The question(s) that have to be asked of the friends are 1.Have the Friends done EVERY possible thing to prove the support is ther (petitions signed by LOMBARD TAXPAYERS ONLY showing support in the community for the project? 2. Have the Friends tried to work with all entities of the Vilage in a polite, rational manner? 3. Has the voice for the Friends been, honest, non-controversial and non-cofrontational towards public officals? 4. Has the voice of the Friends been a TRUE and ACCURATE representation of it’s members?
When a statement such as this one “Besides it better to watch you and your theatrics. I especially like how you ask a question and answer it with your own opinion. Keep it up though it seems to be working.” Is made repeatedly by people, it may be time for a change…
I think the first show the Friends put on should be a dance recital, since they are tap dancing around my questions and spouting rhetoric. We can all read the web site and the press releases, but what about some answers?
Ms. Dynako-if the overwhelming majority of a Trustee’s district signs a petition in favor of restoration, even a non-binding one, won’t that put them in a position where they would have to vote in favor of restoration? They would have a LOT of explaining to do if they still voted no, wouldn’t they. Ovbiously, veiled threats against Trustees did no good, in fact, I think it hurt your cause!
Look at what even anti-theatre people say “ Even a non-binding referendum would give the Friends an enormous amount of momentum behind their efforts at the state level, so I’m not sure why they’re not clamoring for ANY kind of vote.” Yet the Friends think they know better. It’s their arrogance that will be their downfall.
Of course I have let me voice be heard, but actions by the “Friends” are snuffing them out!!!
Ms. Dynako-if the overwhelming majority of a Trustee’s district signs a petition in favor of restoration, even a non-binding one, won’t that put them in a position where they would have to vote in favor of restoration? They would have a LOT of explaining to do if they still voted no, wouldn’t they. Ovbiously, veiled threats against Trustees did no good, in fact, I think it hurt your cause!
Look at what even anti-theatre people say “ Even a non-binding referendum would give the Friends an enormous amount of momentum behind their efforts at the state level, so I’m not sure why they’re not clamoring for ANY kind of vote.” Yet the Friends think they know better. It’s their arrogance that will be their downfall.
Of course I have let me voice be heard, but actions by the “Friends” are snuffing them out!!!
Sure, that Trustee has been on the Board for over 10 years but; he has not had an opponent for how long now (resident’s are afraid to run against the good ol boys), and what has been his full time job ? Suspicious to me… Clear in their reasons? That same Trustee said “The fantasy is over…” How is that clear? There was a fully-funded plan on the table that answered ALL the Trustees questions, yet they ignored it and voted for demolition to “proceed with redevelopment” as what? They didn’t give a plan, how is that an answer? Schaumburg is now building their SECOND cultural center, and Lombard is turning their pack on their first. We will become the laughing stock of northern Illinois!
Because by the Village destroying it, promises made to individuals will be kept. Plus, that way same said individuals will save money for their redevelopment plan. Why should a developer pay for demolition when their buddies at the Village will do it ofr them? “Political contributions” cost less than bulldozers,,,,
Ms. Dynako-if the overwhelming majority of a Trustee’s district signs a petition in favor of restoration, even a non-binding one, won’t that put them in a position where they would have to vote in favor of restoration? They would have a LOT of explaining to do if they still voted no, wouldn’t they. Ovbiously, veiled threats against Trustees did no good, in fact, I think it hurt your cause!
Look at what even anti-theatre people say “ Even a non-binding referendum would give the Friends an enormous amount of momentum behind their efforts at the state level, so I’m not sure why they’re not clamoring for ANY kind of vote.” Yet the Friends think they know better. It’s their arrogance that will be their downfall.
Of course I have let me voice be heard, but actions by the “Friends” are snuffing them out!!!
