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Wind Farms Around Culver
Paul Dockery of NEXTera has been making the rounds promoting Wind Farms in general and specifically the possibility of a NEXTera Wind Farm to the South and East of Lake Maxinuckee in Marshall and Fulton Counties. I have heard his presentations to the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation and to the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council. All the presentations have been positively received and it is clear that Mr. Dockery believes in his product.
There are many issues out there regarding Wind Farms ranging from complaints regarding sound, shadow flicker and visual clutter. Mr. Dockery addresses these in his presentations, though there are obviously people that still have concerns. There was an article in the Pilot News (below) concerning a presentation by the Purdue Extension service regarding Wind Farms tomorrow night. I thought it was worth putting it out here for those that might be interested in sitting in and listening to what should be a dispassionate discussion on the issue.
I don’t have a strong opinion on Wind Farms. I have been to visit them and have not found them overly objectionable. I didn’t get heart palpitations, hearing loss or suffer an epileptic seizure. That’s not to say my few minutes of exposure in any way relates to what someone living next door may experience. My concern is that these fairly benign installations are being attacked by the NIMBY crowd which often wants to see nothing change.
Their concerns should be evaluated. If our Zoning Ordinance does not adequately address the issue, it should be revisited. We can’t be against everything though… Can we? I’m rather fond of electricity.
John Wooden Quote on Choices
“There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make, makes you.” – John Wooden
Arlene Kole Salmon Quote
“It is never too late in fiction or in life to revise.”
Arlene Kole Salmon; Artist and Author
Antiquarian Entrance II
As discussed in a previous entry here, we have been working on enhancements to the Culver Antiquarian & Historical Museum in the basement of the Culver Union Township Public Library. We have been assisted by Angela Ridenour of Imagine Studios, LLC on the photography and she installed the train picture on the doors this week completing this project. We struggled some with this image as it was taken from a post card, requiring it to be scaled up by a factor of approximately 15. This has caused the pixelation of the original picture to show up, giving a somewhat gauzy effect. The picture, as well as the train entrance, should be effective in drawing patrons down the hall from the library lower lobby into the museum foyer.
We’ve been asked several times about the design of the entrance. Per the Museum Designer, Ted Swigon, it is a representation of the pavilions at the Town Park which were formerly loading and unloading shelters for the train depot. While some of the detail has been removed from the pickets at the top, the post adjacent to the door is a scribed replica of the posts currently in use. The colors were chosen from old photographs which show that the upper portion of the shelter was either left unfinished or just lightly varnished, leaving the natural wood to show.
We are pleased that we have had the opportunity to work with the Antiquarian & Historical Society on this project and look forward to helping them complete their other projects at the museum.
Easterday Constuction set a New Record Today…
Record Display created by Easterday Construction for the Culver Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser
Carol Zeglis commissioned the construction of a display piece for use at the Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser. She wanted a large “Record” that guests could walk through. This goes with the Fabulous 50’s theme they are using for the this evening’s event. She wanted something substantial that could be repainted and used again in the future. The picture shows it in place at the Culver Academy’s Multi-purpose building during preparations for the event.
We designed this based on concept pictures and design discussions with Mrs. Zeglis. We constructed this using an expanded foam interior wrapped in a plywood veneer. It is divided at the top and has removable bases. In the picture, it is shown before the bases were installed. It has rope lighting accents around the inner edge. The diameter of the circle is over 12′ and the record stands approximately 9′ tall. It is approxiately 19″ thick. Schoberg & Schoberg from Plymouth did the painting that makes it look like a record. (Nice job Martha!)
Fundraiser Cafe' Tables made with tops donated by Easterday Construction.
This is also the event where our table tops will be put to use. They dressed up pretty nicely with table cloths on them! These were previously discussed in our blog here.
I was pleased to see the party set up and it’s unfortunate that I won’t be able to attend. There seemed to be quite a few interesting auction items and it looks like a good time will be had by all!
Best of luck to Carol and all the organizers. We hope their efforts are rewarded. The kids they are serving deserve our support.
