In a world that seems to be increasingly divided as each day passes, there is one place where people from all walks of life are coming together – City Hall in my community. One week from today we will continue the pickleball discussion that began at our first official meeting with representatives of our parks and recreation department on May 1. We have been added to the agenda to discuss the construction of four outdoor pickleball courts on city property at the next City Hall meeting on May 13 at 6:30 pm.
Abraham Lincoln said it best, "A house divided against itself, cannot stand." Perhaps what's happening in our community can help swing the pendulum back in the direction of unity for others.
Unity begins in the home. My wife and I discovered two new activities we can do together – Bike riding and pickleball. Coincidentally, our town recently created new trails which happen to lead to our proposed pickleball site for four outdoor pickleball courts. Support for the idea is growing. Our newly created FaceBook Page, Pickleball Iowa County, now lists 147 members. Players from surrounding communities are pledging support for our cause.
History was made when the French Revolution began on the Royal Tennis Court at Versailles on June 20, 1789. Perhaps we can depart from our fighting ways and find peace on the pickleball courts springing up all across America. Abraham Lincoln would be proud to see a house no longer divided. Who knows? The vote to accept our proposal may be unanimous when City Hall sees how we are united for the common good of all living in our community and beyond. Have a great day.
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