I cant do it! I cannot put myself into debt for a town that is so unwilling to help.To mortgage everything I have to help a city that has no intention of helping or changing is plain old fashioned stupid. I will be expanding the finished BHCO into surrounding cities instead,this will give others a chance to participate.I know that this is my home now and I gave them an opportunity I will certainly offer to new cities in hopes of more participation.Do not mistake the fact that the program here can fund its own growth by participation in the existing memorial,investment and community sponsored tree programs.Also I will certainly be willing to continue planting trees to private individuals properties for donations as well as offer political and community support in hopes of change.As for putting myself out to feed a people who have no time to hear the mission I was given,too bad the angel investors and sponsors (individual citizens) weren't there.For the few that have participated so far,I thank you and offer you this heart warming goal.If all the trees currently planted in Kewanee are sponsored,enough money will be produced to expand into a city saving ag based program creating all I have previously offered,if not ..You have only what is here and the "ball is in your court"..
I may do some wet lands work here ,but it will be a much slower process as I will be concentrating my efforts where I have been welcomed..I will most certainly finish up with what I have so far (fighting over bushes with neighbors that are on my land has shown itself to be the last straw as far as property line disputes go).
So where will BHCO expand too first? Actually 2 places come to mind and one has actually offered invites through its citizens which is always a good sign.I shall be traveling to these cities to address the council in these areas and "tell them" my plans..Yes I want to make it clear.I have no need to ask permission to do Gods work,It is through prayer that I am guided to results.By asking city governments if I can do something I am sworn to do makes no sense to me,besides BHCO works everywhere and when I asked certain authorities permission to plant in the past,I was nearly mislead by false statements regarding issues like zoning and building codes.Thankfully not so much in Kewanee. However it is nice to learn easement issues,have friends inside the cities inner circle and always good to have local law enforcement on board with the program.The police here in Kewanee have been excellent in understanding what I am up against and they have been good about it.I have been amazed by them on many occasions and will certainly support them.
So I guess I am not going to tell you where too first.LOL I may know something by Monday..
p.s.
Dump trucks are as follows,one on the mend and one about to be traded for labor..Stump carver has seen the three stumps and heard 2 and a half hours of "my story"to seed his thoughts before I gave him artistic freedom to create whatever he sees fit.He may also take equipment as payment( bolens and planter).I was able to get some paint from a previous employer in the cities (they wish to be anonymous) and will be painting signs this weekend.All work on the orchards need to be completed as my return to work may be quickly approaching.I have some training to update at the end of the month, and then I have offered myself up for travel during the 2013 paint season to secure expansion funds .I dont have a 100% guarantee on a job,but I believe it will be the case as the quad cities comes back on line.
I feel I have made the right decision in showing support for my friend Chad Kilstrom for city council as I may not be able to participate except through skype support if I do leave town. I would also like to say my friend Wilson has also filed as a write in candidate to show his support for team Kilstrom.I shall enjoy trying to lead Chad to victory and will promote his campaign by running as long as possible and heading off opposition,I believe Wilson will be doing the same.I will also apply at the city for work in hopes that a future or "now" political position here wont bankrupt me.To work for the city would be a huge pay cut ,nearly 20 dollars an hour less without counting the extra 500 to 1000 a week lost in o.t.
wages.Yes I make good money working,and my body pays for it.But I have a few good years left and my training is all up to date so I can slowly settle for a less paying job as BHCO grows..I have no problem picking up garbage or whatever,these jobs are safer and cleaner than mine,this would give me time to help my community move into the new world.Who would listen to a garbage man you say? Who listens to a guy whom is on a noble God given mission to help others? NOBODY .. You see, it doesn't matter the position you hold its the STAND you take. It will always be a battle,yu just have to be willing to fight.
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