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There has been great speculation and public interest in the proposed power plant. First of all, I am not a customer of LMU, but a resident of Cass County who understands the power needs of the people. It has been an understanding that Duke Energy cannot fulfill the power needs of LMU due to the lack of infrastructure in and out of the city. The current coal powered plant is obviously aging. At some point in time, common sense says shut it down, lay off all the employees, or find an another solution. No one in this community wants to lay off or deplete all the knowledge that these wonderful, dedicated employees have given to the city. At some point in time, we have to find alternative fuels, regardless of the cost. Coal is not a renewable source of energy, once it’s gone, it’s gone! Natural gas is plentiful in America at this time. It’s a viable source of energy for LMU to power the current plant and save many dollars, which I hope would be passed on to the consumers.
I have read about local lawyers opposing this major investment. They do have valid points, but the fact remains, Logansport can be the center of the new economy on energy.
Chicago produced 8,155,086 tons of waste in 2008. How much could we produce to energy, if we shipped this to our community and safely turned it into providing power to our factories, homes, libraries, and schools? We could also tax this trash, garbage, whatever you call it, to provide tax relief to homeowners, business owners, and above all keep our Cass County/Logansport economic infrastructure growing more than any other community in Indiana. The record shows that most of Chicago trash goes to Indiana landfills.
We all have heard of landfills polluting the groundwater, having horrible chemicals and over-filled landfills. How awesome would it be if we could turn everyday trash into a light for our living room?
Sure, it’s a huge investment, but I’m sure the mayor, council members, LMU and all the customers, can support this renewable source, that if done properly can provide economic relief, jobs, and the hope of emptying landfills, supporting new energy, The time has come to forget the past problems, and embrace the future of energy.
Matt Hubenthal, Lucerne
Letters
PUBLIC FORUM: Embrace the future of energy
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PUBLIC FORUM: Solar, wind power were considered
Ms. Madella Gellinger voiced some questions in her letter to the Pharos-Tribune April 21 about the new power plant. She asked why solar panels and wind turbines were not being considered
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PUBLIC FORUM: Minimize our risk before making bet
A Logansport letter-writer calls a local proposal to generate energy from refuse-derived fuels a risky gamble.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making event a success
A Big Brothers, Big Sisters representative is grateful for the community's support in a recent fundraiser.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor tells residents of positive change
When the residents of Logansport elected me as their new mayor in November 2011, it was truly an honor.
Our city was battling back from a devastating loss of 1,500 jobs in five years, a recession that wasn’t letting up on the household income of our residents, a divided fire protection commitment in our county and an overall sense of loss in our community. -
PUBLIC FORUM: Say thank you during National Nurses Week
Having an unsuspected or immediate need for medical attention can be a traumatic event for just about any person. In our current healthcare system, there are entirely too many unknowns.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making the baseball season happen
With spring and warmer weather (finally!), brings another baseball season. The board and managers/coaches at Logansport Youth Baseball have been extremely busy over the past two years renovating both our fields to provide a quality atmosphere for our players and fans who support our league.
- PUBLIC FORUM: We need more jobs in Indiana and nation
- PUBLIC FORUM: Lincoln Day dinner a big success for Republicans
- PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for caring about downtown Logansport
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PUBLIC FORUM: Direction is the best option presented
Logansport is facing a serious problem with our current coal-fired generation plant. New EPA regulations will require millions of dollars to upgrade or shut down. The city and LMU have been exploring options to provide a solution to this looming problem.
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