Readers' Letters
Use Stimulus To Restore Courthouse
Letter To Editor I would like the citizens of Clark County to know a few factsabout the courthouse stimulus money. First, I have to say “GreatJob” to the commissioners on applying for this money. When Iread about it in the paper we were told it could only be used tobuild a new building. But, if…
Read MoreSpeak Out On Courthouse
Letter to The Editor: Not so many weeks ago I wrote a letter to this editor in regards to the salvation of the Clark County Courthouse. I really expected, if not a lot, some, response from this community as to their thoughts on the destruction of the courthouse. Whether pro or con I expected some…
Read MoreTemporary Housing Costs For Renovation Plan Could Be Better Spent
Temporary Housing Costs For Renovation Plan Could Be Better Spent Fellow County Residents I am a member of the Courthouse Committee, and have attended every meeting held on the courthouse including the one held at the Care building by the Committee to Save the Courthouse. I have listened to building experts, state and local historical…
Read MoreCommittee Reviewed All Options
Committee Reviewed All Options As a volunteer member of the original courthouse committee that was selected to make recommendations to the commissioners I want to make it clear that we, as a committee, reviewed many options. All of our meetings were public meetings and the times and dates were posted and often placed in the…
Read MoreWho Appointed The Courthouse Committee?
v:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } v:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } I asked one of the members of the “Courthouse Committee” how she was selected to be on that committee. Her response was “I was asked by a commissioner”. Hand picked!!! The brochure put forth by the “Committee” states that many did not know…
Read MoreReader Encourages Others To Speak Out
Letter to The Editor: Not so many weeks ago I wrote a letter to this editor in regards to the salvation of the Clark County Courthouse. I really expected, if not a lot, some, response from this community as to their thoughts on the destruction of the courthouse. Whether pro or con I expected some…
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