Archive for September 5, 2008
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Look for more to be written regarding the above in light of the North Central Regional Transit District’s “input” meeting:
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Independent Fails To Support Views On Events
by John Weckerle
In the August 27 issue of The Independent, editor Wally Gordon offers opinions on how Edgewood should conduct its festivals, including suggestions on improving the parade held during the Run, Rally & Rock celebration. I was unfortunately unable to attend the parade, so I cannot argue effectively with Mr. Gordon’s viewpoints. I did attend both this year’s music festival and the Run, Rally & Rock event held at Wildlife West Nature Park.
Mr. Gordon’s editorial contains some statements that should be addressed. Mr. Gordon states that “in a town with no motels, only three small sit-down restaurants and no real art galleries or arts and crafts shops, the financial impact of tourism is limited…” Edgewood has at least eight eateries: Katrina’s East Mountain Grill, Chili Hills, China Chef, Pizza Barn, Subway, two McDonalds, and a Dairy Queen (I’m not sure I’d call Starbucks a “restaurant,” but they are here, also).  There are three gas stations that probably see an uptick in their sales, and it’s anybody’s guess as to how much increase other businesses see. »» Independent Fails To Support Views On Events