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MJ May 24, 2013 at 01:15 pm
GEOGRAPHY not Geology. Way to steal a typo from Fox8. Do your own reporting!
Linda UmBayemake September 18, 2012 at 07:46 pm
Their should be groups like this to train dogs for people who need psychiatric service dogs. This…Read More would be a really helpful area that would help a lot of people.
David Reith September 19, 2012 at 01:49 am
Congratulations to the Kent Lions on their service to the community.
I.M. Wright August 28, 2012 at 03:13 pm
"Putting the word 'bra' and PICTURES of bras on the web like that and I wound up seeing it?…Read More Bad call, Patch."
WHO AM I? LOL
William B Budner ESQ. August 28, 2012 at 03:51 am
i didn't say anything about your rentals other than that you make money off of them based on KSU…Read More being here. also i stand by my statement, a majority of the people who live in kent do so because of KSU not despite it. if KSU wasn't here, this would be a town similar to all the drab little towns surrounding kent, boring. if you don't like KSU then leave for greener pastures. there's no sense hating the institution and things that come with it when you CHOOSE to live here.
Balertwine August 28, 2012 at 03:56 am
Traci, back when man first descended from the trees and began living in caves, things were much…Read More simpler. Grunk lived in a cave he defended with a club and his spear. Most stayed away from Grunk as they feared him and knew he was a good shot with his spear. One day, Borko came by and said, "Hey Grunk, you can't build your fire in your cave like that, you're destroying the etchings your grandfather drew on the ceiling!" Well, Grunk speared Borko, and that settled that. Grunk continued to burn his fires as high as he wanted.
It was a good system.
Things went downhill after that. Things like zoning laws, zoning boards, architectural review boards, and planning commissions came into existence. You can no longer do what you want with your cave or your piece of land through reliance on your club and your spear. It's a sad situation, but at least it keeps your neighbor from turning his backyard into a nuclear waste dump if he feels like it. You probably wouldn't like that. Instead of knocking on his door to complain, and risk getting speared, you nowadays go to the zoning board and things like that.
If you disagree with this system, you'll have to somehow overturn 200 years of case law in the United States. Good luck with that.
Balertwine August 28, 2012 at 04:14 am
I've attempted to explain the fundamental reality of these laws. I haven't advocated for or against…Read More landowners' rights.
In short, everything that has occurred has been legal -- people without current or prospective ownership interest in 247 N. Water St. expressed their concerns to the Planning Board, and the board voted against approving the plans to locate the house onto 247 N. Water St. Like it or not, this is all legal. By "ownership interest" I'm talking about members of the community who don't own or plan on owning 247 N. Water St. They have the right to express their views to the Planning Board, whether KSWH likes it or not. Again, I'm not arguing one way or another, I'm simply explaining that this is how the laws have evolved.
So, it's silly for KSWH to argue that the artist who created the mural on the side of Scribbles has no right to voice his opinion to the Planning Commission. As a resident of the community he has the right to do so if he so wishes.
Perhaps KSWH would like to pretend it has the power to rewrite 200 years of case law without anybody noticing.
Chris (Kit) Myers August 14, 2012 at 02:22 am
I beg to differ, Mr. Budner. I find your comment to be rather short-sighted and negative. It is a…Read More beautiful old house, of a style very rare here. It may be beat-up inside, but unless termites and carpenter ants have made it unsaveable, it can once again be its once beautiful self.
And Mr. Thurman, as far as I know, the house is not yet owned by your group. It can be moved to 214 South Willow, right next to the Mae Prentiss house which is going to stay right where it is. It is NOT going to move one inch! I would think the University would take great pride in having the two historic houses side by side, one a statement to honor a historic first for the university, the second to recognize something historical from the early years of the town that welcomed a college into its midst. Imagine photographs from different time periods, side by side, showing students in both places, how they lived and how they found recreation, and photographs of downtown and buildings on the hill from the same time. I'm sure others will have many ideas for the center. It would truly provide a unique perspective on what we are and how we came to be from the time of the very beginnings of the university.
I wish Dr. Lefton would consider it.
