MADERA NEWS 04-23-08

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD!

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MCDERMOTT AND SOME COPS!!!

Today I decided to finally wake up early and ride the Oviedo skate park that is 10 mintutes away from my house. It is a Team Pain-built park so they do not allow bikes. As most of the parks we aren't allowed into, it was amazing. One of the best parks that i have ever ridden.
I was spotted by some of the parks and recreation workers, but i didn't care. Most people i know have tried to ride there and have not been able to get away with it, so I was prepared to deal with police. After about 45 minutes, i had to relieve myself pretty bad. Cigarettes and Monsters are a deadly combination. Needless to say it was an emergency. So i hopped the fence and ran into the woods. As I walked out 2 police rolled up and asked if i had been riding in the park. Naturally I lied and said i had simply rode around it to take a better look. Then when the park employees identified me. I was thrown up against the cop car and frisked. They searched my car and threatened me with felony burglary and trespassing. After a little smooth talk and explaining that Tim Payne had received multiple swirly's by BMX riders when he was in high school and that is why we have no place to go, they set me free.

-Dave McDermott

HINKENS AND SOME COMPLAINING!
Will spring and summer ever get here? I think not. Its still bouncing between snowy/rainy conditions and sun and warmth. This state is starting to bum me out.
As for news, not too much in the midwest. Street riding season is upon us and with some sad news as well. Undercover skatepark in Appleton Wi will be closing its doors officially any day now. Thanks to Mark for all of the good times and the boost in that mid-Wisconsin scene. On a lighter note, word has it that 4 Seasons skatepark will be opening another outdoor addition to their Milwaukee park. Stay tuned for more news on that as it develops.
Finally, Grant Castelluzzo is presently helping me film a web edit so look for an early spring edit popping up soon.
-Mike Hinkens


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