CHEERS
... to the New Albany City Council for passing a downtown Master Plan that is a blueprint for potential improvements in one of the city’s most potential-filled areas. It stands as an example of New Albany’s commitment to progress.
— Tribune Publisher Steve Kozarovich
... to state Rep. Ed Clere and Floyd County Planner Don Lopp for helping to secure a $3.5 million federal stimulus grant for Georgetown to construct a wastewater treatment plant. The grant is from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 — federal stimulus money that’s allocated through the Indiana State Revolving Fund.
Georgetown’s sewer problems have been going on too long and it’s time for the town to move forward by constructing its own plant. New Albany and Georgetown officials need to negotiate a fair rate until the sewer plant is constructed which should be within the next three years.
— Region Editor Chris Morris
... to Georgetown Town President Billy Stewart for being a leader. I wasn’t there every step of the way but despite inheriting a massive problem and devastating consequences, Stewart has kept his cool and worked through the process. He asked for help, he listened, and he’s involved in finding a solution. To me it’s noteworthy to see such leadership during a difficult time.
— Tribune Publisher Steve Kozarovich
... to Padgett Inc. and B L Curry & Sons Inc. for providing machinery free of charge to the city of New Albany to remove tons of debris from Falling Run Creek. Without the help of these two New Albany companies, the expense to complete the job would have provided a burden on the city’s budget. But the community spirit shown by both benefitted several homeowners who have been hampered by heavy rains this year.
— Region Editor Chris Morris
JEERS
... to New Albany City Councilman Steve Price for his lone abstention from voting on the city’s master plan. Maybe if the next election proves to be another difficult decision, he can abstain from that as well.
— Tribune Publisher Steve Kozarovich
... to the politicking beginning already. Right after the announcement of the grant to Georgetown to help fund construction of a wastewater plan, New Albany Deputy Mayor Carl Malyz told The Tribune that the decision wouldn’t “have a significant benefit for the city.” I respectfully disagree and I think this was purely a “dig” — as my wife would call it — against the announcement made by Ed Clere, who is the legislative opponent of Malyz’s co-worker and city attorney, Shane Gibson. Besides the city having research about this will indeed benefit the city, we can’t deny that a neighboring town in such financial disarray would be bad for all of Floyd County. New Albany needs Georgetown and the rest of the county to thrive.
— Tribune Publisher Steve Kozarovich
Do you have someone or something to cheer or jeer? Submissions should be sent to Publisher Steve Kozarovich at steve.kozarovich@newsandtribune.com or by mail at 303 Scribner Drive, New Albany, IN 47150.
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THE TRIBUNE: Cheers & Jeers - Nov. 4, 2009
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HARBESON: It’s super living in Indiana
My husband and I attend an annual Super Bowl party, which is normally a small gathering of friends, but this year our host’s home was bursting with guests.
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OUR VIEW: Greenville town council president’s tactics inexcusable
Heading into Monday’s Greenville Town Council special meeting, the council president said he was not going to let members of the public speak on the matter of whether or not the town should hire Randal Johnes as its town manager.
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GESENHUES: The Susan G. Komen precedent
My mom is a breast cancer survivor.
I have walked many a mile in support of the cause and raised a sizable number of dollars for breast cancer research. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure initiatives are not lost on me. -
LETTERS: Feb. 8, 2012
— Think of the future generation when voting
— Smoke-free advocate disappointed with senator’s stance
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BEAM: Just smile
Whispers will soon abound outside of school as the corporation enters negotiations this summer with the teacher’s union over a new contract. Aides are not covered under the union.
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HOWEY: Keeping Peyton in the Hoosier pantheon
The critics of keeping Manning suggest he would return to a team struggling to contend. I’m not buying that. The Colts were decimated for a second consecutive year with injuries, particularly on defense. With the top choice in each round, they can quickly reset, as San Francisco and Cincinnati did this year.
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CUMMINS: How to live a stable life
Then I heard Newt Gingrich say that he will establish a colony on the moon by the end of his second term. I’d vote for him if he would go.
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VAN HOY: What’s the point, anyway?
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DODD: Taking shots with the mayor
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