A Jewel to Our Community has been Given

Good Morning Neighbor:

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the Environmental Institute of Georgia has been named the Trustee of the Fairburn Nature Preserve - 310 acres of beautiful green space.  Please see my speech below and keep a watch on www.eiog.org for more information about the Preserve and how you can become involved.  This land is to be held in perpetuity for the environmental benefit of the community - we all just got a huge economic and socially restorative raise.

Your very thrilled neighbor,

Connie

Good Evening Mayor Hannah and City Council

 

I would like to take a moment of your time tonight to speak to you about an improbable journey and the power of a coalition.

 

As most of you know, in the summer of 2006 I came before you with an environmental crisis that was plaguing our community.   I had never before that time even considered myself as an environmentalist – I knew I always cared about recycling and I definitely cared for people but that is as far is went.  But as for many of us, the plans we made for our life are not those that the Spirit has in mind and often we are awakened to a new calling through crisis.  We also know that what is intended for harm can always be turned for good and that is the reason I stand before you today.

 

Something marvelous has taken place environmentally in the City of Fairburn.  A vision has been set into motion, the players are in place and a journey that is far reaching and one created for the higher good of many is on the horizon.   The Fairburn Preserve is one of wonder and inspiration to all who visit there.  With its rolling hills and old growth trees, it beckons scientific curiosity and calms the soul in a serene sense all in the same breath.  In its majesty it has called the community to it and we who have been sent to provide its care and are honored in so doing. 

 

Through the partnership of the Mayor and City Council, the Environmental Institute of Georgia and the new Fairburn College Campus, we stand to create something that not only the City of Fairburn can be proud of but the State of Georgia as well.  We are creating a space for education, preservation and restoration spurring economic development for the city and creating a sustainable life for the community and all those students that pass this way.

 

When many cities are only beginning to contemplate how to green their community, Fairburn stands ready to begin to reap the monetary rewards of a green partnership.

 

I would like to take the opportunity now to introduce the Environmental Institute's Board of Directors (for readers go to www.eiog.org ).

 

I would also like to recognize Dr. Muigwa and Ms. Condon of the GA Military College who bring excitement to this partnership as well for what it will do to expand the knowledge and applicable learning base for their students.

 

Thank you for creating a vision and know that the Environmental Institute stands ready to bring this vision to a very prosperous reality.

 

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

Environmental Institute of Georgia

www.thecommunityvoice.tv

www.eiog.org

Ph. -770-314-6999

As Margaret Mead once said:

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

EIOG and Earth Day

Good Morning Neighbor:

I have several exciting announcements.  The Environmental Institute of Georgia now has their website ready for your use - go to eiog.org .   We are extremely excited about all that the Institute has to offer and will be offering in the future.  Get ready to participate and have a great time doing it.   

You will see we are coordinating this year's 2009 Fayette County Earth Day.  You will find the earth day link on the eiog website or you can always go to fayettecoearthday.org .  I encourage you to come out to our Information Meeting on January 29 at 7pm - Peachtree City Hall to see how you or your organization might get involved in our Earth Day Event.

In a time, when life feels so bleak on a national level, I can tell you there is great hope when our community comes together and celebrates our commitment to a life of prosperity through preserving our environment that not only sustains us but the generations to come.   So dust off your shoes and get involved - the possibilities are endless.

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

Environmental Institute of Georgia

P.O. Box 280

Fairburn, Georgia 30213

770-314-6999 Mobile

As Margaret Mead once said:

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

A Call from Washington

Good Morning Neighbor:

The gratitude in my heart felt this morning after receiving a call from Doug Pasternak of the House of Representatives Committee on Science & Technology and

Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight is overwhelming.  I spoke to a gentleman who truly wants to know what has taken place in our community and wants to stay in constant communication to uncover the inadequate response with regard to the ATSDR (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) and their inadequate Health Consultation.  

