The Pete Amato Boardwalk between the floodwall and along Little Yellow Creek was dedicated this afternoon. It was a beautiful fall afternoon and everything seem to go smoothly. There was a lot of hand shaking and smiling. Pictured above is the boardwalk taken a couple of weeks ago and the plaque commemorating the event.
There was a small crowd on hand numbering somewhere around 50 folks including dignitaries, reporters and the Revitalization Committee. Since both our local papers were represented I'm sure they will have it well covered in tomorrow's editions. So I won't go into details on that.
Noticeably absent was Dave Lloyd which in my opinion was a shame. Although his opponent was Master-of- Ceremony this dedication was about Wellsville and not village politics. It was about a man who loved his home town so much he left a legacy for its improvement. It was also about a group of nonpartisan people who have dedicated themselves to those improvements. I may be wrong but if you profess to be concerned about the improvement of the ville you would wanted to be seen witnessing another step toward that goal.
ole nib
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Thanks there ole Nib. It was indeed a great day. I remember just a few short months ago, that area never even caught my eye. Now it's like a scene from a movie. Quite a change huh? I hope it stays nice, and the hoodlums don't destroy it. Did you see the soapsuds in the broadway fountain? I guess they're off now for the winter.Thanks again
Dave was called out to work and could not attend the event. Sorry, but duty does call. He really wanted to be there.
Very nice write up Nib. Well, up to the point of turning it into an unjustified political slam and that is what I find to be the real shame.
Good job Revitalization Committee. The Boardwalk looks beautiful. Thank you and the Pete Amato Foundation for making our village more attractive. Keep up the good work. You really are appreciated.
I think the boardwalk is a great thing for the village--something that adds tremendously to the flood wall. Everyone should thank the Amato family and all those involved for this wonderful public project.
Thanks ole Nib. It was a great day for the Committee and everyone who helped get that boardwalk done in such a short time. It was quite a thrill for all of us to see people gathered there, enjoying the day and each others company. Thanks to the Pete Amato Foundation, we were able to do it this year and Oct. 27th, we will have a Halloween Walk for the little kids in town. The Committee members will dress up and give treats of all kinds to the kids as the walk down the Boardwalk. Finally, something we can do that will be just fun, not work. Thanks to everyone who took time to come out and celebrate with us. Ole Nib, great pictures of the Boardwalk, Thanks again,
Once again, not one council person showed up to help promote the village. You would think that even the ones who are running would make an appearance. Politics aside, it is a very nice boardwalk and everyone who made it possible should be very proud.
disillusioned, Randy Allmond and John McMahon were there.
After reading your blog last night, you said you wouldn’t get into the details of the ceremonies, as they would be in today’s papers. Hence, I waited to respond to you. Well I read today’s paper and not many details were mentioned that we didn‘t already know, so let me offer some comment regarding what you had to say.
Before I do that let me say the boardwalk is not only a pleasant site but to all those who made it possible, congratulations are in order. Now to your comments. I believe your colors are showing. Although you appear that you want to be fair in your writings, your attempt to keep your support for the mayor hidden is not working. One can very easily read your writings and see what you would really like to say is absent. I am not saying there is anything wrong with this; I would just suggest you be honest where your motives lie. As I have said before, your blogs about the Ville are very interesting and a joy to read. In this respect, keep up the good work on those blogs. You said that Dave was noticeably absent but now we know the reason why, don‘t we? Your statement that this dedication was not about politics, boy do I have a bridge to sell you! All one has to do is look at the pictures (those present) on the web. As an observer, don’t you find it interesting that “the Ville’s Master of all Ceremonies“, yes you know who I am talking about, have not been participating in that capacity lately but giving all the time to the mayor. You don’t really believe that is just a coincidence, do you? As to your comment about those who did not show not having a concern about improving the Ville, you could not be any more wrong than you were about Dave not being there. Maybe the reason for lack of a better turn-out could be that the majority of the Villes’ residents knew what should have been just an appreciation of the Ville would turn out to be a political rally.
I think it is a nice idea to have a halloween walk for the kids. There is not much for them to do or go to.
I couldnt make it to the dedication ceremony yesterday because of illness in our family, but I wanted to be there. The murals and boardwalk are beautiful, and I look forward to seeing phase 11 that the Mayor mentioned in the paper. As a lifelong resident, it is exciting to see this happening. Keep up the good work!
