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FatPappy
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Posted: Feb 1st, 2007 04:55 pm |
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| They had plenty o' copies at the Food Dawg in SF, rasin. Pappy was happy to see some good news about Summerfield. That was a excellent article. Thanks, Sandra. Thanks, Steve fer gettin' thangs rollin'. It's good to see folks so excited 'bout somethin' positive. I reckon people have been starvin' fer somethin' positive. Pappy cain't wait to get started!
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Posted: Feb 2nd, 2007 12:58 pm |
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rasin wrote:
No fair! Someone has an advance copy of tomorrow's newspaper!!!!! 
rasin: We almost always get our NW Observer in our Thursday mail in Stokesdale. I don't know how it works elsewhere....
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Steve Adkins
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Posted: Feb 3rd, 2007 08:58 pm |
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Today I sent out mass emails to everyone who attended the first meeting, and those who have contacted me since, with the agenda for this coming Tuesdays meeting, as well as the notes from the first meeting.
If there are others reading this who want to be involved, and weren't on the emails, then PM me with your email address & I'll add you.
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Steve Adkins
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Posted: Feb 4th, 2007 02:10 pm |
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| If anyone would like to volunteer to call those on the attendee list from first meeting, plus additions since then, to remind them of the Tues meeting, it would be helpful. PM me and I'll send you the attendee list via regular email. Last edited on Feb 4th, 2007 02:15 pm by Steve Adkins
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SaltyDog
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Posted: Feb 6th, 2007 06:56 pm |
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FatPappy wrote: Pappy weren't at the first meetin', but I shore would like to see one o' the missions this group takes on is to make sure folks gets the straight story on thangs. I think that's got to be one o' the fundamentals. Few thangs rile me more than somebody runnin' around makin' false claims an' stirrin' up thangs to where people don't know who to b'lieve. I'd like to think this here group would take a lead in he'pin' to dig out the straight facts an' makin' sure people know what's what.
Pappy also sees the formation o' this group as a oppportunity to set a good example o' how folks can honestly discuss issues an' at the same time respect differences of opinion, realizin' no solution will ever be perfect, no theory o' government will ever be perfect. (Pappy might have to change his ways.)
To my way o' thinkin', the simple act o' formin' this group sends a powerful message that there's a committed bunch that's ready an' determined to find ways to move forward.
I feel confident this group will not simply be another political spin machine, but somethin' apart from an' beyond tired an' childish politics. Or mebbe it's somethin' that's way before you even get to politics. Mebbe it's somethin' formed from the simple power o' regular people workin' together an' tryin' to make their town an' their children's lives better. That's all. No axes to grind, no scores to settle, no secret hidden agendas, no intimidation, no roadblocks. Just tryin' to make it better. That sounds good to me.
Pappy as far as I am concerned you are right on the money. I trust that an informed electorate will make the right decisions about who they want to represent them, what issues are important and what positions they support and I can accept those decisions even if they go against my personal preference.
Last edited on Feb 6th, 2007 07:35 pm by SaltyDog
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Cracker Jax
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Posted: Feb 7th, 2007 03:06 am |
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WELCOME FRIENDS FOR SUMMERFIELD!
Feel free to jump in on any of the forums! If you need help, just ask!
For those seeking more information on the Friends for Summerfield group, check out their new website!
http://www.friendsforsummerfield.com
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Posted: Feb 7th, 2007 11:42 am |
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| I hope everlyone checks in on this beautiful and informative Friends for Summerfield website!
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Posted: Feb 7th, 2007 11:50 am |
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The website looks great and says some very positive things!
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FatPappy
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Posted: Feb 7th, 2007 12:24 pm |
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SaltyDog wrote:
Pappy as far as I am concerned you are right on the money. I trust that an informed electorate will make the right decisions about who they want to represent them, what issues are important and what positions they support and I can accept those decisions even if they go against my personal preference.
Much obliged, Salty. I think you're right on the money too.
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Posted: Feb 7th, 2007 12:43 pm |
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FFS, that's a purty website! Pappy'll be keepin' a eye on that'n. I might get one o' the young'uns to show me how to bookmark it.
I see on yonder there's a place to send in suggestions. Is that some kind o' contest? Does the one with the best suggestion win a new town? Hee hee!
FFS, since y'all are movin' ahead, I reckon ol' Pappy might mosey along with you fer a spell. I got me a hankerin' to see the future.
Shore feels good on Pappy's neck bone to be a-lookin' up.
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Steve Adkins
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Posted: Feb 8th, 2007 02:24 am |
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I received a call from a citizen tonight who supported the concept of FFS, and wanted to know if we would raise an idea.
The question asked was
Why doesn't Summerfield buy or lease the old Food Lion building where Dollar store is, and put the Town Hall there, and Sheriff Substation there?
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DOGGETTJA
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Posted: Feb 8th, 2007 02:48 am |
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Water, septic capacity or lack of. Are two of many reasons. As you drive by the old Food Lion building after a rain look at the back door. There appears to be several feet of water standing back there. The building is in the critical water shed. It has very limited septic capacity.
There are many other problems but those are two pretty insurmountable ones. The Town did consider the some of the buildings one time but it is my understanding also that the current owner will not sell for a reasonable price.
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Jim Flynt
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Posted: Feb 8th, 2007 03:35 am |
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DOGGETTJA wrote: Water, septic capacity or lack of. Are two of many reasons. As you drive by the old Food Lion building after a rain look at the back door. There appears to be several feet of water standing back there. The building is in the critical water shed. It has very limited septic capacity.
There are many other problems but those are two pretty insurmountable ones. The Town did consider the some of the buildings one time but it is my understanding also that the current owner will not sell for a reasonable price.
Why would usage as a town hall place more pressure on the septic system than the former use as a Food Lion grocery store? It would seem that a town hall would not present as much effluent demand as a grocery store. (The septic system worked well for 20 years when it was a Food Lion).
When you say the owner will not sell for a "reasonable price" how do you define reasonable? Replacement cost or Present Market Value? (If this building could be purchased for less than replacement cost it would seem like a bargain)
It's a great location with high visibility and the key would be in whether any endemic problems can be offset with a purchase at a bargain price.
I do agree with Jane, that it needs to be looked at very carefully, but it certainly deserves a close look as an option.
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Posted: Feb 8th, 2007 10:32 am |
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As I remember the shopping center was put there before the critical watershed designation. Through the years lots of rumours about septic issues.
I agree Jim that it would be a great place and it would be nice if something could be done to improve one of the major routes into Summerfield. The shopping center is an eye sore going North. The other side looks much more kept but the parking lot is a disgrace.
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Posted: Feb 8th, 2007 12:16 pm |
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| Would the property across Summerfield Rd from the old FOOD LION be suitable for off sight septic. This could be a plus to Summerfield to make something positive happen with the "Summerfield eyesore". Just some food for thought.
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