Well, I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas. I also hope and pray that at sometime you stopped and thought about the birth of Christ, the real reason we celebrate this time of year. What a great and gracious gift that our Heavenly Father gave to us.
I also hope and pray that 2011 will be a year filled with goodness and happiness for all. Monticello will celebrate it's 200th anniversary and it will be a wonderful year in that regard. No matter what you do please be careful as you celebrate the passing of 2010 and the arrival of 2011.
And always remember "Monticello it just feels like Home.""
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Zoning Followup
Well the public hearing went really well last night. The citizens were very cordial in their concerns and comments. There were some changes that came from the public hearing. That is the system working at it's best. We are elected to represent you the people. However we also need to know your thoughts and ideas on actions we take our we are considering to take. That happened last night and that is a good thing.
we recessed the public hearing to the the 18th of January at 5 PM. At that time we will take questions on the proposed new comprehensive plan and new zoning ordinance. If the Board of Aldermenan is satisfied with the final draft they will adopt it at the meeting immediately following the public hearing. Again thank you to those who showed up and got involved.
Remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home."
we recessed the public hearing to the the 18th of January at 5 PM. At that time we will take questions on the proposed new comprehensive plan and new zoning ordinance. If the Board of Aldermenan is satisfied with the final draft they will adopt it at the meeting immediately following the public hearing. Again thank you to those who showed up and got involved.
Remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home."
Monday, December 20, 2010
Zoning
The Town of Monticello will have a public hearing on it's proposed new zoning tonight at 5 PM. We the Mayor and Board of Alderman will take no action on the zoning tonight. The new maps were late in arriving and you the citizens have not had enough time to vies them. Therefor we will not vote on the new zoning until our first meeting in January. We will do that after another public hearing before the meeting. This concerns you the citizen and you have every right to know whats going on with it. Thank you for being patient as we strive to improve Monticello for everyone.
On a side not sorry I have not posted in the last several days but I was out of town for the last week. I will try to do better.
And remember "Monticello it just feels like Home"
On a side not sorry I have not posted in the last several days but I was out of town for the last week. I will try to do better.
And remember "Monticello it just feels like Home"
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Movies in the park
Hey don't forget it's movies in the Park at Coopers Ferry Park this Saturday. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and snuggle up and enjoy a double feature of your favorite Christmas movies. The first feature will be The Santa Clause. Make sure you stay through intermission and register for a chance to win a $100.00 Fred's gift card, you must be present to win. Then stick around for the second show Christmas with the Kranks.
Admission is free, but there will be concessions available. It will be a night to remember. I look forward to seeing you at Coopers Ferry park this Saturday night December 11th at 5:00 P.M. for Movies in the park.
Remember, "Monticello it just feels like home."
Admission is free, but there will be concessions available. It will be a night to remember. I look forward to seeing you at Coopers Ferry park this Saturday night December 11th at 5:00 P.M. for Movies in the park.
Remember, "Monticello it just feels like home."
Monday, December 6, 2010
Why I chose to live in Monticello
This past weekend is a great example of why I CHOSE to live in Monticello.
First off was the Exchange Clubs Texas Chili Feast. As President of the Exchange Club I was quite worried how we would do with this years chili feast. You see with the loss of Billy Davis I did not now how we would do. Mr. Billy just seemed to take care of everything, all we had do to as club members was show up and follow instructions. Mr. Billy would have everything there and ready to go. Well I should not have worried. Miss Louise Davis and the rest stepped up and took care of it all. By all accounts it was one of the best chili feast days ever. Thanks to the Exchange Club for all you do to make Monticello so special.
Then that night how about the Monticello Christmas Parade? It had to be one of the best we have ever had. Gay McElroy, Bob Smira and the Chamber of Commerce did a fantastic job. Then it was on to Christmas in the Park at Cooper Ferry Park. Bethel Baptist choir did a great job singing carols, Amy Corkern had her hands full with Santa and his elves taking pictures in the Gazebo, the hot chocolate and the gathering of friends and family just topped off the day. And what can we say about the Matt and Kim Melzer family. His emceeing of the parade, their decorating of the park and their spirit is out of this world. As I was standing next to Donna and taking it all in I realized this is why I live in Monticello. Is it the most beautifully decorated park, was it the Macy's parade, was it the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? We all know the answer is no. But what it was, was friends and family coming together to have one great weekend. You can't get that anywhere else.
