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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 07:54 AM
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Peace House in Crawford, TX needs help
Just got this email. This is incredibly sad. The Peace House is an amazingly wonderful place.



The Best investment I ever made

Seven years ago, I made a down payment on a house in Crawford Texas. On Easter Sunday 2003, it became the Crawford Texas Peace House.

We committed to being there until Bush was out of the White House, and we kept that commitment. Those years were important years for me and for the peace movement.

For a little over a year we have had a new administration and the
wars we set out to stop continue and have to spread to Pakistan and still threaten Iran. The relevance of Crawford's Western White House and our resistance has all become a significant part of history.

No, the mortgage did not get paid. I have not been able to meet my financial obligations on the Peace House, and I am five payments behind.

The Peace House is scheduled for a Foreclosure Auction
on Tuesday morning on the steps of McLennan County Court House, April 6,

There is an offer to purchase the house for 10,000.00 less than what is owed. My personal situation will not allow me to take the offer. It needs a new owner
48,000.00 is owed on the mortgage .4,000.00 will bring it current and cover legal fees.

If you are interested in a future for the Peace House please email me at wolfishq@gmail.com

If an unfriendly entity purchases the house we will be served an
eviction notice and must vacate the premises

Thanks for all the Brave Souls that came here to make a difference.

In Peace and in Loving service,

Johnny Wolf

Co-founder, Crawford Texas Peace House


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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 08:47 AM
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1. kick
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GrannyK Donating Member (226 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-02-10 12:11 AM
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13. How Surprising. There are several peace activists
who have been paying the mortgage for at least the past year. Up until December, when two payments were sent. One of those activists, a Waco doctor, has been involved with the Peace House since 2004 and has been communicating with Johnny about purchasing the house with the intention of creating a museum. He was trying to do a short sell to save money to put into setting up the museum.

This appeal was surprising to those very devoted people who have invested quite a large amount of money, including paying for a yard work crew just last week. Another of those activists has also contributed quite a lot of money and even installed a second bathroom in the house.

We all love and have supported Johnny over the years and were just really surprised to receive this mail. I was forwarded the appeal from a waco friend, I wasn't even included on the original list. I've been out of commission for the past year due to back surgery, with some complications. And frankly I'm feeling a little shocked about this.

It just does not make sense to alienate a group of dedicated people who have put so much of their time, money and love into preserving the memory of the wonderful people and events that took place in Crawford. These past seven years were an amazing demonstration of democracy in action and one very dedicated individual was willing to do what he could to preserve those events. Hopefully there will be a peaceful resolution of this situation.
Kay
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H2O Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 03:19 PM
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2. Recommended.
The government uses our tax dollars to make homes for weapons to kill human beings. The need for citizens to invest in peace houses is apparent. I strongly urge DUers to support this.
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 03:32 PM
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3. The Peace House kept Camp Casey going
It's an incredibly important place. We must do what we can to help.
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tavalon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 03:37 PM
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4. Agreed
I will send money. I wasn't able to go to Camp Casey when it was happening, but I helped clean up after them and it was a magical time. We sent all of the unopened food to Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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H2O Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 06:48 PM
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7. I agree 100%
I hope that other like-minded DUers keep this thread going strong.
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Union Yes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 03:39 PM
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5. K&R Bless your peaceful heart! nt
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 05:02 PM
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6. kick
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 07:22 PM
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8. If you want more info, etc
crawfordpeacehouse@yahoo.com
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titoresque Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 07:25 PM
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9. Is there an account set up?
If we all pitched in a little Im sure we could save the Peace house from auction. I would love to send some $!
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jtrockville Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 09:23 PM
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10. Very worthy cause.
I visited there twice. Good folks. I gave 'em a donation.

I love their labyrinth:

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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 09:32 PM
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11. I walk it every time I am there
Such a wonderful place.
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jtrockville Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-01-10 10:42 PM
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12. Do let us know if you hear an update from Johnny.
There's no mention of any progress at crawfordpeacehouse.org
I hope they get enough to keep the house going.
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H2O Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-02-10 07:02 AM
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14. Nice!
I like that.
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Echo In Light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-02-10 07:12 AM
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15. k/r
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