Janice Gerda August 14, 2012 at 05:42 pm
I'm excited for the new construction at KSU and in downtown, but all-new construction as far as the…Read More eye can see begins to make a place look non-descript, cookie cutter, like all the other newly-built downtowns of this era. There's no character, no landmarks, no sense of place - just another faux-town shopping mall ambiance. It also makes a place seem impermanent, untested, temporary, like a risky deal (especially unappealing in this market). This was the approach last midcentury as the Victorian age was wiped clean and we got ugly, boxy, space-age small town downtowns that were bypassed completely when the architectural fad passed. We need to keep landmarks as anchors and signposts. To me, the progression of time visible in architecture makes a community interesting rather than like a theme park. Keep the house, wherever it can be kept, even if it is not in the main downtown eclectic cluster. Of the options so far, I like having it on the new bike/hike trail where people will be moving at a pace and in a mode of transportation to savor it, appreciate it, and learn about it. (As a model, see portions of the Bike-Hike Canal Towpath in several locations.) Other locations downtown where people walk would be great too. Frankly, I think the Standing Rock Cultural Arts group is nuts to not want it next door - SRCA looks pretty run down and uninviting, with no other reason to go there. I've never been in it. Clustering things attractive to walkers would be a plus for both entities.
Delores Umbridge August 14, 2012 at 06:37 pm
You know they're not the only ones that are opposed to it, right? Council person Kuhar spoke…Read More against it at a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, for one. Putting it on the Hike and Bike trail up by Lake and Crane Streets is a good idea, if it becomes safe to use that trail entry again.
William B Budner ESQ. August 11, 2012 at 05:08 pm
haha the end of college street, as fall semester get's ready to start? yeh it should be safe…Read More there...
Paxton Crenshaw August 11, 2012 at 07:10 pm
i thought the same thing. it's like they're delivering a big, fancy port-a-potty to the party!
Mian Dickie August 11, 2012 at 09:55 pm
What about the piece of land on Franklin and Summit. Near the post office. i think the city owns it…Read More because they keep it mowed
Laurel Myers Hurst July 23, 2012 at 01:46 pm
This article represents weeks of hard work by dozens of already-busy families! Thank you. If it…Read More saves just one injury or one life, it will be worth it. Plus, the getting-to-know-you time before the first day of school calms nerves and encourages friendship. Well done KJM and their volunteers!
Teresa K. June 27, 2012 at 04:45 pm
what a lovely event for such a good cause. Thank You Stow-Kent Animal Hospital.
Amanda Harnocz (Editor) June 21, 2012 at 02:07 pm
Hi Annal, thanks for jumping in answering Donovan's question.
Paxton Crenshaw June 15, 2012 at 07:57 pm
@JJS - sorry to extrapolate. you might have been more clear if you wrote "The APL is a no kill…Read More shelter unless (THEY BELIEVE) the dog is a bully breed." then i could have called their policy ignorant. which i believe it to be.
Matt Fredmonsky (Editor) June 15, 2012 at 10:05 pm
The PAPL posted this update on their facebook page June 15: "We spoke with the vet today and…Read More they say Lucky is doing well. Eveidentally she has even figured out which food has her medicine inside and refuses it! So, they will have to be creative about how to sneak her medicine to her. Next week will will begin planning for her future once we know she's out of the woods. This girl has a special place in many of our hearts and we are excited to see what the future brings for her. For now, we watch her progress and keep our fingers crossed. We know you will keep the support coming!"
Mary June 16, 2012 at 12:28 am
Bully breeds are the best!! No respectable owner of a bully breed would take offense at such a…Read More label, myself included!
http://animal.discovery.com/petsource/bully-breeds/
http://bullybreedrescueinc.org/
Plus, you gotta give it up to Sgt. Stubby! http://www.digitaldog.com/stubby.html
Stubby (1917-1926)
Sgt. Stubby served in 17 battles during his stay in Europe. This Pit Bull of unknown descent became America’s first decorated war dog. Stubby lived in a time when American Pit Bull Terriers were loved and respected by everyone. They were the nation’s most popular dog, an icon, a symbol of American pride.
Listen to the name, American Pitt Bull Terrier! Like apple pies and baseball. Bully breeds rule!!
http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-magazines/popular-dogs/articlebullybreeds.aspx
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