Today is the 100th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth. It’s been interesting to see both Republicans and Democrats try to lay claim to Reagan’s legacy. Willie L. Brown appeared on Meet the Press today giving his take on how much Barack Obama is like Ronald Reagan. To paraphrase Mr. Brown, President Obama was held back from showing us this in the first two years of his presidency by the progressive left that controlled the Congress and Senate. Really!?! Wow!
Ronald Reagan accomplished many things in his two terms as President. It seems both sides now look back on him positively with nostalgia. Here are a few of Ronald Reagan’s best quotes from The Quotation Page as a reminder of what he stood for and why he was called “The Great Communicator”.
“I don’t believe in a government that protects us from ourselves.“
To learn more about Ronald Reagan visit the Ronald Reagan Library website here.
We have been working with the new owners of The Shore Club to reopen the restaurant on the north end of Bass Lake. I remember going to The Shore Club for years and I’m excited that we’re involved with its rebirth!
Last Thursday evening we appeared before the Starke County BZA to request a Conditional Use Variance to allow the restaurant to reopen. It was heartwarming to hear the reminiscences from those there about past good times at The Shore Club. There was even one unsolicited audience member that we didn’t know who stood up and voiced her support!
The Variance was required because of the gap in restaurant use between the time the restaurant closed and now. The property is in a Residential District. The Variance was granted unanimously.
The new owners look forward to reopening the facility as a restaurant and banquet center. We will be doing interior remodeling and some minor exterior remodeling to bring it into line with ADA standards. The interior will be updated and modernized. There will be revisions to increase the parking for the facility as well. We are excited to be involved with this project.