How about an Easter egg hunt this spring at the boardwalk? You could have the Easter Bunny there and hide eggs in the grass and on the boardwalk. Just a thought to go with the Halloween walk idea. The kids would really enjoy it.
Nice article and in my opinion you tend to be a bit more fair and balanced. Not trying to start anything , it is just an opinion. You have written other articles that were not flattering to the mayor and I think you try very hard to be fair-minded. I am very glad we have such a nice boardwalk. My wife and I walked down there a few days ago and met some people from Virginia who were looking at the murals. It might be nice to have some kind of enclosed book that people could sign so everyone could see how many folks come here from out of state.
How about using the boardwalk as a place to drink beer during the summer. You can throw your empty cans and bottles in Little Yellow Creek. Just don't drink that anti Jesus beer , Miller Lite.
ole Nib, thanks for the nice post and for taking the time to come down and see the dedication.
I wasn't aware that Dave Lloyd had another job. In reviewing his web site and the Wellsville forum that features Dave a lot I couldn't find any mention of his working anywhere else. Must have been an oversight, huh? If he had to work I can certainly understand his absence.
To "fellow" who suggested using the boardwalk as a beer drinking place and using the "crike" for a dump I say go ahead - try it. Your attempt at humor is sadly misplaced and you just gave the WPD a heads up. I'm sure the ville's finest would love to make some arrests. They could sit under the bridge keeping an eye on the stop sign @ Rt. 45 & Wells Ave. and look for people of your ilk at the same time. I promise you if I ever see it happening I will be dialing 1522 on my cell.
I have only seen photo's of Dave L. at one community event. It was at the first floodwall dedication. What other events or social functions has he attended. It seems that atleast while he's trying to get elected he would try harder to meet as many people as possible. But other than signs and a website where is he? If he's elected will he be more active, atleast where meeting the public is concerned? If he cares what residents think he should also care about meeting them. An internet forum doesn't seem sufficient.
I don't know that D.L. contributed in any way to village projects, committees, etc. I have never known him to support any of them. No council meetings. no voting on important issues. Also, the boardwalk looks great and i agree with j.t., it would be nice to have a book for people to sign but how could you keep some of the idiots from destroying it?
Having a book to sign is a great idea. But after someone putting bubbles in the fountain, I too wonder how you keep it from being destroyed, or someone writing obsenities in it. That would be nice for visitors to see. Too bad some people dont appreciate what we do have.
Charlie:
Not trying to be picky, but Dave Lloyd was not at the first floodwall dedication, he was at the floodwall exercise when they erected the floodwall. He has never attended an event for the floodwall mural project.
I am out and about everywhere in Wellsville and have yet to EVER meet or even run into Dave Lloyd.. Not saying anything against him. But for someone trying to beat another apponent... I would think he would be everywhere. I know some of you dont like Joe, but I always see him out and about everywhere in wellsville.. Thats the way the Mayor or a new candidate should be I think ..And I read somewhere that he didnt attend the Dedication to the Boardwalk because of his work>? I dont know to much about him. but does anyone know where he works or if this would cause any problems if he ever did get the mayors seat...
TBrown..I agree and he does seem to be "the invisible candidate" But I allow that everyone has their own way of campaigning. That is his choice and perhaps he thinks this is a good strategy for him.
So let me understand what you are saying! If you have not seen Dave out and about then he has not shown interest in his campaign. Is this what you are saying? And if so, maybe he has been somewhere you have not. Just because you do not know what is going on does not necessarily mean others are in the same boat… What I believe is that you just don't want to know. Another thing maybe you are not aware is that the current mayor, and not for long I might add, is that he has every opportunity he wishes to have his picture or story published. This is the advantage the incumbent always has, if he uses it to his advantage. However, we all know he was not anywhere to be found the last time the review wanted to interview him. Again, he failed to show to answer questions. Nothing new about his motives. It is oblivious other than his committees he does not have any accomplishments.
If you put a signing book in an enclosed area that might work. Remember how they use to have those big books at rest areas and people could sign them? I don't remember a lot of vandalism going on with them, but times have really changed.
