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BELLE CITY AMUSEMENTS GIANT
CARNIVAL
Our department is hosting Belle City
Amusements Giant Carnival thru Saturday, May 17th at the
Martin Recreation Complex. The carnival has exciting rides like the
Power Surge, Gravitron, Typhoon and many others. Not only are there
rides, you can try your luck at the Games of Chance and enjoy
mouthwatering concessions.
Thursday night and Saturday
from 12-5 pm are times that you can purchase an armband for $15
(unlimited rides). Thursday night is also Student Night…..Pick up a
coupon available at our office, C.E. Weldon Library or City Hall and
receive $3 off the purchase of an armband (coupons good for May 15th
and students ONLY).
The carnival opens Thursday
and Friday at 5 pm and at 12 noon on Saturday. For more information,
call our department at 587-6784.
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FISHING AT MRC LAKE WILL BE CLOSED
TO FOR 2 WEEKS
PLEASE NOTE: The
lake will be closed to fishing May 26th thru June 6th
in order to prepare for the Annual Fishing Derby.
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YOUTH GOLF CLINICS SCHEDULED
Our department in conjunction with Doe Valley Golf Center will be
offering 2 sessions of a youth Golf Clinic for ages 10 to 18 years old.
One session will be June 9-13th with the second one being
June 16-20th. Time for both sessions will be 10-11 am Monday
thru Friday.
The sessions will be held at the Doe Valley Golf Center (9786 Reams
Road) and conducted by PGA Professional Gary Keating. Mr. Keating,
formerly from Florida, was named Teacher of Year for Southwest Florida.
Fees will be $40 per participant with registration taking place at
the Martin Parks & Rec. office on North Lindell through June 4th.
Class space is limited so register today!
For more information contact us at 587-6784.
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SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS
Mark you calendar for these upcoming
events –
Pool Opens – May 31st;
Fishing Derby – June 7th; Surf’s Up Beach Party – July 11th
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Lightning Detection System
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A “Lightning
Detection System” has been installed next to the playground at
the Martin Recreation Complex. The system uses a highly
sophisticated sensor and computer to predict the probability of
a lightning strike within a predetermined area. It also
projects the potential for dead“bolts out of the blue” which
are strikes that seem to come from nowhere and cause a high
percentage of lightning fatalities.
When the
system determines conditions are favorable for lightning, it
goes to “Red Alert” activating a flashing light above the tower
and cluster of horns, which sound for 15 seconds and can be
heard throughout the park. At that point, an “Activity
Detector” (timer) takes over to determine how much time will
elapse before normal activities may resume. The minimum running
time will be 10 minutes. However, the number will be reset each
time a major excursion of energy (i.e. lightning strike) is
recorded. Once conditions return to normal, and the Activity
Detector counts down to zero, an “All Clear” will sound. This
will consists of three short blasts of the horns, five second
apart, and the light will go off.
During the Red Alert, all
park visitors are advised to seek shelter in their vehicles
until the “all clear” sounds. This will be mandatory for all
organized activity supervised by the City of Martin Parks and
Recreation Department such as baseball, softball, soccer, Easter
Egg Hunt, etc… If the system goes to Red Alert during a time of
question by anyone, it is the department’s policy to error on
the side of safety.
The lightning Detection
System is a City of Martin project with assistance provided by
Martin Rotary Club, Pilot Club, Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club and
the Lions Club.
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Contact:
Babe Ruth League, Inc. Phone (609) 695-1434 Fax (609) 695-2505
info@baberuthleague.org
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Press Release
MARTIN,
TENNESSEE TO
HOST 2008
CAL RIPKEN MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES
Babe Ruth League, Inc. International Headquarters has announced
that its 2008 Cal Ripken
Major/60 World Series will be hosted by Martin Tennessee and
played at the Martin Recreation Complex, August 9-16.
The
contract was signed during the formal City Board meeting Monday
evening.
This will be the first Babe Ruth World Series hosted by Martin.
A Babe Ruth World Series has a high economic impression on any
community that plays host to this prestigious event, especially
the local hotels, restaurants, businesses and resort areas.
In making the announcement BRL Vice President/Commissioner
Robert Faherty said, "We are honored to be
going to
Martin with our 2008 Cal Ripken Major/60 World Series. I was not
only impressed with their community, but
was also amazed by their commitment to youth. In awarding a
World Series, the main factors we consider are the
facility, the Headquarters Hotel, the areas where the players
will be housed, and community support. We also look for
areas that in addition to offering a competitive athletic
experience, can also offer a diverse cultural and educational
experience. Martin has all of these ingredients and more. The
2008 Cal Ripken Major/60 World Series will be a fun and
memorable time for all."
Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization
dedicated to developing better citizens by
providing properly supervised baseball and softball competition
for 4 through 18-year-old players. It is the basic intent
of Babe Ruth League that every player who has a desire to play
the sport is given the opportunity to participate and have fun. |
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Seated L-R Alderman Danny Nanney, Alderman
Bill Harrison, Alderman David Belote, Mayor Randy Brundige, Babe
Ruth League Vice President/Commissioner Robert Faherty, Alderman
Johnny Tuck, Alderman Terry Hankins, Alderman Randy Edwards
Standing L-R Cal Ripken State Director Steve (Spike) Hupka,
Martin Park Board member Mike Garner, Martin Cal Ripken League
Board George Daniel, Martin Park & Rec Director Dennis Suiter,
Martin Park Board member Jessie Harrell, Martin Park Board Chair
Jerry Burgin |
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LET US HEAR FROM YOU!
Our office is
currently in the process of planning special events for 2007. If you
have any ideas or comments, please call us at 587-6784, or write us at:
Martin Parks & Recreation, 699 North Lindell Street, Martin, TN
38237-1413. Thank you!
