Published: November 22, 2008 09:33 am            

RANT AND RAVE - Nov. 21

Suwannee Countians, it's time to speak your mind! How? By calling the Suwannee Democrat Rant and Rave hotline. The hotline never closes and is your way to let it out. You can let everyone know how you feel -- as long as you express yourself in a respectful way.

Note: In written entries to Rant and Rave, errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation are those of the authors.

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I applaud the County Commission for the commitment to build the boat ramp at Lake Louise. I am looking forward to being able to use the beautiful lake. The homeowners surrounding Lake Louise should be ashamed for complaining about the impending ramp. Just because you live on the lake doesn't mean you own the lake. Beachside condominium owners don't own the beach. What if they insisted no one visit the beach? If the Lake Louise homeowner's really think they own the lake, why doesn't the property appraiser value the lake and include it in the homeowner's assessed values. Maybe that could solve some of the current economic crunch at the County.

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Thank you! To the person or persons that found and return my check book, to the postal clerk on duty, Monday 11th of November @ the post office. Your honesty is greatly appreciated - God Bless.

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Of all the places I have lived, Live Oak and Suwannee County have the biggest bunch of whiners I have ever encountered. You whine when the city goes to once a week garbage pick-up to save money and relieve employees so they can do other things and not have to hire additional personnel. You whine when your garbage goes up a little over a dollar when you already have one of the lowest rates in the state. You whine when a fire truck blows its horn or siren at an animal event when they were asked to be there. You whine when your kids have to walk a block to catch the bus. The problem is you have had it so good, for so long, so cheap. Stop your crying and join the real world.

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Yes, I just want to address the point about the ATV park. I believe it needs to be open to give our kids something to do because Suwannee County sure ain't doing nothin' for our children. So thank you and stand your ground and do it for the kids.

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And, I just want to make another point about the trick or treating that was in the Rant & Rave on Friday. Halloween was really horrible this year due to heavy traffic and no supervision. It was very disturbing. And I do believe Veterans Day needs to be closed, schools need to be closed and everything because it is a very important holiday. So thank you.

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Callers to 208-8314 may express their thoughts, good or bad, 24/7 about community issues and politics, but not about private individuals or businesses. If you prefer, you may e-mail your comments to nf.editorial@gaflnews.com. You don't have to give your name, and please, take no more than 30-45 seconds for your comments. Let us know what's bugging you.

        

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