By: Bernice Belshaw

Bernice Belshaw — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:50:18 +0000

I am too late to vote re the levy for Lake Boren Park. I would have voted against
it because I no longer visit the park. This is due to the negative attitude of the local police which I assume affects the attitude of the governing body of Newcastle. I am a dog owner and had many years of walking my dogs in the Park. Much conflict has driven many dog owners from the park.The latest insult is the reported treatment of the 85 year old man who was greeted by THREE police cars and despite his recent surgery was made to stand with his hands behind his backs, an extremely demeaning treatment by the police. Has an apology been given to this gentleman by city and police authorities–I have no indication that anything has been done to repair the damage. My last image of the park is the policeman standing at the top of the hill by the play equipment waiting to pounce on unsuspecting visitors trying to have an outing with their dog. Dog owners are in agreement that our treatment is overkill and politically motivated by persons who want the dogs out of the park.Thank you for this opportunity to express my opinion, held by many dog owners in Newcastle.

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By: Bernice Belshaw