In this episode: a new food and beverage tax proposal stirs some local blood, and highlights from Richmond's first 100-Mile Radius Potluck. Plus, the connections between our current day energy issues and celebrating the birthday of the Model T Ford. Enjoy!
Links from stories in this week's show:
- Pal-Item story: Opinions differ on tax
- Pal-Item editorial: City council shouldn't rush to approve tax
- YouTube Video: 100-Mile Radius Potluck
- More about the 100-Mile Radius Potluck
- Centennial Model T Ford Party
Tell us what you think about this episode of RNR. You can post your comments below, or e-mail us at letters@richmondnewsreview.com. We appreciate your feedback!
Dear Chris,
Comment by Jim Hair — Sunday July 13, 2008 @ 3:02 pmAnother great, even-handed glimpse into current issues.
I look forward to seeing what happens at the Council meeting on Tuesday and what visions for future Richmond emerge. I will be interested in seeing how the emotions that have been expressed in personal conversations are transformed but a public hearing.
I would also like to shop locally and noticed how careful everyone was in the 100 mile interviews in not naming sources. Please post a referral source so I can support more local food sources.
Finally, the Model T convention gives us all a great opportunity to ask how we can take a machine that has survived for 100 years and convert it to run on more renewable fuel. I was told that there will be a hydrogen powered T coming from Denver, but also have heard that these cars were successful because anyone could repair them . I was also told that Henry Ford had thought that farmers would grow their fuel, but the gas companies created a supply that was immediately accessible at a low cost, so alterantive fuels were put on the shelf. Wouldn't it be ironic if one of the first cars made, became a prototype for a new car that could be easily maintained and fueled from a source other than petro chemicals?
I hope you have signed in online as media so Vicki and I can hear your interviews with people who come to Indiana from all over the world.
Thanks for another great show.
Best Wishes,
Jim
Thanks for your comments, Jim. On one point in particular: you can find a comprehensive guide to local food source options at ProgressiveWayneCounty.org - it was started by an Earlham student and we're hoping to expand it over time.
Thanks for listening! -Chris
Comment by Chris — Sunday July 13, 2008 @ 10:43 pm