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JULY 1 - 14, 2021
The Northwest Observer
Our law enforcement officers who serve us and protect our communities. With all the police bashing happening in our media outlets, let’s rise up and speak blessings over our officers.
Cyclists who wear dark clothing. I am very willing to share the road with you folks, but please wear bright colors. You are invisible in the shadows if you wear black, and I don’t want to hit you!
The “chimney man”! My son was the victim of a hit-and-run accident and this man came to the rescue and pulled my son’s vehicle out of the ditch. Thanks for being so helpful and kind.
Summerfield Mayor BJ Barnes. I don’t believe a $3.5 million town hall will make you and the town council any more productive. It’s a waste of money. If you have so much reserve funds, maybe you should lower property taxes.
The Jumping Bean for standing strong despite the storm. We love you! Lorraine at Lowes Foods on Old Oak Ridge Road for being so kindhearted. She made sure the lost pup I found in their parking lot was safe and happy as he awaited his owner’s arrival. I thank you and so does Jupiter! The sheriff’s department for cracking down on loud vehicles. We’re noticing a difference on Stafford Mill Road (but there are still more who need to be reprimanded). Keep up the good work. Those in the community striving to preserve the wonderful quality of life we love in Summerfield through their active engagement in speaking up at Town Council meetings. We see you and appreciate your hard work. All blood donors who are saving lives and supporting your local blood drives, and to the volunteers. Summerfield Town Council members Tim Sessoms, Lynne DeVaney, John O’Day and Reece Walker for taking a step toward making Summerfield more inclusive with their changes to the Unified Development Ordinance, and •then Totally local passing thesince UDO.1996
Last issue’s griper, who was responding to the previous living wage gripe. Employers want experience without paying for it – cheap entry-level pay. Employers also indiscriminately practice illegal age discrimination, which is virtually impossible to prove but obvious. Intoxicated adults who have taken over once family-friendly swimming pools, leaving little to no room for kids, while making others feel uncomfortable. Those responsible for giving The Jumping Bean in Summerfield a hard time. TJB is an asset to this community, and is loved and needed! Summerfield Town Council members who are pushing an agenda of water and sewer. Have you asked your constituents if this is the future they want for our small town? It will definitely impact this community, and not necessarily for the better. Driver of the silver Toyota sedan who threw out your Chick-Fil-A trash along Beeson Road last Saturday night. Have some self-respect. Please stop littering.
