their good buddy, and campaign contributor, Frank Chaney.  Rezoning request approved, unanimously. 

Noteworthy is the fact that Sam Graves "Commissioner for the People" was the first to make the motion to approve.  Cooper stated because CSM and Red Cross came out to testify, they couldn't be left out in the cold.  Nevermind the hundreds of letters from Hughesville residents opposing and the dozens who spoke at the public hearings.  Edith only approved because of the land donations and wanted that a condition of approval - illegal.  IMHO, Reuben must be a lousy lawyer since he stated he researched the law extensively to determinie a change in the character of the neighborhood and found this request met the criteria.  Fink also mentioned, again, his many "negotiations" with Chaney representatives. 

I hope everyone remembers this when 2010 gets here.  I will do everything I can to see to it not one of them gets re-elected.  They do not represent their constituents - it seems they only cut deals for their buddies.

The revitalization plan is dead, unless, we win the appeal.  Thanks, commissioners, for ruining our quality of life.  I have no idea how you can sleep at night.  You make me sick.

Kool Productions has generously, provided a pair of tickets to the upcoming July 4th, Trace Adkins concert at Regency Furniture Stadium.  The tickets will be available through the Silent Auction during the Village Social on June 14th.  Don't forget to reserve your tickets today!

Friday and Saturday were tremendously successful.  We've almost hit our fundraising goal.  We'll be out again today, so, come on by and say hello!  We've still got some great things left.

Don't the commissioners already have too much power?  Don't let them take away a decision that is yours to make.  Changing the treasurers position to an appointed one does nothing but allow the commissioners to abuse another position.  Let the commissioners know you DO care.

Everyone already has access to my testimony from a previous thread.  By request, I am now posting Donna Cave's testimony.  Use what you will, to help in writing your own letters to submit into the public record, prior to June 3, 2009.

Donna Cave 5/19/09 Testimony

Chaney's attorney submitted written testimony from four different witnesses to support Community Commercial Rezoning.  A quick summary was traffic information, jobs created (prediction), and compatibility, We will request copies of that information to learn the specifics.  Approximately 30 people were in attendance.  Only five spoke, all opposing the rezoning.  The public record is being held open until June 3, 2009.  This is an additional chance to submit testimony to keep big box stores out of Hughesville and support the revitalization plan.  I know everyone is sick and tired of this whole situation, but, we must see it through to the end.  We must defend our quality of life in Hughesville.  If we don't, there is no one who will.