City Recreation Coaching
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How about a discussion regarding the City Recreation Director letting inappropriate people coach the children of Perry. Specifically, I mean people with DUI convictions and known community crack cocaine use.
To add to this, do you think that they should be allowed to coach if they are reformed? Not sure if those this blogger is speaking of is a current user or past, but what you think?...BM
How about a discussion regarding the City Recreation Director letting inappropriate people coach the children of Perry. Specifically, I mean people with DUI convictions and known community crack cocaine use.
To add to this, do you think that they should be allowed to coach if they are reformed? Not sure if those this blogger is speaking of is a current user or past, but what you think?...BM
This has been the norm for some time and the reason I stopped letting my children participate in the city leagues years ago. Ditto for some subs in the school district and some who have become teachers in recent years. It really is more of a representation of our overal community sad to say.
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Anyone working for a school district undergoes a criminal background check as well as a drug test (and they're subject to future drug tests after hiring).
That's not to say that someone couldn't occassionally slip through the cracks, but it seems unlikely to me that the district has a bunch of convicted drug dealers working for them.
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I do not know about any drug dealers, but I am personally aware of a current "teacher" who has such a sordid past and is a teacher at the middle school. I questioned someone about her and was told that her father used to work at the district in an administrative post and maybe that is how she became a "teacher". I do not know if she is a certified teacher or if she is teaching out of field, but I am concerned as well when we have such ilk teaching in the school district. I also think there are other teachers in other schools (TCES) that have "issues" and that adversely effects students, advancement of students and other things. There have been and are currently district employees who have substance abuse problems, that is not unique to our district. I rememeber not too long ago the teacher who was in a wheelchair and would run over and "take-down" the kids. It would be funny if it were not kids.
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I don't care if you are so-called reformed or not. I wouldn't let a "reformed child molester" coach my child and I don't want some drunk, crack-smoking guy who verbally abuses the kids coaching.
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Wow. First let me say that it is obvious you are very passionate about this topic, but I don't think anyone would want a child molester doing anything with their kids. Also, there is no such thing as a "reformed child molester", that is the lowest of the low, plus there are actions that are so immoral that as far as I am concerned are not deserving of being in society, must less being reformable.
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Perry has had a problem with the rec department for along time for some reason no one cares to fix it it falls under The Good Ole Boys Club.If you aren't in it then your out so to speak .Your complaints will not be heard and no actions will be taken.It's sad that the children of this community have to be politicians themselves to be heard in this town and they are the ones who suffer ,the ones who which the rec department should be working for.Glenn Ratliff will never be a fair and impartial rec leader for Taylor County he has proven that.If the county pays him a salary year round we should have recreation all year round.I do believe people can change,turnover another leaf so to speak but if you are knowingly letting people who are currently battling a drug addiction or alcohol addiction mentor our precious children in this community then shame on you whether it be Glenn Ratliff or the Mayor isn't it time we actually put our children first instead of talking about it and doing nothing.If your life is out of control with drugs and alcohol you have no place coaching or teaching kids anything.Right now the policy according to Mr.Ratliff is that unless you are a child molester you are free to coach any rec dept sport.Nothing else including DUI,murder,robbery,or any domestic situation will keep you from mentoring our children.It is no wonder Perry has the problems it has with drugs we are practically condoning it.It's time for a changestart with the recreation department...
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How is a little league coach who was arrested for domestic violance ( while high and drunk ) after beating his wife and breaking her toes in front of his sons allowed to coach? "see TCSD report by Jay Ricketson public record, and watch for the booking desk in the paper"? (just because the wife dropped the charges does not mean the city Rec dir. & City manager and council should not look into this?)
More of a question how is he allowed to be a pitching coach at TCHS baseball?
( Superintendent Dyle should look at the suppliment money and what he is getting for his money and who the Mr. Wentworth /Baseball coach is hiring to coach our kids?????)
Is it because he WAS a TCHS baseball star in the 90's?
Is it that our elected officials do not care who coaches our Kids.
To top things off the States Attorney off is investigating this coach's wife for attacking verbally and physically (fist fighting )a team members parent
(while at the City field on city property) The parents son played on this coach in subjects team. When will it end ? Does a child have to be abused or hurt physically or mentally next before the City removes the coach or both coaches? Bob Brown must look into this , if not the City Council MUST in the safety of our children.
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"reformed child molester" is in quotation marks...BECAUSE IT"S A JOKE: THERE IS NO SUCH THING! Now do you get my point? There is no excuse for this type of person to coach the children of this county.
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Do your homework! DUI's count.
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What a joke. Do a criminal background check on the coach for the 10-12 group.
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If This Is Such A Big Deal Then Why Don't You Go And Participate! Its sad that people that have had convictions are the only ones who want to help out.If you have a problem go Help out instead of sitting on your butt judging others.If it wasnt for these people there would be a recreation team
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Who's to say we are not people participating you may be sitting right beside us at the next game,perhaps even on the field with us,that does not change the fact that criminals should not be coaching the children,if you can't run your personal life in a way that makes you compatable with society you have no business attempting to teach a child anything including baseball,football,or even teaching them to write their name.There are plenty of law abiding citizens who do invest their time into our young people and what is sad my friend is that people with convictions have such delusions of grandeur to think that they deserve the right to be coaching.This is not a right but a privledge.You can't even have a state position and be a convicted felon,why you can't even work at walmart if you have been convicted in the last five years SAD Perry Recreation doesn't have a higher standard than walmart when it comes to our most valuable resource "OUR KIDS."
