Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 7:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope the business(es) that are coming to this exchange are those the area can be proud of, and the kind that will attract other quality establishments. Exit 219 is a great location because it is not too far from the big B, and still retains a rural atmosphere.

Posted by rjjr (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

They need to add a turning lane or something to that little portion of road between the Smokey Hollow and the RV park, particularly in front of the Shell.

Those big rig trucks turning into and coming out of the Jacks parking lot area cut people off all the time. I've had to slam on the brakes more than a couple of times to avoid driving up under one while they were making a quick left into that parking area.

It's only a matter of time before someone is killed there because of this problem.

Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Except that what rjjr mentions is something to consider. Planning for commercial (and residential) growth should also pre-incorporate road and other infrastructure needs, so that the components can occur somewhat simultaneously. The rule from what we see in building construction in Alabama is that no road expansions were, or appear to have been, thought about in advance, which has to happen because of the approval needed way in advance from the state/federal government before roads can be amended/built. They are in the process of adding a sewer system, which is great to see.

Posted by 1oldman (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

With I65 and 31 in Calera being a prime example of no planning.

Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KWS.. You are a bit hard to follow, but I think I get your drift. I would like some examples of small towns in America that had the life sucked out of them after the advent of interstate exchange projects, as you said. The land outside the exit area is still considered residential, at this point and to my knowledge, but I may be mistaken. There seems to be a great potential for 219 to be developed very nicely, because it does not offer extremely large commercial property at this time. But what the area can accommodate as far as businesses, I don't know. I would like to know, and if any Jemison councilpeople read this, perhaps they could enlighten us as to what the area is zoned to accommodate.

Posted by gonefishen (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Have to agree with KWSR on his point. Prime example would be the 205 exit. Look at the congestion here. Trucks traveling south ,exit, and have just enough room to turn into "The Store" for fuel. It there is more than one truck trying to turn, they end up blocking the ramp and light. This is good for the new Luvs truck stop, they have easier access and a booming business. The bridge at this exit is also 3 lanes too narrow. A four lane highway with a two lane bridge. My point is the lack of growth planning in Chilton county is light years behind the outside world. Now how about those new lights?

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rickey: You complain AT LEAST as much as anybody else on here, and about things that usually make no sense. So, why don't YOU just "sit down and shut up"? When people have an opinion that differs from yours, you are always quick to tell them to shut up or insinuate that they are not smart enough to form an intelligent opinion. You would appear much more intelligent if you were to follow your own advice.

Posted by Preacher (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's inevitable that the 219 exit will become home to businesses and restaurants. I have mixed feelings about it because I like living in a small community. One suggestion I have to the Jemison City Council is to limit the construction of towering billboards and signs. For example, in the Riverchase area there are no huge billboards hovering over head. Even the Arbee's Restaurant sign on Valleydale Road is less than 10 feet high. It's sufficient signage for the business, creates less eye pollution, and installation has to be less expensive to install that towering signs. This along with requiring businesses to plant trees around their property could contribute to our maintaining that "rural feeling" that most of us seem to value and will enable us to keep seeing the stars at night instead of huge commercial lights.

Posted by rjjr (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rickey,

My name is Ron Jewell, I live at 116 Julia cir in Thorsby. If you'd like to man up and personally tell me to "sit down and shut up" Please stop by.

Thanks

Posted by gonefishen (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LMAO Good call Ron, only problem is that Rickey lives in California. Might be why he gets on here and tries to talk a good game.

Posted by dottie2008 (anonymous) on October 31, 2009 at 11:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

All some people can do is grip and in most cases they don't have anything else to do.
If doing all this will help to bring in more business that would be great. It would give people alot more jobs and even bring more growth. Going to clanton and shopping is an nightmare
One of the places being Wal-mart, the one there in clanton has become a dump and calera as well as alabaster isn't for behind.
Wasn't but a couple of weeks ago that I had to go to the one in Alabaster and it was awful, they we're really busy but only had 3 registers open and that was only on one side. The other side there wasn't the first one open. As far as the lights going up at the Jemison exit and think that they need to put up lights at all the exits. As well they need to do something to attract business to come to the area there so the people of Chilton County could be able to shop there instead of having to go to Shelby, Jefferson, or to Prattville, or even Montgomery to shop. Growth means more jobs for everyone.

Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To the Jemison councilpeople who approve or disallow the location of a business:
Please maintain the integrity of the 219 exit and surounding areas as businesses apply for permission to locate to that area. Please do not let it develop into the dirty, noisy, dumpy situations already available at other exits along 65. Since this area is prime and new to the whole idea of growth, and since it is either the front door or back door to Chilton County per I65 depending on which direction motorists are traveling, I ask that you proceed with care as you undertake its development. Sincerely, registered voter.
With all due respect, whether you like it or not, change is going to come. Chilton County is one of the prettiest counties in the state. Clanton proper as well as the exit areas seem to be nice areas even as they have been developed, but care needs to be taken to keep them attractive as time progresses, or the area will become so much worse than people in the area think it already is. As far as crime, police need to keep a steady watch and be seen in these areas. Places like Mt. Brook and other areas probably keep police in high profile. Please don't let Chilton County become a place of safety for criminals.

Posted by FarmRaised (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 7:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I live in the area around the 219 exit and I personally do not want to see any more gas stations, fast food joints, etc. in this area. I love the country. I have seen housing projects spring up in our area and destroy the natural beauty of our land. All in the name of progress, I guess.It seems to me that people are more interested in money and how to get more of it(in the name of progress). Kinda sad.

Posted by kdnichols (Ken Nichols) on November 1, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like to spend money and welcome business to come so I can.
A Publix and Starbucks would be nice for starts.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Jewell, I don't think we'll have to worry about Rickey manning up. I seriously doubt that he's properly equipped for such an endeavor.

kw: I think you're wasting your time using common sense and facts concerning "growth". But I agree with you, I think we've had this discussion before. :D

Posted by rjjr (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I figured Rickey was full of keyboard courage. People like that and people who talk about other people behind their backs are nothing more than pathetic little trolls.

Thanks

Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

P.S. Would someone write an article that all these comments about courage, lack of courage, manhood, lack of manhood, etc. could be devoted to? I suppose it is humorous to someone that comments to articles eventually end up as pseudo-fight places, but you fighter-types really need another forum.

Posted by rjjr (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ladybug, I didn't come here to fight. I made a legitimate comment about the dangers of that portion of road in Jemison. Rickey saw fit to call it a complaint. Shortly there after, he told me to "sit down and shut up!"

Now, I don't know about you, but that doesn't fly in my book, so I called him out on it. Normally, I would ignore someone like that if it was a one time deal. I'm not trying to front as a bad ass because I'm not. But this is not the first time I've seen him do that here. People that continually try to bully others need to be addressed otherwise it won't stop and eventually it will get worse.

For the record, I never complained about Jemison. I think the Mayor and the City Council are doing a fine job with their city. They should be very proud of their accomplishments and Jemsion should be looked upon as an example for other towns to follow.

Thanks

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wasn't aware that it is against the rules to comment about a comment on an article. Apparently all comments are supposed to pass the ladybug2 content and applicability test. I think I will continue to comment as I see fit when I feel like it and anyone that doesn't like it is free to comment or ignore it. Sounds sort of like America to me. And BTW rjjr, I didn't take your comment as a complaint, simply stating an opinion which I thought was completely legal and these days is becoming more and more important to do.

Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would like to comment about the comment about the comment, but I think I'll just hold that comment because it might not pass my "content and applicability test."
Anyway, Jemison councilpeople, please keep sane thoughts about the progress of development at exit 219. I'll clear out, and leave the freedom of speech to ya'll.

Posted by rjjr (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks November, KW and Gonefishen.

