R
News & Views ARCHIVE,
5/16/08...So much to
talk about…When I decided
to start doing "R News and Views," we discussed the time and
commitment it takes to write a regular segment on news, events or issues that
happen within a week. The other problem, however, is that there is so much going
on here in the county, it becomes difficult to determine what to comment on.
Example: this
week we could talk about last weekend’s groundbreaking for the new home of the
Salvation Army on Union Avenue. Or about the 15th Annual Safe Kids/Healthy Kids
Day that was held last Sunday at Kent State Tuscarawas, and how great it is that
so many groups come together to present programs that will help to keep our kids
safer and healthier. We could talk about the 16 people who became the 6th class
to graduate from the Leadership Tuscarawas program. And how this class came
together to create a Literacy Coalition, forming a community-wide partnership of
literacy service providers and community stakeholders working together to make
services efficient and effective. We could also talk about the high school
graduations that will take place this weekend and how we wish the new grads the
best in all their future endeavors. We could also talk about the Canal Dover
Festival and all the great entertainment and friendly social interaction that
this yearly event creates. And how this Sunday will mark the start of another
great summer of entertainment at the Tuscora Park Amphitheatre with Scott Miller
and the New Phila Jazz Band kicking things off, and the Dominic Greco Band
performing on Monday night. And speaking of Monday, let's not forget what this
holiday weekend is all about. A time to remember and a time to honor, as we
celebrate Memorial Day. Or Decoration Day as many people still call it, for the
tradition of decorating the graves of service people with flowers. I encourage
you to attend a Memorial Day service if your community is having one, or to just
reflect for a moment on all those who have served and are serving our country.
I could also
tell you about the rather inconsiderate person I heard about at an area gas
station. Cars were lined up at the pumps, and this person decided after getting
gas, he would stay parked alongside the pump and clean out the inside of his
car…emptying out all the trash that he accumulated, instead of moving his car
away from the pump so those waiting in line could get gas, not watch him clean
his car.
But perhaps I
should save my views on rude and inconsiderate people for a slower news week.