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Page 1 of 1 Jim Wolfe From: Jill Schulze [j.schulze@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 9:34 Pry1 To: Hengehold; Jim Wolfe Subject: Lighted sports fields Dear sir or madam: We are writing to urge you to please commit to lighted sports fields at the Bemal property. We have three sons, ages 11, 8, and 3 and the quality of the parks and recreation was one reason we were so attracted to the city of Pieasanton (excellent schools being of the utmost importance). The Bernal property provides the city with an opportunity to give these kids more lighted fields, which they truly need. Our two older sons play baseball (Pony and Little League) and we are constantly struggling with field placement and practice fields to play on. It seems as if every field is spoken for every available slot during the day. The other day my boys wanted to practice running the bases while I timed them (a good use of their time, not to mention good exercise) yet there was nowhere we could do that; all fields had games going on. It was pretty sad the think that we couldn't just go to a park and throw the ball around; what do the other kids do when they want to throw a baseball with Dad? As for the declining school enrollment and the "reduced need" for lighted fields, I can tell you that reduced enrollment is a pendulum that swings one way, then the other. There may be a slight decline on incoming kindergarteners, but as an active mother in the preschool community, let me tell you there are a lot of toddlers and preschoolers, (future baseball players) coming your way. Let's look long term, and consider the health and well being of our kids. I am sure you have seen the alarming obesity rates among children; sports is an excellent way to combat couch potato syndrome. Please consider the request for lighted fields. They would be a huge benefit to all of Pleasanfon. Thank you for your consideration on these issues. The Schulze Family (Jill and Peter, Brian, Matthew, and Andy) 417-7504 4/9/2005