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Published: May 08, 2008 09:29 pm
Readers' Forum: May 9, 2008
Flaws in Republic’s trash pickup plan
We’ve lived two blocks north of Collett Park on North 8th Street for over 25 years. We’ve been looking forward to the new recycling program and a method to make our alley neater.
However, as the new plan from Republic unfolds, we find ourselves being met with an ultimatum to put our trash container out in front of our house every week. The recycling container is also to be placed out front as well on another day.
Republic Trash delivered a note to us today via the trash bin. It read: “This is your final notice. Next week place your trash bin out in front on the curb by 5AM.”
One of the charms of the Collett Park area is that most of us have alleys for trash removal. My husband and I have a lovely yard and do not want our trash receptacle emptied in front of our home. Many of the residents on our block that work during the day, which makes me feel they’ll put their containers out the night before and not pull them back until the next evening, that will of course be in the good weather.
I cringe to think of how our lovely neighborhood will look during rain storms, snow and then there’s ice! Containers will remain until the weather permits removal. Our neighborhood will be turned inside out just due to Republic’s lack of planning.
It seems that now that the new trucks are trying to maneuver the alleys, wires are too low or the width too narrow. These facts have not changed in the entire time we’ve lived here. Why would Republic be allowed to provide service if they can’t do it in our alley ways? To say the least, I’m mad about the way that our neighborhood complexion will change if Republic continues to “run the show”.
If we’re paying them to take our refuse, they need to do it in a fashion that meets our needs as taxpaying voting citizens.
— Anna Lee Chalos-McAleese
Terre Haute
Don’t forget about relocating railroads
To the mayor of Terre Haute and to all officials, Terre Haute is not yet a “Level Above”, not until the railroads are removed out of the city of Terre Haute.
I have lived in the Terre Haute area for the last 53 years, and I still cannot imagine this problem still exists. The citizens deserve better, and the visitors to this city deserve better also. This city needs to be opened up, not closed, to be a vibrant attractive city.
I would hate to be in an ambulance on the way to a hospital and be stopped by trains. There has been talk about removing railroads out of the city limits. Please keep this proposal alive. If the railroads end up not moving out of the city limits, then definitely there needs to be construction of overheads or underpasses such as North Fruitridge by Bemis Co., North 13th Street, and Margaret Avenue. If this railroad relocation does take place, you, Mr. Mayor, would be remembered as the mayor who helped the citizens of Terre Haute with the best change ever the city has ever seen. Then, truly, Terre Haute will be a “Level Above.”
— Robert White
Terre Haute
Great year for all at Sarah Scott
Sarah Scott Middle School is extremely proud of the accomplishments of the students and staff. Students have achieved new highs with the academic challenges, including ISTEP. Parents can be proud of their efforts as the current attendance rate is again up over the previous years. Money raised for the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club and the March of dimes has also reached a new high.
As we enter Teacher Appreciation Week, the Scottie staff has proven to be invaluable to the students and the community. Ms. Diana Wright received the Excellence in Education Award, while Mrs. Jackie Carrell won the Make a Difference Award from WTHI. It is also an honor for Sarah Scott to represent the Vigo County School Corp. with the Teacher of the Year. Mr. Jeff Burress, our current band director, won the nomination.
Congratulations to the entire student body and staff for making Sarah Scott a great place to be.
— Mark Miller
Sarah Scott
Special week for nursing homes
National Nursing Home Week, which is scheduled to begin on Mother’s Day May 11 and end May 18, is a special week where residents, caregivers, families, staff and volunteers honor and celebrate nursing facility life. This year’s theme is “Love is Ageless” and is a perfect time to visit your loved ones, friends, and neighbors as many facilities will be holding special event.
If you are unable to visit, please make a phone call, send a card, flowers or even an e-mail — this special attention will make someone’s day. Take this time to reach out and let someone very special know that you are thinking about them now and throughout the year.
Royal Oaks Healthcare will be having special events all week long. Monday, May 12 at 2 p.m. Mayor Duke Bennett will be presenting a Declaration of National Nursing Home Week. The city Fire Department and Terre Haute North High Jazz Band will also be present at Royal Oaks to start the festivities in addition to the Balloon Life with an Open House to follow until 4 p.m.
On Tuesday, May 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. there is an Antique Car Show with the Model A Club and Wabash Valley Rodders Club, open to the public. A dessert auction, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, May 15, with proceeds going to the Alzheimer Memory Walk.
The public is welcome to join us this week for our special festivities. If you have questions regarding the events contact: Gloria Robinson, Activity Director (812) 238-1555.
—Gloria Robinson
Activity director
Royal Oaks Healthcare
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