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Skating moms
“I always wondered what that asphalt was for,” said one mother who was joined by fellow mothers at the event, “Once my boy started skateboarding, I learned that it was Rappahannock County’s skating park.”
The mothers that drove their kids out to the park did not seem to mind being “Skating Moms.”
“Once in a while I drive the kids to the skating park in Culpeper,” said Will’s mother, Kerrie Mullany.
“I like it too, its fascinating watching them do their stunts. After a while you can see their confidence go up as they attempt more difficult stunts.”
Most of the kids have spent time skating at home on whatever they can find or build. “I now have a half pipe in my garage,” said another mother with a laugh.
The moms rested in the shade and socialized as they watched their kids perform various stunts, wincing slightly if they stumble out of a trick gone bad.
“It’s the same with any sport,” said Mullany’s mother, “Kid’s in basketball break their arms and hurt their knees, but, either way, I still want them to be careful.”
Making it happen
Sheryl Crews, founder of “The Living Sky Foundation,” also wants to help with the park.
“I am here to start a crusade with Will to get a professional skate park in Rappahannock County,” she said.
After presenting multiple park sketches and plans to the team she recited her strategy plan. “We need Upstart a grassroots effort, she said. “We need
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