Wednesday Meeting on MSI Soccer Stadium take over of Julius West Middle School fields

[Anonymous]

JULIUS WEST MS SOCCER FIELDS UPDATE





Update on Status of New Soccer Fields at Julius West MS (posted 9/25/19)

As most of you know, MSI has funded the development of vastly improved soccer fields at Julius West Middle School, including both synthetic turf and lights. We look forward to all the kids enjoying many years of improved experience because of these superior surfaces! These new fields already are being enjoyed by Julius West MS students, who no longer have physical education classes forced indoors due to unplayable field conditions, and we are excited to think about MSI kids and others joining them some day soon!

Even though these fields were completed weeks ago, MSI is not yet able to utilize these fields, while a required Memorandum of Understanding continues to be developed between MCPS and City of Rockville, MSI has very little role in this process, other than being asked for usage information and encouraging all parties to keep the process moving. There are counter-claims from both MCPS and City of Rockville, stating who is to blame. MSI does not have an opinion as to who is to blame, and a note that went out to many MSI families informing them of the rescheduling of this weekend's games that had been hoped to be played at JWMS did not intend to place the "blame" on City of Rockville. It simply stated that we must have City of Rockville usage approval before MSI use may proceed, and that the City of Rockville approval is not being provided until various issues are able to be agreed upon by MCPS and City of Rockville.

MSI looks forward to the day that even more kids will be able to enjoy these fields. For those that are wondering, an important note is that the anticipated parking peak volume associated with MSI's intended use is no greater than our decades-long historic Saturday use of these fields. The peak number of families and players involved will NOT increase, and will remain at the same levels with which there have been no problems with traffic or parking in the past (concerns that all parties, including MSI, have taken quite seriously). This information, and much more, has been shared repeatedly at several public meetings, and at meetings of nearby civic associations that were attended by MSI representatives, as well.

Projected Access Time Frame: Unfortunately, we do not project access until the end of the fall season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:See, for all the parking and lights issues (which they are using to convince City of Rockville to withhold the permits) this is really about turf fields, which is not a valid reason for the City of Rockville to not issue use permits.

Hahaha!!! You’re right on.

Once Julius West field is officially open, we should do a Facebook post and get thousands of people to do a “Storm Rose Hill” similar to the “Storm Area 51”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My bad, it’s from Nevada not California:

“New and replacement MCPS artificial turf projects will feature an organic infill material called clinoptilolite zeolite, which comes from rock sourced in Nevada. This is the same organic, natural infill mix in use at the three newly installed (March 2018) artificial turf playing fields at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Montgomery County, as well as hundreds of other fields around the country.”

Outdated information. MCPS is not using the same infill at Julius West as was used at the SoccerPlex. SoccerPlex is an AstroTurf field, not SpinTurf.

So you are calling MCPS liars for posting wrong info on their website?

AstroTurf? Are you kidding me? AstroTurf hasn’t been used for years. AstroTurf was invented in the 1960s.

More lies!!

It's really hard for Trumpers to keep up. Try reading.

http://mdsoccerplex.org/maryland-soccerplex-brings-state-of-the-art-technology-to-synthetic-turf-fields-1/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See, for all the parking and lights issues (which they are using to convince City of Rockville to withhold the permits) this is really about turf fields, which is not a valid reason for the City of Rockville to not issue use permits.

Hahaha!!! You’re right on.

Once Julius West field is officially open, we should do a Facebook post and get thousands of people to do a “Storm Rose Hill” similar to the “Storm Area 51”.

Hahaha!!! You are completely wrong! Why don't you do a Facebook post now and get all the neighbors to explain to you their ongoing concerns since you are having trouble caring that anyone has a thought about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See, for all the parking and lights issues (which they are using to convince City of Rockville to withhold the permits) this is really about turf fields, which is not a valid reason for the City of Rockville to not issue use permits.

Hahaha!!! You’re right on.

Once Julius West field is officially open, we should do a Facebook post and get thousands of people to do a “Storm Rose Hill” similar to the “Storm Area 51”.

Hahaha!!! You are completely wrong! Why don't you do a Facebook post now and get all the neighbors to explain to you their ongoing concerns since you are having trouble caring that anyone has a thought about this.

We looked at a house on Rose Hill years ago. So glad we bought in Potomac where the schools are better. Plus the community seems kind of nutty based on this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am appalled that we are wasting this kind of money on fields that cause cancer. The rise in soccer goalie blood cancers is not a coincidence.

So many over crowded schools and we are taking money from MSI for rubber fields on school grounds? Pretty pathetic.

Wow I hadn’t heard of this. It’s really disturbing.
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19538500/artificial-turf-cancer-risk/

Wait - Am I reading the same article? There are two major takeaways from this article:

1. "After comparing the cancer rate among the soccer players on Griffin’s list to Washington’s cancer rate among residents of similar ages, they concluded it was actually less than what they expected."

2. "So is there a link between the turf and cancer? Out of more than 100 studies that have been done in the past, no evidence confirms that contact with or ingestion of crumb rubber increases cancer risk, researchers say."

So, what they are saying is that soccer players, playing on turf fields, are less likely to get cancer. Also, more than 100 studies have been done and none show any evidence that turf fields increase cancer risk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am appalled that we are wasting this kind of money on fields that cause cancer. The rise in soccer goalie blood cancers is not a coincidence.

So many over crowded schools and we are taking money from MSI for rubber fields on school grounds? Pretty pathetic.

