Dr. Bruce Klopfenstein and a Courthouse thread.

Posted on April 15, 2009 by scout639

Here you go and have at it.  :-) SCB

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14 Responses

  1. Jackie Fletcher, on April 16, 2009 at 8:38 am said:

    Bruce

    Thanks for your interest.

    Progress is being made. There are many things happening which Mr. Conaway coordinates and brings to the commissioners’ meetings regularly. Many people like you, thankfully, have come forward and are working without compensation. Any and all help is welcome.

    There are many ways to help. You could express your interest and concerns to Mr. Nutter and Mr. Sauber either privately or publicly. There are a lot of questions only they can answer.
    And you could contact Mr. Conaway. I would be happy to give you more information there. People are writing grants.

    Although some say they are tired of the couthouse issue, it is very important to the future of our community.

    Sincerely,
    Jackie

  2. scout639, on April 16, 2009 at 8:52 am said:

    Jackie, Thanks for your response and information for Bruce.

  3. Old Timer, on April 16, 2009 at 2:48 pm said:

    Dear Dr. Klopfenstein, We met a few years ago when you were home for your fathers funeral and you stayed with us. We enjoyed meeting and talking to you. I’m glad to see your interest in the courthouse and old Columbian school. I’m afraid I’m to close to the issue to be objective about it, but you have been put in touch with some very fine people who have carried the load for along time. Some of us have put a great deal of time and personal money into this endeavor while the county commissioners have used tax payers money to delay, confuse and waste time and money to try and look good and lie to the citizens with the full help and support of the A-T and then as some bloggers seem to believe blame us.

  4. AFKASCL, on April 17, 2009 at 11:06 am said:

    The fact that the commissioners have moved forward with the law suit against the city demo bids and made couterproductive statements against renovation should make us think about making them accountable for there plans if renovation is not the way they go Keeping the public in the dark on costs for new construction until after the building is raised would be a benefit to them.

  5. Ohio USA, on April 17, 2009 at 6:52 pm said:

    I am trying really hard to distance myself and not to dwell in a blame game. There will be great relief when restorative work and the new construction surrounding the courthouse and annex begins.

    I actually hope we will not completely put this behind us because we have learned alot through this process as others have learned from us too.

    I want to believe there are many of us that are much better educated, understanding, and appreciative now for all we’ve been through, including the commissioners.

  6. Bruce Klopfenstein, on April 17, 2009 at 7:35 pm said:

    I love Tiffin. I’m proud to be a Tiffin native. If the Good Lord’s willing and the creek don’t rise, I hope to return to Tiffin permanently. I strongly believe that Tiffin can attract families as it’s such a great place to raise kids, or it certainly was when I grew up here. I also believe it’s easier for me as something of an outsider to see how demolishing one of the most prominent and architecturally important buildings in Tiffin and Seneca County is in direct contradiction to Tiffin’s touting its history as much to outsiders as to its citizens. If there is some overwhelming reason why the courthouse cannot be renovated, that reason evidently has not been revealed. Clearly a tax hike is not the only answer to saving the courthouse, and the frustration over delays in reaching a solution is palpable. I believe the challenge is for those who wish to see the courthouse preserved to make a strong case and find sources of funding. Demolition may seem an easier solution, albeit not the best solution.

    If there are quiet folks who want the courthouse preserved, now is the time to come forward and offer your support. Tiffin and Seneca Counrty will be better off for it. I cannot believe the commissioners or anyone else wants the courthouse demolished IF the ways and means are found to keep it. I’ve done a great deal of walking around town this Easter, and I noticed how often I could see the courthouse tower from various locations in town (and, yes, the tower probably should have been returned to its earlier glory some time ago, but we know it’s not too late).

    Let’s not take a back seat to the Findlays and Bowling Greens of the area any more. Let’s channel some Tiffin and Seneca County pride into restoring the courthouse.

  7. scout639, on April 17, 2009 at 7:49 pm said:

    Bruce – Have you seen the plans for the Downtown Strategic Plan?
    http://tiffinchamber.com/

  8. Bruce Klopfenstein, on April 17, 2009 at 7:54 pm said:

    Assume I’ve seen nothing. ;-) Hopefully, the Tiffin Historic Trust web site is coming back online.

    Thanks, very much for this!

    Bruce

  9. scout639, on April 17, 2009 at 8:34 pm said:

    They are hoping to raise $100,000 for phase 2.

  10. Asa Seewald, on April 18, 2009 at 6:31 am said:

    Dr. K’s last post should be required reading for all political, civic, and business leaders in Tiffin. When will these people realize what kind of image they are creating to people in the greater world who have an interest in our community?

  11. Bruce Klopfenstein, on April 28, 2009 at 12:47 pm said:

    To the A-T:

    This is a direct knock on the A-T. It is NOT a letter to the editor. It is a letter to the news editor who has apparently forgotten what it means to be a journalist. If I am wrong, GREAT. If I am not, you are ignoring a HUGE story right there in Tiffin. See http://senecacountyblog.com/2009/03/24/the-housefields-and-the-mccommissioners/#comment-9065

    I’ll check on the UGA historic preservation idea. If true, I can meet with them about the Seneca County courthouse. I hope those who want to save the courthouse take up my offer to volunteer in helping write grant proposals for both public and private funding agencies. Do those preservationist folks read this blog?

    By the way, it’s nice to see the positive posts from CH renovation advocates. It’d be nice to see a united front. I also think it would be great to change the rhetoric about “battles” and “sides” to alternative views for what’s best for Tiffin and Seneca County. Unless there is something going on under the table, I just can’t imagine how Mr. Nutter and Mr. Sauber could possibly oppose a courthouse renovation with significant money coming from outside sources.

    I have heard from multiple sources that a party at Webster Manufacturing is pulling some strings with Mr. Nutter but I have no idea who that is or what’s in it for them in a demolished courthouse with a new, architecturally inferior replacement. Have Mr. Nutter and/or Mr. Sauber disclosed any relationship with the powers that be at Webster? Is there something in the public domain about campaign contributions? Is this just an untrue rumor? If untrue, Mr. Nutter should say so. If true, Mr. Nutter should say so and disclose why it’s in Webster’s interest to demolish the courthouse. Better still, Webster should make a public statement on why they want to see the courthouse demolished if, in fact, this is true.

    Where is the Advertiser-Tribune on this story? For shame.

  12. Bruce Klopfenstein, on April 30, 2009 at 8:12 pm said:

    My email address is here and I think I will try to refrain from posting unless someone wants to share actual documents for preservation as well as a new building. I’m happy to volunteer to help find funds for preservation, and I’ll see if there are better ways for getting my offer out.

    I’m very glad there is some passion for saving the courhouse. That’s another thing on which you cannot put a price.

    Drop me an email if you think I can help.

    Thanks!

    Bruce Klopfenstein

  13. drbrucek, on July 22, 2009 at 11:43 am said:

    So, three months have passed. What’s the take on the new proposal? Is it going to fly? Why or why not?

    Bruce Klopfenstein

  14. handzsmbolz, on May 27, 2010 at 1:23 pm said:

    New member

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