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To the editor: We can't stop progress; however, we are a community
that prides itself on its past history and historical places about
town. We are also ignoring current history, values, loyalty and
friendships that span decades. After the "supersized" era of mega
shopping controlled by one or two chains, we can look forward to
them being tossed out in favor of a one-corporation, super-mega
place to shop with no options.
We, the consumers, are responsible for these actions. We have
pushed out our longtime businesses that offered personal service,
knew you and your family by name and always had time to visit or
offer a cup of coffee. These same businesses never minded throwing
in an extra nut or bolt or lowering the price now and then without
you knowing it. Or a little heavy on the meat or produce, or cut the
price on a piece of rental equipment. These stops never failed the
community when we needed civic sponsorships. We knew these stores
like our own homes.
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 One day soon we will hear someone say: You know, I sure miss this
place or that one. Tell our kids: You know, I remember when… .
What price are we putting on our values, and what does this say
about our loyalties to our friends? Yes, we'll have our dusty
memories, but what does this say about our society’s values,
friendships? I guess Webster will have to redefine these words.
Frank Strohkirch
(Posted Dec. 5, 2005)
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