Rice rants about unkempt bank property

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Simmering frustration over state regulators’ 2010 takeover of downtown Winder’s former community bank – and federal regulators’ failure to maintain its vacant properties since then – erupted at Tuesday’s meeting of the Winder Downtown Development Authority.

Using several choice words, DDA chairman Mike Rice said the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. needs to clean up the three former Peoples Bank properties it still owns downtown and he called on city officials to make sure that happens.

He said the city government should mow the grass, remove the weeds that are growing feet high and do whatever else is needed to clean up the sites and then send the FDIC a bill every week.

If the agency doesn’t pay up, he said, “Go to the courthouse and file a lien against the federal government.”

In a tongue-lashing that grew in intensity with each word, Rice said: “To hell with the federal government... They are not going to come into our town and destroy our ship. It’s bull crap.”

He added: “As far as I’m concerned, the FDIC can kiss my ass. I’m tired of them coming in and destroying what we have.”

For the full story, see the Sept. 21 issue of the Barrow Journal.

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#1 Beth on 09/21/11 at 05:37 AM [Reply]

Wow! What about the dilapidated, run down, falling in buildings such as The old peskins, and some of jerry maynards slum buildings???
Why don't we file a lien against THOSE when the owners continually do Nothing to clean them up or repair them?
Oh, I forgot, those belong to Good ole Boys.....

#1.1 There are rules and then there are rules .... on 09/21/11 at 05:54 AM [Reply]

My thoughts exactly Beth. What about the property owed by good ole boys in winder? There's that fence again; just depends on while side of the fence you fall on as to which rules and regulations apply to you.

#1.2 Oh brother on 09/22/11 at 08:55 AM [Reply]

Beth, you think good 'ole boy Jerry Maynard likes sitting on these properties you speak of? You think he likes paying taxes on "slum" buildings every year? I'd bet most of these properties he simply manages and doesn't even own (holly hill for instance). He's certainly not where the finger needs to be pointed.

#1.2.1 Beth on 09/22/11 at 09:09 AM [Reply]

It doesn't really matter to me if he LIKES it or not.....He should be FORCED to keep the buildings up.
Here the idiot Rice is jumping up and down trying to fight with the "feds" when he ought to be sweeping up around his OWN back door.
Why isn't he pitching a fit with the "local" slum lords????
Somebody needs to boot all these Good Ole Boys OUT of this town, and start all over.

#1.2.2 non ya on 09/24/11 at 10:55 AM [Reply]

Jerry Maynard is just sitting on those slum properties until he can rezone them commercial then sell them for 20 times the current value. Duh....

#1.2.2.1 so unknown on 09/24/11 at 11:04 AM [Reply]

I find it so strange that people in this community begrudge success. Jerry worked his way to where he is now. Contrary to those who did not grow up here and witness Jerry's hard work and triumphs and sorrows, I know him and his family.
Get real and put your jealous attitude to work. Buy the buildings from him. Fix them up. don't listen to sound business sense that he tried on numerous occasions to share. You see where we are now.

#1.2.2.1.1 the point is on 09/24/11 at 11:10 AM [Reply]

The point is he does not even own some of these buildings they are complaining about.

#1.3 Things are looking up on North broad on 09/23/11 at 09:16 PM [Reply]

I hear from a reliable source - On North Broad, the permits have been filed and the old Ingles building is scheduled for demolition beginning Monday/Tuesday. Now if we can just get rid of that old Pet milk facility ...Who owns THAT property? they need a nudge from Mr Rice I think.......................

#2 BLINDED BY THE LIGHT on 09/21/11 at 06:47 AM [Reply]

Just cut the grass and bill the Feds! Take
care of our community and then fight the foes.
Next!

***In a tongue-lashing that grew in intensity with each word, Rice said: “To hell with the federal government... They are not going to come into our town and destroy our ship. It’s bull crap.”***

#3 too funny on 09/21/11 at 06:47 AM [Reply]

This is hilarious! Why hasn't he cared about all the other unkept buildings and properties downtown? It is easy to talk like that about somebody behind their back, but let him go face to face with P. Peskin and see if he would have the same language. Could this just be sour grapes over the fact the new bank didn't keep his wife employed? I doubt the FDIC is worried about what he says or that he is mad that the Peoples Bank went under.

#3.1 What on 09/24/11 at 01:51 PM [Reply]

Does Phillip still own that building or is it Dale> I thought they had sold it.