Ron

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And, ladybug2, if Rickey would do as you have done and follow your/his own advice, we wouldn't hammer him so.

Posted by PeachCapitalusa (anonymous) on November 1, 2009 at 11:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

don't get yourselves worked up people..lights or no lights about the only thing Jemison is gonna have is a Jack's and maybe another burger joint of some kind.. no business in their right mind would come to po dunkville Jemison.. if any of you believe that you are more delirious than i thought..

Posted by Likeitreallymatters (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There were 3 brothers named Sit Down, Shut Up, and Trouble. One day Trouble got lost, so Sit down and Shutup went to the police. The officer sat down with them and asked their names and they said "Sit Down and Shutup" Taken aback, the officer asked them to repeat themselves. They said, "Sit Down and Shutup" At that point the officer glared at the boys and asked, "Boys, are you looking for trouble!?"

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You guys are so much fun! What a funny comment section.

Posted by dottie2008 (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kw, I understand where you are coming from. I remember the days and nights back in the day to where it was quite and you could look up at the sky at night and see all the stars and so forth. And I also remember when it wasn't as much crime.
I look back on the days when the teens ( us) use to ride town on a Friday and Saturday night and cruise the parking lots where Mckinnons is now and the old pizza hut.
But as we all know change is going to come.
I am not one to work for min wage. But if it means that some people can at least get a job and just maybe come off welfare I think that having places built would be good.
I hate knowing that the money I make alot goes to support people on welfare that are actually to lazy to get off their butts and go to work.
The one thing I hate more than anything in the world is people who actually owns land that goes and sells it just so more houses can be built.
I love the wild life but it can't survive when people are tearing all the land up that they life on.
I got tired of the city life so to speak and moved away.
Where I live now is perfect, it's quite no traffic except for the 6 families that live on the road that I do.
I can walk out and see the stars and the wild life and it's peaceful, except for a few boats going down the river ever now and then. And maybe a dog bark when he sees a deer or rabbit or the cows in the pasture behind me.
I was only saying that the growth could help some.
True Chilton County does not need another fast food joint or anymore motels.. But folks do need jobs so they can stop getting welfare, food stamps and so forth.
I don't know about you but I am tired of paying these lazy folks way. We both know that as far as Chilton County having any places that you care to shop at isn't there.
That's why many folks go out of their way to do all their shopping. Hope all this works out for everyone there.

Posted by rjjr (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Apology accepted Rickey.

Thank you

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 8:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On more than one count it appears that Rickey is more screwed up than a soup sandwich. He sure is fun to watch, though, as we wind him up and let him go. Sort of like one of those spinning tops that we used to play with as kids.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kw: I think Rickey is having a hard time keeping track of all of his inconsistencies and embellishments. I can understand how that could be.

Posted by gonefishen (anonymous) on November 2, 2009 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know about the monkey, but he may be a Benni/Billi-Boy chasing his tie up string.

Posted by rjjr (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 6:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rickey, the hypocrisy you just spewed is sickening .

Since you live in California, why don't you go relate with someone more your type on the San Fransisco Craigs list. I'm fairly certain that a little illegitimate princes, like yourself, will have no problem finding someone to grow with on that site.

Posted by dottie2008 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 8:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

kw do you remember the old curve market that is where the store is beside dari- land or whatever Ms. Ruth calls it now?
Also the drive in, I use to be able to sit on the front steps of my grandmother's house and watch all the movies.
You are right today we do have Aids, West Nile, Swine Flu, and the Mad Cow Disease.. Back in our day we didn't here of none of that. The doctor's that we had was Dr. Johns And the Moore doctors. Which Charles Moore delivered me when I was born.
And their offices is where the First Baptist has taken over.
Remember Pig Headleys Super Market that was where the First Baptist built the new addition to the church.
And Dr. Johns office was where the strip Mall is beside the John Deere tractor is.. Thinking back on the good ole days brings back some wonderful memories of what Clanton once was. Another memory Wal- Mart was where Kaycees is and Winn Dixie was where Freds is.
And I remember the area where the Winn Dixie is now that it was only a big field and there was a trailer place there among other things.
Sad part of it all is all the simple things that we remember from then are gone away and are replaced with what everyone says is growth. " Including Myself" ... I sure miss those days.
Kids today would say we are ancient but that's okay.
Because they have no idea how much we enjoyed the way of life back then. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

