Chris 3,135 Posted August 27 8 minutes ago, Pvt Snowball said: Proof in the work I believe a person's good works and deeds should be done quietly, not announced to the world and draw attention to one's self. YMMV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pvt Snowball 44 Posted August 27 6 hours ago, Chris said: I believe a person's good works and deeds should be done quietly, not announced to the world and draw attention to one's self. YMMV Your right it doesn't but it shows how much effort you been putting in but unless I can see your work then it just talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal 546 Posted August 27 12 minutes ago, Pvt Snowball said: Your right it doesn't but it shows how much effort you been putting in but unless I can see your work then it just talk. You speak of tangible efforts but not all work or efforts fronted when there is a need are able to be held or seen . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 3,135 Posted August 27 1 hour ago, Pvt Snowball said: Your right it doesn't but it shows how much effort you been putting in but unless I can see your work then it just talk. Frankly, I don’t care about putting what I do on display for you or any else to review and judge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal 546 Posted August 28 3 hours ago, Pvt Snowball said: Your right it doesn't but it shows how much effort you been putting in but unless I can see your work then it just talk. If your in it for recognition or kudos , your in it for the wrong reasons . The help we give or what we do for others ( when we choose ) has to be done selflessly and from the heart thats more gratifying than any “ attaboys” (pats on the back ) . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 516 Posted August 28 3 hours ago, Pvt Snowball said: but it shows how much effort you been putting in but unless I can see your work then it just talk. may be an incorrect assumption but: I assume you are local and given the rather dismal state of the City and the various communities within, talk appears to be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 439 Posted August 28 10 hours ago, Pvt Snowball said: Proof in the work Well I have ran for city council twice and I am currently considering another run for a different seat, I sat in the schools board for ECSD for 7 years winning the election 3 times, the last time I had 85% of the votes, I currently sit on the AG Society board and we plan the Chemung County Fair along with other events. We are the board that worked hard at brining the fair back. So what have you done to make changes in your community other than be a keyboard warrior? I don't mean having ideas, I mean boots on the ground actually doing something? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pvt Snowball 44 Posted August 28 (edited) I've organized my commettie during and volunteers for an Earth day clean up last time I've have table at the pride events and serval others organize a voter registration table at EC im Workin on a community garden so I can donate the food I grow to the good Samaritan center I can keep going I've worked on local campaigns doing work with the CCE no keyboard gangsta here and these are all current/recent and on going just to name a few things.not to mention i am voluntary my time. Edited August 28 by Pvt Snowball 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 439 Posted August 28 Since registering to vote is so easy, I'm not sure why they have voter registration events. Are you creating a new community garden or utilizing the one we already have? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pvt Snowball 44 Posted August 29 21 hours ago, Kevin said: Since registering to vote is so easy, I'm not sure why they have voter registration events. Are you creating a new community garden or utilizing the one we already have? You wouldn't believed a lot of residents out here are not registered voters a lot of them don't even know where boe is actually located at anytime I do a voter registration event I keep it very neutral and they usually works out very well but like I said it surprises me that's here aren't registered that untapped voters I'm using a community garden in town but they need a lot of work some people own some of them some are just forgotten about. you can feed a whole community with that place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beekeeper 39 Posted August 29 Can we return to the topic? I have been walking on the trail by the Park N Ride after the Hilton (now the Clarion) for years. I go during daylight and have never had a problem...until the homeless were removed from under the bridge on the one side and the fire removed them on the other side. Now there are tarps in the woods very openly near the trail and two people that were obviously distressed riding their bikes along the route (complete with a trap and other assorted belongs rolled up into it on the bike) and another sitting at the bench trying to decide what to do...So the homeless are coming to the bike/hike trail. Not sure about the solution, but ignoring it is not going to make it go away. There usual hiding place is now under construction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 3,135 Posted August 29 51 minutes ago, Beekeeper said: Can we return to the topic? Thank you. 52 minutes ago, Beekeeper said: So the homeless are coming to the bike/hike trail. There's been a camp down there out back of Kennedy Valve for a while. I remember seeing it from the Water St. overpass before the leaves came on the trees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 439 Posted August 29 That wooded area across the creek at Chapel Park would make a great area for them to go!. That gets them out of the city and any city laws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal 546 Posted August 29 20 minutes ago, Kevin said: That wooded area across the creek at Chapel Park would make a great area for them to go!. That gets them out of the city and any city laws. Great idea Kevin . All the amenities are there , Tops Mkt , not a splash pad but a creek , a hardware store for new tarps now and again . Any Smoke Shops in that area ? Seriously a good idea but its got to have a draw . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 439 Posted August 29 11 minutes ago, Hal said: Great idea Kevin . All the amenities are there , Tops Mkt , not a splash pad but a creek , a hardware store for new tarps now and again . Any Smoke Shops in that area ? Seriously a good idea but its got to have a draw . Aces and Eights is just around the corner for smokes or Smokin Joes is just a couple mile walk. The wooded area would also keep the wind down on the windy and chilly nights. Plus all kinds of people at the events to solicit donations from 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twin Tiers Living 476 Posted September 4 From Elmira Councilman Gary Brinn's Facebook page: Quote The revised resolution on encampments will not be on the next City Council agenda, but as promised, we will give ourselves the ability to protect public safety in the most compassionate and positive way possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twin Tiers Living 476 Posted October 7 According to a post on social media, the following people have been appointed to a committee on homelessness in Chemung County: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal 546 Posted October 7 Oh wow … a committee on homelessness. Well shit , that should do the trick!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zapp Brannigan 213 Posted October 7 19 minutes ago, Hal said: Oh wow … a committee on homelessness. Well shit , that should do the trick!! I wonder if this is a paid committee or volunteer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pvt Snowball 44 Posted October 7 2 hours ago, Zapp Brannigan said: I wonder if this is a paid committee or volunteer It vol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal 546 Posted October 8 14 hours ago, Pvt Snowball said: It vol Just to clarify: “It’s voluntary.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 3,135 Posted October 30 The latest from Councilman Gary Brinn for those who may not have subscribed to his blog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 516 Posted October 31 apparently this morning's bridge fire seems to be a similar situation the clemens center bridge affair. there is/was a camp near the corner of clemens and Washington, it was recently rousted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites