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April 08, 2009 06:27 pm
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There’s recycling work to be done
To the recycling board:
I am a resident of Clark County who takes my recycling items to the center — ones that don’t get picked up. On a recent visit in February to take batteries and the new forever bulbs, [Executive Director] Sharon Marra instructed me to “just set them in the corner.”
The batteries were placed with other batteries, not knowing if any were leaking or in what condition. I could see much was needed to organize the office. The place was in total disarray. Especially, not knowing what items were in the office that could be hazardous.
As for a recent comment about workers not having time to rid items on the outside — I then dropped off phone books outside. The time I was there, there were two workers in the back leaning on a truck, chatting. Neither asked me if I needed help or were doing any work.
I don’t know if replacing [personnel] is the answer. But it is obvious that action needs to be done. I was also on the Clarksville Resident Recycling Committee, so I am aware of Mr. Mike Moore’s commitment to the recycling program. I hope Mr. Ron Grooms also is that committed. Maybe getting Ms. Marra an organizational person to work with her would help all concerns.
— Terrie Hill, Clarksville
Reader responds to Barrow’s claims
I wrote my first letter to the editor, which was published Sunday, March 22, 2009, in The Evening News. It concerned Patricia Barrow, who came to my home with a petition to close down (in her own words) the asphalt and cement operations located near Jefferson Mobile Home Park.
Had she not been in complete denial of her actions toward me, I would never have said or written another word. Everyone has the right to their opinion.
Yes, she did indeed tell me she had a health problem, which was aggravated by the asphalt smell and dust. Yes, she did wave her hands in my face, and she was loud.
Let it also be known, I’ve talked to people who signed the petition, not because of issues mentioned above, but because they didn’t like Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan.
We seriously need that road constructed, even though close to the park. I’m sure it will cut down on accidents. Having lived along Dutch Lane since 1989, I’ve seen several.
As far as wetlands are concerned, with the standing water in parts of this park, maybe we live in a wetland.
I was quoted the figure of 250 employees, not 25, by an official very much involved and concerned with these complaints.
To all residents of Jeffersonville, think about the future of your city and those passing through before you make any decisions — put politics to the side. We need the industry and the road, for more safety and the economy.
— Doris Fox, Jeffersonville
Security breach should never have happened
My letter concerns the possible computer security breach in the Clark County auditor’s office. I would hope that the person responsible for the administration of the computers in that office is suitably reprimanded.
If the workstation in question was intended to be used only for official business, it should have been secured to the point to where foreign applications could not be installed except by an administrator. Someone was not doing their job in a thorough manner.
— Will Tribbey, Clarksville
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