Wednesday, October 19, 2011

It's time for a change...

Let's all get serious about moving our county forward.

Are you concerned about what is going on in Memphis, TN or are you more concerned about what is going on here in Tunica County, MS?

Are you concerned about what is going on in Senatobia, MS or are you more concerned about what is going on here in Tunica County, MS?

Are you concerned about what is going on in Coldwater, MS or are you more concerned about what is going on here in Tunica County, MS?

If you are like me, I'm more concerned about Tunica County, MS because Tunica County, MS is where I live.

Candidates are really no different then you or me. We are all more concerned about what is happening where we live.

The DEC didn't do the citizens of Tunica County any favors when they certified candidates to run for office without verifying residency. Excuses like..we don't have time...we don't have the resources...are just that...excuses for not doing what is right.

So, it is time for a change in Tunica County. It is time for new elected officials and it is time for a new Democratic Executive Committee. Some of us are just not buying your song and dance.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Training for Manufacturing Jobs

This information is being taken from the Tunica Times, 30 Sep 2011 Edition on pages 7 and 9. If you are not subscribing to the Tunica Times, you are missing out on your community news. Frankly, I don't know why anyone would not subscribe to their local newspaper. It's about caring what is going on in your community and figuring out what you can do to help make Tunica County better for yourself and everyone in the county.

The page 7 article is titled: "Schultz partners with NWCC for training"

"Area residents looking to gain the basic manufacturing skills needed to be considered for employment at emerging area industries are looking to Workforce Development at Northwest Mississippi Community College to provide the manufacturing basic skills (MBS) certificate program they need."

..."For more information about classes offered through Workforce Development at Northwest, contact Dwayne Casey at 662-562-3486 or dcasey@northwestms.edu."

According to this newspaper article, Schultz Xtruded Products LP is not the only manufacturing company needing employees in NW MS. In addition to Schultz there are the following two companies:

1. Solardigm in Olive Branch
2. Twin Creeks in Senatobia

So, this is the deal. If you are serious about starting a career at one of these facilities, go to the WIN-Job center to register. For starters, you must have a high school diploma or GED and pass a drug test. Then there is assessment testing and now this certificate program.

And while you are at it, subscribe to your local newspaper. It's the right thing to do for you and for your community.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Poll Manager Training

Tonight I dropped by the Courthouse to see what was going on with Poll Manager Training.

There didn't seem to be enough people there to fill the 36 spots needed. I counted 11 people who had signed up for our 8 Nov 2011 Election.

We need a minimum of 3 workers at each of our 12 Precincts. You have to be a resident of Tunica County and you have to be registered to vote in Tunica County. Anyone want to apply?

Monday, October 10, 2011

Time to get back to work....

I've been lazy long enough...time to get back to work.

Would first like to comment on the clean-up of the debris left at the cut-off by the flooding last spring. This is my understanding so if I have the facts wrong...just sing out.

Sometime last summer, the Tunica County Board of Supervisors voted to follow the FEMA guidelines for the handling of the clean-up. By following these guidelines, Tunica County would be reimbursed for 87% of their expenses regarding the same. The Road Department was charged with carrying out this project.

In Sep, the BOS discussed and discussed the fact that their directive was not being followed. Because the Road Department was not following FEMA guidelines as directed by the BOS, Tunica County was not going to be eligible to have 87% of their expenses for this clean-up paid for by the Federal Government.

What the heck is wrong with you guys? You gave a directive. It wasn't followed. Take the expense out of the Road Department budget and move on to the next subject.

Do this once and I bet you won't have to do it again.