Archive for Commentary

Greenwood residents discuss future mayor

by: Dann Veldkamp October 22, 2011

To the Editor: We are long-time Greenwood residents and business owners.  We come from the Republican Party, the Democratic Party and some of us from no political party.  We care about Greenwood. In the May Republican primary, Greenwood voters made it clear that they wanted a change in leadership.  Mark Myers won a decisive victory. [...]

Letter to the Editor: Greenwood mayoral campaign

by: Dann Veldkamp October 21, 2011

As you know we have a tradition at CenterGroveInc to publish original comments from others unedited. Here is a letter to the editor recently submitted by Don Cummings: I am writing to tell my fellow Greenwood neighbors/friends why I support David Payne for Greenwood mayor. In my estimation, David is the most qualified candidate, has [...]

Greenwood loses interest in Center Grove?

by: Jody Veldkamp April 21, 2011

If  you have been watching and reading the comments from Mayor Henderson, some council candidates and others it appears Greenwood has turned its attention to the east and south as areas for growth. Does that mean they’ll leave Center Grove alone? Can’t say but it is worth watching.

Parent asks board to protect elementary education opportunities

by: Jill Copat November 16, 2010

Editor Note: Jill Copat, a Center Grove parent, spoke at Monday’s school board meeting. She provided a copy of her comments to be posted here. A few months ago, the School Board approved several cuts that would be made if the General Fund Referendum failed. I have to believe that at the time those recommendations [...]

School Wars: A New Hope

by: Jody Veldkamp November 11, 2010

In the past few weeks, I have received many emails from residents who are very upset with the perceived position and actions of the school board. Some of the issues, such as the idea of firing the assistant superintendent and high school principal rose to the level of forcing the head of the  school board to issue [...]