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Post by father of two on Sept 13, 2014 18:56:15 GMT -6
What hurt Thomasello was the fact this is a throw away society. It's cheaper for folks these days to throw shoes away instead of having them fixed. I've been going there since I was 3 until they closed. Now I have to go to Ottawa to have my shoes made. Why would people these days pay 40-50$ to have shoes fixed when a new pair costs the same or less?
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Post by oldtimer on Sept 14, 2014 10:58:42 GMT -6
Check out wildeytheatre.com. Maybe the Majestic would have been a better investment than a band shelter. About the Wildey Theatre Welcome to the historic Wildey Theatre. Opened in 1909 as an opera house and a second floor meeting hall for the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Wildey has undergone many transformations throughout the years. Located in Downtown Edwardsville on Main Street, the Wildey closed as a full-time movie theatre on March 8, 1984 after more than 400 people attended the movie "The Big Chill." The Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission later designated the Wildey Theatre as a "Local Landmark" in 1986. Recognizing the importance of the Wildey Theatre to the overall downtown development efforts, the City acquired the property (or theatre) in 1999 with a state grant. The City has now finished the renovation, and the resurrected theatre is ready to once again be a venue for live performances and classic films. - See more at: www.wildeytheatre.comWhy would the city buy the majestic when nobody goes? That band shelter is much cheaper than a movie theatre that nobody goes too. And, why would city include majestic in downtown redevelopment as being important when citizens have shown by lack of support that it is not important to them? I'm still upset that it didn't get support to stay open. People say there is nothing to do in Streator. We had something but didn't support it. Who would buy it?building in bad shape and no community support.
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Sept 14, 2014 11:48:14 GMT -6
Why would the city buy the majestic when nobody goes? That band shelter is much cheaper than a movie theatre that nobody goes too. And, why would city include majestic in downtown redevelopment as being important when citizens have shown by lack of support that it is not important to them? I'm still upset that it didn't get support to stay open. People say there is nothing to do in Streator. We had something but didn't support it. Who would buy it?building in bad shape and no community support. That Lego Movie was a pretty good show wasn't it? Oh wait, you didn't want to support the Majestic enough to go enjoy the critically acclaimed family movie there, did you?
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Sept 14, 2014 13:05:01 GMT -6
What hurt Thomasello was the fact this is a throw away society. It's cheaper for folks these days to throw shoes away instead of having them fixed. I've been going there since I was 3 until they closed. Now I have to go to Ottawa to have my shoes made. Why would people these days pay 40-50$ to have shoes fixed when a new pair costs the same or less? THANK YOU! I had been a customer for many, many years, and for the last 5, I told him when he decided to pull the plug, let me know and I would order 10 pairs to set back....... Unfortunately, Wolverine decided to stop producing my shoe about a year before he pulled the plug, and we never did find a suitable, made in the US replacement shoe. The honest truth is his business had been declining ( not due to his making ) for well over 10 years, as people grew used to cheap Chinese garbage. Today, if you want an American made shoe, you just about have to order it on the Internet..........
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Post by oldtimer on Sept 14, 2014 14:03:36 GMT -6
What hurt Thomasello was the fact this is a throw away society. It's cheaper for folks these days to throw shoes away instead of having them fixed. I've been going there since I was 3 until they closed. Now I have to go to Ottawa to have my shoes made. Why would people these days pay 40-50$ to have shoes fixed when a new pair costs the same or less? THANK YOU! I had been a customer for many, many years, and for the last 5, I told him when he decided to pull the plug, let me know and I would order 10 pairs to set back....... Unfortunately, Wolverine decided to stop producing my shoe about a year before he pulled the plug, and we never did find a suitable, made in the US replacement shoe. The honest truth is his business had been declining ( not due to his making ) for well over 10 years, as people grew used to cheap Chinese garbage. Today, if you want an American made shoe, you just about have to order it on the Internet.......... Majestic said they closed cause the city declared them illegal residents?
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Post by greekgod on Sept 14, 2014 14:17:01 GMT -6
What hurt Thomasello was the fact this is a throw away society. It's cheaper for folks these days to throw shoes away instead of having them fixed. I've been going there since I was 3 until they closed. Now I have to go to Ottawa to have my shoes made. Why would people these days pay 40-50$ to have shoes fixed when a new pair costs the same or less? THANK YOU! I had been a customer for many, many years, and for the last 5, I told him when he decided to pull the plug, let me know and I would order 10 pairs to set back....... Unfortunately, Wolverine decided to stop producing my shoe about a year before he pulled the plug, and we never did find a suitable, made in the US replacement shoe. The honest truth is his business had been declining ( not due to his making ) for well over 10 years, as people grew used to cheap Chinese garbage. Today, if you want an American made shoe, you just about have to order it on the Internet.......... Sniper, I was able to get new heels and shoes half-soled at Tomasello's and other leather work done. But, now it's a "disposable society" isn't it? g
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Post by father of two on Sept 14, 2014 14:35:59 GMT -6
For younger people these days Greek, yes. Under 50, most folks just go get new ones. The older group will still get repairs not only on shoes but a lot of things. The shoe shop in Ottawa caters to all but his main sales is to older.
