Anyone else think there just might be a grain of truth in this article?
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
“Localization is the Economics of Happiness” :: Interview with Helena Norberg-Hodge
“Localization is the Economics of Happiness” :: Interview with Helena Norberg-Hodge
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Monday, October 03, 2011
Whats Going on in Peru Signs Are Being Removed Willy Nilly?
It seems that all of a sudden the city has decided to randomly enforce an old ordinance regarding signs that can be temporarily posted such as garage sales, ice cream socials, charity events and remove them without notifying the interested parties that they are in violation.
Our building inspector appears to have decided they he will decide what signs stay up and which ones come down. Should he have consulted with the council or perhaps put a warning in the local paper that starting on Day ? forward NO signs would be allowed unless he decided they were OK?
I thought the new Code Officer was to be under the department of SPW, Gary Bleck and all of a sudden he is enforcing the rules designated by Frank Taylor. Will someone in Peru please make sense of this situation?
Are We Now Allowing Cars to Park on the Grass of Baker Lake?
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This weekend a function was held at Baker Lake. Once again cars were allowed to pull into the Park and park on the grass. I don't recall this permission being neither asked for nor granted at a council meeting. Today, a path or roadway appears to have developed where the cars exited the Park. There were 2 rows of cars parked all the way to the nursing home. Could an ordinary citizen park their car on the grass while visiting the Park? This situation seems to be happening more and more in all our parks. This was never allowed before.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
If you are having a problem sending posts
Beginning yesterday some people were unable to post and have their comment publish on the blog , if you are one of them, please email to mypointofviewlc@gmail.com so I can determine is this is a widespread problem or not. Thanks.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
In Somerville, Massachusetts, a Census Asks, Are You Happy? - NYTimes.com
In Somerville, Massachusetts, a Census Asks, Are You Happy? - NYTimes.com
Do people leave a town because of unhappiness? If Peru is in crisis, is it because they are unhappy and why?
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Two Housing Markets and Two Directions
Very interesting article and who can afford to buy and the dire situation of many home owners. If you don't get the N.T. or just missed this, take a minute and read. Is our economy that bad and how will it be affecting our town. I did overhear a comment the other night that only one building permit was given this year in Peru
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Western End of Water Street
The large open area where a few cars are seen on the edge is the empty lot formerly National Sheet Metal which was taken down because of extreme contamination of the area on which it sat and this is where the "beer garden and band" are situated and beyond that is an active RR line.
Profile of Water Street
Since many of the readers of the blog have no idea of what Water Street looks like but read all the discussions, almost passion about the area I drove there today camera in hand and this is what it looks like on an average day. Most of the usual traffic is industrial as cement mixers and city trucks.
At the western end are several areas where the road is dropping and small cave ins have been occurring in recent years.
Who really holds the "High Ground" in this debate?
If you look closely at the debate surrounding venues for Fourth of July festivities and Fun Fairs for families, either with or without a Fireworks display, it's not terribly difficult to determine the intentions of the key players involved. Take a step back and ask yourself a couple of simple questions that can help you determine which of our elected officials truly have the best "overall" interest of the city of Peru in mind. Look at the cast of characters involved and make a point to understand exactly what transpired at the city council meeting last night. Ask yourself why a particular alderman/alderwoman chose to vote the way they did. Be sure that you are very clear about the issue that was on the agenda and how it all played out last night. The question on the agenda last night was a simple one, Approve or disapprove a family oriented event at Baker Lake park complete with low level aerial displays. The aerial display at Baker Lake would be funded with a portion of the budeted amount for the Water Street display. I believe I have a good understanding of what Rodney Perez and Sherry Mayszak were hoping to accomplish. I am also aware of the monumental organizing effort that would have been in store for them and the scores of volunteers it would have taken to make the proposed event a success. Most of all, I'm aware of the reason Perez, Mayszak, Lukosus and a number of Peru citizens supported this proposal. Simply put, it was all about providing a venue for families and children. That's all.
So what influenced those on the other side of the issue? You have to cut through the posturing from a few select CSO members and all the mis-information about "Prohibition" coming back to Peru. What then is the primary motiviation of those people, elected officials and otherwise, who spoke out and acted out against the Baker Lake venue? Self-interest....Self interest as opposed to supporting the interests and well being of others. We all have self-interests. We're all entitled and it's nothing to feel guilty about. All I ask is that we all take a close look at all the details of who wants what and then ask ourselves, "Why is it they want it that way"? There is moral and ethical "High Ground" in the real debate of encouraging a family friendly venue complete with fireworks in Peru.
Last night a "minority" of of Peru elected officials held the high ground.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
My Thoughts on the Vote Tonight
It almost happened, the people of Peru were almost allowed to have some fun with their children in a beautiful park and end the day with a small fireworks event that would be non threatening to any of the home owners in the area. Any debris that accidently blew into their yards or streets would be less than the trash we residents encounter daily throughout this town.
Almost all new members voted yes and all the CSO members voted No. Conflict of interest sure but that doesn't matter in Peru because "that's the way we always did it" the phrase left with us by former Ald. Jack O'Beirne.
Looking ahead to 2013 when I hope to hear some members singing "They are breaking up that old gang of mine"
Monday, September 19, 2011
1923 Westclox Employee Handbook
I came across an interesting old handbook for Westclox employees and one paragraph caught my eye and many of you will agree we should hang it somewhere for all to see.
"We expect you to work hard, and the pay is accordingly large. Our motto is "Better Than Average Pay for Better than Average work" If you do not expect to work hard and carefully you are in the wrong place".
Flashlight has a nose for drunken drivers - CNN
Flashlight has a nose for drunken drivers - CNN
For some this could help solve the alcohol problem.
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