is that until 1991-92 the hill was open all the way up to street above, and it was a favorite children's sledding spot for over 50 years. one park director took it upon himself to close that feature, with a thick barrier of pine trees. now instead of kids sledding, we have SUV's driving through paying to look at christmas lights. michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-2198983687481636812012-11-21T17:09:08.713-05:002012-11-21T17:09:08.713-05:00What is your point?
BTW, we appreciate your effor...What is your point?<br /><br />BTW, we appreciate your efforts to save the parks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com