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Dear Editor:
Four months ago the residents of Fulton opposed having a restaurant built on two vacant lots on Third and Broadway which are currently zoned R1. At that time we were informed the lots would remain residential. We are now being told R3 zoning is requested for a motel which would back up to the adjoining single family R1 homes.
We do not want spot zoning in Fulton or R3 on Third and Broadway. The zoning change would not only lower the values of single-family homes and the family atmosphere, but also set a precedent for the future direction of Fulton.
If you don't want to be the next person in Fulton to have a motel approved to be put in your backyard, please attend the Fulton Town Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. or call your council member at 729-5533 and voice your concerns.
Archie Matthews
Dear Editor:
I have lived in my house in Fulton all my life. I have witnessed the growth of the town and have always supported the city, but I cannot support the request to put a motel in my backyard. Would you want one in your backyard?
There will be more noise, traffic and people always coming and going with no way to escape it, not to mention the destruction of the old oak trees which currently exist there. I urge Fulton residents to call your council member and keep our single-family R1 zoning on Third and Broadway. Do not allow your backyard to be rezoned.
Wilma Littleton
Dear Editor:
The Fulton Town Council is considering an affirmative vote to rezone the property at 207 N. Broadway in Fulton to R3, allowing hotels/motels. The request comes from a commercial developer out of Houston. To grant it would be an example of spot zoning for special interest.
I would like each Fulton homeowner to consider the possibility of a hotel in their backyard. The council's move to change the zoning of two lots between Second and Third streets would, in my opinion, lead to the demise of the neighborhood, one lot, one block at a time.
It is not too late to voice your opinion on this matter. Remember, these are elected officials who work for you. Please write your council members and, above all, attend the next council meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Town Hall, where the council's decision will be made.
Sincerely, Donna Yates
Dear Editor:
I have wanted to write this letter for a while now about Bahia Bay resident Carla Reed for her constant thoughtfulness and tireless efforts for our troops. I, myself have worked with her and the others residents for the last year or so. This group sends packages each month to the troops who are stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This group includes the guys and gals from our community, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, and wives. This is the time of the year which is hardest for our troops. It is the holiday season and most of them will not be able to come home to their family.
Last year Reed started Operation Fill-a-Stocking which is continuing this year. Businesses and individuals had the best time filling a stocking for one of our troops. Reed takes special effort to order special things, like singing Christmas trees, and going to sales to get the best buy for the dollar. If a person on the list has a special need, Reed does her best to accommodate them.
To date, the group has mailed out 2,340 boxes, with about 350 or more going out before Dec. 7. Anyone who has the opportunity to visit with her should read some of the letters received.
Stroll through her house. It will make your heart swell with pride; you will most certainly feel the spirit and pride which has made his country great.
She and Forest have given up their game room the last few years as their whole house revolves around the troops. Their neighbors gladly accept the over flow of boxes and sale items, and they help make labels and fill out custom forms every month. We feel as though our troops are our kids and I really don't want to see our kids go without.
If you know of someone who is stationed over there, just call her and have that person's name put on the list. They never turn anyone down.
Anyone who would like to help support our troops in any way, please give Reed a call at 729-5490. Visit with her you'll be glad you did, I promise.
Sincerely, Ramona LeBlanc
Dear Editor:
This letter is actually to the ghosts, ghouls, aliens, etc. who were out and about, not only this Halloween, but in Halloweens past.
We have lived in Peninsula Oaks for more than three decades. There has never been a “trick or treater” (or parent) who has failed to say “Thank you.”
To all of you - past, present, and future - we also say “thank you.”
Patricia Collie
Dear Editor:
Where were you on Halloween night?
Norma Martinez was at the Rockport-Fulton High School bands' annual trunk-or-treat on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The cost of admission was $1. She mentions the downtown merchants trick or treat festivities on Oct. 31 and subdivisions including Key Allegro, Rockport Country Club, and Whistler's Cove.
Coastal Oaks Church located at 2002 FM 3036 in Rockport puts on an annual Pumpkin Patch festival. The entire function is free to the public. The official count for the night was 2,236 certified by wrist bands given to everyone who entered the grounds. There was no admission charge. Everyone was offered free hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, corn dogs, candy, cookies, cake, water and soft drinks. A band performed free of charge during the entire celebration from 6 until 9 p.m. There were booths of all kinds for all ages to enjoy. There was a free train ride for children. Clowns passed out free candy, stuffed toys and water the entire night. Many donated merchandise and money so this event could be enjoyed by all who came through the gate.
The very least you could have done would have been to put a picture in the Pilot.
