Comments on: Escambia Moves Forward On 4-H Facility; Wants Explanation Of Plans For 4-H Funds http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:23:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: david lamb http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179491 david lamb Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:49:40 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179491 First: The county will not be buying any property, the 4H Foundatuion will with proceeds from LBC sale. Second: The up keep is not as much as you make it sound and with proper management, the land and buildings can be self supporting paying itrs own way. First: The county will not be buying any property, the 4H Foundatuion will with proceeds from LBC sale.
Second: The up keep is not as much as you make it sound and with proper management, the land and buildings can be self supporting paying itrs own way.

]]> By: southerner http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179477 southerner Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:51:42 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179477 I think that the county buying the Bayer property could be a bad, bad, baaaaaaaaaaaaaad thing! Consider how much the continuing cost of upkeep might be. I think that the county buying the Bayer property could be a bad, bad, baaaaaaaaaaaaaad thing! Consider how much the continuing cost of upkeep might be.

]]> By: David Lamb http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179399 David Lamb Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:08:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179399 429SCJ: When I was in 4H the Extension Offoce was in 201 of old courthouse. Some time after I joined the AF the old court house was vacated for a nwew one and Extension was moved to current location. More goes on in the extension office than just 4H. Residents can call in question about insects/diseases on plants/trees/flowers and general lawn questions. There are books/and material available to the public on these topics. I caould speculate on many reasons Pam Allen wants tro stay where she is.I will just say possibly for convenience for her and staff, people dont like change, and she might feel the location is good. debugger: Dont get 4H mixed up with FFA, they are two different organizations. Jane: Every state has an extension service ran by a major university in that state.4H is mandated under that program.They have the responsibikity for 4H programs. We dont need a bus barn/shop, 4H needs land for AG and livestock training. 429SCJ: When I was in 4H the Extension Offoce was in 201 of old courthouse. Some time after I joined the AF the old court house was vacated for a nwew one and Extension was moved to current location. More goes on in the extension office than just 4H. Residents can call in question about insects/diseases on plants/trees/flowers and general lawn questions. There are books/and material available to the public on these topics.
I caould speculate on many reasons Pam Allen wants tro stay where she is.I will just say possibly for convenience for her and staff, people dont like change, and she might feel the location is good.
debugger: Dont get 4H mixed up with FFA, they are two different organizations.
Jane: Every state has an extension service ran by a major university in that state.4H is mandated under that program.They have the responsibikity for 4H programs.
We dont need a bus barn/shop, 4H needs land for AG and livestock training.

]]> By: 429SCJ http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179370 429SCJ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:49:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179370 @Russ, I wonder who or what is pre$$uring Ms Allen to the $tefania Road property? What are the reward$ and for whom? @Russ, I wonder who or what is pre$$uring Ms Allen to the $tefania Road property?

What are the reward$ and for whom?

]]> By: Jane http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179358 Jane Sat, 05 Jan 2013 12:15:44 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179358 The 4H kids need to be in the country on a comparable piece of land and use the money they got from the sale to purchase and build what they need. What is this about the county giving them part of the money? Why aren't they getting the full sale price to buy and build? I think that was the deal originally. The 4H kids need to be in the country on a comparable piece of land and use the money they got from the sale to purchase and build what they need. What is this about the county giving them part of the money? Why aren’t they getting the full sale price to buy and build? I think that was the deal originally.

]]> By: Northender43 http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179355 Northender43 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:46:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179355 The Bayer land would be a great idea. But here is another thought. The School District has been talking about relocating Walnut Hill Bus Garage closer south. Why don't the District and 4-H get together and purchase the land. The bus garage would be able to accomadate more buses and 4-H could have more land than what they would have on Stefani rd. The Bayer land would be a great idea. But here is another thought. The School District has been talking about relocating Walnut Hill Bus Garage closer south. Why don’t the District and 4-H get together and purchase the land. The bus garage would be able to accomadate more buses and 4-H could have more land than what they would have on Stefani rd.

]]> By: c.w. http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179349 c.w. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:14:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179349 Can anyone explaine why "Thug U" , university of florida has any say at all in what the 4-H does in northwest florida? It sounds like "someone" is trying to beat the kids out of their money just like they were beat out of the Langly Bell property. Can UF be trusted? NO-NO-NO! Can anyone explaine why “Thug U” , university of florida has any say at all in what the 4-H does in northwest florida? It sounds like “someone” is trying to beat the kids out of their money just like they were beat out of the Langly Bell property. Can UF be trusted? NO-NO-NO!

]]> By: deBugger http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179302 deBugger Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:36:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179302 Don't let this slide. Those Future Famers of America deserve better. If you can't feed a nation, you don't have a nation. Don’t let this slide.

Those Future Famers of America deserve better.

If you can’t feed a nation, you don’t have a nation.

]]> By: david lamb http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179274 david lamb Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:10:11 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179274 I would love to hear some opinions of current 4H members as to what they want to see, How much land? What are your thoughts on Bayer? Where should the new land be located? What should be done or not done on Stefani Rd? We adults are pushing for Bayer, What do the youth want? Let your voice be heard! To CC& 7: just keep "sippin" your tonic water and fiz. You are clueless! Million has been set aside by the 4H foundation to purchase land for AG and livestock programs that cannot be done on Stefani Rd. This money cannot be touched to build on Stefani Rd. Commissioners voted 1.5 million of local sales tax revenue for Stefani Rd. That will be spent there or used on some other county project. The rest of the 3.6 million went to the accounts set up for 4H of Escambia county. will be invested and interest income will be used for operating costs annd budgetary expenses to operate Escambia 4H. The 4H foundation will oversee that money. I would love to hear some opinions of current 4H members as to what they want to see, How much land? What are your thoughts on Bayer? Where should the new land be located?
What should be done or not done on Stefani Rd?
We adults are pushing for Bayer, What do the youth want? Let your voice be heard!
To CC& 7: just keep “sippin” your tonic water and fiz. You are clueless! Million has been set aside by the 4H foundation to purchase land for AG and livestock programs that cannot be done on Stefani Rd. This money cannot be touched to build on Stefani Rd. Commissioners voted 1.5 million of local sales tax revenue for Stefani Rd. That will be spent there or used on some other county project. The rest of the 3.6 million went to the accounts set up for 4H of Escambia county. will be invested and interest income will be used for operating costs annd budgetary expenses to operate Escambia 4H. The 4H foundation will oversee that money.

]]> By: Russ http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds/comment-page-1#comment-179252 Russ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:07:37 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=123358#comment-179252 It still sounds like hogwash. Mrs. Allen is trying to force stefani rd. on these kids. They need more room. It still sounds like hogwash. Mrs. Allen is trying to force stefani rd. on these kids. They need more room.

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