Letters to the Editor 04-26-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Meijer Proposal - Egg Hunt Manners - Council Candidate
Meijer Proposal
Editor, Times-Union:As everyone in the community has noticed the proposal of a Meijer store has sparked much controversy among Warsaw residents. To anyone relying solely on the Times-Union for any or all information regarding this issue, some of the facts have been misleading or completely absent and I would like to take the time to make clear the looking glass.
First, Linda Berger's letter to the editor, "Fuming About Meijer," had some small factual error. When she recapped April 10's planning commission meeting she made an attempt to portray Joe Thallemer as a stubborn and inconsiderate board member. As you stated in your letter, you attended the zoning meeting and must of dozed off when Mike Valentine, the city attorney, instructed this man to take his seat based upon his comments that really didn't pertain to a new Meijer coming to town. This "gentleman," if you recall, was whining about the CCAC in his backyard and couldn't understand why such a meeting never took place concerning its development (not in city limits). His input was non-related and wasting not only the board members time but everyone observing the meeting as well. Mr. Thallemer made every attempt to objectively consider what all sides had to say and in no way took on a rude tone.
Next, about the map being passed around during the meeting, it was very liberal of that woman to take that map and distribute it around the room but, where were the houses that lie so close to the property? As I observed, it conveniently left all residential property surrounding the proposed site off the map. This is the same map that was published with Mr. Gerard's NIMBY article. Show a greater area map and then see whose opinion will change after understanding the layout of the area.
We really need to take the name Meijer off of all this discussion. It is not about a franchise coming to town and putting their store to stand among housing, it is about putting ANY large commercial establishment in a residential area.
Relating to the current C-3 zoning of the property, would a couple of law firms and insurance companies attract as much traffic as a large establishment? Everyone in the community agrees that the traffic situation in that area is a mess. Would the proposal solve all the problems at that intersection? To me, the other side of the street seems to be more congested. I understand that the city is on a small budget and fixing this intersection is not within the confines of that budget for a few more years. Have we totally ruled out applying for state money through INDOT?
In conclusion, the intention of this letter is to communicate the facts surrounding this controversy and bring to the discussion table a new view of the consequences in which a large commercial development would bring to a conservative residential area.
Eric M. Keller
Warsaw High School Senior
via e-mail
Egg Hunt Manners
Editor, Times-Union:Once again this year I took my grandson to the Easter Egg Hunt at Central Park. And once again, the parents should have been the ones getting the eggs, not the children.
Again this year, my grandson did not get even one egg. (Last year he didn't get any either.) Why? Ask the parents who helped their children and TOOK eggs from the children whose parents or grandparents stayed on the sidelines. Yes, I saw a person take the one egg my grandson had and then didn't get to keep. It was such confusion, that after having lost sight of my grandson and afraid that he would be trampled, I sent my niece in after him.
Why were 2- and 3-year-olds allowed in the 4 and 5 age group? Did they not have enough eggs for the 2-3 age group? Maybe they had better plan for more each year in each age group.
Why don't they have an egg hunt for just the parents and let the children stand on the sidelines and watch their parents make fools of themselves? Why are people so afraid that their children will not get anything? I have never seen such childish and selfish adults.
If you are going to continue with the egg hunt, then please ask the parents to stay on the sidelines and then ENFORCE that rule. Let the children have their fun and day in the sun.
M. Whetstone, Concerned Grandmother
Warsaw
via e-mail
Council Candidate
Editor, Times-Union:In the Republican race for county council at large there are three seats and four candidates. I know each candidate personally and feel that all of them are men of integrity and are capable of doing a great job.
One of the candidates is Maury Beer. Since Maury is not one to brag on himself, I thought some horn-blowing might be in order.
During his 12 years as county commissioner, one particular project that stands out is his involvement in the county GIS System. This system has many uses, one being aiding emergency vehicles in locating their destination.
Maury served many years as a township trustee, he also is currently working on the county's public defender board, which is instrumental in bringing state money back to our county. Maury has a wide range of experience that I feel would make him an excellent choice for one of the county council seats.
Remember to exercise your right to vote. Many local elections are decided by only a few votes.
