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Zimbra http://bnm:180/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=10620 <br /> Z11'1'lbra mhatef@sjgov.org <br /> ±Font size <br /> Letter of Support for Abundance Vineyards December 18th, <br /> 2010 meeting <br /> From:Tom&Linda <tggiider@comcast.net> Mon,Dec 13,2010 10:16 PM <br /> Subject:Letter of Support for Abundance Vineyards December 18th,2010 meeting <br /> To :Mo Hatef<rnhatef@sjgov.org> <br /> Cc:jhickey@inshapeclubs.com,Tomgaring@mac.com,sipncab@live.com, <br /> bluesslide@comcast.net,caroldelariva@yahoo.com,office@abundancevineyards.com <br /> Ms.Hatef <br /> My wife Linda and I are approaching retirement,have lived in the Lodi area <br /> for over 10 years,and one of the reasons that we chose to relocate to this <br /> area is the"abundance"of small wineries in the area. The local wineries <br /> and the assortment of events that they sponsor each year,promote the local <br /> wine businesses and,for that matter,expand income for San Joaquin county. <br /> We are members at several of the wineries,and the Abundance Friday and/or <br /> Saturday evening music venues has become one of our favorite events that we <br /> have routinely attended during the last two years since they opened. We <br /> find that the attendees to the individual,are"baby-boomers like we,who <br /> enjoy good ole Rock n Roll or"easy listen'in jazz"along with a nice glass <br /> of wine as a great way to socialize with folks. We have attended over a <br /> dozen events(that are often attended'by families)and have NEVER seen any <br /> individuals become routey or create any sort of disturbance at these great <br /> affairs. Further,the Abundance owners always have a guard service with at <br /> least two or three robust looking uniformed individuals on hand to assist in <br />+ monitoring activities and assisting guests in parking. <br /> The music is not excessively loud,does not appear to carry across Turner <br /> road,as the bands most always face to the south,and the concert ALWAYS <br /> stop exactly at 10 PM <br /> I understand that San Joaquin County is inquiring as to the nature of these <br /> affairs,and all I would suggest is for you and several of the County <br /> Supervisors to attend one of the outings at Abundance,if you really want to <br /> get a flair for what is going on at these great family events. These events <br /> are very similar to Jessie Grove's"Groov'n in the Grass"concerts and <br /> Michael David's Reggae concert. <br /> While I understand that you are charged with looking at all issues from a <br /> higher vantage point,for the good of all county residents,I am hopeful <br /> that you and your inquiry team,will determine that these events are <br /> essential to stimulating the economic rebirth of the area in general,and <br /> the County in particular. <br /> Thank you for your time and consideration. <br /> Tom Garing <br /> 834 Cypress Run <br /> Woodbridge,CA 95258 <br /> 1 of 2 12/14/2010 8:27 AM <br />