#4 MR. T on 09/21/11 at 08:40 AM [Reply]

Our problems in the city of winder are a lot bigger then lawn grass!
Sounds like a little retaliation for his wife being fired from that bank?

#5 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 10:30 AM

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#5.1 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 10:39 AM [Reply]

And what would the cry baby liberals have done? Oh, I remember, raise taxes to have the grass cut.

#5.1.1 Anonymous on 09/24/11 at 02:08 PM [Reply]

And what would neanderthal knuckle-dragging
mouth-breathing conservatives do? Cut taxes on billionaires and start another war to boost Halliburton profits.

#5.1.1.1 Anonymous on 09/24/11 at 03:54 PM [Reply]

Beat President Zero and the other liberals ideas. The party of tax and welfare.

#6 observer on 09/21/11 at 10:42 AM [Reply]

First Maynard, now Rice. Is there something in the water in Winder that causes perfectly sensible people to display such verbal hemorrhaging?

#7 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 02:11 PM [Reply]

Rice needs to sweep around his own door before jumping on someone else. Did he ever pay back everyone he skipped out on when he filed bankruptcy? There is a reason banks go broke.

#7.1 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 03:55 PM [Reply]

Like all tea-tards he hates the "federal government." Just another cretin.

#7.1.1 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 07:19 PM [Reply]

Like you cry baby, bleeding heart, welfare, food stamps liberals have done a lots for this county. You and President Zero have no answers and no ideas. And 2012 will take care of President Zero.

#7.1.2 Anonymous on 09/21/11 at 07:30 PM [Reply]

Just exactly what plans do the DemoRats have to solve these problems. Raise taxes and stand on the street corners and hand it out. We have been doing that since WWII. Funny how most of the 49% in america that does not pay any taxes are DemoRats. But you can count on they them to be there the first of the month went the checks are handed out.

#8 dt winder on 09/21/11 at 05:34 PM [Reply]

I also feel that Winder was raped and plundered by the FDIC. I feel the same about Mr. Rice and Mr. Maynard. Perhaps we should take Mr. Buffington's thoughts from a recent editorial farther. If you derive your current or former income from any government entity, if you have ever filed bankruptcy, if you hold a real estate license you can't serve on any local board or authority or hold an elected office. You don't have a clue where the money comes from, you can't manage your own affairs so how can you manage other people's, and it is a conflict of interest for about everything.

#9 Allen H. on 09/21/11 at 08:03 PM [Reply]

First of all, Mrs. Rice was not fired from the bank. She was practacally begged to stay on but it was her decision to leave. Secondly, at least Mr. Rice is trying to do something for downtown rather than sitting around and typing on some blog complaining about someone else.
And just why would you expect someone to spend a fortune on a building downtown that cannot be rented. Why would anyone want to rent a building that would be a high rent if proper money was spent to bring it into compliance and rental standards. Remember, the majority of you voted against the 1 cent splost for the bypass in 1990 that would have taken the truck traffic out of downtown. The cost then was 4.5 millionin splost funds and 12.5 millionin State funds to construct the bypass from Hwy. 11 at Publix to Hwy. 53 beyond the hospital. What was the latest estimate for the current proposed bupass now...just under a hundred million.
Now you sit around and complain because buildings are deterioating because no one wants to locate downtown because of the traffic.
Let's see, I guess most of you would be happy if Maynard would tear down the old building and leave an ugly gaping hole in Athens Street... but back to Mr. Rice. I am appreciative of him and all of the other people that volunteer their time to sit on these worthless boards and authorities where you just spin your wheels trying to get anything done. You butt your head against lazy politicians, useless complainng citizens and the lack of support or funding to do anything.
So go ahead...run down some more people who try and make a difference in this community. What have most of you that are complaining about Mr. Rice, Maynard, Thompson and others done for this town or county?

#10 Did is Mama raise him to talk that way? No. on 09/22/11 at 08:31 PM [Reply]

Rice's language and use of profanity was inappropriate for a city official or anyone representing the city. He, like the ranting Maynard before him, should resign. As for the lack of maintenance on the ex-People's Bank buildings,lack of maintenance is a problem all over downtown Winder...it's not just the FDIC. Get a grip, Mike, and resign.