Brad Jackson
Warsaw
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- Meijer Proposal - Egg Hunt Manners - Council Candidate
Meijer Proposal
Editor, Times-Union:As everyone in the community has noticed the proposal of a Meijer store has sparked much controversy among Warsaw residents. To anyone relying solely on the Times-Union for any or all information regarding this issue, some of the facts have been misleading or completely absent and I would like to take the time to make clear the looking glass.
First, Linda Berger's letter to the editor, "Fuming About Meijer," had some small factual error. When she recapped April 10's planning commission meeting she made an attempt to portray Joe Thallemer as a stubborn and inconsiderate board member. As you stated in your letter, you attended the zoning meeting and must of dozed off when Mike Valentine, the city attorney, instructed this man to take his seat based upon his comments that really didn't pertain to a new Meijer coming to town. This "gentleman," if you recall, was whining about the CCAC in his backyard and couldn't understand why such a meeting never took place concerning its development (not in city limits). His input was non-related and wasting not only the board members time but everyone observing the meeting as well. Mr. Thallemer made every attempt to objectively consider what all sides had to say and in no way took on a rude tone.
Next, about the map being passed around during the meeting, it was very liberal of that woman to take that map and distribute it around the room but, where were the houses that lie so close to the property? As I observed, it conveniently left all residential property surrounding the proposed site off the map. This is the same map that was published with Mr. Gerard's NIMBY article. Show a greater area map and then see whose opinion will change after understanding the layout of the area.
We really need to take the name Meijer off of all this discussion. It is not about a franchise coming to town and putting their store to stand among housing, it is about putting ANY large commercial establishment in a residential area.
Relating to the current C-3 zoning of the property, would a couple of law firms and insurance companies attract as much traffic as a large establishment? Everyone in the community agrees that the traffic situation in that area is a mess. Would the proposal solve all the problems at that intersection? To me, the other side of the street seems to be more congested. I understand that the city is on a small budget and fixing this intersection is not within the confines of that budget for a few more years. Have we totally ruled out applying for state money through INDOT?
In conclusion, the intention of this letter is to communicate the facts surrounding this controversy and bring to the discussion table a new view of the consequences in which a large commercial development would bring to a conservative residential area.
Eric M. Keller
Warsaw High School Senior
via e-mail
Egg Hunt Manners
Editor, Times-Union:Once again this year I took my grandson to the Easter Egg Hunt at Central Park. And once again, the parents should have been the ones getting the eggs, not the children.
Again this year, my grandson did not get even one egg. (Last year he didn't get any either.) Why? Ask the parents who helped their children and TOOK eggs from the children whose parents or grandparents stayed on the sidelines. Yes, I saw a person take the one egg my grandson had and then didn't get to keep. It was such confusion, that after having lost sight of my grandson and afraid that he would be trampled, I sent my niece in after him.
Why were 2- and 3-year-olds allowed in the 4 and 5 age group? Did they not have enough eggs for the 2-3 age group? Maybe they had better plan for more each year in each age group.
Why don't they have an egg hunt for just the parents and let the children stand on the sidelines and watch their parents make fools of themselves? Why are people so afraid that their children will not get anything? I have never seen such childish and selfish adults.
If you are going to continue with the egg hunt, then please ask the parents to stay on the sidelines and then ENFORCE that rule. Let the children have their fun and day in the sun.
M. Whetstone, Concerned Grandmother
Warsaw
via e-mail
Council Candidate
Editor, Times-Union:In the Republican race for county council at large there are three seats and four candidates. I know each candidate personally and feel that all of them are men of integrity and are capable of doing a great job.
One of the candidates is Maury Beer. Since Maury is not one to brag on himself, I thought some horn-blowing might be in order.
During his 12 years as county commissioner, one particular project that stands out is his involvement in the county GIS System. This system has many uses, one being aiding emergency vehicles in locating their destination.
Maury served many years as a township trustee, he also is currently working on the county's public defender board, which is instrumental in bringing state money back to our county. Maury has a wide range of experience that I feel would make him an excellent choice for one of the county council seats.
Remember to exercise your right to vote. Many local elections are decided by only a few votes.
Brad Jackson
Warsaw
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