With apologies to Fremont

Several weeks after a recent column by our recently departed editor, Dave Williams, he heard some calls of unfairness from Fremont officials. Let me take the rap on this one and offer an apology.
I won’t deny any responsibility here. Dave and I talked over his column on the hiring of a police chief, and I was a party to the conclusions, though I didn’t personally scribe them. I recently got out his column on the matter and still don’t fell uncomfortable with what Dave said.
As he states, he is judging by appearances, and appearances are all we have to go from on this decision. Given a lack of other information, we have to go with what we have. If that leads us to the “wrong” conclusion, give us information to help us understand the “right” one.
I presume all on the town board are very excited about the hiring of Ronald Rawlings. I hope all see him as the right man for the job. In this man’s opinion, that needs to be stated more affirmatively if that is in fact the case, and we are told that.
At the risk of protesting too much, let me conclude by saying we will try to make it right. Town board, give us statements to publish.

Speaking of Fremont, I was making photos of the ribbon-cutting at You’re Home Realty last week and discussed the Daffodil Festival with the mayor and several town board members who were there. I would concur with the conclusions it was the best ever.
It seemed the crowd was as strong as it have ever been, and it seemed to be more sustained than in some years. Certainly the weather cooperated, and we had near ideal conditions, certainly better than in some windy, some cold years.
Congratulations to those who organized and coordinated the efforts this year. Certainly we have a strong tradition and a loyal following. Still, it takes some hard work to keep things going.
It’s a big credit to Northern Wayne.

I was delighted to see the new “Welcome to Fremont” signs at the entrances to the town. As one of the many who was touched by Anne Hinnant, I was also touched by the remembrance of her below.
While she was one of the pushers of Fremont, always trying to bring forth the best in the town, she was most humble. She wanted others to be in the spotlight.
I suspect she would be uncomfortable with the signs, but they certainly reflect my sentiments, and I know those of many in Fremont.
Thanks, Anne, and thanks, Frank.