Wiz:
As usual twisting the facts. The review was to come to him, and he only rescheduled for another time. I'm sure you knew that though. If Dave Lloyd was aroud anywhere I dont think we would have missed him.
wow WIz,,, didnt mean to strike a nerve or anything.. Just stating that I have been in and around wellsville for sometime and have never ran into him. Or for that matter heard of anywhere that he has been publicly. I agree that he can campaign any way that he chooses. Maybe some dont agree with how Joe does things or jump on him for ANYTHING that he does. and you DO... But putting up a website and a few signs doesnt seem to me much of a campaign either.. Again, not trying to start OR finish anything.. Just stating my opinion. You all seem to have alot of opinions on everything else...
Oh,Wiz:
Can you update us on what you uncovered in your drug card discount investigation?
TBrown: I am somewhat surprised that you, as a business owner, would question Wellsville’s possible future mayor as you do. It is quite different from how other business owners choose to conduct themselves during an election. Should you be questioned for not following what is deemed ‘normal’ to other business owners? I think not and if you agree with me, then how can you question Mr. Lloyd for finally doing things a bit different from ‘the norm’ in politics? Most residents of Wellsville are tired of ‘the norm’ and want change.
Dave Lloyd is a reserved man and does not feel the need to demand attention, nor does he want to intrude on anyone else’s spotlight. He feels that all attention should be on the person(s) deserving of it. The reason you haven’t seen him at these public functions is because he is not the type of person willing to take advantage of an event just to get his face out there. These committees deserve much more respect than that and he is giving them that respect. They, for the most part, are well aware that he supports and admires their efforts and that is all that matters to him. This is quite commendable in my opinion.
Dave is a thinker. If elected, you will most likely see a mayor who will be seated at his desk solving problems, coming up with solutions and planning the future. Not one who is into hob-knobbing and getting his picture in the paper. That is not important to him. What Dave has done is made himself very available to the residents of this community and the surrounding area, concentrating on only the issues and refusing to turn this campaign into a public fiasco and to me that is much more important and respectable than taking advantage of a public function, all in the name of politics.
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Thinking is great, but as a great man once said: "Vision without action is merely a dream; Action without vision just passes the time; Vision with action can change the world."
You say he's got the vision, in order to incorporate the action part he is more than likely going to require the involvement of his constituents. By going out and meeting these people (the constituents) he’ll have a better (statistically) chance of getting the change implemented and accepted by his constituents (the citizens of Wellsville). This is one of best practices of change management that people smarter than you and I have identified.
Sitting behind the desk is only half of the problem. Go get 'em Davie.
Response: Thank you for a well written, well thought out comment. As most participants at this site are aware, I have been very vocal in my criticisms about the current mayor. You have just reminded me why everyone and I should be voting for someone instead of voting against someone, if we really truly care for our Ville. Thank you again!
To Response..
Well as I see it, it shouldnt matter whether someone is a business owner or not. We all fall into the SAME catagory here. We live here. And I understand that you may want to defend Dave Lloyds way of running his campaign in silence. But I wasnt attacking him. id you read my other post, I sent him an email asking certain things. You say he is a thinker. again thinking is only half of the job. He needs to be someone that DOES. and that is simply what I have asked of him. He made alot of obvious statements of things going on in wellsville. Such as the Sterling China building, Bringing new residents and homes into the village..Saying these things is the easy part. What I want to know is what action plan does he have. what contacts has he made if any. These are very important questions. and not based upon an attack. so business owner or resident , we all stand in the same boat. If I never own another business in my lifetime, taht makes me no less than a person that does....Please do not try to divide and conquer.
Wiz, you stated in your last posts that you have been very vocal about the criticisms of the current Mayor of "The Ville." (That is putting it mildly), but you also stated that if we really cared about "The Ville" we should be voting voting for someone instead of voting against someone. My question Wiz, Are you really a current registered voter or do you live out of "The Ville" ???? Just curious.
I think the Wiz lives in and out of the ville. I think there is some controversy of where IT lives for sure. Gonna have to find a place to store your tools at some point.
[Quote: he is not the type of person willing to take advantage of an event just to get his face out there.]
Actually, that's what I was thinking while reading the commentary here. Maybe Dave Lloyd doesn't want to turn a community event into a campaign event for himself.
