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DToney
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Posted: Jul 28th, 2006 03:24 am |
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| thanks for the "scoop" Vicki! too bad it is not the town's land...
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macca
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Posted: Jul 30th, 2006 12:34 pm |
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| Hey! Has everybody seen how nice that downtown area looks now with all the trees in? Here's hoping this is the beginning of an area that we can all be proud of! Wonder if the folks who live along there want to get some help with it, since it beongs to them but benefits the whole town???? ♥♥♥
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DToney
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Posted: Jul 30th, 2006 12:38 pm |
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ervinjo wrote: A "trail" can be easily incorporated in an Arboretum design. Plus the trees will make it all the better on hot summer days. so... since the trees have been planted... and we know that the land belongs to individuals... where do we go from here to get the best out of this idea? A walking trail with park benches would be wonderful! but from the town's perspective, I cannot see them putting forth money when it is not their land.
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macca
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Posted: Aug 3rd, 2006 05:46 pm |
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| Hey! Did y'all see? The Stokesdale tree planting story is on the NW Observer home page!♥♥♥
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FatPappy
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Posted: Aug 3rd, 2006 07:24 pm |
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| Lookin' good, Stokesdale! I bet y'all are gonna enjoy them trees!
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Vicki White-Lawrence
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Posted: Aug 5th, 2006 06:55 pm |
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We are hearing from folks who want to know how they can volunteer to help with the tree planting (now caring for the trees) in downtown Stokesdale. I have contacted Jim Flynt, who says his small group welcomes the help! He will let me know when they've determined the most efficient way to help facilitate that. One group has already expressed an interest in donating a bench....
These men have still been spending days watering and pruning the trees, mowing and picking up trash. Our town is indeed fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers!
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Posted: Aug 6th, 2006 05:59 pm |
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| I thought this was a great story, and I hope that after all their hard work, at least a majority of the trees make it. Thanks to all the volunteers who worked on this, and those I hope will work on it in the future to keep this idea alive. Congratulations, Stokesdale!
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DToney
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Posted: Aug 6th, 2006 06:03 pm |
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looks like the good Lord has helped with watering the trees today!
 We just got a really good rain shower out here!
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macca
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Posted: Aug 19th, 2006 12:01 pm |
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Hey, Did y'all see that those guys are going to plant some flowers and stuff down near the Bi-Rite this morning? According to the NW Observer, they also have some offers for help in making that arboretum area even nicer. They listed the name and phone number of one of the guys. When I get a chance I'll try to remember to look it up and post it here, in case y'all missed it! ♥♥♥
They also had an editorial that talks about how the town might be able to help with watering those trees. They've been hauling water from Jim Flynt's house! I don't know where that is, but they're doing it 200 gallons at a time, they've got 81 trees, and each tree needs 50 gallons a week!
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Jim Flynt
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Posted: Aug 21st, 2006 01:10 am |
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| Edit. Last edited on Feb 28th, 2007 02:08 am by Jim Flynt
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Posted: Aug 21st, 2006 01:19 am |
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It's been plumb awe-inspirin' to watch what's goin' on with this project. I'm proud that y'all are able to accomplish such a good thang for Stokesdale an' such a good example fer other towns.
Thanks fer sharin' the story. We'll be a-watchin' fer more posts on it.
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Posted: Aug 21st, 2006 01:42 am |
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Posted: Aug 21st, 2006 01:10 pm |
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Jim Flynt wrote:
An interesting topic for a discussion under a new thread might be an examination of why so many people want to run to or turn to government first instead of turning to government either as a last resort or in situations where government has use of tools (such as eminent domain, tax abatement or planning/zoning waivers) which are unavailable to the private sector. Have we really abdicated personal responsibility over to government?
Hoo wee! That would be a interestin' topic. I reckon like so many other subjects you'd find fanatics who want no part o' the other side 'cause their side is the only way o' thinkin' to them, then you'd have a large bunch that don't feel like it has anythang to do with their world, an' then a few in the middle.
I further reckon whichever way you look at it, it depends on the situation to a great degree. But more than that, it depends on the people involved. There have always been, an' I hope there will always be, a certain group o' motivated volunteers (in goverment an' in the private sector) who work away faithfully an' steadily no matter what. I reckon so many of us have come to depend on them an' take advantage o' their dedication, knowin' if we don't do it, they surely will.
No, that blindin' flash o' light ain't the sun goin' supernova on us, that's just Pappy's shiny scalp as I take my hat off to those who care enough to make somethin' good happen fer ever'body!
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Posted: Sep 16th, 2006 12:46 pm |
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| Edit. Last edited on Feb 28th, 2007 02:09 am by Jim Flynt
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Posted: Sep 16th, 2006 01:09 pm |
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| Yee Haw! Good deal, Mr Jim!
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