Miffed on the Matter

Note: These thoughts are from one of my neighbors who also resides on my city block. Her name is Mary.

I liked the small town atmosphere when I moved here 10 years ago tomorrow (May 28). This is the first home of my very own. I have lived the longest in this city (and this house) than any other place I have stayed.

Now I'm expected to move because the city wants to put in a bigger park. However, I have noticed that the city doesn't seem to be able to maintain the parks that it currently has. I have observed incomplete mowing and edging along fences and around trees. What kind of upkeep problems will come from a larger park (not to mention the amenities that are planned)?

I don't think city government needs to make people move when the fire station and civic center can be rebuilt where they now stand. In addition, I say move the City of Fun Carnival to the new rec center on Locust Avenue and upgrade the stores and buildings on Main Street.

Where is the money coming from to follow through with the existing proposal to buy up homes and properties? It would cost less to fix up what we currently have and in that way continue to be "Pleasant" Grove.