Is Bonne Terre run down?

[bonne terre]

I also live in Bonne Terre and it's the same as it always was. Yes it's a little town with not alot of businesses but i have lived here my whole life and would rather be here than in the city where everyone is killing eachother. There are drugs everywhere it's not just in bonne terre.

[Relatives in Terre du Lac]

bill wrote:

It's too bad to hear about bonne terre - I just bought property in terre du lac - is that area considered to be ok? any comments on the lakes there for swimming and all - since it was winter I couldn't really tell; but I heard fishing was pretty good.

Terre du Lac is really nice, it is not in Bonne Terre(town). You will enjoy living there if you like the outdoor life. Swimming and fishing is great and in my opinion this village is run properly.

[hate TDL]

My family moved here two years ago. If you like not having running water on Holidays and in the summer half of the time then come on down!!

[Judy H]

Well of course i am running late,with this but i do hope you see it,to all those who say Bonne Terre is run down THANK GOD YOU ARE ALL OUTTA HERE!we live just north of town,we own our home here,i was raised in north st louis,drove a truck for many years and even worked at the Doe Run Co.formally St Joe many businesses are back we have a new city hall i think that the ones bitchin are the ones got caught doing wrong,Bonne Terre will and always be home for me now,i am proud to know that the good earth,and the GOOD PEOPLE are still here and that they belive in this wonderful city, tell me of all the cities i seen on this blog most were from Ca,well i am sorry that you feel you have to have sirens to sleep by instead of nature,tell me do you really feel safe in Ca? but as far as terre du lac SNAKES SNAKES SNAKES!!we have many good friends that are from B.T. and other places as well,but don't judge you are not from around here.i have been to Ca several thousand times and now there is a whole dang state that is messed up,i have been to all 48, Ak,and lived in Canada for a year
been to Mexico,and nothing compares to our little town..in my own opinion BONNE TERRE ROX!!THANX JUDY..AKA BANDIT{my c.b.handle on the road}

[Anna H]

Terre Du Lac has been my home for about 20 years and I find the quite setting to be relaxing and peaceful. As with any small community issue do arise regarding what is better for everyone. We have found TDL to be stable neighborhood with a small town feel. We have seen a few snakes through the years but not as many as in the state parks. Home prices are stable with slow growth and that has made TDL a very desirable place to live. Some of the inital lots sold were more expensive than their current value. Does that mean we should worry? I don't think so since the population has continued to grow. One change has been people have decided to live here full time not just on vacation. Seems to indicate they like here in Terre Du Lac.

[yea right]

When is not having running water better for anyone? Those water bills are there right on time though! Better yet, no one seems to ever know why this happens. An honest answer would help.