To bring a community together, you have to talk to the “other side.” I’m sad that Bob cheered, but he did.
The millions were pledged by corporations. Had the village moved forward with the redevelopment agreement, we would have real donations.
The items taken from the theatre were kept in a village-owned storage locker. The village board voted to give those items to the Lombard Historical Society and the DuPage Theatre Foundation. I possess none of those items…in fact, those items were put in storage well before I came onto the Friends board. Which items do you understand that I personally have?
I don’t like attacking anyone, really. I tend to believe people when they make promises. But people are only as good as their word, and so we have learned some valuable lessons. Don’t forget that last June, Tross actually reconsidered his vote to demolish as did Soderstrom and O'Brien. We were working with them. And reconsideration did build up some “trust.” It seemed at the time that they wanted to save the theatre. If not, why reverse their initial decision?
We wanted to work with the residents. Bob Difino and I spent many hours speaking about how to save it. I’ll leave it at that.
The condo density was worked out by village staff with the developer. I’ll leave it at that.
We were not stubborn. We gave up the auditorium as a compromise when asked. It was a heartbreaking decision. I’ll leave it at that.
I don’t think there was anything more the Friends, Kevin or I could have done. Please tell me how stepping aside would have made a difference. If the trustees who voted to demolish the building said “Deb, if you step aside, we’ll save the building,” I probably would have. When they asked us to let go of the auditorium in order to save the building, we did…but that didn’t save her either.
Again you are wrong about Ray. You really don’t know him. And from Sebby’s last quote in the paper “What did we really lose, anyway?” is very telling. Ray would never feel that way about our theatre.
The love-loss Ray feels toward the former district 4 trustee is one I share. This theatre should never have come downâ€"people like Howard and Bob Blaus reinforce my belief that it would have made Lombard a destination. I agree with you Howard that this site is for people who love theatres. That includes me. Fiend, you still sound so mad. Why? You won, didn’t you…
Something you just said “Duped”…“Lombard has lost what could have been a treasure…”
If you really think so then nothing you just posted makes sense.
I don’t really want to spar with you. But yes, we will hold our heads high. Find out from the village how much money we raised and gave them for this project. Then, don’t forget that the demolition trustees rejected 1.3 million in grant money. That’s not a fantasy. I’m a taxpayer in this town and I’m disappointed the way our village functioned with the funds we did receive for the theatre restoration.
It’s easy to turn down money when you didn’t work for it like our organization did. But then again, you obviously weren’t for something unique or uplifting and your current banter on this board doesn’t make you sound very neighborly.
I will enjoy this Lilac Day parade with my family. I’ve been attending this Lombard tradition for 38 years.
And again, signing my name…nothing to be ashamed of.
I just don’t know why “egging” would be something you would think the Friends would do. I haven’t even heard the term for years. It’s usually something younger folk like to doâ€"along TPing. Really, I could never imagine someone like Ray, grey-hair and all, doing harm to other people’s property.
As for the elections, Ray was a poll watcher who followed the rules of poll watching. Nothing he did was illegal that day.
As for DiFino’s house, he has kids…maybe it was one of his kid’s friends? Just a thought…
I’m sorry you feel that way. Both candidates ran on a pro-theatre platform and got elected. And you obviously don’t know Laura Fitzpatrick, who has so many great things to bring to the board. We are lucky to have her.
I’ve never told a “mistruth.” In fact, two of the four demolition trustees lied to us. “If you take down the auditorium, we’ll give you your theatre.” “I had nothing to do with putting the demolition on the agenda.” And there were others.
But again, I will not look back on what happened in the past except to learn from the experience. Lombard will be a much finer place to live once our two new trustees are sworn in on Thursday night.
And thanks for being such a follower of the “Backstage at the DuPage” in the Lombardian. We are proud of that newspaper, its publisher and our contributions.
The time for blame is past. The anger you continue to show is wrong. If your homes were egged, please call me about it: 630.792.0256. This is behavior I would never condone or tolerate.
I’m sorry you felt the need to applaud when our beautiful DuPage Theatre came down. I’m sorry you continue to post here. But while I grieve over what has occurred, I stand firm in my conviction that the Theatre’s restoration would have been good for Lombard. And I would fight for her again.
Ray Mazzolini is a very passionate man who loved the theatre. The accusations you make against him are wrong and unfounded.
To compare the Friends of the DuPage Theatre to a terrorist group is not how you “let the healing begin.” Treat others how you hope to be treated.
Respectfully,
Deb Dynako, President of the Friends of the DuPage Theatre
Rita,
To bring a community together, you have to talk to the “other side.” I’m sad that Bob cheered, but he did.
