08/06/2026
Good morning friends! I’d like to share a couple of things with you. Carmen and I have moved from the area after many happy years here in Upper Allen Township. I am no longer in the Park and Rec Board and she is no longer Chairperson of the Dog Park Committee. So I have to give some credit to folks that have helped create this wonderful social experience for our dogs AND their owners. Many of you have developed great friendships with other dog parents at the park. That is a benefit we educated the Board of Commissioners on when lobbying for the park. They are all strong supporters. So our deep thanks goes out to all who have been involved in creating, developing and maintaining this wonderful space. First in memoriam, remember John Burch. John was Chair of the Rec Board for a bit and a prime mover in getting the park funded. We lost him far too early in life and the bench at the entrance to the entry kiosk is dedicated to him. We also planted a birch tree to the right. Amy Cook was a former Rec Board member and Chairperson of the Dog Park Committer. She was instrumental in getting the park established. Sharon Hower who chaired the Committee and brought her marketing experience to us. Chad Krebs, Parks Director and Eddie Mera, Assistant Director have been responsible for keeping the park maintained at the top level. The various members of the Dog Park Committee, formed of Dog Park registered residents. Former Township Manager Scott Fraser who ran ridden the design and construction of the park. Former Commissioner Paul Rigney who was the liaison to the Rec Board and provided support and shared that a dog park is not just for dogs with his fellow Commissioners. and the Township staff who register our dogs, provide information and handle extra social media suppport. Thanks Alexis! and thank you if you’ve read yet another manifesto of mine. Remember, if you see a maintenance or other issue, contact the Township. Any security concerns, contact the Township Police on their non emergency line. Ripken, Carmen and I miss the park and our friend there. But we drive by when coming up for appointments. Of course Ripken freaks out as we drive by because he knows where he is. Thank you all for your support of this park. It is special. Jeff Williams