kw: I see that Rickey thinks you are Mighty Fine. I suppose that's what he means by the two letters that he wrote. So, if you're mighty fine to Rickey, then you're mighty fine to me! :P

rjjr: I suggested to Rickey over a year ago that he should work to straighten out all of the problems in California, where HE lives, and let us work to straighten out the problems here in Chilton County where WE live. He prefers, though, to make ridiculous comments about things here that can in no way affect him there. A few of us, mostly me until recently, have pointed out the absurdity that he spews but he keeps right own stepping in his own poo, time after time. I suppose that most folks have just been rolling their eyes instead of calling him out on his absurdity. I can only deduce that he is a masochist. (Well, actually, I can deduce other things but I'll let it go at masochist.) But, he sure is fun to slap around!

Posted by dottie2008 (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You are right we forgot about those people, and it is nice to take a trip down memory lane ever now and then.
I remember when I was young and my great- grandparents would say back in our day we walk three miles in the snow to go to school and we always thought they was crazy, but yet here we are today telling our kids and so forth the same things. Funny how things go and what all we can remember.
It's also sad that the good ole days are gone but they aren't forgotten. We are older and alot wiser now. Things back then was so simple and we very rarely had crime as we do today.
And back then people stood together and was always there to lend a hand to someone in need.
Back in those days you could stop and help someone that had broke down on the side of the road, today we can't do that because it's really hard to trust a stranger.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, let's me know just what I am thankful for today.

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on November 3, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dottie,

Dr. Charles Moore used to take care of my grandfather--My grandmother didn't drive and my grandfather was in a wheel chair and almost blind. Dr. Moore would drive down to Mt. Creek and take care of him anytime of the day or night.

House calls----that's something you don't see any more.

Posted by dottie2008 (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kw, Yes I remember the old pool hall, spend many of a weekend there. Yes I remember the house that Kate Jacksons grandmother own. It shocked me that they tore it down.
And the old western auto. I remember as a child that is where my dad would go and get things that he needed. And the TP, I really spend many times down there partying. And at Rock Quarry also. Then later in years people started destroying the area as well as all the old graves that is there. I also remember when I was young that if you wanted beer you had to drive to Autuga county and get it , the store was called the pop and top, and attorney powers own it, or should I say his son.
Think that they finally blocked it all off and restored all the graves that are there.
I know you remember the old grist mill, you used to be able to fish there. I think that it was sold and the people that own it now re-done it and at one time re-opened it and was selling mill. And I know you remember Easterling's Restaurant that was there on 31, as a teen I worked for Clifford and Squirt.. And down at the interstate you had several restaurants one being the peach restaurants that was where Burger King is. Then you had Buddy Champbliss place also. I worked at both of the places when I was 15 and 16 Years old. Jacks was where the mexican restaurant is and Churches Chicken was right across the road. Also you had Grays Auto there where the pawn shop across from the city shop. We could go on all day about memories of the past.
kittycreek, I do remember when doctor's made house calls.
That wouldn't happen today with the doctor's that are there.
kw, do you remember what other kind of Doctor that Johns was? Let's see how many people can remember...
Now the old Mercer Funeral Home is a church now, and I know the Pastor and his family. Really great people.
There was a game room where Carpet Village is, but it never lasted too long and if I am not mistaken it was also a movie theater . I may be wrong but seems like I remember it being a theater at one time.
Anyway the more we think the more we come up with.
I went to school with a guy name Scott Graves are ya'll kin or is it your son?