What better
way to thwart progress than to refuse to ask questions, share and listen?
How can you
expect change when the community is being managed like it’s the Cold War?
We lost the
ability to compete by keeping competition out. The grand effort to control
financial personal interests and creating wealth among the few kept us locked in a time capsule. Instead of growth
we have decay, poverty and crime. Our negative reputation precedes us in all we
do. Is it any wonder we are unable to attract new businesses?
“Do it in Mansfield”
Why has no
one reported or unveiled any information? Why isn’t the city working to have
town meetings with the residents to increase surveillance and attract
information?
Many people feel it is part of an inside job
or are some of these vacant houses, drug houses and the neighbors are tired
of dealing with the threat? Superstition is on the rise. The likelyhood of several arsonists is probable.
Is a new
safety tax ballot levy in the works next year? It does beg the question.
New Development
Area?
One of the
areas of several fires has been designated for some new community development.
Grant money has recently been donated by the State of Ohio to tear down old
debilitated structures and demolition has finally begun. Is someone speeding up
the process by torching those vacant homes and buildings?
The lack of seeking
Federal assistance in investigating the arsons has many people scratching their
heads. The situation is clearly out of hand!
Perhaps we
can add a new moniker to our name. Our nickname is “The Fun Center of Ohio.” Sadly, we are becoming known as”The Arson Center of Ohio?”
It might be wise to beef up the investigative
process before a firefighter, squatter or innocent family is killed. It’s
shocking someone hasn’t lost their life.
Party Like it’s
1959
The problem
we suffer began decades ago, our businessmen locked competition out, politicians
serenaded themselves by taking trips to merry old England and ignored the need
to grow and replace the loss of manufacturing and jobs.
Instead of fining slum landlords and earning
considerable income, the homes and property were allowed to deteriorate. The
city of Mansfield nearly went broke and the few, proud and unconnected
prospered. There has to be a better way!
Heck, even
stumbling upon something to bring hope could accidentally happen.
But the law of averages doesn’t live in this town. It checked out decades ago.
Who will Step-Up?
Isn’t it
time we do something promising to change the future?
Do we stand
back and watch it burn?
It’s tough
to connect the dots when you live in an unconnected environment.
Or is it?
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
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That sounds extremely serious. I wonder if anyone is collecting an insurance pay off for these homes that are burning. Perhaps since they are slated for demolition, they are getting a payout. Is is less expensive to clean up and remove if the structure has burned? I'd venture to say the reason no one has come forward is because someone else has been paid for an illegal service.
ReplyDeleteJim, have you considered the possibility that you are the help everyone is looking for. I read a book once that the lead character had to come to terms with the fact that he was actually the leader that was going to come in the time of crisis. Great book you may have read it " Alas, Babylon." A film that drives home that message in gorgeous animation is "The Owls of GA'hoole." In every hero's life there come a time when he realizes if I don't, no one will.
Circumstances don't make a man, they reveal him. - James Allen
Thank you Hugmomma- The insurance paypout is a part of this as well, along with copy cat fires. The interesting thing is since I posted this blog, the fires have presently ceased. Kinda makes you wonder if I didn't stumble upon some of the truth?
DeleteI doubt those in charge want my input or lead. Let's see what becomes of this. There may be a time for more of an investigation process from me. Thanks again, Jim
Obama doesn't look too excited about Romney either, but the people that employ him are getting ready to have their voice heard. Empowering your community to find their voice is a huge thing. Often we settle for what we've become accustomed to because we forget the power lies within us to make the change. Keep us updated!
ReplyDeletevery accurate description. a former service director, among other titles, told me many stories about mansfield. when gm wanted to build a plant in mansfield, the president of westinghouse blocked it because he said it would take his workers. so they put it in ontario and in order to do that, they had to have mansfield water and sewer. this gentlemen, service director, said don't give it to them unless they agree to annex. well, they did it without the annexation and the rest is history.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to know. Thank you for chiming in. I would love to hear more stories if you have them for my upcoming book. You can remain anonymous or write me. Perhaps, we could meet for coffee, if you have more information, I would leave your name out of the book. Write me at jimcarver55@hotmail.com. Thanks again.
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