I’m STILL waiting for a response from the “Friends” to my questions. I guess I’ll have to change my name to “Challenger” and get mean and spiteful to get any response… Even an advisory referendum would force the Trustees to rethink their vote on the razing of the Theatre, but yet the Friends come up with excuses NOT to do one—why is that? Certainly a group with as many members as you have would have NO PROBLEM doing a grassroots referendum to present to the Board, the State and the media, wouldn’t you? Like the old saying goes, “IF YOU’RE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION, YOU’RE PART OF THE PROBLEM” Which one is the Friends going to be? I STRONGLY encourage the Friends to do one before it’s too late!!!
Well Deb, you see it right there. Even an advisory referendum would force the Trustees to rethink their vote on the razing of the Theatre, but yet the Friends come up with excuses NOT to do one—why is that? Certainly a group with as many members as you have would have NO PROBLEM doing a grassroots referendum to present to the Board, the State and the media, wouldn’t you? Like the old saying goes, “IF YOU’RE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION, YOU’RE PART OF THE PROBLEM” Which one is the Friends going to be?
I would also advise you to stop engaging Theatre detractors on this web site. Let them stay on their own site. This site is for PRESERVATIONS, not PROPAGANDA. Engaging them, much like wild animals, only encourages them…
Cultural center does not equal movie theatre! You cannot put your child’s ballet recital, or your sons drama club in your living room. The touring cast of “Rent” will not do a couple numbers in your den.
How’s that for no “wistful nosatlgia about starry nights”?
Challenger, do you realy think that if the resto was 75% and they money was to run out, another buyer would not JUMP at the chance to com in and finish the project? I think the reason it has been so difficult for the Friends is that the Village, by constantly throwing up roadblocks, is saying they are not in favor of the project.
By the way, I went to the anti-theatre web site, and you bash anyone who does not sgree with you-you call them idiots, frauds and a bevy of other names. If that does not constitute less then friendly to you, I’m sure glad I’m not living next to you! By the way, how close do YOU live to the theatre?
Let me ask a few questions. If this is a restoration website, why do people (Deb Dynako, etc.) engage this Challenger person? He is less than friendly, and ovbiously against the theater all together.
My other question is have the Friends tried to do a petition drive to get Lombard residents (only) to give to the Board?
The question(s) that have to be asked of the friends are 1.Have the Friends done EVERY possible thing to prove the support is ther (petitions signed by LOMBARD TAXPAYERS ONLY showing support in the community for the project? 2. Have the Friends tried to work with all entities of the Vilage in a polite, rational manner? 3. Has the voice for the Friends been, honest, non-controversial and non-cofrontational towards public officals? 4. Has the voice of the Friends been a TRUE and ACCURATE representation of it’s members?
When a statement such as this one “Besides it better to watch you and your theatrics. I especially like how you ask a question and answer it with your own opinion. Keep it up though it seems to be working.” Is made repeatedly by people, it may be time for a change…
I think the first show the Friends put on should be a dance recital, since they are tap dancing around my questions and spouting rhetoric. We can all read the web site and the press releases, but what about some answers?
Ms. Dynako-if the overwhelming majority of a Trustee’s district signs a petition in favor of restoration, even a non-binding one, won’t that put them in a position where they would have to vote in favor of restoration? They would have a LOT of explaining to do if they still voted no, wouldn’t they. Ovbiously, veiled threats against Trustees did no good, in fact, I think it hurt your cause!
Look at what even anti-theatre people say “ Even a non-binding referendum would give the Friends an enormous amount of momentum behind their efforts at the state level, so I’m not sure why they’re not clamoring for ANY kind of vote.” Yet the Friends think they know better. It’s their arrogance that will be their downfall.
Of course I have let me voice be heard, but actions by the “Friends” are snuffing them out!!!
Ms. Dynako-if the overwhelming majority of a Trustee’s district signs a petition in favor of restoration, even a non-binding one, won’t that put them in a position where they would have to vote in favor of restoration? They would have a LOT of explaining to do if they still voted no, wouldn’t they. Ovbiously, veiled threats against Trustees did no good, in fact, I think it hurt your cause!
Look at what even anti-theatre people say “ Even a non-binding referendum would give the Friends an enormous amount of momentum behind their efforts at the state level, so I’m not sure why they’re not clamoring for ANY kind of vote.” Yet the Friends think they know better. It’s their arrogance that will be their downfall.
