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Letters To The Editor

Heart-felt thank you:
Dear Editor,

Our family would like to let everyone involved with the roll-over accident on Taska Road, July 24, know that we appreciate, more than we will ever be able to show, all the help our family received!

A huge “thank you!,” to Michael for stopping right after the accident and calling 911!

To Slayden/Mt. Pleasant VFD, Cayce VFD, Holly Springs FD, Marshall Co. Sheriff’s officers, the EMTs, the “Wing” and the MDs and staff at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, they all did an excellent job of rescuing and giving the care that was needed for our children.

If not for their ability at extrication, our 9-year-old would definitely be in much worse shape. Her recovery will take 4 - 6 months, but she is still with us and has the opportunity to recover. Two of her vertebra are fractured, but she will only need a back brace. Hopefully, she will be able to come home in a day or two. The six-year-old had badly bruised lungs, but he has gotten to come home. He has really done well!

Again, “thank you” for taking your time for training and for caring enough to give of your time to be available when the citizens are in need!

Pat Rape
The family of
Gina and Gary “Bubba” Riley
Mt. Pleasant

“Transition House”:
Dear Editor,

Would you please print the following letter from Marshall County Planning Commission that was sent to several families who reside on Hernando Road, Holly Springs?

The reason for this request is that I have spoken to some of my neighbors who would also be affected by this situation, but did not receive the letter from the Planning Commission.

For readers who are not familiar with Chickasaw Lake Estates and Chickasaw Lane, it is located about one mile west of Lee’s Crossing on Hernando Road. This is a residential area and the only thing for miles around are residential, single family dwellings.

Families have lived here for many years, paying taxes in this county. I have lived on Hernando Road for 33 years. My son and his family live on Hernando Road and his back yard joins Chickasaw Lane -- the back yard where my two granddaughters play.

This location is not appropriate for the activity outlined in the letter from the Marshall County Planning Commission. After some research I have learned that this is the first facility of this kind for Safehaven of North Mississippi.

My husband and I are strongly opposed to this facility being placed and operated on this small, tucked away road 15 miles from law enforcement. All the other families in the area that I have spoken to feel the same.

We all plan to attend the meeting of the Planning Commission on August 14. Even if you do not live in the area, please attend the meeting on August 14 at 2 p.m. or call and voice your opinion to the Zoning Administrator at 662-252-3663.

Would you approve of a “Transition House” being operated in your backyard where the only consequence for breaking the rules is being dismissed from the program?

Thank you,
Margaret Shoffner
Holly Springs

Dear Sir or Madam:
SafeHaven of North Mississippi is considering purchasing Lots 5, 6 and 7 of Chickasaw Lake Estates Subdivision on Chickasaw Lane. The mission of SafeHaven is to provide a safe environment, discipleship and accountability to men coming through the county jails in North Mississippi (emphasis on DeSoto County men) who want to grow in their relationship with Christ and transition to become productive members of society.
SafeHaven has been designed to operate under strict guidelines with structure and consequences for breaking those rules. For instance, if a guest leaves the property without permission and supervision, he will automatically be dismissed, as agreed upon by every guest before entry into the program.
SafeHaven is not a drug rehab but a transition house to help men walk with Jesus and become leaders in their homes. Guests of SafeHaven are free men who willingly sign away freedom for one year to grow into godly citizens.
Mike Reaves, the realtor who is working with the property owner and SafeHaven (prospective buyer), will be at the August 14, meeting of the Planning Commission to answer questions that the Commission may have, or other property owners might have concerning this matter. The meeting begins at 2 p.m., in the Marshall County Zoning Office at 590 Old Highway 78-East, in Holly Springs.
Should anybody have any questions prior to the meeting, I can be reached at 662-252-3663.
Sincerely
Conway Robinson-Moore
Zoning Administrator
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