I would like to thank the Plainfield Town Council on their decision to go ahead with putting the Oasis Diner downtown.
Plainfield is already smartly done by keeping its building heritage in such nice condition. The Oasis will further enhance our city and the grant from Historic Landmarks is icing on the cake.
My wife and I look forward to riding our 1950s bicycles to the Oasis for lunch.
Matt Hatfield
Plainfield
To the Editor:
The town of Avon can save its money on a study concerning accidents at the County Road 100 South/Dan Jones Road roundabout by simply making the right lane right turn only.
The left lane should only go straight and left. This would fix all the problems. People (idiots really) use the right lane to pass people going straight.
When I first saw them line the roundabouts, I was befuddled. They obviously did not even look at the European model, which has been in use forever. You don't take a two-lane road to a four-lane roundabout and then back to a two-lane road unless you are wanting to kill off drivers.
Study over. Have them send the money for the study to me.
Jeff Lee
Avon
To the Editor:
Week after week on the Hendricks County Flyer editorial page I read columnists and concerned citizens harping on big government and entitlement programs. Then on the front page I see two stories mentioning the desire of local municipalities to obtain federal grants.
The one regarding a "roundabout safety study" is in particular a wasteful expense. All one needs to do is negotiate the mentioned Dan Jones/County Road 100 South roundabout a few times and it is apparent what the safety issues are.
One of my most recent experiences was a simple right hand turn, which I was signaling, from Dan Jones southbound onto C.R. 100 South westbound. As I entered the brief section of the roundabout, a soccer mom flashed from behind me on my left and suddenly cut across in front of me; then accelerated west, well above the 25 mile per hour school zone speed limit.
People are entering and exiting the roundabouts too fast, are using them for passing zones, and are not signaling their intentions. The most obvious solution would be law enforcement that is already budgeted.
If the roundabouts had the reputation of being "hot spots" for citations, accidents would naturally decrease accordingly. And of course the easy revenue gathering would be an additional benefit for the town of Avon.
The speed limit signs are there and all that needs to be added are four signs that read, "No passing and signal exit." Problem solved and no wasted federal entitlements that everyone in this community seems so concerned about.
I hate dog movies. In dog movies, the good, loyal, lovable dog always dies at the end and I end up sitting there in the dark with big tears streaming down my cheeks.
I’ve not kept it a secret that I find people who dress their dogs in clothes to be, to put it nicely, somewhat more than just eccentric. And many friendly, helpful readers out there have not kept it a secret that they really wish I would not express my views about dogs dressed as humans.
Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.
It sounds like the plot from a dystopian libertarian novel. The word “patriot” and the phrase “educating on the Constitution and Bill of Rights” triggered heightened scrutiny from the most intrusive agency in the federal government.
The action at the bird feeder has been spectacular lately: Cardinals, finches, songbirds in impressive variety crowding around all day long in search of sustenance. It is truly gratifying …
Everyone presumes that Sen. Chuck Schumer, the media-hungry Democrat from New York, wants to be the next Senate majority leader. His performance in the negotiations over the Gang of Eight immigration plan should bolster his case for an eventual promotion.
An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.
An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 5, 2012
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To the Editor:
I would like to thank the Plainfield Town Council on their decision to go ahead with putting the Oasis Diner downtown.
Plainfield is already smartly done by keeping its building heritage in such nice condition. The Oasis will further enhance our city and the grant from Historic Landmarks is icing on the cake.
My wife and I look forward to riding our 1950s bicycles to the Oasis for lunch.
Matt Hatfield
Plainfield
To the Editor:
The town of Avon can save its money on a study concerning accidents at the County Road 100 South/Dan Jones Road roundabout by simply making the right lane right turn only.
The left lane should only go straight and left. This would fix all the problems. People (idiots really) use the right lane to pass people going straight.
When I first saw them line the roundabouts, I was befuddled. They obviously did not even look at the European model, which has been in use forever. You don't take a two-lane road to a four-lane roundabout and then back to a two-lane road unless you are wanting to kill off drivers.
Study over. Have them send the money for the study to me.
Jeff Lee
Avon
To the Editor:
Week after week on the Hendricks County Flyer editorial page I read columnists and concerned citizens harping on big government and entitlement programs. Then on the front page I see two stories mentioning the desire of local municipalities to obtain federal grants.
The one regarding a "roundabout safety study" is in particular a wasteful expense. All one needs to do is negotiate the mentioned Dan Jones/County Road 100 South roundabout a few times and it is apparent what the safety issues are.
One of my most recent experiences was a simple right hand turn, which I was signaling, from Dan Jones southbound onto C.R. 100 South westbound. As I entered the brief section of the roundabout, a soccer mom flashed from behind me on my left and suddenly cut across in front of me; then accelerated west, well above the 25 mile per hour school zone speed limit.
People are entering and exiting the roundabouts too fast, are using them for passing zones, and are not signaling their intentions. The most obvious solution would be law enforcement that is already budgeted.
If the roundabouts had the reputation of being "hot spots" for citations, accidents would naturally decrease accordingly. And of course the easy revenue gathering would be an additional benefit for the town of Avon.
The speed limit signs are there and all that needs to be added are four signs that read, "No passing and signal exit." Problem solved and no wasted federal entitlements that everyone in this community seems so concerned about.
Jim Baynes
Plainfield
I hate dog movies. In dog movies, the good, loyal, lovable dog always dies at the end and I end up sitting there in the dark with big tears streaming down my cheeks.
May 21, 2013
Mr. President, the buck stops with you.
President Truman set that standard, with these very words posted on a sign on his Oval Office desk.
But now, with over a thousand days left in this second Obama administration, we find a Nixonian stench emerging from the “W. House.”
May 21, 2013
Rarely has the White House briefing room so resembled the main ballroom at a meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference.
May 21, 2013
I’ve not kept it a secret that I find people who dress their dogs in clothes to be, to put it nicely, somewhat more than just eccentric. And many friendly, helpful readers out there have not kept it a secret that they really wish I would not express my views about dogs dressed as humans.
May 17, 2013
Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.
May 17, 2013
The federal government recently announced new regulations for buying fast food.
May 17, 2013
It sounds like the plot from a dystopian libertarian novel. The word “patriot” and the phrase “educating on the Constitution and Bill of Rights” triggered heightened scrutiny from the most intrusive agency in the federal government.
May 17, 2013
The action at the bird feeder has been spectacular lately: Cardinals, finches, songbirds in impressive variety crowding around all day long in search of sustenance. It is truly gratifying …
For my neighbor.
That’s what it’s like at his feeder.
May 14, 2013
On April 27, Dr. Jeff Butts demonstrated a rare form of servant leadership as he participated in the Go Love Indy westside service project.
May 13, 2013
Everyone presumes that Sen. Chuck Schumer, the media-hungry Democrat from New York, wants to be the next Senate majority leader. His performance in the negotiations over the Gang of Eight immigration plan should bolster his case for an eventual promotion.
May 13, 2013
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Complete Report:
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Part V: The Big One
Moore, Okla., residents talk about living through Monday's EF-5 tornado.
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An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.
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Complete Report:
Part I: Are We Prepared? | Part II: Disaster Dollars
Part III: Lessons Learned | Part IV: Warning Signs
Part V: The Big One
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