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Good Evening Neighbor:

This article was in Monday's Metro Section of the AJC.  

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2008/10/20/onion_like_smell.html

I have spoken with Scott Zahler, Atty and it looks like we may be able to schedule a Town Hall Meeting the week of November 3rd.  I will get back with you as soon as it is set.  Bethany UMC is so wonderful (as usual) and willing to open their doors to us for the meeting.  Your letter with regard to participation in the class action should be going out by tomorrow.  From what I understand, the letters are coming from King and Spalding - the PSC and AMVAC attorneys.  (Remember they are trying to settle with us so I would suggest holding off signing anything until you have all the facts from our community attorneys.  I am sure that when we are all in a room together more of our questions will be answered - often we cannot think of everything that we would need to ask on our behalf and our neighbor might think of a question we have not thought about.)

I have included the information below in case you have need of it.

King and Spalding - Atlanta - PSC and AMVAC Attorneys
1180 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 572-4600
Fax: (404) 572-5100

http://www.kslaw.com

Goetz, Pierce & Zahler - Community Attorneys

Overlook III, Suite 1740, 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339  Telephone:  Fax: 770-431-1101

http://goetzallenzahler.com

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

Environmental Institute of Georgia

eiog@bellsouth.net

http://www.thecommunityvoice.tv/

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.

Update on Lawsuit

Good Evening Neighbor:

I spoke with Scott Zahler, Atty today with regard to recent news that there maybe a group of people going door to door to ask our neighbors to sign on to the class action lawsuit.  He said that he had not heard of anything such as this and that it would be coming from the defendant's office if it were taking place.  He also confirmed for me that once you become a part of the class action suit you will not be able to pursue any other legal action in the future against AMVAC or PSC.  

I had asked in earlier conversations that we setup a Town Hall Meeting and have that date included in any letter that would be going out from the attorney's office on October 23 or 24th but it does not appear that this will be an option.  Therefore, I will contact Bethany United Methodist about having our own Town Hall Meeting - Mr. Zahler and staff confirmed that they will be there to answer your questions.  

I will get back to everyone as soon as possible with regard to an upcoming meeting.  I think it is crucial that our community be fully informed before we sign any legal document.

Your neighbor,

Connie  

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

Environmental Institute of Georgia

eiog@bellsouth.net

http://www.thecommunityvoice.tv/

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.

Cleaning up a Stream

Good Morning Neighbor:

Well, this was a first for me - getting out and cleaning the debris away from the side of the stream - and I really, really enjoyed it.   I hope you can join us this Saturday.  It is unbelievable to see what has floated to the side of the stream bed - like a vacuum cleaner, toilet seat etc...    I am enclosing a link to an article written on the event and pictures taken that day. 

This is an awesome outing for our youth - you can tell they feel so good about making a difference in their community!

I hope to see you there!

Your neighbor,

Connie

 

http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/32292

http://thecitizen.smugmug.com/gallery/6170535_pB7cR#388969949_pf5kU

P.S  See flyer at the bottom for place and time.

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

    South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

Environmental Institute of Georgia

eiog@bellsouth.net

http://www.thecommunityvoice.tv/

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.

More Proof that a united Community Voice makes a Difference

Good Morning Neighbor:

As you all know, we have been working to relieve an environmental hazard at Oakley Township and it is wonderful to report that the detention ponds have now been repaired by the developer.  I have included the old pictures below followed by pictures of the repaired ponds.  This is living proof once again that we as citizens have power beyond measure to make a difference - from issues as large as PSC to having a needed road sign put in place.  All things really are possible - we just need to bring forth the courage to believe it!

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

Environmental Institute of Georgia

eiog@bellsouth.net

http://www.thecommunityvoice.tv/

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.



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Stream Cleanup this Saturday

Good Morning Neighbor:

Fall is definitely in the air this morning and the beauty of this season is beginning to show itself in color.  I want to invite you to further enjoy nature in this month of October along with our Environmental Institute as we partner with neighboring municipalities to clean-up local waterways.  I have included a flyer below for this Saturday - feel free to forward it to those you think might be interested.   I will send flyers in the coming weeks for Oct 11 and 25th.

We hope to see you there!

Your neighbor,

Connie

Connie Thomas Biemiller, Chair

South Fulton and Fayette Community Task Force

Environmental Institute of Georgia

eiog@bellsouth.net

http://www.thecommunityvoice.tv/

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.