Courthouse (Wdk. Sq.) news

Several years ago I viewed a wonderful DVD made about the courthouse rescue project in Farmland, Randolph County, Indiana.

It seems that the high-and-mighty wanted to tear down the old courthouse and put up a "modern" building, and some of the old-timers didn't think that was such a hot idea.

Somebody got an idea for a fundraiser, and the Courthouse Girls of Farmland was born. Seven "mature" women (ages 77-94) banded together, and their project raised enough money to kill the demolition and preserve the original building.

For a preview (or post-view), visit www.courthousegirls.com

I just ordered the DVD and will play a showing early in 2013 at the library. What if the People of Woodstock took an interest in the old courthouse building on the Square and made the City hear their 2¢ worth?

The People of Woodstock lost the battle over Grace Hall, but we don't have to sit back and watch hundreds of thousands of dollars get poured into the old courthouse building without a solid plan. It's "pie in the sky" to think some developer is going to come in with $5,000,000 and lose it on the Square.

The Woodstock Opera House was saved from becoming a packing structure by "concerned citizens". Or so I've been told, because I didn't live in Woodstock then. If you or your children will be staying in Woodstock, think about getting involved. Watch this site for the showing information for this amusing and pointed video. It's a winner!