Keep The Spindle -- get rid of Judy.

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Spindle in need of a tow truck
No town wants to be known for 'public art' that would be more at home in an auto graveyard, writes Judy Baar Topinka

Judy Baar Topinka is a former treasurer of Illinois and represented the west suburbs in the legislature
August 3, 2007

Berwyn is a west suburban treasure.

It has solid bungalows and beautiful Victorian homes. It is great for commuting because of the Metra and its location between two major expressways. It has great ethnic restaurants. And finally, it has good, community-oriented citizens.

But what is it known for? It is the "Burrrrr-wyn" of "Svengoolie," and the site of a vertical, auto graveyard known as "Spindle."

Yes, the "Spindle" did put Berwyn into the movie "Wayne's World." But no other community is bucking to be in something as spoof-oriented and goofy as that film. You don't see Hinsdale or Bolingbrook or Riverside seeking something like the "Spindle" to get notoriety. No community of standing wants to be known for having something better placed in a used-car lot.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-oped0803spindleaug03,0,1244270.story

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1. Wouldn't you love to know how much Walgreens contributed to

Judy's campaign last year against Blago?

I'm sorry but Judy just reminds me too much of Bozo the Clown to take her seriously about anything.

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2. Lots, I am certain.

Judy does have a certain Bozo quality about her. And that foghorn voice! I saw her in the Brookfield July 4 parade. Unfortunately, LOTS of people were waving at her and saying hi. I sat and looked disgusted.

My sister and brother-in-law have lived in Berwyn (they call it Beer-Wine) for nearly 36 years. And they make fun of the place. I did meet the mayor at their block party last Saturday. I was sort of impressed that he made the effort. No clue what his politics are and I didn't ask. The sister and her husband voted for craphead in 2004. And I think that my brother-in-law voted for Alan Keyes against Obama :eyes: At least my sister didn't.

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3. All Things Considered has a report on the Spindle....

www.chicagopublicradio.org