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Posted on September 2 at 7:15 a.m.
Additional comments from original story:
Posted on August 30 at 1:47 p.m.
My apologies, Create. I should have caught that when I edited.
The information came from Debbie Redeker in a 2007 Gazette story. Debbie Redeker is on the foundation board along with Mike Argabright, Pat Wiederholt, Susan Menke and Dan Schneider.
Gwen Larson
Posted on August 29 at 7:48 a.m.
And we'll close this out and move to a forum:
Posted on August 29 at 7:48 a.m.
Additional comment on the original editorial:
Posted on August 28 at 7:23 a.m.
OK, folks. This comment is No. 50, so we're going to move to a forum. Before you go, I'd ask that the new forum remain civil. We may not agree with each other's opinions, but there's no reason to attack each other.
For those who don't like someone's tone, don't read those posts. This thread started with some constructive ideas, but it's turned into something sounding more like the politics of junior high recess.
So... let's agree to disagree on some points and begin discussing anew:
http://www.emporiagazette.com/forums/ope...
Gwen Larson
Managing Editor
Posted on August 28 at 7:20 a.m.
Further comment from the original story:
Posted on August 27 at 3:02 p.m.
My apologies, because not everything could fit into today's story, but Cory and I did talk about parking.
If you think about the lot at 8th and Commercial, you'll recall that there is angled parking along 8th Avenue. The cars pull in facing the train that's there now. I can't right now recall how many spaces. I'm thinking maybe 8-10???
Also, there is a lot in the 700 block of Merchant behind this block of businesses (Burnap Bros., the beauty school, The Shopper, Town Crier, CableOne, and the dentist). That lot is rarely full, even during the day when those businesses are open.
I honestly don't know what the city requirements for parking are. There are 13 one-bedroom units in the building. I would assume residents would need a minimum of 13 spots (1 per apartment) and a maximum of 26 (I wouldn't want more than 2 adults living in a one-bedroom apartment.)
I believe Cory intends to rent the units, not sell them like condos. We didn't discuss rental rates. I suspect that will wait until the final cost for the project is in.
Hope this additional info helps,
Gwen Larson
Posted on August 27 at 7:17 a.m.
We, too, had heard the Pizza Ranch name weeks ago. But, without confirmation, we cannot print it.
Our reporter played phone tag for at least a week with officials at Pizza Ranch. Sometimes that's how it goes. Many companies — especially smaller ones — designate one person to talk to media. If that person has other obligations, including travel, it's often hard to connect.
Gwen Larson
Managing Editor
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Posted on September 6 at 9:50 a.m.
FYI, the Obama speech article was placed online the same night, taking the lead from an Associated Press article. AP characterized the crowds as adoring.
McCain's and Palin's AP stories didn't go up because this thread already existed and folks were already talking about their speeches.
No conspiracy involved. Sorry to disappoint those theorists.
Gwen Larson
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