#10.1 Beth on 09/22/11 at 09:46 PM [Reply]

I agree! he should resign immediately! We HAVE to wake up people: Winder will STILL be the same way 20 years from now if we don't vote the Good Ole Boys OUT! Do you really think David Maynard is a good candidate for mayor?? Really?? we would have to deal with his brother telling him how to run things, and if that's not bad enough, his son-in-law is Buddy Ouzts grandson!
We HAVE to make some changes people! it HAS to start now!

#10.1.1 Anonymous on 09/22/11 at 10:25 PM [Reply]

Do you really think the ranting from a shrill harpy is going to accomplish your goal? You'd be much more effective if you sided with the 'good ol' boys' and employed your current feckless method.

#10.1.2 Anonymous on 09/23/11 at 03:04 PM [Reply]

How does who his grandson is have anything to do with what kind of mayor he will be? His son-in-law and daughter do not even live in the state, much less Winder.

#10.1.2.1 Anonymous on 09/23/11 at 04:04 PM [Reply]

Your right. They had enough sense to get out of Barrow Co.

#10.1.3 STFU on 10/01/11 at 01:48 PM [Reply]

BETH OUT OF ALL HONESTY I AM SICK AND TIRED OF SEEING YOUR NAME ON THESE DAMN BARROW JOURNAL POST!!!!! GET A LIFE AND STFU!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO ANNOYING HUNNY!!! SERIOUSLY EVERY TIME A POST IS POSTED YOU ARE ONE OF THE FIRST TO RUN YOUR MOUTH ABOUT SHIT YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT!!! SO GET A LIFE!!! AND STAY OFF OF THIS!!

#10.1.3.1 Gee on 10/01/11 at 03:30 PM [Reply]

WHY DON'T YOU JUST US HOW YOU FEEL??????????MAKE YA FEEL BETTER. Naw. Whure and Harvard need to pay you a visit if Ms. sinn-Clarke don't mind!

#10.2 Please on 09/24/11 at 09:17 AM [Reply]

Oh Good Lord!If everyone who ever cussed at a volunteer or paying job resigned, this country would be at a stand still.

#11 crybaby beth on 09/23/11 at 04:43 PM [Reply]

it amazes me that you can turn someone talking about cleaning up a property into an excuse to call someone a good ole boy!!who in their right mind would spend major money on a building that will just sit there in this economy!!I think we need to run out all the big city crybabys who think they are automatically smarter than the rest of us hicks!we may be good ole boys but you are an unimformed self rightous lunatic!!

#11.1 Anonymous on 09/23/11 at 04:48 PM [Reply]

She turns EVERYTHING into a mindless rant about these so-called "good ole boys." Somebody needs to lock this 'crazy granny' back in her attic.

#11.2 Anonymous on 09/26/11 at 04:56 PM [Reply]

Now it wasn't a month ago that someone wanted Beth to run for the BOC in another blog. Said she was great and had great vision into the future. What happened in the last 4 weeks?

#12 greg langford on 09/26/11 at 03:13 PM [Reply]

whooo weeeee, what an awful bunch of comments. You people are vicious. Mike, my daddy told me that if you're going to try to do something for someone, do it for yourself, because they won't appreciate it.
This community obviously doesn't appreciate all your years of service. At least you did your rant in public with your name attached. these people hide behind a computer screen and do nothing but complain. From the rants you've received it looks like a bunch of locals who envy your success and a bunch of newcomers who couldn't make it else where and ended up in Winder, Ga. No wonder they're so bitter.

It's true the FDIC has raped the community of Winder along with numerous other communities nationwide. Unfortunately kissing your ass won't solve this problem, and it's obvious that community involvement isn't going to materialize. I do very much appreciate your effort and I applaud your truthfullness. To paraphrase Lincoln " to stand quiet and allow a wrong to continue is as unjust as the wrong being done" at least you didn't stand by quietly.

thanks,
greg langford

#12.1 Anonymous on 09/26/11 at 04:08 PM [Reply]

boo hoo your poor daddy!!

#12.2 back up Hoss on 09/27/11 at 12:23 PM [Reply]

Greg had a very business smart and good dad who worked very hard in this community.

#12.2.1 Anonymous on 09/27/11 at 01:23 PM [Reply]

Tell that to the people that lost money.

#13 Great on 09/27/11 at 12:19 PM [Reply]

Greg, people like "daddy" not paying the banks, and horrible business decisions is the exact reason the FDIC came to winder. Nice try though.

#14 Anonymous on 09/27/11 at 02:03 PM [Reply]

Greg, You must have not lost any money when Rice decided to file bankruptcy.

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