Lawana Jackson
Four months ago the residents of Fulton opposed having a restaurant built on two vacant lots on Third and Broadway which are currently zoned R1. At that time we were informed the lots would remain residential. We are now being told R3 zoning is requested for a motel which would back up to the adjoining single family R1 homes.
We do not want spot zoning in Fulton or R3 on Third and Broadway. The zoning change would not only lower the values of single-family homes and the family atmosphere, but also set a precedent for the future direction of Fulton.
If you don't want to be the next person in Fulton to have a motel approved to be put in your backyard, please attend the Fulton Town Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. or call your council member at 729-5533 and voice your concerns.
Archie Matthews
Dear Editor:
I have lived in my house in Fulton all my life. I have witnessed the growth of the town and have always supported the city, but I cannot support the request to put a motel in my backyard. Would you want one in your backyard?
There will be more noise, traffic and people always coming and going with no way to escape it, not to mention the destruction of the old oak trees which currently exist there. I urge Fulton residents to call your council member and keep our single-family R1 zoning on Third and Broadway. Do not allow your backyard to be rezoned.
Wilma Littleton
Dear Editor:
The Fulton Town Council is considering an affirmative vote to rezone the property at 207 N. Broadway in Fulton to R3, allowing hotels/motels. The request comes from a commercial developer out of Houston. To grant it would be an example of spot zoning for special interest.
I would like each Fulton homeowner to consider the possibility of a hotel in their backyard. The council's move to change the zoning of two lots between Second and Third streets would, in my opinion, lead to the demise of the neighborhood, one lot, one block at a time.
It is not too late to voice your opinion on this matter. Remember, these are elected officials who work for you. Please write your council members and, above all, attend the next council meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Town Hall, where the council's decision will be made.
Sincerely, Donna Yates
Dear Editor:
I have wanted to write this letter for a while now about Bahia Bay resident Carla Reed for her constant thoughtfulness and tireless efforts for our troops. I, myself have worked with her and the others residents for the last year or so. This group sends packages each month to the troops who are stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This group includes the guys and gals from our community, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, and wives. This is the time of the year which is hardest for our troops. It is the holiday season and most of them will not be able to come home to their family.
Last year Reed started Operation Fill-a-Stocking which is continuing this year. Businesses and individuals had the best time filling a stocking for one of our troops. Reed takes special effort to order special things, like singing Christmas trees, and going to sales to get the best buy for the dollar. If a person on the list has a special need, Reed does her best to accommodate them.
To date, the group has mailed out 2,340 boxes, with about 350 or more going out before Dec. 7. Anyone who has the opportunity to visit with her should read some of the letters received.
Stroll through her house. It will make your heart swell with pride; you will most certainly feel the spirit and pride which has made his country great.
She and Forest have given up their game room the last few years as their whole house revolves around the troops. Their neighbors gladly accept the over flow of boxes and sale items, and they help make labels and fill out custom forms every month. We feel as though our troops are our kids and I really don't want to see our kids go without.
If you know of someone who is stationed over there, just call her and have that person's name put on the list. They never turn anyone down.
Anyone who would like to help support our troops in any way, please give Reed a call at 729-5490. Visit with her you'll be glad you did, I promise.
Sincerely, Ramona LeBlanc
Dear Editor:
This letter is actually to the ghosts, ghouls, aliens, etc. who were out and about, not only this Halloween, but in Halloweens past.
We have lived in Peninsula Oaks for more than three decades. There has never been a “trick or treater” (or parent) who has failed to say “Thank you.”
To all of you - past, present, and future - we also say “thank you.”
Patricia Collie
Dear Editor:
Where were you on Halloween night?
Norma Martinez was at the Rockport-Fulton High School bands' annual trunk-or-treat on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The cost of admission was $1. She mentions the downtown merchants trick or treat festivities on Oct. 31 and subdivisions including Key Allegro, Rockport Country Club, and Whistler's Cove.
Coastal Oaks Church located at 2002 FM 3036 in Rockport puts on an annual Pumpkin Patch festival. The entire function is free to the public. The official count for the night was 2,236 certified by wrist bands given to everyone who entered the grounds. There was no admission charge. Everyone was offered free hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, corn dogs, candy, cookies, cake, water and soft drinks. A band performed free of charge during the entire celebration from 6 until 9 p.m. There were booths of all kinds for all ages to enjoy. There was a free train ride for children. Clowns passed out free candy, stuffed toys and water the entire night. Many donated merchandise and money so this event could be enjoyed by all who came through the gate.
The very least you could have done would have been to put a picture in the Pilot.
Lawana Jackson
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