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On the article More Coyote Sightings in Downers Grove Possible as Mating Period Begins
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On the article Downers Grove Churches Petition Village for Storm Water Utility Exemption
MC
9:51 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Reply"it does limit our ability in our budget to minister to those in the community"
BOO HOO?
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On the article Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
MC
9:31 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
"Please be honest Mr. Waldack"
I wouldn't hold my breath, Bailey. The guy is majorly self-delusional (in addition to being insufferable).
And as far as any 'substantive' arguments he has put forth on the issue: he is using a lot of the same strategies as the climate change deniers - cherry picking, exaggerating harm, and just a general poor synthesis of available information. I learned long ago to ignore those people and focus on solutions instead.
In any case, it is a waste of time to even engage him. He will soon be gone and his opinion will no longer matter any more than that of the other bitter old men in this town.
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On the article Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
MC
8:09 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Reply"I don’t believe in anonymous postings".
Perhaps folks feel a need to protect their privacy from those that don't seem to have a thorough grasp on reason. Maybe they don't want to be harassed by those that are so rabidly ANTI on an issue that they will apparently say anything.
Hey Bill, why did you feel it was within your purview as a Councilman to personally telephone former chicken owners in the village to tell them that they are "terrible citizens"?
Yeah, I'd rather you not look my up and call my house. Thanks.
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On the article Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
MC
8:02 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
ReplyDon - thanks for your straightforward answer - good to hear. I'll be sure to pass this information on to my peeps (pun intended). We are only loosely organized presently, but that may change - and we may be in touch.
It's heartening that at least one candidate is able to look objectively at this and see past the unfounded fears and the politics. Good luck in April, you have our vote.
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On the article Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
MC
5:02 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
"Mr. Jankowski, you’re the candidate. You get to vote aye or nay – no hedging on ifs or buts, do you support chicken proliferation in Downers Grove?"
let me rephrase that:
Mr. Jankowski, are you in favor of allowing the majority of Downers Grove residents to practice their right to grow & raise food as they see fit, raise & educate their children as they see fit and use their land as they see fit - provided it does not unnecessarily infringe on public health, safety or environment? The same right that is currently afforded to the top 3% of land owners?
Depending on your answer, the pro-backyard chicken lobby may have a fair number of votes to deliver.
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On the article Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
MC
4:58 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
"Yet a mother had no problem with her kids handling and bringing chicken feces into the house"
Now it's Council's job to mandate how people raise their children? Who decides what is allowed? I personally feel that excessive TV, processed foods, violent video games and antibacterial soaps should be banned.
Thank you for your consideration.
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On the article Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
MC
4:55 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Did we just watch the same CDC video? Some excerpts:
"Keeping chickens in your backyard takes responsibility, just like keeping any other pet, like a cat or dog"
"Infectious poultry diseases can make your birds very sick .... although they are not usually harmful to humans."
"The best insurance is to follow everyday common sense practices"
"It's very similar to what we do every day to protect ourselves from human infections. We wash our hands. We wash our dishes. We avoid eating food that may be contaminated."
I feel bad that you feel the need to live life in a constant state of fear. I really do.
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On the article Backyard Chickens: Downers Grove Council Shoots Down Proposal to Expand Ordinance
MC
4:45 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
"The law only allowed for 20 active licenses in Evanston. So 100% of active licenses were taken."
Kind of. 20 coop limit expired after 12 months. It's been over 12 months. 28 in fact (since Sept 2010). Rules have not been revoked. What does that tell you?
Alderman Donald Wilson, 4th Ward, offered several of the last-minute amendments to the ordinance that the council adopted. They included a provision that would let a city-wide limit of 20 coops expire after 12 months. He said that if problems develop with the chicken-keepers over the first year of the ordinance the aldermen could change the rules, but that assuming the program operates smoothly, there's no long-term need for the cap on coops.
THIS SEEMS LIKE JUST THE "COMPROMISE" THE ANTIS ARE LOOKING FOR.
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On the article 50 Shades of Downers Grove: Adult Boutique Opens on Ogden Avenue
MC
9:56 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Reply"I'm not a prude, but ... "
Translation: I am a guaranteed prude.
(not that there's anything wrong with that. just be honest)
MC
1:53 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Get a real dog?