I recently visited Cheyenne and I found the downtown area to be a very vibrant and interesting place. I was saddened to learn that a county library project is threatening one of the neighborhoods that contribute to the unique flavor of downtown Cheyenne. While in Cheyenne I stayed as a guest of Jim and Lucy Woodman who live in one of the houses slated for demolition. I find it difficult to imagine that any good could possibly come from the destruction of the Woodman home. Although I was only in their home for a few days I could see that Mr. and Mrs. Woodman had put a tremendous amount of work and love into making their home and took well earned pride in it. I am sure that many others in that neighborhood feel the same way about their home as well. It seems to me that there are many avenues that could be investigated that would allow the county library facilities to be improved while allowing these people to keep their property. At the very least these residents have a right to be heard and have their arguments heeded well before this project could continue in good conscience. Gene Griego Reno, NV BACK |