It's no secret that Georgetown is a community full of diversity. We know that there are differing opinions and comments from residents in this town that we really, really do think deserve to be published here. We cannot grow as a town without open lines of communication. We are offering that communication here. Whether you want to put your name or not, as long as basic civil behavior is followed, we will publish it here.  How do you know you won't change someone's mind by offering some intelligent, well meaning thoughts? Email us at mytake@georgetownpolitics.com. If you don't want to use your home email address so as to remain anonymous, just go open up a hotmail email account for free.

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I have E-mailed the CHS and Railstar repeatedly in 4 e-mails since December trying to seek information on booking 240 railfans for several days of riding the Loop. I asked what locomotives would be running and how much tickets were.

I have yet to have received a reply period. Apparently these folks either don't have the common courtesy to reply or they don't have a railroad or else they don't need my business.  Lets see 240 folks X say $20 apiece=$4800. Hmmh quite a bit of lost revenue. I guess we'll have to look into the Cumbres & Toltec or Durango & Silverton this summer since the Railstar doesn't respond to E-mail inquiries about prospective customers.. Patrick L. Beres, P.O. Box 1086, Goldendale, WA 98620

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I am a native of Idaho Springs and Georgetown, and former business owner in

both of those towns. Through my years here I've witnessed just how much the

local politics control every aspect of Georgetown's operations. It's

ridiculously like an overgrown high school for all the grudges, biases, and

personal agendas, which is partly why I relocated my gallery to Idaho

Springs in 2000. This time the price has been the Georgetown Loop Railroad,

and that will remain a stinging blow to the town, county, and the state for

many years to come.

My father, Jim Pallow ("JP") helped rebuild the railroad from the very

beginning, and I remember it all very well. The railroad was an important

part of my growing up, and like so many others, it saddens me to see it fade

out of existance. It's shameful that the crooked, childish politics of a

handfull of people have led to this.

The new operation will take decades to regain the following the Ashby's,

Greksas, and all the employees have devoted themselves to building, if it

ever materializes at all. Meanwhile, all the businesses that relied on the

people the railroad attracted will suffer and possibly meet their own ends

as well.

How much more harm will Lee and the other problem-makers cause before things

turn around? If Georgetown is to remain the beautiful, historical place we

all know, the high school politics must end.

Ron Pallow,

High Lines Fine Art, Inc.

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After all I have seen of  Mr. Lee Behrens, and the lack of appropriate action taken by the Colorado Historical Society and Historic Georgetown, Inc. for his irresponsible behavior, I will no longer contribute to either society. After 20 years of doing so, I never thought I would say that. Perhaps I will contribute to this site instead. Thanks for the good work.

Anonymous

Jefferson County