Archive for May, 2009

“What’s in it for me” and being naïve

by: Jody Veldkamp May 28, 2009

My recent article on “What’s in it for me?” seems to have struck a cord. I have heard everything from “you really stirred it up this time” (it was a compliment) to you are selfish, and you don’t understand the reality of the situation. First, the “me” in the commentary was a broad “me” as [...]

Incorporation group to meet with Greenwood Council

by: Dann Veldkamp May 23, 2009

Ryan Rhoten, who is leading the effort to incorporate a portion of White River Township will appear before the Greenwood Common Council during their June 15th meeting. His purpose is to formally inform the Council of the effort, address any of their questions, and discuss their willingness to allow the proposed town to directly boarder [...]

A committee is a cul-de-sac…

by: Dann Veldkamp May 23, 2009

down which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled. Sir Barnett Cocks (1907 – 1989) This article has resulted in a number of phone calls and e-mails. Some words of appreciations and others wondering if I no longer supported the Reorganization effort. While we always enjoy hearing from our readers, no single article should be [...]

“What’s in it for me?” A larger Greenwood?

by: Jody Veldkamp May 21, 2009

After tonight’s reorganization committee meeting I decided to enjoy the nice evening and take a tour of the township on my “classic” Yamaha VX 500 (it’s older than my daughter not sure that makes it a classic but I find calling it a classic a handy excuse as to why I own a 26 year [...]

Live from the reorganization meeting

by: Jody Veldkamp May 21, 2009

We are covering the meeting live online tonight. I will be updating this post as events unfold. The meeting was scheduled to start at 6:30 however we are still waiting on a few committee members. 6:40pm: As expected the first issue on the agenda is the resolution passed by the Greenwood council in regards to [...]