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Show or private use was deemed deem-ed appropriate. When we lost the Depot in Mills, we lost the crews soon there, after. What is to say that the 'good neighbor' can't the 'good neighbor' can't move away. If I can be of assistance in any way, let me know. i MAX K. WILLIAMS j Ed's NOTL: Unfortunately, the U.P. is not interested in keeping the Depot in it's present location for any reason. Since most means j have been exhausted in at- l tempts to negotiate some j sort of compromise, the City Council decided Monday they I should be good neighbors as well, and withdrew their charges, releasing U.P. to proceed with demolition. While other delays were j possible, It seems that is all they were, delays, which ' would not halt the inevitable demolition of the Depot. All Mllford will mourn the loss of the U.P. Depot, and we hope that it does not signify a turning point, but rather a renewed and growing grow-ing partnership with the Union Pacific. 'Red' talned through a lease -purchase financing arrangement which I could enlighten the City andor County on, at their pleasure. They could In turn be 'good neighbors' to U.P. by renovating to specification whatever space they would need for long term lease or donation depending on negotiated arrangements. U.P. would not need to construct con-struct new buildings the proximity to the tracks would be beneficial to them both long and short term. Remaining space could be leased to whatever public which drain the Company of funds which can be better put to use elsewhere. Unfortunately, Unfor-tunately, that Is the point at which we find ourselves with the Mllford Depot. We are not without concern for the unpopular decision to replace the building other options have been considered. consider-ed. I assure you that our action ac-tion is not a disregard for the feelings of the citizens of Milford. It Is my desire and that of the local Union Pacific representatives rep-resentatives that we continue to be good neighbors; and even more, that we respect each other for actions which out of good faith and neces -sity, though sometimes painful, pain-ful, must take place. Respectfully, JJR. DAVES Vice President -Operation Dear Red; Please find enclosed my check for subscription to your paper. I enjoy keeping keep-ing up to dafe withl you. I have been following with some Interest the Depot developments. de-velopments. I hope you don't 1 have to settle for nostalgic looks at pictures of the Depot In the future. When It is torn down, so will the physical embodiment of Mllford's heritage disappear. - It would seem a good com -promise to get the flRto be 'good neighbors' by turning turn-ing the building over to a public holding company which could renovate and maintain It to Its best use. The financing could be ob- p-Doa f eedbock After a hard fought campaign, cam-paign, In which Bush and Kennedy were strong favorites favor-ites of this age group, the attempted assasination may have been Immediately translated as a victory to these young minds. Psychologists Psycho-logists would surely be able to give us many possibilities possibili-ties for the initial reaction. However, we don't feel that necessary. We are pleased that both teachers and parents have seized upon this opportunity opportuni-ty to exphasize patriotism, and loyalty to the president. Something we all take too much for granted. We are sorry that a single young lady was blamed In her classroom for relating the incident to us. And while we admit to interrogating her on the Incident, it was only after we had first been alerted by the reaction of others, which carried over out of the classroom. We are in receipt of the survey taken Friday at Mllford Mll-ford Elementary. The student stu-dent answers to the five questions reflect sincere and proper concern for the President and the attempted assassination. We feel that this situation has been handl -ed very well. But we must not forget that an unhealthy attitude did prevail. And whether it was widespread, or just a '-. few students, we must constantly con-stantly be on our guard for those things In our society that would encourage such behavior. 'Red' Dear Sirs: I have received your letter, let-ter, along with others, expressing ex-pressing concern over replacement re-placement of theMilfordDe-pot. theMilfordDe-pot. The Union Pacific Railroad Rail-road has been a good neighbor neigh-bor of Milford for many years, and this relationship represents a substantial investment in-vestment and commitment to . the future of both Milford and the railroad. Over the years, the Union Pacific has demonstrated its good will to the City In very tangible ways. We have shown our active Interest In the well being of Mllford through donations of company com-pany equipment, materials, and funds for a variety of worthy civic projects. The recent completion of our facility fa-cility for lodging train crews clearly Indicates that we are continuing our Investment in Mllford. Both the City and the railroad rail-road benefit tremendously from this kind of association. However, the railroad must continue to be efficient and productive It can't If it must support facilities which are no longer required and bringing all of these happenings happen-ings constantly to our youth each day, they surely need Increased fortification to not be unduly influenced by them.. The emphasis t placed on teaching children in their homes and schools concerning concern-ing 'compassion, understanding, under-standing, truth and honesty' (quote from your article) needs to be reinforced, along with patriotism and personal responsibility. I'm sure that most homes and schools are Dear Red: I was very Interested In your recent column concerning concern-ing the day that the President Presi-dent was shot. You made ; some very good points In re - ! lationshlp to the evils of our times, and I certainly agree with you that more teaching Is needed to combat com-bat those evils, particularly with the youth In our homes and In our schools. With the highly efficient news media also trying to find new ways and means of teaching these things to today's children. You made two references In your article, to the students stu-dents of theMllford Elementary Elemen-tary School. I'm sure you didn't mean to Infer, as some people have Interpreted, that all of the students 'clapped and hurrahed' when the news reached them that the president had been shot. I thought that perhaps you and your readers would like to know what happened at the school on the day of the shooting. The kindergarten and the third grade did not hear about the event until they arrived home that day. The first and second grade teachers were clued In by the other teachers, and they In turn went back to their classrooms class-rooms and informed their students. The sixth grade teacher was also Informed by others, but finished the project the students were involved in-volved with before he told them which he did. The fifth and fourth grade teachers teach-ers made the television set available to their students to watch the replays of the events. One fourth grade student clapped and when asked why, he said he was glad the set came in so that they could watch Instead of work for a while. Two 6th grade, girls jokingly jok-ingly 'admitted : that they thought Mr'. "Bush" was bet--ter looking than President Reagan. Personally, I was In and out of the classrooms that day and I didn't see or hear any clapping, but a few students evidently reported re-ported to others thaf there was some. However, if this were so, I am confident that the teachers handled it prop - ;erly, and turned It Into a lesson - learning situation. Teachers have since report - J ed to me that the majority of their students have been sad- dened and concerned about the shooting, even those 7 coming from their homes J the next day, Indicating that those homes were likewise concerned. Thanks, Red, for listen - ing to me I really be-I be-I lleve that we have a ma-I ma-I jorlty of good homes and good I students In our community, and as we have said before, It Isn't right that everyone f be blamed for the actions of 7 a few. Thanks again. I Respectfully, ! MITCH FISHER i Principal 4 Mllford Elementary f EDITOR'S NOTE: You are certainly correct In that It 4 was not my Intention to Infer that all students reacted with joy at news of this dastardly f deed. However, upon hear-J hear-J Ing of the Immediate reaction in the sixth grade from four different students, and get -,f ting a like response from I two high school students, we were greatly concerned. Up -J on talking to Supt. Haslem, I I learned that some of this reaction flowed into the 4th I and 5th grades as well. Since this feeling trans -J cended the school day, and I was still prevalent after school, I felt that something I must be said. There was no attempt to J blame either teachers or I parents for this reaction. We find It difficult to be-I be-I lieve that teachers would condone such action, and J those students we talked to I come from fine homes, and their parents were shocked with disbelief when we dis-. dis-. cussed It with them. I We are also aware that young people are quick to I follow what may be popular at the moment, but when J given time to think, react quite differently. |