As for the jerk who suggested using the boardwalk as a place to drink beer, that's just the type of asinine behavior we've come to expect around here. We can't have anything that some scumbag doesn't ruin it for everyone.
I hope anyone found vandalizing the boardwalk or floodwall murals is convicted to the fullest extent of the law.
In response to "sorry to correct", my apologies, your right. To my knowledge no one has asked Dave L. to be an in your face, photo opp. kind of person. Standing back to allow community group the credit they deserve sounds noble, but there's a fine line there that will lead to disrespect. Should a resident who might want to meet the man vs the internet forum have to go on a search to find him? What some perceive as hob-knobbing is also better known as networking, building rapore(sp) and relationships which ultimately leads to something somewhere getting done. I do have a question and hope to ask it in such a way that doesn't anger everyone. Those of you who are old enough to look back and remember, please list some of the great accomplishments of previous mayors. Were they all star studded leaders who rose perfectly to the occasion regardless of the situation?
resident needs to keep (her) mouth shut.
must be a city mouse thing huh k
I think it might serve us all well if we refrain from personal attacks. This is a great site and we don't want to go the way of ORL.
Couple of issues…
#1 - Waiting to hear comment of 10/16/07… as to your request for my update on the prescription savings card issue. First I want to state, I am not finished yet but hope to be shortly. As you are aware not all medicines are covered and although I was not surprised about this I was surprised regarding the percentage of medicines not covered. For example, on the web site it permits you to find what medicines are covered. All I did was submit the following medicines: Spriva, Advair, Lyrica, Ambien, Catapres, Lipator, Plavix, Lisinopril, Starlix and Actos which I should add are rather common medicines. Of these only two are covered. Conclusion of this issue is that you may want to try to find the lowest price by scanning the yellow pages of Pharmacies. The other finding at this time is that when you go into the pharmacy, offer the prescription you want filled, they will then swipe your card and give you the price which you then pay. I should add here you are not obliged to buy at this point, according to the pharmacies I have spoken with. Because people on this site, as well as ORL, have stated they have used the card with good success, when I asked about the retail (cash) price verses the card price I was told they couldn’t give the card price as it depends on the information processed by the card. My interpretation of this is, that the card is collecting data on you, or the prices will fluctuate and not be the same from month to month. You can conclude whatever you wish with this information, that is your choice. Personally I would want to shop for prices, however, that is also your choice.
I will be back as information is collected. Why? So you are not being led to believe something other than the truth. You know what they say…One person can make a different if they only succeed in helping one of their neighbors.
#2 - Don’t mislead comment of 10/16/07.…regarding your comment that the review was to come to the mayor for the interview, I cannot dispute this one way or the other, I just don’t personally know. However, when you said the interview was rescheduled we now find out your statement was not factual (see article on ORL site or read Review of 10/19/07). Just thought you might want to know I answer all statements made to me. So in the future if you want to have a debate, I will be there, just bring the facts with you because I will call you on it and it will only, in the end, hurt your credibility. As an added comment to all the mayor’s supporters I would suggest you read Matt’s blog on ORL about the letter the mayor submitted in lieu of having a face-to-face with the newspaper. If you continue your support after reading the total blog, including the link to the Review, no one will criticize you for your position. However in my opinion, only you will know that you have hurt the Ville in the long term.
What in the hell is wrong with you? Seriously, dude get some counseling.
Sorry Everyone:
I was being sarcastic and Wiz didnt get it. I promise not to ask for anymore of ITs updates on the discount card. Sorry
Waiting to hear....As time goes on, you will really not want to hear about the mayor's prescription savings cards. Yes I will finish what I started! Need I have to remind you, the mayor's supporters were the requesters of this information!
Wiz;
You have gone insane. The mayores supporters knew all about the card and gave the info on ORL before it came out in the paper. The Mayors supporters knew all about it and made fun of you and told you to research you ass off, because they already knew all about it. You are totally loosing it. As time goes on, there will be nothing wrong with the card, like there is nothing wrong with it now. When will you get it. There are people in the know, and they know the card is fine. Man, I guess you gotta have drama in you life or something.
Still waiting. I still have not got my answer if the Wiz is gonna vote for you know who. Remember wiz, you always answer your questions. Now, where does IT live ? Inside or outside the village voting limits.
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