He told me that this committee was the one who recently held hearings to uncover the problems with the Katrina Trailers and the Formaldehyde poisoning of the inhabitants.  He said it was through those hearings that the committee began to hear of communities such as ours who have also been poisoned and dismissed through the ATSDR Health Consultation.  

I let him know very quickly he had hit the jackpot.  Our Task Force has so much information and collaborative knowledge on all of this with emails and letters to back it all up and have been waiting for this door to open.  Mr. Pasternak is hopeful that with enough information from our community and others they will be able to hold national hearings once again on the failures of the CDC and the ATSDR.  

With all this being said, I need some help from you.  If you or your children have been ill due to the poisoning and have a doctor who has treated you and documented your exposure, please call your doctor and sign a release so that he/she can send those records or talk to Mr. Pasternak or our Task Force.  Then email me with your doctor's name and phone number so we can begin collecting data.  I will make sure Mr. Pasternak receives the hundreds of exposure forms we have already completed.  

I am humbled and honored again to be called to such a service for our community.  I never would have imagined such a spiritual calling as this but it absolutely is for me.  I know that you all feel as I do that we must not only make sure that our community is protected in the future but that all communities across America never have to suffer from a toxin in their air, water or soil.  And, we will make sure that when there is a poisoning in a community, the community's story is primary and believed by their government and immediate action is taken on their behalf. 

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

P.O. Box 1593

Fairburn, Georgia 30213

770-314-6999 Mobile

As Margaret Mead once said:

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Correction - Attorneys on Saturday - 1-10-09

Begin forwarded message:

From: smzahler@goetz-zahler.com

Date: January 8, 2009 6:36:45 PM EST

To: "Connie Thomas Biemiller" <eiog@bellsouth.net>

Cc: Lina.Pitts@premiereglobal.com

Subject: Re: Attorneys on Saturday - 1-10-09

Connie,

I will be out of town tommorrow and this weekend.

 Accordingly, please send another email asap advising to contact Lina

Pitts at Lina.Pitts@premiereglobal.com if they are interested in

volunteering.  She is coordinating this effort in the community.

Thanks

Good Evening Neighbor:

The attorneys are assembling a group to go around to homes to make

sure people know they have the choice to sign-on to the class

action.  They would like as much help as possible in the process.

Please email Scott Zahler at smzahler@goetz-zahler.com if you are

available on Saturday.

Also, our Task Force Secretary - Cindy Mathews will be up at Bethany

United Methodist on Saturday to give out class action forms as well.

She will be there from 2-6pm.  A very special thanks to Cindy Mathews

and April Butler for all they are doing for our community in this

effort!!!

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

As Margaret Mead once said:

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the

world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

Environmental Institute of Georgia

P.O. Box 280

Fairburn, Georgia 30213

770-314-6999 Mobile

As Margaret Mead once said:

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Attorneys on Saturday - 1-10-09

Good Evening Neighbor:

The attorneys are assembling a group to go around to homes to make sure people know they have the choice to sign-on to the class action.  They would like as much help as possible in the process.  Please email Scott Zahler at smzahler@goetz-zahler.com if you are available on Saturday.   

Also, our Task Force Secretary - Cindy Mathews will be up at Bethany United Methodist on Saturday to give out class action forms as well.  She will be there from 2-6pm.  A very special thanks to Cindy Mathews and April Butler for all they are doing for our community in this effort!!!

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

As Margaret Mead once said:

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Article on Claim Extension and Our Story

Good Afternoon Neighbor:

I hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year.  Time just keeps marching on - I remember my elders telling me how time kept moving faster the older you get and I can testify to that one for sure.  

See the article below that is now online at thecitizen.com as well as in The Community Voice forum.

http://www.thecommunityvoice.tv/forums/topic/61616?page_no=1#161653

Also, something for fun I found online that it just too cool and environmental at the same time - real wildlife ring tones.  I suggest we all put the bobcat ring on our phone - we will never have to worry about it being stolen!!

http://www.rareearthtones.org/ringtones/sendringtone.html?key=34705982&message=Successfully+updated+Supporter+information

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

As Margaret Mead once said:

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.