Wow I hadn’t heard of this. It’s really disturbing.
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19538500/artificial-turf-cancer-risk/

Wait - Am I reading the same article? There are two major takeaways from this article:

1. "After comparing the cancer rate among the soccer players on Griffin’s list to Washington’s cancer rate among residents of similar ages, they concluded it was actually less than what they expected."

2. "So is there a link between the turf and cancer? Out of more than 100 studies that have been done in the past, no evidence confirms that contact with or ingestion of crumb rubber increases cancer risk, researchers say."

So, what they are saying is that soccer players, playing on turf fields, are less likely to get cancer. Also, more than 100 studies have been done and none show any evidence that turf fields increase cancer risk.

That’s so funny. If you’re going to source an article, make sure its content aligned with your argument. You can tell he/she didn’t make his/her high school debate team. Haha.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See, for all the parking and lights issues (which they are using to convince City of Rockville to withhold the permits) this is really about turf fields, which is not a valid reason for the City of Rockville to not issue use permits.

Hahaha!!! You’re right on.

Once Julius West field is officially open, we should do a Facebook post and get thousands of people to do a “Storm Rose Hill” similar to the “Storm Area 51”.

Hahaha!!! You are completely wrong! Why don't you do a Facebook post now and get all the neighbors to explain to you their ongoing concerns since you are having trouble caring that anyone has a thought about this.

We looked at a house on Rose Hill years ago. So glad we bought in Potomac where the schools are better. Plus the community seems kind of nutty based on this thread.

I lived in King Farm years ago bit had to move after two years due to crazy people and HOA board members there. But it’s very tame and sane compared to the crazy lunatics in Rose Hill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See, for all the parking and lights issues (which they are using to convince City of Rockville to withhold the permits) this is really about turf fields, which is not a valid reason for the City of Rockville to not issue use permits.

Hahaha!!! You’re right on.

Once Julius West field is officially open, we should do a Facebook post and get thousands of people to do a “Storm Rose Hill” similar to the “Storm Area 51”.

Hahaha!!! You are completely wrong! Why don't you do a Facebook post now and get all the neighbors to explain to you their ongoing concerns since you are having trouble caring that anyone has a thought about this.

Their ongoing concerns? Such as being: bitter, desperate, sour, ignorant, crazy. Let me know if I missed anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am appalled that we are wasting this kind of money on fields that cause cancer. The rise in soccer goalie blood cancers is not a coincidence.

So many over crowded schools and we are taking money from MSI for rubber fields on school grounds? Pretty pathetic.

Wow I hadn’t heard of this. It’s really disturbing.
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19538500/artificial-turf-cancer-risk/

Wait - Am I reading the same article? There are two major takeaways from this article:

1. "After comparing the cancer rate among the soccer players on Griffin’s list to Washington’s cancer rate among residents of similar ages, they concluded it was actually less than what they expected."

2. "So is there a link between the turf and cancer? Out of more than 100 studies that have been done in the past, no evidence confirms that contact with or ingestion of crumb rubber increases cancer risk, researchers say."

So, what they are saying is that soccer players, playing on turf fields, are less likely to get cancer. Also, more than 100 studies have been done and none show any evidence that turf fields increase cancer risk.

If turf fields were proven hazardous and/or caused cancer, wouldn’t you think it would have been banned already? Or there would be a warning sign right at the field indicating that playing on this field might cause cancer similar to a label on the cigarette packet?

Common now. We are highly educated people so you can’t fool us with your constant lies. If you didn’t lie so much, I would have called you a tool instead of a rug.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:See, for all the parking and lights issues (which they are using to convince City of Rockville to withhold the permits) this is really about turf fields, which is not a valid reason for the City of Rockville to not issue use permits.

Hahaha!!! You’re right on.

Once Julius West field is officially open, we should do a Facebook post and get thousands of people to do a “Storm Rose Hill” similar to the “Storm Area 51”.

Hahaha!!! You are completely wrong! Why don't you do a Facebook post now and get all the neighbors to explain to you their ongoing concerns since you are having trouble caring that anyone has a thought about this.

Their ongoing concerns? Such as being: bitter, desperate, sour, ignorant, crazy. Let me know if I missed anything.

Able to vote for the candidates running for city council that get to make all the decisions. You missed that one. Rockville is a great place to live with responsive government. I feel like there’s a lot of jealousy from non-residents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:See, for all the parking and lights issues (which they are using to convince City of Rockville to withhold the permits) this is really about turf fields, which is not a valid reason for the City of Rockville to not issue use permits.

"They" who? Anonymous posters on DCUM?

[Anonymous]

20 pages and do we really even know what the issue is?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My bad, it’s from Nevada not California:

“New and replacement MCPS artificial turf projects will feature an organic infill material called clinoptilolite zeolite, which comes from rock sourced in Nevada. This is the same organic, natural infill mix in use at the three newly installed (March 2018) artificial turf playing fields at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Montgomery County, as well as hundreds of other fields around the country.”

Outdated information. MCPS is not using the same infill at Julius West as was used at the SoccerPlex. SoccerPlex is an AstroTurf field, not SpinTurf.

So you are calling MCPS liars for posting wrong info on their website?

AstroTurf? Are you kidding me? AstroTurf hasn’t been used for years. AstroTurf was invented in the 1960s.

More lies!!

Speaking not only of AstroTurf but also of astroturf:

https://www.astroturf.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:20 pages and do we really even know what the issue is?

Apparently the issue is that some people are very angry about something related to the new fields at Julius West and have free time to post on DCUM.