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Melinda Cronk said…
Just a clarification, because there is definitely misinformation circulating. In 2007 and again this year, ALL Ridgewood residents were invited via blast e-mails, Community Pass e-mails and the Ridgewood News to attend discussions about Graydon. A survey instrument was used for quantitative data and focus groups of approximately 12 residents per group were used for qualitative data. We also conducted the same survey onsite with patrons of Graydon. The results can be read in the final report.
The ONLINE survey that people are confusing with us was done by the Village Council and it was not meant to solicit opinions (since that had already been done by our committee), rather it was a petition of interest to determine now that a concept was in place, would people still be interested in joining.
I would really encourage everyone to read the final report. Though we formed a seperate organization (Ridgewood Pool Project) for fundraising purposes, we are a committee under Village Parks & Recreation and have not proposed anything that they do not fully support (you can also read a letter from Nancy Bigos on our Web site).
As a lifelong resident of the area I empathize with wanting to keep Graydon the way it is, but standing where I have amid this project for nearly three years, I now realize that the only way to preserve Graydon is to adapt it for the changing needs of the community. The icon of Graydon is not just about the appearance, its about having the community together. We’re trying to find a solution that will preserve the unique, natural appearance while bringing the residents back.
All opinions/input have always been and continue to be welcome. Feel free to contact me anytime at cronkfamily@optonline.net.
