"Running The Show"? Surely he did not say the things quoted in today's paper?????? This guy needs to be in Charge Of Magic Shows in Gatlinburg, and not releasing an Audit when the Tourism funds are supplied by a Tax on the Local Restaurants?????????

Where is the Mayor? Or is Estep the Mayor??????

What a Wild West Show, Looks Ole Butch Cassidy Estep and his Gang are on the Loose again. Time for Marshall Dillion & Festus to round up these Arch Villians and make em follow the Law!!!!!!!

When I read the article about the Tourism Committee meeting and Don Estep's comments, I almost fell out of my chair!!!! THIS is WHO we have leading our town????? Talk about utter embarrassment he should feel over his temper tantrum that he threw during the meeting. I was just waiting for another quote that said "THIS TOWN AIN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BOTH OF US, TERRELL"!!!!

He should make a public apology, and resign. I don't know all of the specifics of the arguments, but that does not matter. A public official should NEVER lose his cool during a meeting. It's called diplomacy and leadership skills, which he obviously showed that he does not have. It's HIS way or NO way. "I'M RUNNING THE SHOW HERE". Oh my God, who does he think he is!! He is use to being able to write his editorial and no one call him on anything, but this website has gotten under his skin because for the first time ever, Corbin residents have a voice and are expressing their opinions. He doesn't want that to hear these things. So, of course, Bob Terrell, Jr. is going to get "punished" during a meeting.

I agree, thank God, we have people like Suzy Razmus to diffuse things. Keep up the good work Suzy. You are a progressive leader. You want better things for Corbin, which is evident by the great business you brought to Corbin.

When is Don Estep's term up? What do the people of Corbin do to get these people out of these positions???

Keep up the good work, BTJ!! You are shaking things up, which is what Corbin needs.

Time for Estep to go. 

Suzy Razmus can take over.  She has the vision to make that committee truly great.

I made a post in another thread about Mr. Esteps behavior and I still think he was in the wrong about Mr. Terrell. And like I said once before, I'm not the oldest or most wise in Corbin, but I do think he has taken things a tad bit too far. I don't want to sit here and bash Mr. Estep because I don't think that's the way this situation should be handled. I think we shoud be the better person here and just support Mr. Terrell all we can.
To you Mr. Estep- I hope you're reflecting on your actions and realizing you showed your friends, neighbors, city people, and enemies your true colors.
To you Mr. Terrell- I think you have a real eye-opening website, and I love to log on everyday. I hope you continue to do good within our community, and not let some of us bring you down!

The reason the times has mentioned the other paper is because they are to busy covering London and surrounding counties.  They don't care about corbin, remember like they tell us everyday its a "tri county paper".  What ever that means.  I think everyone forgets  that london has its own paper and they never cover anything in corbin.  I can't figure out why they have their heads up londons...........................................

Anonymous wrote:

---

One of Don's good friends should talk to him and convince him he is just making himself look horrible by his comments and temper tantrums. My goodness I am embarrassed for him and surely someone he respects can get him aside and tell him he is ruining whatever reputation he still has left.

Who is going to believe anything he says in the future? I have had more people say if they are only paying $300 a month they are getting a real bargain with the quality of work Bob Jr. does. They should have Bob do the websites for the City, Tourism, Economic Development, and Chamber. His www.corbinkentucky.us website covers all those things better than any website I have ever seen.  Is Don blind?

---

Heck, it ought to cover everything since the city, tourism, economic development, and chamber paid $118,000 over a three year period for this website...

So, what you are saying is, that as long as someone volunteers their time for something in a leadership position, no one should say anything if they disagree with their behavior or positions? I'm sure it is hard to take the criticism, but if you are a true leader, you listen to other opinions, and ask yourself if these things are true. If they are, you take it inward and you ask yourself hard questions. If you are ruled by your ego, then it is always everyone else's fault, never yours, and you fight harder to make sure there is no change, no one else's opinion matters. A true leader listens to all sides and decides if there is merit in the criticism. In this case, I believe there is merit in the criticism.

This kind of reminds me of our dear President. He refuses to listen to the American people. His ego and refusal to admit his mistakes stands in the way of what is best for America regarding the war in Iraq. He will "stay the course" as our men and women keep getting slaughtered.

We will see in the near future, if Mr. Estep just fights harder against everyone, or if he starts listening to what the people of Corbin are saying. We want positive change. We want progressive leaders. If he cannot provide that, he needs to step down gracefully.

People need to stop sitting on their computers and crying about everything.  Get up and do something about.  I am so tired of hearing it. 

Anonymous wrote:

---

People need to stop sitting on their computers and crying about everything.  Get up and do something about.  I am so tired of hearing it. 

---

What do you think you are doing? You are not forced to read these messages, and it is our right to participate. Why don't you get up and do something. And you are the one who is crying. And, by the way, I don't sit on my computer. I have learned to sit on a chair.

Estep is out of touch with reality if he thinks that $300 is too much for a quality web site such as this. The tourism section on this site is much more descriptive than anything you'll see on the tourism information they put out.

One thing is for sure, Don sure believes in banners.  Seems every meeting they are talking about banners. 

Anonymous wrote:

---

I wonder who posted those comments.  I can guess and they didn't sign their name?  hum quess who

---

If you going to complain about people signing their name, then at least sign your own - hilarious.

And, hum, since you think you are a mind reader, who posted them?

Sudhir Patel  owns the Country Inn and Suites at exit 25, lives in the city of Corbin, and has served on the Tourism board for many years - I think maybe as many as 15 or more, but not positive.

And just like on this message board, Wes Tipton is entitled to voice his opinion.  I'm not sure what he said exactly, but it would be great if more of us out in the public would attend some of these board meetings and discuss these issues instead of just saying someone should be booted.  I know its tough for some to attend a 12pm Monday meeting, but if you plan it out in advance some of us can take a little longer lunch break and attend one once in a while. I think these folks - most of them anyway, will listen to the public, if the public will let their voice be heard - Bob Terrell Jr.

Anonymous wrote:

---

Estep is out of touch with reality if he thinks that $300 is too much for a quality web site such as this. The tourism section on this site is much more descriptive than anything you'll see on the tourism information they put out.

One thing is for sure, Don sure believes in banners.  Seems every meeting they are talking about banners. 

---

To clear up any confusion, the Tourism related website that is part of the marketing program being discussed at the last tourism meeting and in the newspapers is www.corbinkytourism.com.

Bob Terrell Jr.

-- Edited by Bob Terrell (Jr.) at 18:02, 2007-09-15