That's why I always say, Remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home."
First off was the Exchange Clubs Texas Chili Feast. As President of the Exchange Club I was quite worried how we would do with this years chili feast. You see with the loss of Billy Davis I did not now how we would do. Mr. Billy just seemed to take care of everything, all we had do to as club members was show up and follow instructions. Mr. Billy would have everything there and ready to go. Well I should not have worried. Miss Louise Davis and the rest stepped up and took care of it all. By all accounts it was one of the best chili feast days ever. Thanks to the Exchange Club for all you do to make Monticello so special.
Then that night how about the Monticello Christmas Parade? It had to be one of the best we have ever had. Gay McElroy, Bob Smira and the Chamber of Commerce did a fantastic job. Then it was on to Christmas in the Park at Cooper Ferry Park. Bethel Baptist choir did a great job singing carols, Amy Corkern had her hands full with Santa and his elves taking pictures in the Gazebo, the hot chocolate and the gathering of friends and family just topped off the day. And what can we say about the Matt and Kim Melzer family. His emceeing of the parade, their decorating of the park and their spirit is out of this world. As I was standing next to Donna and taking it all in I realized this is why I live in Monticello. Is it the most beautifully decorated park, was it the Macy's parade, was it the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? We all know the answer is no. But what it was, was friends and family coming together to have one great weekend. You can't get that anywhere else.
That's why I always say, Remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home."
Friday, December 3, 2010
MEMA Cottage Auction
Many of you have asked me how you can get a FEMA Cottage. Well the public auction is upon us. They can be viewed this Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. and again Thursday the 9th during the same time period. They are located at 347 Beaver Dam Rd., Perkinston, MS 39573. Take Hwy 49 south towards the coast and turn left at McDaniel's General store in McHenry and go about three miles and they will be on your left.
The auction will take place on Friday the 10th of December beginning at 9:00 A.M. at MM Auction, located at 2236Hwy. 49, Brooklyn MS 39425.
You can visit their website at www.mmaofms.com
Hope this info helps.
Remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home"
The auction will take place on Friday the 10th of December beginning at 9:00 A.M. at MM Auction, located at 2236Hwy. 49, Brooklyn MS 39425.
You can visit their website at www.mmaofms.com
Hope this info helps.
Remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home"
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Dream Act
If you have been listening to any of the news lately, than you should know that this act deals with Illegal aliens in the United States of America.
The cliff note version goes something like this. If you were brought here illegally by your parents or others at a young age, than this act would basically put you here legally. The though being that you had no choice in the matter. Never mind you are here illegally, you have already received free benefits, like a public education, health care and more it wasn't your fault. So we the Government will make it ok for you to be here now. And some states like California want to take it further and give you a free college education.
Bottom line is illegal immigrants cost this country billions every year. First step in fixing the budget problem, fix the illegal immigration policy. Why is it we are the only country that coddles Illegal immigrants. Other countries in prison you for years and some do even worse, but we want to give you more for coming here illegally and than ask those that are here legally as immigrants and bonnafide citizens to pick up the tap. I am sorry that is just wrong. Again not to say I am wright or wrong, but that's my opinion. If you agree call your Representative or Senator and let them know.
Remember, " Monticello it just feels like Home"
The cliff note version goes something like this. If you were brought here illegally by your parents or others at a young age, than this act would basically put you here legally. The though being that you had no choice in the matter. Never mind you are here illegally, you have already received free benefits, like a public education, health care and more it wasn't your fault. So we the Government will make it ok for you to be here now. And some states like California want to take it further and give you a free college education.
Bottom line is illegal immigrants cost this country billions every year. First step in fixing the budget problem, fix the illegal immigration policy. Why is it we are the only country that coddles Illegal immigrants. Other countries in prison you for years and some do even worse, but we want to give you more for coming here illegally and than ask those that are here legally as immigrants and bonnafide citizens to pick up the tap. I am sorry that is just wrong. Again not to say I am wright or wrong, but that's my opinion. If you agree call your Representative or Senator and let them know.
Remember, " Monticello it just feels like Home"
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The current state of Congress
First off did you know that the Congress is actually both the house and the senate. We have gotten so used to calling our federally elected officials Congressman and Senator. When in actually they are both Congressman. The House of Representatives and the senate combined make up the Congress. But you already knew that.
