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uclcgraphPlt;flt 24 The Telegraph, Wednesday, March 30,1977EditorialsA representative of nearly every facet of the Folsom Community was in attendance at the second annual meeting of the Folsom Park and Recreation Commission Advisory Board at R. G. Smith Clubhouse Monday night.And rightfully so, since our parks and recreation programs should be of vitalconcern to all of us.“We welcome, we solicit your advice, criticism and suggestions. The Parks and Recreation Program is yours.” That opening remark by Wayne Bartholomew, chairman of the Folsom Parks and Recreation Commission, set the tonefor the evening.So it was only fitting that the recommendation was made to improve coordination of programs and the use of facilities in the city. One method, suggested by Folsom Cordova school board member Craig Burnett, is through a joint use agreement between the Folsom Cordova Unified School District and the City ofFolsom.It is not a new idea . but is still a good one.As long as we can remember, the city and school district have discussed the possibility of drafting a joint use agreement to provide better coordinated, and increased, utilization of the district and city facilities. In fact, several years back, Folsom Cordova signed such an agreement in the southern part of the school district—with the Cordova Park and Recreation District.Under the Cordova pact, schools and parks share facilities as frequently as possible—with the schools having first priority for school facilities, the park district having second priority and other groups and organizations following in order. At the same time, the park district has first priority for park facilities,etcAlthough the school district and city agree there is an informal agreement for joint use of facilities between the two, it has never been put in writing.We believe a written contract would not only serve to improve cooperation between the local bodies, but would enhance the overall recreational programsoffered to the residents.A small community such as ours can not afford the luxury of separate, entirely independent public agencies. All must share their programs, facilities, manpower and ideas to build the ideal community. Parks and recreation is one areawhere we can start.To quote from the Park Commission’s agenda: “We trust we can all moveforward together on a coordinated basis.”
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Folsom Telegraph
Folsom, California, US
Wed, Mar 30, 1977
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