02-18-2009, 11:25 AM
I readily admit that I lost my composure at the city council meeting after hearing Linda Ryckman's comments concerning the alledged environmental issues at the former Orchard Hills Golf Course. I stated that Linda Ryckman was a liar. That term may seem harsh to you, and in hindsight, I should have used the word misguided or misinformed.
Ms Ryckman continually alleges that the golf course property is contaminated with arsenic, yet she is unable to substantiate her claim.
I have spoken to Ms Ryckman personally since this incident and I did apologize to her for my conduct and behavior the evening of the council meeting. I will not attempt to defend my actions, my remarks were inappropriate. I guess that I had just had enough of Linda Ryckman's misuse of facts and reacted instinctively to defend the Waukegan Park District.
Who you believe at this point is up to you, however, I can assure you that I would never place my grandchildren or anyone else in harm's way by allowing them to play on at site that I suspected of being environmentally insecure.
Wayne Motley
Ms Ryckman continually alleges that the golf course property is contaminated with arsenic, yet she is unable to substantiate her claim.
I have spoken to Ms Ryckman personally since this incident and I did apologize to her for my conduct and behavior the evening of the council meeting. I will not attempt to defend my actions, my remarks were inappropriate. I guess that I had just had enough of Linda Ryckman's misuse of facts and reacted instinctively to defend the Waukegan Park District.
Who you believe at this point is up to you, however, I can assure you that I would never place my grandchildren or anyone else in harm's way by allowing them to play on at site that I suspected of being environmentally insecure.
Wayne Motley