Comments on: New 108 Acre Home For Escambia County 4-H On The Horizon

By: 4-H mom

4-H mom — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:42:15 +0000

Finally we are seeing some efforts to make this whole deal somewhat right. Guys, as much as we would have loved the Bayer property, it will never happen because the Powers that be got their feathers ruffled apparently about that land. And the Extension office will not leave Stefani for a home further North (becuase you know some don’t live in Escambia Couty) and that’s ok becuase truly other aspects of 4-H will benefit from that building and hopefully the 4-H agents will have more room to ORGANIZE and plan for the future and programs for all aspects of 4-H. And I understand that not all of 4-H is livestock/agriculture but the sale of Langly Bell effected that aspect the most. The current building at Stepahnie,though VERY crowded, does have meeting facilities and a kitchen. Programs could be run from there just as the other extension agents run thier programs from there that have nothing to do with 4-H. If anyone, such as x-4-h’er, has any other ideas then don’t wait for a drawing board re-visit because they are gonna jump on the first decent deal for these kids as there has been such opposition thus far. Inform people, us , someone, so we know what else to consider or fight for. Otherwise, if Nick Place agrees with this, it will likely be a done deal !!! Thank you so much for all of those, Barry,Cunningham, Ward,Christenberry and all those who have been fighting for the kids. We have truly succeeded due to not only the kids and parents persitence but mostly becauseof outside community support.

By: x4Her

x4Her — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 02:26:40 +0000

To ABC
The Bayer Corp. Said they would help with clean up. We farmed during those times and we do not have cancer or other problems . It is not as contaminated as people believe. Also the traffic will not be a problem. Their activities will be mostly after hours(business). The ball park has more traffic than the4Hers.

By: ABC

ABC — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:49:17 +0000

I have had concerns about the Bayer property, and the possiblities of it being severely tainted by the testing done by Bayer, is it really safe for the childre and live stock? Also what access would they have to it other than crab tree church road, that would be horrendous traffic for the residents on that road.
This new land choice isnt at all as large as what they had, but with the money they saved perhaps they can dredge the “mud hole” as someone described it.
Hopefully all the concerns will be in the best interest of the children and livestock, and belay the wants and politics of the adults………..

By: x4Her

x4Her — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 21:51:50 +0000

Haste makes waste. Also procrastination. Watch out before you purchase property without checking everything out. Brighter heads are thinking now but other properties are still being looked at. Do not let this proposal let everyone believe it is the only one available. The BOCC & IFAC need to keep their mind & goals set on the 4Hers. We are here and watching. Keep going to the drawing board & broaden your minds. You can get this right by continuing to listen to us citizens and the 4H group that have a stake in the outcome.

By: perdido fisherman

perdido fisherman — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 07:07:56 +0000

This still is not an acceptable piece of propery for what the kids had to give up. The pond looks more like a mudhole than a pond. The Bayer propery would be a better choice but i guess the BCC and extension service can’t figure out how to get that piece of land and rob the till at the same time time. Just pitiful if you ask me.

By: david lamb

david lamb — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 06:28:13 +0000

250 acres @ bayer coluld be bought for @ 700,000 with more infrastructure.
The proposed site is over 500,000. Bayer was the better choice. BUT if the site proposed can be approved by 4H members then I am on board.
There is some 4H history on the proposed property.
This land has ties tol Merryn Barrineau and the Gindl family. Mr. Barrikneau was a past president of Escambia Farm Burreau. Both families were strong supporters of Escambia 4H. Nokomis is just up the road and a strong 4H family lived there. They were the Crabtree’s. I spent many afternoons close to there training for livestock judging lon a Gindl farm . Very appropriate selection!

By: John

John — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 02:48:13 +0000

The new 4-H building to be built at the Stefani location with ” lost funds” seems to be suspicious. It has the appearance of the Escambia County commissioners wanting a new building, using this opportunity to use “lost funds” to get it. If congratulations are to be expressed, it should be thought through first. If this becomes evident that this has been the plan all along, I wouldn’t want my fingerprints on it if I were a commissioner.

By: melodies4us

melodies4us — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 01:09:01 +0000

I am glad for our children and the future 4-H members. Hopefully this will be the beginning of a great chapter for the 4H club. Will the perpetual complainers please give it a rest and let good vibes flourish again?

By: northender43

northender43 — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:19:45 +0000

OK the Bayer property is under contract meaning that it is still FOR SALE. They could still get the property. Get an EPA study as a condition of the sale. This property would be the MOST ideal for the animals and AG studies. Even if they only use a portion of the property, they always have the room for growth.

LET THE 4-H’s decide on what THEY want since they are the ones using it!!!!!

By: Louise

Louise — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:51:14 +0000

This is great news. Now the 4-H group can get on with this lives. The barn looks great, and I’m sure the new classrooms on Stefani will be nice too. THE BAYER PROPERTY IS SOLD!!!!!!!!!! I’m glad for the kids that calmer heads prevailed (Commissioner Barry and Mr. Christenberry).