Of course I have let me voice be heard, but actions by the “Friends” are snuffing them out!!!
Sure, that Trustee has been on the Board for over 10 years but; he has not had an opponent for how long now (resident’s are afraid to run against the good ol boys), and what has been his full time job ? Suspicious to me… Clear in their reasons? That same Trustee said “The fantasy is over…” How is that clear? There was a fully-funded plan on the table that answered ALL the Trustees questions, yet they ignored it and voted for demolition to “proceed with redevelopment” as what? They didn’t give a plan, how is that an answer? Schaumburg is now building their SECOND cultural center, and Lombard is turning their pack on their first. We will become the laughing stock of northern Illinois!
Because by the Village destroying it, promises made to individuals will be kept. Plus, that way same said individuals will save money for their redevelopment plan. Why should a developer pay for demolition when their buddies at the Village will do it ofr them? “Political contributions” cost less than bulldozers,,,,
Ms. Dynako-if the overwhelming majority of a Trustee’s district signs a petition in favor of restoration, even a non-binding one, won’t that put them in a position where they would have to vote in favor of restoration? They would have a LOT of explaining to do if they still voted no, wouldn’t they. Ovbiously, veiled threats against Trustees did no good, in fact, I think it hurt your cause!
Look at what even anti-theatre people say “ Even a non-binding referendum would give the Friends an enormous amount of momentum behind their efforts at the state level, so I’m not sure why they’re not clamoring for ANY kind of vote.” Yet the Friends think they know better. It’s their arrogance that will be their downfall.
Of course I have let me voice be heard, but actions by the “Friends” are snuffing them out!!!
I’m STILL waiting for a response from the “Friends” to my questions. I guess I’ll have to change my name to “Challenger” and get mean and spiteful to get any response… Even an advisory referendum would force the Trustees to rethink their vote on the razing of the Theatre, but yet the Friends come up with excuses NOT to do one—why is that? Certainly a group with as many members as you have would have NO PROBLEM doing a grassroots referendum to present to the Board, the State and the media, wouldn’t you? Like the old saying goes, “IF YOU’RE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION, YOU’RE PART OF THE PROBLEM” Which one is the Friends going to be? I STRONGLY encourage the Friends to do one before it’s too late!!!
Well Deb, you see it right there. Even an advisory referendum would force the Trustees to rethink their vote on the razing of the Theatre, but yet the Friends come up with excuses NOT to do one—why is that? Certainly a group with as many members as you have would have NO PROBLEM doing a grassroots referendum to present to the Board, the State and the media, wouldn’t you? Like the old saying goes, “IF YOU’RE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION, YOU’RE PART OF THE PROBLEM” Which one is the Friends going to be?
I would also advise you to stop engaging Theatre detractors on this web site. Let them stay on their own site. This site is for PRESERVATIONS, not PROPAGANDA. Engaging them, much like wild animals, only encourages them…
Cultural center does not equal movie theatre! You cannot put your child’s ballet recital, or your sons drama club in your living room. The touring cast of “Rent” will not do a couple numbers in your den.
How’s that for no “wistful nosatlgia about starry nights”?
So why has there been no petition drive to see how many Lombardians actually do support the project?
Challenger, do you realy think that if the resto was 75% and they money was to run out, another buyer would not JUMP at the chance to com in and finish the project? I think the reason it has been so difficult for the Friends is that the Village, by constantly throwing up roadblocks, is saying they are not in favor of the project.
By the way, I went to the anti-theatre web site, and you bash anyone who does not sgree with you-you call them idiots, frauds and a bevy of other names. If that does not constitute less then friendly to you, I’m sure glad I’m not living next to you! By the way, how close do YOU live to the theatre?
Let me ask a few questions. If this is a restoration website, why do people (Deb Dynako, etc.) engage this Challenger person? He is less than friendly, and ovbiously against the theater all together.
My other question is have the Friends tried to do a petition drive to get Lombard residents (only) to give to the Board?