E-M:/ Communique' from Jean Klock Park Preservation Supporters - Benton Harbor

["Alex J. Sagady & Associates" <ajs@sagady.com>]

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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:31:18 EDT
Subject: Numerous Important Updates
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Dear Supporters for the preservation of Jean Klock
Park,
 
Even though we havenâ??t updated you for some time we want you to know
that weâ??ve been hard at work and are still in the deep in the trenches.
We can tell you with confidence that the Harbor Shores proposal for Jean
Klock Park is STILL not a done deal!!!!
 
The conversion proposal is in the hands of the National Park Service who
we feel will deny the conversion and mitigation of Jean Klock Park.
 
For the past two months we have been extremely active with the new and
unexpected developments that have been taking place. We have been
updating the website a little at time and feel that itâ??s finally ready
to update you on.
 
Please visit the following pages of the website to review the new
information that weâ??ve compiled and included since our last update to
you:

• For new â??Top Newsâ?? updates about the Michigan Public Radio Report, Paul Street of Znetâ??s recent commentary on the takeover of JKP and the Sunday September 30^th Detroit Free Press opinion article by Lisa Wozniak; Governor Granholm â??Governor Granholm should consider her conservation legacyâ?? go to:  http://savejeanklockpark.org/newsandnotes.html

• To read about the recent DEQ hearing and my-Carol Drakeâ??s comments and recommendations to the DEQ regarding the permit process for the entire proposal please go to: http://savejeanklockpark.org/State_Regulatory_Agencies.html

• To read about the events and injustices that led up to and during Jack Nicklausâ?? tour of the proposed project area of the golf course go to: http://savejeanklockpark.org/Jack_Nicklaus.html

• The closing of the park for the Whirlpool picnic was a serious offense that barred the citizens of Benton Harbor and neighboring communities from access to the park for nearly four days. We are asking that anyone who was turned way from the park contact us in order that we may add your name to the list of others who werenâ??t allowed access to the park over the days before and after the private picnic. To add our complaint and catch up on that news go to:  http://savejeanklockpark.org/WhirlpoolPicnic.html

• For those of you who recently signed the petition page a huge THANK YOU! We have changed the petition language and are asking that if you havenâ??t already signed it to do so now! This petition is directly aimed at Governor Granholm and will be sent to other  state and federal officials: http://savejeanklockpark.org/Petition_page.html

• We have also included a new page about the second home market in nearby Chikaming Township that was once a hot spot for vacation home buyers. Chikaming Township is now suffering from the housing crisis and is faced with unfinished roads, infrastructure and housing development, leaving the township in a quandary. The township is now "asking developers to post performance bonds before they receive final approval of site plans.â??: http://savejeanklockpark.org/Secondhomemarket.html

We are holding a meeting at the
Benton Harbor Library on Wednesday October 3rd at 6:30. I will be there
at 6:00 to set up. Please feel free to come early and ask questions as we
will only have a short time to fill the public in on what needs to be
done collectively. 
 
As always please pass this on to others who care about the preservation
of Jean Klock Park. 
 
And please revisit the â??How to Helpâ?? page at:  
 
http://savejeanklockpark.org/HowtoHelp.html
 
Your donations are greatly appreciated and extremely important to the
cause. 
 
Thank you all,
 
Carol Drake
Vice President
Friends of Jean Klock Park
269-925-4880
www.savejeanklockpark.org

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