Weeth wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:52 PM:
" Just another example of continual erosion of our city neighborhoods. This property is also now off the tax rolls, just another increase passed on to the rest of us. "
oldglorydays wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:23 AM:
" How would Krusty know where to buy drugs? He actually goes outside and interacts with real human beings? "
russo73 wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:17 PM:
" All that matters is that 3 women moved into the temp location yesturday! So the clock is ticking. I'll be helping them move a year from than I can assure you! Oh, and by the way, The trib deleted my first comment, ever hear of the first amendment you F'n rag? "
Myturn wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:50 PM:
" I would like to say, Krusty's post is exactly spot right on! "
Big Spender wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:16 PM:
" It's not too late to vote Obama! We need your help to stop the bleeding:
"Dell freezes 4Q hiring, suggests unpaid time off"
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gfFtS7eTa-MKP8BCVCGXQm378Q2gD948D09O0 "
twocents wrote on Nov 4, 2008 2:14 PM:
" Pumpkinhead - I do think 240,000 is a lot of money but I have to assume that buying a lot, demolition of whatever structure is there, and building a new building would be substantially more expensive. Plus, this lot keeps it fairly close to the county buildings/courthouse. Could keep transportation costs down? "
pumpkinhead wrote on Nov 4, 2008 1:06 PM:
" Two Cents, I see what you are saying, but come on 240,000 renovation to an already existing foundation?? Kind of an unreal amount of money to throw into an old building already don't you think?? "
twocents wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:24 PM:
" Pumpkinhead "the county board decided Monday evening to spend up to $239,900 to convert a duplex at 127-129 S. Seventh St. into a PERMANENT site for the program" I read it. Did you? "
pumpkinhead wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:18 AM:
" Twocents, even worse, so now we are spending 240,000 of taxpayer dollars for a semi-permanent spot, I know the program is long term. This is what the article said "When La Crosse County officials temporarily placed the Women’s Jail Alternative Program on La Crosse’s North Side in August, they promised angry neighbors the program would be there only a year." So to you think first, comment later. "
ToeJam wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:09 AM:
" Justice Sanctions coordinator Jane Klekamp: Hello ladies and welcome to the new woman s get out of jail free club, I hope you find your accommodations satisfactory. We will have many activity through the YWCA, county agencies and other groups just to name a few. Breakfast is at 8AM lunch at 12 noon and dinner at 6, So make yourself at home and enjoy your stay. Oh and one last thing ladies, did I mention its all free thanks to the hard working people of La Crosse. "
twocents wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:38 AM:
" PumpkinHead-Did you even read the article? Permanent place. Not for one year. Current location is for 1 year. Read 1st. Comment later. "
pumpkinhead wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:16 AM:
" Jackson, I am sure it was relation of Klekamp's or O'Malleys. Why else would they pay so much for it? "
Im Still Jackson wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:11 AM:
" And who was the lucky landlord/proprrty owner who was able to unload this slum pit for top dollar to the city? "
Km wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:48 AM:
" Why not just rent a few rooms at the Holiday Inn? Jail is not a duplex, jail is jail Steel and cement, not carpet and porcelain. These women “don't belong in jail”, but men who have been convicted of the exact same crime do belong in jail. If you build a sixty million dollar jail, plans should include space for both men and women. Half-way houses are disappearing daily. The popular thought is that these alternatives has lost their effectiveness and cost versus result do not match up. Another example of pathetic waste stuffed down the throats of the taxpayers. "
Tool Girl wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:41 AM:
" Note to Krusty- It takes a village. The drugs don't leave until the people who live there do something about the problem. I lived in that neighborhood for 10 years, helping kids learn to do things like ice skate, play volleyball, etc. at Hood park. My actions weren't paid for the city (or anyone else); I did it because it was needed. Those same kids that were there 11 years ago will still run up to me even today to give me a hug. I'm very happy that there will be a place for women trying to change their lives and I hope that a few may take over where I left off. Please think about it... "
pumpkinhead wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:21 AM:
" $240,000 to convert this duplex into a permannet site for a "supposed" year program? Can't you build brand new for less? Sounds like a ridiculous waste of money to me but then again wasting money is a specialty to LaCrosse officials. BTW: I am not against a house for the females, I am just against the shady practices LaX officials and the BS Justice Sanctions program use to acquire it. "
Krusty wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:15 AM:
" They won't even have to leave their yard to buy drugs in that neighborhood. "
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