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Arts center design passes after split vote in Auburn

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Mike Buffington

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Wednesday, March 7. 2012

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Although funding for the project has not been acquired, the Auburn City Council voted last week to approve the architectural designs for a proposed cultural arts and community center.

In a 2-2 tied vote broken by Mayor Linda Blechinger, the council approved the plans for the R&R/Perry Rainey Institute building off of College Street in Auburn. The plans were approved under the condition that columns featured on the first floor of the building are removed and replaced with steel beams. Council members Robert Vogel and Peggy Langley were opposed to the plans.

The project, which was designed to convert the historic building into an event center, was initially to be funded by a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant. However, in September the council learned that the city would not receive the grant.

For the full story, see the March 7 Barrow Journal e-Edition or in print.

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#1 Anonymous on 03/07/12 at 03:13 PM [Reply]

More tax money down the drain. And for what? A art center? You have got to be kidding!!!

#2 No Grant, Down Economy, No Deal Now... on 03/07/12 at 06:27 PM [Reply]

No Grant to me, Means Wait for now... The Grant would have been the deal, would have made idea more sellable, otherwise dealbreaker for taxpayers (No Deal), You can't spend, spend, spend just because you had a good idea (what You think is a Good Idea), Optional stuff gets put on the back-burner until the economy comes back or the Grants come thru.
You cant buy stuff when funds are low, who is going to pay for it! (I say No today, maybe later)---who taught these people ECONOMICS? Obama?

#2.1 Anonymous on 03/08/12 at 12:45 PM [Reply]

And even with a grant. Where do you think that money comes from?

#3 Larry Levesque on 03/08/12 at 07:03 AM [Reply]

Robert Vogel and Peggy Langley will continue to get my support. A lot of good things have been accomplished in Auburn lately but this is not one of them.

#4 mom on 03/08/12 at 08:24 AM [Reply]

I think it's a wonderful idea. Not every child wants to play baseball with the ADY, so this will give those children a place to go and be creative along with their parents.
Some people do not realize that CHANGE is needed. If not, Auburn will become another po-dunk town like Carl that slowly fades away into the woodwork.

#4.1 Anonymous on 03/08/12 at 12:42 PM [Reply]

You can do whatever you want to with your kids. But why do you think the tax payers should pay for it?

#4.1.1 taxpayer on 03/08/12 at 02:47 PM [Reply]

We as tax payers pay for everything else, why not an events center. They have taken everything out of the schools except math and they can't even teach that right. Atleast with the Center, there is a place for Familys to go and learn about the arts and music.

#4.2 Anonymous on 03/08/12 at 01:41 PM [Reply]

Auburn is already a Podunck town. So is Winder.

#4.2.1 Anonymous on 03/08/12 at 02:18 PM [Reply]

SO move out. Bye, don't let the city limits sign (or door) hit you on way out. Work with us to make it better, have some pride, grow a set or get on out. You are the definition of the word Podunk.

#4.2.1.1 Anonymous on 03/08/12 at 02:47 PM [Reply]

Truth hurts, don't it? Auburn would have to advance and evolve even to reach Podunck status. Hooterville would be more like it, except that the Shady Rest was like the Ritz-Carlton v. Auburn's prehistoric accommodations.

#5 I am for it!!! on 03/08/12 at 02:49 PM [Reply]

We are going to pay taxes REGARDLESS!!!!!! Atleast with the Art Center we will have something to show for it!!!!!

#5.1 Cameron Whitehead on 03/09/12 at 09:55 AM [Reply]

And your children will still be paying the loan on it in 40 years!!!

#5.1.1 I am for it!!! on 03/09/12 at 12:22 PM [Reply]

True they might be paying for it in 40 yrs. But they will have the lessons and skills learned plus the memories from their childhood. Those things are PRICELESS!! Auburn needs something for those left out of the statistics...The youngsters have the playpark, the boys have the ballpark, the seniors have their group, now let the artists have theirs....

#5.1.1.1 Anonymous on 03/09/12 at 01:27 PM [Reply]

Sure glad none of my kids are in to that artsy pansy crap.

#5.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 03/09/12 at 02:00 PM [Reply]

Yeah, be proud that they are macho little creatures. Maybe you can teach them to bully gay people. Then they can grow up to be good little Republicans. That art stuff is strictly for a finocchio.

#5.1.1.1.2 queer eye for the straight guy on 03/09/12 at 02:25 PM [Reply]

I guess you never allowed your children to color or draw as they were growing up, I guess you had boys, not little girls who have a desire to be a ballerina or tap dance.

I too am glad your kids are not in the the arts. That leaves more room for my kids.

#5.1.1.1.3 Just Me on 03/09/12 at 03:05 PM [Reply]

Yes, I am sure you would be in favor if it was a Nascar track or wrestling venue. I guess some people are just born redneck and want to destin their children to be.

#5.1.1.1.3.1 Anonymous on 03/09/12 at 03:34 PM [Reply]

What is redneck about art??

#5.1.1.1.3.2 Anonymous on 03/09/12 at 03:39 PM [Reply]

Have you taken a look at most NASCAR drivers these days? Southern is in the minority. But don't allow the truth to impede your stereotype.

#5.1.1.1.3.2.1 redneck on 03/09/12 at 09:46 PM [Reply]

my stereotype is sony, can you pass the crayons???

#5.1.1.1.3.3 Anonymous on 03/09/12 at 03:51 PM [Reply]

NASCAR tracks and wrestling arenas are not built with tax dollars.

#6 Anonymous on 03/09/12 at 09:50 PM [Reply]

Washington State officials are sharply divided over two proposals that would use tax dollars to subsidize a NASCAR race track and a basketball arena for the Seattle Supersonics of the National Basketball Association. The bills combined would dole out more than $500 million in taxpayer subsidies for the private sports facilities.

#6.1 Anonymous on 03/09/12 at 10:27 PM [Reply]

This is Georgia. Not Washington state.

#6.1.1 Anonymous on 03/10/12 at 03:42 PM [Reply]

just shows that rednecks are everywhere...

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