[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by Happy Villager 1

Thanks for the update. One question....did they install the gate?

Not yet. It just came down minutes ago.

[jebartle]

yea!!!!

[EdV]

Congratulations to the residents of TV especially to those in the historic section who relied on that path the most.

But now that the rights of TV residents have been restored to allow them access by golf cart to the medical facilities, stores and restaurants over and around Stonecrest, will they see and understand that Stonecrest residents should be afforded those same rights to access the public medical facilities, stores and restaurants on their side of that path?

I’m betting that the prevailing attitude will be, “Hey that’s their problem, if they don’t like it they should have bought in TV”.

[villages07]

What a week... Wonder if we will ever know who made the original decision about putting up the wall, its timing, and who knew about it ahead of time? Janet Tutt's statements only deal with the aftermath. I do feel she is a talented, honorable public official who got called in to clean up the mess

In the end, a workable solution though the good folks in Stonecrest and points north won't be happy.

A tip of the hat to John Lennon for our rallying cry...

John Lennon - Power To The People - YouTube

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

State: One man's crusade

Villages angered by neighbor delaying expansion

It boggles my mind how many people post incorrect information. I am speaking of a Mr. Brown and the water usage issue. Where in the world did thios poster come up with the name Brown ?????

[Halibut]

Originally Posted by EdV

Congratulations to the residents of TV especially to those in the historic section who relied on that path the most.

But now that the rights of TV residents have been restored to allow them access by golf cart to the medical facilities, stores and restaurants over and around Stonecrest, will they see and understand that Stonecrest residents should be afforded those same rights to access the public medical facilities, stores and restaurants on their side of that path?

I’m betting that the prevailing attitude will be, “Hey that’s their problem, if they don’t like it they should have bought in TV”.

I'm personally sorry that my neighbors have been cut off and I'm also sad to say I believe you're right about the reaction of many TV residents, Ed. Fighting for one's own rights is a natural impulse, but agitating for someone else's is not, especially if it's to your detriment. Some Villagers will no doubt be glad that access has been restricted.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by EdV

Congratulations to the residents of TV especially to those in the historic section who relied on that path the most.

But now that the rights of TV residents have been restored to allow them access by golf cart to the medical facilities, stores and restaurants over and around Stonecrest, will they see and understand that Stonecrest residents should be afforded those same rights to access the public medical facilities, stores and restaurants on their side of that path?

I’m betting that the prevailing attitude will be, “Hey that’s their problem, if they don’t like it they should have bought in TV”.

i hope that stonecrest has some folks who are able to attend the lady lake meeting on monday nite so they can find out how the issue of the wall is going to be discussed there.

[JeffAVEWS]

I don't think this is over. We had better go to that Lady Lake town meeting on Monday. The developers plan B is to build a home there. Read this Crew removes polarizing 'Berlin Wall,' Mayor Richards says questions remain - **************

[schwarz]

There are no gates installed yet. This fight is not over yet people. Go to the meeting at the Lady Lake town hall at 6pm on Monday . We deserve an explanation. Lets stick together and get this finished.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by JeffAVEWS

I don't think this is over. We had better go to that Lady Lake town meeting on Monday. The developers plan B is to build a home there. Read this Crew removes polarizing 'Berlin Wall,' Mayor Richards says questions remain - **************

That looks like the same article that was run yesterday with the first seven or eight paragraphs added

[JeffAVEWS]

Originally Posted by Halibut

I'm personally sorry that my neighbors have been cut off and I'm also sad to say I believe you're right about the reaction of many TV residents, Ed. Fighting for one's own rights is a natural impulse, but agitating for someone else's is not, especially if it's to your detriment. Some Villagers will no doubt be glad that access has been restricted.

Ed if what the Mayor of Lady Lake said is true, that it is town property, there will never be a gate. I for one welcome the Stonecrest resident to use the paths.

[justjim]

Maybe a Stonecrest resident could answer----how many carts a day would you say travel from Stonecrest to Spanish Springs and or Sumter Landing? My educated guess is few---less than 25 maybe even less than 20. Anybody in Stonecrest have a number? How about you Ed? Point being I just don't see the problem with it or how that Clogs up our cart paths. Why can't we (TV) be good neighbors.

[ttown]

I find the statement in the article about demolition to build a home disturbing. We need to stay on top of this.

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by justjim

Maybe a Stonecrest resident could answer----how many carts a day would you say travel from Stonecrest to Spanish Springs and or Sumter Landing? My educated guess is few---less than 25 maybe even less than 20. Anybody in Stonecrest have a number? How about you Ed? Point being I just don't see the problem with it or how that Clogs up our cart paths. Why can't we (TV) be good neighbors.

My guess is you are pretty close. I've lived in Stonecrest for eight years and I still have enough fingers and toes left to count on that I've gone through that path. I don't like the bridge I believe its an accident waiting to happen.

I personally would rather drive it.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

Driving on Paradise Drive in the Historic Side this afternoon, we noticed signs and gates at the entrance to the path that goes all the way to Lowe's and Walmart along st. Rt. 441. The sign says: Construction Alert! This path will be closed at 6 a.m. Saturday August 10.]

Thank you, BK, for starting this movement off less than a week ago

Thank you to the many posters (and viewers) who supported it - don't let anyone tell you different; it was your efforts that brought about the reversal - without you the wall would still be up

Thank you to those who posted interesting information about the Villages - our Villages. Even when you take away the misinformation, the back-biting and the repetition there was a lot of factual stuff that people posted, and I, for one, learned more about The Villages in a week than I had in a long time

And, as others have already said, we're not quite done yet. We must let the powers-that-be know at Monday's meeting that this sort of behavior must never happen again. We are part of the reason for the success of The Villages, not just the developer, and WE deserve to be consulted before any major actions such as blocking access routes are put into effect.

Congratulations, good people!