Off The Record

What is up with the filthy trashy eye sore that is Prairie City Trailer Park? Why doesn't the owner clean it up? Trash strewn everywhere is not the way to greet travelers from I-57. What a first impression of our fair town!

We see the gazebo in the new Majestic Park is coming along nicely. The builders have difficult weather conditions to contend with. We commend their efforts. It will be a nice addition to the park when completed.

In light of these tuff economic times, we reflect upon the salaries paid to our local school system's administrators. Take note: the salaries currently available on line are from the 2008-2009 school year. When will the current year's salaries be made available on line? Just what does a director of curriculum and assessment and instruction do? Does the union or does the state come up with those academic job titles?

Back in the day, the PHS system had more students and there were no assistant principals. PHS and BL teachers were able to perform their jobs without assistants. Isn't it amazing! PHS and BL graduates have become successful, productive taxpayers even without the benefits of having a director of curriculum, assessment and instruction or assistant principals.

Why are certain farmers allowed to unload their grain when the local grain elevator is closed to all other local farmers/shareholders? Is this common practice?

"Hats off" to the City's Street Department and anyone else involved in clearing the downtown of snow. They always do an excellent job no matter how deep the snowfall. While driving and walking on dry pavement shoppers downtown can concentrate on their purchases and not have to worry about slipping on ice.