Letters to the Editor 10-27-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Motorcycle Track
Editor, Times-Union:In response to David Slone's article of Oct. 8, that speaks of motocross being a family sport. I say whose family? Finding entertainment for the entire family should not infringe on another persons health, safety and welfare - period!
The Reads were in our Town Clerk's office inquiring about our next Akron Town Council meeting which was Sept. 15. They planned to attend we were told, but they didn't. They had to be well aware that their future neighbors were not happy because they delayed closing on the property until the next day. Now - Joyce can say quote - "The majority of the community is excited about it." Unquote. But the citizens who appeared at above stated meeting told us something quite different. It would be interesting to know just who they talked with. Their (the citizens against) concerns involve noise, dust, trash, traffic, destruction of natural tree-dotted hills and dales, and a common nuisance not to mention their health and safety. The Reads have also stated (one reason they chose Fulton County was lack of zoning) "It (lack of zoning) makes it easier to get a track in."
As a member of the Akron Town Council and the Akron Plan Commission (by virtue of my office) since Sept. 1995 we have received letters, phone calls, media jibes and jabs, verbal comments, snickers, referred to as using Hitler and Stalin tactics and more - to me this has all been a form of harassment for trying to do the right thing for all citizens. The Akron Plan Commission has tried their best to be preventive rather than restrictive, it's a very simple plan but the two hearings we had were only informative to the extent of the negative - we had two persons who thought we were on the right track.
The Reads talk of large amounts of each - people who spend money - a substantial amount of money into the community - at whose expense? Their neighbors? I have talked to some business owners in Akron, and sure - they would appreciate the extra business but not at the expense and welfare regarding health of its citizens - including the two mile radius. Which brings into play another point. What of our overextended EMT and Fire Department (all volunteers by the way). Joyce Read states quote "We do not hold an event without EMS or paramedics there." Unquote. Are these entities expected to be on site for all programs? Have these entities been contacted? Who pays for the extra time involved? You all know accidents happen - who's waiting? Ask the EMTs in the Warsaw area. And what about the Akron Police Department? They are totally hired and paid by the Town of Akron. Are they expected to direct traffic and be on-site for any dispute also? Have they been contacted? If they have the Council of Akron has not. What if these departments are needed elsewhere? Where do their priorities start and stop? And again - who pays? There are more concerns here than economics for the Reads or the Town of Akron, eight months worth (April-November)?
My bottom line concern here is why they (the Reads) would choose to put this motocross in when all the aforementioned things have been brought forward? I wonder why they would choose to have hostile neighbors? It does not make for a pleasant atmosphere in which to reside when your space has been invaded. We as parents, grandparents and great-grandparents need to make our environment a healthier, safer place and a responsibility to make it so. If we had zoning in effect - these questions and answers would be made in a public forum. This is an opinion from the other side of the table.
Jean Conner, Akron
Good Job, Band
Editor, Times-Union:Now that's music!
As a Warsaw football fan, I've attended every home game this season. I have to say that this week's band performance by the Warsaw Pride was the best this year. WOW! Warsaw really does have a great band! We were treated to some good music that didn't need an introduction. The crowd loved being rocked with "Your Momma Don't Dance," "Eye of the Tiger," "Devil With the Blue Dress" and "Wooly Bully." The band appeared to enjoy the performance too.
I understand that the halftime performance is practice for competition, but much like art, I know what I like. I liked this week's selections. Maybe I'm low brow but then it is a football game. You're supposed to eat hot dogs and popcorn and it's called halftime entertainment.
Great job band!
Jackie Horn
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Editor, Times-Union:In response to David Slone's article of Oct. 8, that speaks of motocross being a family sport. I say whose family? Finding entertainment for the entire family should not infringe on another persons health, safety and welfare - period!
The Reads were in our Town Clerk's office inquiring about our next Akron Town Council meeting which was Sept. 15. They planned to attend we were told, but they didn't. They had to be well aware that their future neighbors were not happy because they delayed closing on the property until the next day. Now - Joyce can say quote - "The majority of the community is excited about it." Unquote. But the citizens who appeared at above stated meeting told us something quite different. It would be interesting to know just who they talked with. Their (the citizens against) concerns involve noise, dust, trash, traffic, destruction of natural tree-dotted hills and dales, and a common nuisance not to mention their health and safety. The Reads have also stated (one reason they chose Fulton County was lack of zoning) "It (lack of zoning) makes it easier to get a track in."
As a member of the Akron Town Council and the Akron Plan Commission (by virtue of my office) since Sept. 1995 we have received letters, phone calls, media jibes and jabs, verbal comments, snickers, referred to as using Hitler and Stalin tactics and more - to me this has all been a form of harassment for trying to do the right thing for all citizens. The Akron Plan Commission has tried their best to be preventive rather than restrictive, it's a very simple plan but the two hearings we had were only informative to the extent of the negative - we had two persons who thought we were on the right track.
The Reads talk of large amounts of each - people who spend money - a substantial amount of money into the community - at whose expense? Their neighbors? I have talked to some business owners in Akron, and sure - they would appreciate the extra business but not at the expense and welfare regarding health of its citizens - including the two mile radius. Which brings into play another point. What of our overextended EMT and Fire Department (all volunteers by the way). Joyce Read states quote "We do not hold an event without EMS or paramedics there." Unquote. Are these entities expected to be on site for all programs? Have these entities been contacted? Who pays for the extra time involved? You all know accidents happen - who's waiting? Ask the EMTs in the Warsaw area. And what about the Akron Police Department? They are totally hired and paid by the Town of Akron. Are they expected to direct traffic and be on-site for any dispute also? Have they been contacted? If they have the Council of Akron has not. What if these departments are needed elsewhere? Where do their priorities start and stop? And again - who pays? There are more concerns here than economics for the Reads or the Town of Akron, eight months worth (April-November)?
My bottom line concern here is why they (the Reads) would choose to put this motocross in when all the aforementioned things have been brought forward? I wonder why they would choose to have hostile neighbors? It does not make for a pleasant atmosphere in which to reside when your space has been invaded. We as parents, grandparents and great-grandparents need to make our environment a healthier, safer place and a responsibility to make it so. If we had zoning in effect - these questions and answers would be made in a public forum. This is an opinion from the other side of the table.
Jean Conner, Akron
Good Job, Band
Editor, Times-Union:Now that's music!
As a Warsaw football fan, I've attended every home game this season. I have to say that this week's band performance by the Warsaw Pride was the best this year. WOW! Warsaw really does have a great band! We were treated to some good music that didn't need an introduction. The crowd loved being rocked with "Your Momma Don't Dance," "Eye of the Tiger," "Devil With the Blue Dress" and "Wooly Bully." The band appeared to enjoy the performance too.
I understand that the halftime performance is practice for competition, but much like art, I know what I like. I liked this week's selections. Maybe I'm low brow but then it is a football game. You're supposed to eat hot dogs and popcorn and it's called halftime entertainment.
Great job band!
Jackie Horn
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