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on Once Upon A Time In Philomath

To Emily Harris,
If you want a story that will make the state stand up and pay attention..come down to Philomath and make the story of how a small town can be thrown into dire straits by a road that was not needed your next campaign.
The dirt will fly. You heard the mayor (or whatever he is) he has no clue what is going on in town. That is because he works and shops in Corvallis. He just lives in Philomath...oh yeah, And he is an immigrant! He said so on the air....1962....so, since my family has been here since the beginning of the state...what does that make people like me? Hm?
This is a story. Please make use of your time and tell it.

posted 5 years ago
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on Once Upon A Time In Philomath

I realize that I know you as well. I guess what I am trying to say is that, unfortunately it is not our money and that the money is not an entitlement as some people think it is. What would happen with all of this hubbed if they decided to just give it all to a charity like child abuse or the American Cancer society? What then? A lot of people may not agree with what they do, but they have to keep in mind that they can do with their money what they want.
And, I like what you had to say...both times. I agree with a lot of it. But it still comes down to...not our money....not and entitlement....they could send it else where.
If there was a more common ground to talk with the Clemens foundation and not have all of the hate and anger thrown in, I think they would be open to compromise. That is just a thought.
People have said they need to be thrown in jail! For what? It is their money. Things that have been said should not have been said because of my latter statement.
People need to realize that what they want to do...they will do.
And, I still understand what you are saying....and I still agree with a lot of what you say.

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I am one of the businesses that is "off" about 75%. If we had not lost our left turn lane we would not be in this position. When this whole thing started there was never a mention of a barrier in the middle of the road going from 21st to 14th streets. And now, we have "death in a small town." Why?
It seems as if the businesses in the "zone" are in the way of someone trying to recreate the "old town."

Maybe the PDA (Philomath Downtown Ass.) (which was created by the city manager for the city manager to run) will let us all know how if feels to be the "chosen" when we are forced out of business.


We really need to have OPB come back and do a fair story on this destruction of a small town.

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Have you reread this? Do realize what you just said? And has there been a day of silence for businesses and Christians that help Philomath everyday? And the main question...what have you done for your community lately?

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So, you are saying that we should just throw morals out and let "anything goes" be the answer to the Clemens scholarships? Or are you saying that your secular ideas are more in line with what the world is today? Like throwing out the morals and the Clemens as well? Ever really look into why the principle was asked to leave? How the teacher and the two counselors? As for the superintendant...he hung himself in the video...and he was a good friend of mine. So, do your research before you start commenting.

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