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By ann

July 3, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I know they are christian people, and I praise God for them. But, perhaps, just perhaps, some “needy” people are not as needy as they claim. If giving leads to personal or corporate responsibility and independance, I’m all for it. Otherwise, its useless. I could say that what if I knew them and needed a new house, should they just up and buy me one without understanding and wisdom?

By foster

February 29, 2008 2:01 AM | Link to this

If the Turner foundation is supposed to use its money to benefit the citizens of Springfield and Clark County. How about spending some of it on the county and city parks, mental health, health in general, Elderly United, street repair, redeveloping all the former factory sites inside the city limits (instead of destorying virgin ground in the county). After all, Springfield can’t maintain exisiting infrastucture, so why add more to what has already been neglected. Don’t blow this opportunity.

By Pamela Smith

February 28, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

Iam wondering if its to good to be true maybe it is! What does this foundation expect in return from our city? What do we have that they seek?

By Pat

February 27, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

Springfield is blessed to have a foundation that invests not only monetarily in the community, but also invests their time, talents, ideas, and vision. They are being good stewards of the money by getting involved with their causes and by knowing how their money is going to be utilized. For those expecting string-free checks, they are going to be hard-pressed to find that anywhere. Thank you Turner Foundation for sticking with Springfield.

By Carrie

February 27, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Having known the Landess Family in a more personal aspect (we attended the same church and I babysat their children) I know that they have the city’s best interest in mind. They are great people with great hearts and they are doing all that they can to make Springfield a great place to live and work. Great job Landess Family and The Turner Foundation!

By Carrie

February 27, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Having known the Landess Family in a more personal aspect (we attended the same church and I babysat their children) I know that they have the city’s best interest in mind. They are great people with great hearts and they are doing all that they can to make Springfield a great place to live and work. Great job Landess Family and The Turner Foundation!

By George B

February 27, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

Having been involved with a nonprofit that the Turner Foundation provides assistance to has lead me to believe that they are Springfield’s most valuable asset. My experience is that they are extremely helpful without being intrusive. They have funded many projects that have made Springfield a better place to live, work and play.

By Carl

February 27, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

As said above, Landes and Turner are well meaning, and that’s good. Not to say good things haven’t been done. But few want the level of help and involvement that comes with a Turner Foundation check. I know of at least three boards that would like funding, but really don’t want Tuner people on their boards or committees. Stick to writing string-free checks first. Provide “help” for boards and committees when they ask.

By Ralph

February 27, 2008 1:20 AM | Link to this

Landess is well meaning but inexperienced. While having a “modern” hotel in downtown Springfield is nice, does he really think he will recoup the Foundation’s $10M+ investment?