But did you know that our Government for several years now is actually running on concurrent resolutions? That we have not had a true budget for a while. So what does all that mean? It means things like a transportation plan, which is adopted for a six year cycle does not get done, it means the FYDEP, (Future Years Defense Plan) does not get done. So what does that mean to you?
It means things like four laning Hwy. 27 can not be funded, it means that Camp Shelby can not be expanded and improved, plus a host of other programs remain at current funding levels. Unless? That's right unless there is a earmark for such projects. Right now earmarks are getting a bad reputation, when for all accounts outside of the ARRA act it is about the only way new things are getting done.
Let me give you an example of how not crafting a new budget affects you here at home. The Farmers Market in the old Malta building had to come thru a very competitive grant process because Rural Development is operating under money appropriated years ago. Now you know that the price of gas, lights and water have gone up over the last several years, but there has been no increase in funding to Rural Development, so they have to take money from the grants for day to day operations, this means less money being put back into the economy that has the chances to create jobs. By being able to get this grant we have helped in the creation of seven jobs. But as more money is spun to day to day operations these grants are harder and harder to come by. Another example is Head Start. I sit on the board of directors for Five County Child Development. You might say this program is not needed but the numbers say different. Children who attend Head Start are much better prepared when they reach school age. At five County we are operating under the same budget we had five years ago. So how does that effect you? In Lawrence County alone Five County employs over twenty people. Soon we will have to look at staff cuts just to try and keep the doors open. However thru Earmarks we have gotten a little extra money and so far no staff cuts, but that could be changing. Is one of those jobs yours or someone in your family.
Now I am not saying we should or should not have earmarks. What I am saying is that because of them we have jobs here in Lawrence County. Oh and by the way the repaving of the mill road was done through an earmark, so we also drive on safer roads. What I am saying is that until Congress, both houses get their act together and pass a true budget, earmarks are a necessary evil. And what is Congress talking about today? It's the Dream Act. A bill that would give Illegal aliens special protections and rights. We'll talk more about that another day. Maybe just maybe it's time to talk about a realistic budget.
That's just my thoughts, does not mean they are right or wrong, but just my thoughts on the matter.
Untill next time remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home."
But did you know that our Government for several years now is actually running on concurrent resolutions? That we have not had a true budget for a while. So what does all that mean? It means things like a transportation plan, which is adopted for a six year cycle does not get done, it means the FYDEP, (Future Years Defense Plan) does not get done. So what does that mean to you?
It means things like four laning Hwy. 27 can not be funded, it means that Camp Shelby can not be expanded and improved, plus a host of other programs remain at current funding levels. Unless? That's right unless there is a earmark for such projects. Right now earmarks are getting a bad reputation, when for all accounts outside of the ARRA act it is about the only way new things are getting done.
Let me give you an example of how not crafting a new budget affects you here at home. The Farmers Market in the old Malta building had to come thru a very competitive grant process because Rural Development is operating under money appropriated years ago. Now you know that the price of gas, lights and water have gone up over the last several years, but there has been no increase in funding to Rural Development, so they have to take money from the grants for day to day operations, this means less money being put back into the economy that has the chances to create jobs. By being able to get this grant we have helped in the creation of seven jobs. But as more money is spun to day to day operations these grants are harder and harder to come by. Another example is Head Start. I sit on the board of directors for Five County Child Development. You might say this program is not needed but the numbers say different. Children who attend Head Start are much better prepared when they reach school age. At five County we are operating under the same budget we had five years ago. So how does that effect you? In Lawrence County alone Five County employs over twenty people. Soon we will have to look at staff cuts just to try and keep the doors open. However thru Earmarks we have gotten a little extra money and so far no staff cuts, but that could be changing. Is one of those jobs yours or someone in your family.
Now I am not saying we should or should not have earmarks. What I am saying is that because of them we have jobs here in Lawrence County. Oh and by the way the repaving of the mill road was done through an earmark, so we also drive on safer roads. What I am saying is that until Congress, both houses get their act together and pass a true budget, earmarks are a necessary evil. And what is Congress talking about today? It's the Dream Act. A bill that would give Illegal aliens special protections and rights. We'll talk more about that another day. Maybe just maybe it's time to talk about a realistic budget.
That's just my thoughts, does not mean they are right or wrong, but just my thoughts on the matter.
Untill next time remember, "Monticello it just feels like Home."
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