RE: Where's the "pointe"?

[Tom Lamar <tlamar@moscow.com>]

Jack,

Thank you.  When I read the article yesterday, I was interested in the
project until I got to the "e" at the end of the name.  It just reminded me
of the pretentious development names in Pullman like "Emerald Pointe".  I
say they should drop the goofey "e" and get on with the project.

Tom

>Call me crotchety, but am I the only one who's annoyed by the name
>"University Pointe" for  the new office-retail development on Sixth St.?
>
>So far as I can see, this has nothing to do with the university, except
>proximity.  And there's no mountain or peninsula nearby that might be
>called a point.  Does this name MEAN anything?
>
>And that cutesy little "e" on the end!  Are we pretending we're in Merrie
>Olde Englande?  I would think the Latah County Grain Growers might prefer
>something more local and plain spoken.
>
>I agree Moscow could use more high-end office space, but I'd be embarrassed
>to have "University Pointe" on my business card.
>
>Jack Porter