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Letters to the editor Theatre means more unwanted growth Dear editor, Re: Feb. 2 letter, Parent echoes call for new movie theatre here. I highly disagree with the idea of a new movie theatre. I've lived in Georgetown my whole life and know what it was like growing up in a small town where you could walk around and feel safe. Not only has Georgetown grown dramatically but the small town feel is quickly diminishing. The traffic is ridiculous, not to mention the amount of crime that has developed. I used to read the police blotter in the newspaper and rarely would read about criminal activity. Now it seems every week the blotter is growing. The more business we bring into this town, the more crime we also bring in. Milton has a new movie theatre and the 15-minute drive to it is hardly a burden. Leaving town to get there is part of the experience. I think in order to keep our town's sanity, the development needs to stop. Everything seems to be about money these days but wouldn't it be nice to go for a stroll at night and not have to be worried about getting assaulted? Let's keep this town as small as we can before it's too late. Or is it already? Amanda King, Georgetown torn down or closed would be a complete heartbreak to many of us. Our town is very unique so we shouldn't just build a new theatre just because everyone else is. Yes, I do agree that the theatre needs a fine tune-up and if possible additional theatres but we shouldn't just close it down. Our town is a town full of history from the old mill to downtown. I believe that if the current owners of the Georgetown Cinemas 3 are not up to making it as great as it can be then someone else should purchase it. The theatre has the potential to be something great and unique, which would set our town apart from other towns around us. Our theatre has something that no Famous Players has-- history-- which in my opinion is worth a lot more the flashing lights and cup holders. Sean Egerton Foreman, Georgetown Cinema owner thanked Dear editor, I was saddened to read that the Georgetown Cinema was possibly closing after years of serving our community. I wish to thank Danny Edwards for his years of perseverance with the local cinema. A life-long resident of Georgetown and father of three, I have spent many enjoyable evenings in the theatre. Almost every time, my family and I were greeted at the door by Mr. Edwards who always supplied a warm smile and, even though there were often few patrons, a reassuring look. This was a family-style community cinema and I, for one, will miss it greatly. If Danny has something up his sleeve (he usually does) and chooses to return to this business, I hope the community will stand behind him and support a gentleman who has, for years, worked tirelessly to provide a small town family experience during a night out at the movies. Dave Carney, Georgetown History is important Acton Dear editor, With a town that is rapidly being taken over by box buildings and franchise businesses why are we in such a rush to look like every other town? With the recent closing of The Georgetown Cinemas 3 many people are talking about how our town should now get a Famous Players or other franchise-named theatre. I think this could ruin a big part of Georgetown. My childhood, and many other childhoods, in Georgetown were spent in our local theatre. To see it