VIEW FROM THE PORCH
It was a shocker when on a regular drive along the
river on Vaughn Drive to enjoy Madison's beautiful river front, we were
distracted by the tinsel town of Disney World or worse! How could
anyone allow those chintzy line figures of rain deer and snowmen to be
placed on one of the finest river fronts on the Ohio? People on the
River front Development Committee say they thought that they meant the
kind of decorations they had enjoyed in years past--tasteful greens and
bows on the lights.
City Council
members say they weren't given a choice. The Chamber of Commerce,
that is responsible, seems to be of the opinion this will bring carloads
of shoppers to downtown. Shopping after 6:00 p.m. is limited in downtown
and we sure hope they won't come to view this cheap display during the
day! To those businesses that have made the mistake of sponsoring
this mess, we suggest they try it somewhere else, if it's for the children,
how about the Rucker Sports Complex and Playground for all Children?
Both children and adults enjoy good light shows at Christmas, but not on
the river front where dozens of people have worked for years to create
a fine walk for everyone to enjoy. Come on folks, whatever happened
to good taste!
Does any of this matter to you? If so, We would love to hear
about it -- complaints as well as compliments.
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