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Post by greekgod on Sept 14, 2014 15:26:40 GMT -6
For younger people these days Greek, yes. Under 50, most folks just go get new ones. The older group will still get repairs not only on shoes but a lot of things. The shoe shop in Ottawa caters to all but his main sales is to older. FOT, I really wasn't asking about where to find repairs. We still have a few who have those skills living in Streator. It is less expensive to take care of what you have than to replace what you failed to care for. I know it is shocking that I will probable not run out and buy a New iPhone 6 to replace my iPhone 5. g
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Post by greekgod on Sept 14, 2014 16:19:21 GMT -6
Kyle, Poor, poor, you. According to you, your son had a "great business model"--that failed. You had a "great IDEA", according to you, for a great viable business "AQUAPONICS", needing of course the City Council to approve the zoning requirement, and then it would have been up and running, right? I don't think so. You had a owner of a building, looking for someone to rent it, and start a business. Were you going to fund it yourself? As I recall you were looking for "investors"? How much money did you invest in the MAJESTIC THEATER? Were you not simply an employee? God, then you asked the patrons to bring a "Turkey" so YOU could contribute them to a charity. Of course, if you donated them you could write those donations off against your income, right? I'll keep looking for the building "you" purchased should it ever be listed for delinquent taxes. Or, perhaps you will return and maybe run for office. g
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Post by greekgod on Sept 14, 2014 16:33:07 GMT -6
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hey Kyle, Why don't you answer at least ONE question, before regurgitating how a "successful?" businessman for another City and State, with a son with a "successful" business model", FAILED. Personally, I would never invest in anything you suggest. Obviously, you could not recruit enough investors or live out your dream of an AQUAPONICS FACILITY IN STREATOR. Please, let us know of any successful endeavor you accomplish. I'll send you a bag of popcorn. g
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Post by ~MnM~ on Sept 14, 2014 23:41:53 GMT -6
I have faith in Tim that things will work out and the theatre will again be open...under new management. Hear that oldtimer, why don't you be that new management? I would love to have you see your patrons' reactions when they bring their kids out of a show and see one of the drunken street brawls or someone with their pants down. My guess is that if he does re-open it, that new management will be the Couch Family. It was the son and daughter of Tim's friend Gary Couch, owner of Floor to Ceiling in Ottawa, who were sticking up for him on Facebook and were handling things at the theatre for him when they kicked Katie to the curb. Whatever the issues are between him and his partners that he has had in the past decade he does have a legitimate reasoning for them not working out. The issue is that he doesn't live up to his end of the agreements. That is why he used the huge lie about making way for the "big money people from Pennsylvania" to get me out, instead of giving a better reason. Granted Tim is clear out in California...BUT he still holds true to his roots here in Streator Now that is an interesting topic. I'll tell you what, instead of me telling you first what Tim says about the people of Streator, go ask Katie and Don at Toppings what Tim says about people of Streator and then come ask me to see that I am not making it up, but trust me, it is not flattering. Don't ever expect Tim to move to Streator and actually be a part of the community. I see you still bring up and pointing fingers at "drunken brawls" here in town. Are you blaming those for your demise then too as well? I haven't seen or talked to Tim in awhile, usually when he comes to town I can expect a visit from him. Perhaps you do know him then better then I, I don't know...nor have the answers either. I guess all we can do then is just wait and see. I don't know the whole story as I have posted about regarding, but I'm sure without the hindrance of "social media" that the truth will all come out in the long run...and even then we probably won't know the whole story, I don't know? M
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Sept 15, 2014 7:05:37 GMT -6
]Sniper, I was able to get new heels and shoes half-soled at Tomasello's and other leather work done. But, now it's a "disposable society" isn't it? g That would be wonderful if you worked where the grease and oil didn't also ruin the upper........... Fixing isn't always a good option.
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Post by Kyle Mitchell on Sept 15, 2014 7:25:42 GMT -6
Well, welcome back greek. I thought you were done talking about my issues?
When I have a little more time, I will answer your questions that I am confident that you could find the answers(that you already know) to on many previous posts. You can watch for my response on my blog.
I do find it interesting that you would prefer to talk about our Mayor's illegal requirement that stopped a business from locating here, as a diversion to people realizing that the excessive bar violence that our Mayor has no solutions to is partly to blame for our town having a boarded up movie palace and no local theatre.
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Post by father of two on Sept 15, 2014 7:54:31 GMT -6
Actually the City Manager runs the day to day operations of the city. The Mayor is more of a figurehead who conducts meetings. You should have and still should be going to the CM.
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Post by dumdave on Sept 15, 2014 8:51:49 GMT -6
Kyle. Quit B*tching about the bar YOU CHOSE TO MOVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM. Like you, I moved here, but unlike you, I chose not to live across the street or near a bar. Tell us something new. -Dave
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