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07-01-2018, 10:22 AM
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Sage
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: The Villages
Posts: 3,970
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Originally Posted by asianthree
Think of those who deal with PTSD. Fireworks can trigger a multitude of issues. Protect our veterans, in some states there are laws about fireworks and PTSD. It’s. NO for us
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Originally Posted by VApeople
Instead of having our own fireworks so we can stay in the 'bubble', how about venturing out to one of neighboring towns like Wildwood or Leesburg so we can be a pat of our greater community?
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Originally Posted by tophcfa
No fireworks, after about the first 50 shows I have seen during my life, they are all the same. They scare dogs with sensitive ears, pollute the air (and water if shot off by the lake), and cost $$. I would much rather see the money spent to keep the recreation news insert continue on a weekly basis in the daily sun.
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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I would like to tell you this. My flag is flying, as will be many in this patriotic community. I have seen many fireworks displays surrounded by friends and holding my youngest in my arms and many, many more as life passed. I stand when the flag goes by with my hand over my heart. I was a Girl Scout and a Girl scout leader and mother of TWO Girl Scout leaders and a student and teacher that said the pledge to the flag every day in the classrom. I love to shake the hands of the villagers who wear their caps showing they served. I understand that you have wonderful memories of firework displays in Urbana, Ohio and I honor your patriotism.
There isn't a place anywhere in The Villages that would hold the crowd that would come. That in itself is amazing and wonderful.
On Wednesday, you can stand on the boardwalk at Lake Sumter and look in any direction and see fireworks. I will be sitting on my front porch watching them too.
I do not want this place run by capricious votes. I like the way it is now.
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I agree with ALL of these folks! The Villages is highly patriotic, year round. If you feel the need to see the fireworks---you can go either to Leesburg or Wildwood. You can even find a higher point here (in your golf cart) and view them from afar.
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