The millions were pledged by corporations. Had the village moved forward with the redevelopment agreement, we would have real donations.
The items taken from the theatre were kept in a village-owned storage locker. The village board voted to give those items to the Lombard Historical Society and the DuPage Theatre Foundation. I possess none of those items…in fact, those items were put in storage well before I came onto the Friends board. Which items do you understand that I personally have?
I don’t like attacking anyone, really. I tend to believe people when they make promises. But people are only as good as their word, and so we have learned some valuable lessons. Don’t forget that last June, Tross actually reconsidered his vote to demolish as did Soderstrom and O'Brien. We were working with them. And reconsideration did build up some “trust.” It seemed at the time that they wanted to save the theatre. If not, why reverse their initial decision?
Neighbor,
We wanted to work with the residents. Bob Difino and I spent many hours speaking about how to save it. I’ll leave it at that.
The condo density was worked out by village staff with the developer. I’ll leave it at that.
We were not stubborn. We gave up the auditorium as a compromise when asked. It was a heartbreaking decision. I’ll leave it at that.
I don’t think there was anything more the Friends, Kevin or I could have done. Please tell me how stepping aside would have made a difference. If the trustees who voted to demolish the building said “Deb, if you step aside, we’ll save the building,” I probably would have. When they asked us to let go of the auditorium in order to save the building, we did…but that didn’t save her either.
Fiend,
Again you are wrong about Ray. You really don’t know him. And from Sebby’s last quote in the paper “What did we really lose, anyway?” is very telling. Ray would never feel that way about our theatre.
The love-loss Ray feels toward the former district 4 trustee is one I share. This theatre should never have come downâ€"people like Howard and Bob Blaus reinforce my belief that it would have made Lombard a destination. I agree with you Howard that this site is for people who love theatres. That includes me. Fiend, you still sound so mad. Why? You won, didn’t you…
Something you just said “Duped”…“Lombard has lost what could have been a treasure…”
If you really think so then nothing you just posted makes sense.
I don’t really want to spar with you. But yes, we will hold our heads high. Find out from the village how much money we raised and gave them for this project. Then, don’t forget that the demolition trustees rejected 1.3 million in grant money. That’s not a fantasy. I’m a taxpayer in this town and I’m disappointed the way our village functioned with the funds we did receive for the theatre restoration.
It’s easy to turn down money when you didn’t work for it like our organization did. But then again, you obviously weren’t for something unique or uplifting and your current banter on this board doesn’t make you sound very neighborly.
I will enjoy this Lilac Day parade with my family. I’ve been attending this Lombard tradition for 38 years.
And again, signing my name…nothing to be ashamed of.
Deb Dynako
Neighbor,
I just don’t know why “egging” would be something you would think the Friends would do. I haven’t even heard the term for years. It’s usually something younger folk like to doâ€"along TPing. Really, I could never imagine someone like Ray, grey-hair and all, doing harm to other people’s property.
As for the elections, Ray was a poll watcher who followed the rules of poll watching. Nothing he did was illegal that day.
As for DiFino’s house, he has kids…maybe it was one of his kid’s friends? Just a thought…
D
Duped,
I’m sorry you feel that way. Both candidates ran on a pro-theatre platform and got elected. And you obviously don’t know Laura Fitzpatrick, who has so many great things to bring to the board. We are lucky to have her.
I’ve never told a “mistruth.” In fact, two of the four demolition trustees lied to us. “If you take down the auditorium, we’ll give you your theatre.” “I had nothing to do with putting the demolition on the agenda.” And there were others.
But again, I will not look back on what happened in the past except to learn from the experience. Lombard will be a much finer place to live once our two new trustees are sworn in on Thursday night.
And thanks for being such a follower of the “Backstage at the DuPage” in the Lombardian. We are proud of that newspaper, its publisher and our contributions.
Best,
Deb
All,
The time for blame is past. The anger you continue to show is wrong. If your homes were egged, please call me about it: 630.792.0256. This is behavior I would never condone or tolerate.
I’m sorry you felt the need to applaud when our beautiful DuPage Theatre came down. I’m sorry you continue to post here. But while I grieve over what has occurred, I stand firm in my conviction that the Theatre’s restoration would have been good for Lombard. And I would fight for her again.
Ray Mazzolini is a very passionate man who loved the theatre. The accusations you make against him are wrong and unfounded.
To compare the Friends of the DuPage Theatre to a terrorist group is not how you “let the healing begin.” Treat others how you hope to be treated.
Respectfully,
Deb Dynako, President of the Friends of the DuPage Theatre