Fairgrounds Meeting was Encuoraging

Dear Editor,

Allison Bond’s letter to the editor in the March 3 The Times shows she interpreted Mayor Gobel’s comment differently than me. I was at the same council meeting when he made the comment. My interpretation is that his comment was made in regard to a single topic—lack of suggestions as to uses for the fairgrounds/race track facility.

Many people opposed the car race idea for various reasons. Mayor Gobel mentioned some of those folks made comments to the effect there are plenty of other ways to use the facility. Mayor Gobel’s comment only referenced the lack of alternative uses actually suggested to that date for the fairgrounds/race track facility. No extended reference to any other activities—past or present—was heard by this attendee. The March 3 meeting, however, was encouraging by the quantity of folks who turned out as well as for the quick organization of the Fairgrounds Committee and the number of suggestions for possible future use.

Ms. Bond is to be commended for joining the many local citizens who volunteer/donate their time and share their knowledge and expertise for the benefit others. Some are more visible while others prefer to be in the background, but all are necessary and appreciated.

Jim Davison

Waitsburg