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Good point, we (bloggers) are everywhere! LOL! Our kids deserve better!
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Amen! Maybe the city, county and school board need to take some lessons from wal-mart! The problem is that if every potential employee with a record, who could not pass a drug test, and had related "issues" were excluded from the Taylor County labor / volunteer pool, there would be noone left! Shout out to Carl!!!!
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Thanks for that there shout out. I reckon i'll walk down to the tasty freeze and get me some of those french fried potatoes. Bill Cox has got a mess of work for being with the summer coming on and all. I might go by that boy's house, I like the way he talks, unhuh, yep uggg.
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Our family stopped participating when the coach had beer in the same cooler as the drinks for the kids.....and this was T-ball! Things are not going to change with the current city rec administration. As far back as the Ken Pickles city council era there was an effort to improve things at the city rec. That shows how long it has been in a mess. Same old same old Perry-Taylor County business and usual!
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City rec admin is very aware of current little league coachs drinking habits and convictions and told him not to woory about it. Isn't that against the law. Also, he abuses the kids the way he talks to them. Called one kid retarded.
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So my question is HOW does Glenn keep his job????? Get rid of him. IF enough parents keep going and complaining it should get him out. I would hope that the city and county would listen. Malcom Page is just jealous of Mr. Ezell and would not pass anything to help him and Page is just as greedy. Look at how many boards he is on.
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The most humerous letter to the editor I have ever read was the one to the Madison County paper from Malcom Page's son about Mr. Page and his exploits as a member of the Tri-county Board. Malcom Page likes to come off as a lowly teacher/gentleman farmer, but in reality he is a cold calculating snake in the grass who is, as you point out, greedy and an influence peddler.
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Stan: obviously you're not aware of the fact that the one warning others about the snake in the grass is the actual snake. Kinda of like “the smeller’s the feller"?...catch the drift and strive to be a better person. It's never too late to start!
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I have a question. Why did Jack Brown stop the ice cream truck from coming out to the fields? It is a public, tax paying place. Did parents complain? Did other vender's complain?
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My personal opinion, and that is all that it is, would be that someone or group has an inside track. I would hope that Jack Brown per the county policies would bid any concession vending out to the general public. This would give several individuals and others an opportunity to "bid" and the best products would be sold. I also recall several of the soccer mom's, "pit bulls with lip stick", representng the PSA telling everyone that they would decide and verbally abusing an individual selling ices cream last year, shame on these two! I think the ice cream truck should go out to complexd and sell items and let the powers to be put up or shut up!
Let's hope that Jack reads this and responds.
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Are you saying that the county allows some vendors to sell out there, but not others? I don't get out that way, so I haven't seen.
If only certain private vendors are allowed to sell but there's no formal process for chosing them, then there's a problem.
If NO private vendors are allowed to sell, then there isn't a problem.
I assume that any vendor allowed to sell there must share revenue with the county or otherwise pay some sort of fee...
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I know that the ice cream man (Wendell Ezell) was told by two women that he could not sell and could not drive to the new rec complex last year. The two women are involved in the PSA. Ironically these women are the same that make all of the funds from the T-shirts and other items from the soccer and items at the school district. One works at TCHS and the other on, I think, works at the prison. I am not sure what arrangement any vendor has with the county, but do not recall any bid being issued.
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Rick, I really hate that those two women have such control. I know who you are talking about. But confess to be Christians. They will have to answer to The Lord for this if it is true. I hope they both read this too. Do you think that maybe she does her business out of the school? She has time to go home and work when she should be checking on students. If this is true out those two woman having so much control, I would drive my truck right back out there and tell them to show me the rules where it states I can't come and sell my wares. You are selling yours.
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Granny: Sounds like you’re tired of sitting on the bench/sidelines and you’re ready to play! I encourage you to consider running for public office and/or trying to get a seat on a community Board. Be prepared for tough work though, and living your life in a fish bowl!
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FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, BEFOR A COUNTY COMM. MEETING, MALCOME PAGE ASKED WENDELL EZELL WHAT WAS IN IT FOR HIM IF HE VOTED TO ALLOW VENDING AT THE PARK. WHEN MR. EZELL REPLYED NOTHING MR. PAGE VOTED NO WITH NO SUPPORT TO THE MOTION. CAN YOU SAY ETHICS VIOLATION. MAYBE MR. EZELL SHOULD FILE A COMPLAINT. SOUNDS LIKE A GIFT TO ME. ASK DIXIE COUNTY ABOUT GIFTS.
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This is a bold-faced lie. Malcolm Page would never accept kickbacks nor would he solicit them. He is an honest and hard-working man and if you don't believe that, then all you have to do is talk to him for 5 minutes. I don't know where or how all this ice-cream truck business started, but if Mr. Page had the legitimate power to disallow Mr. Ezell from vending in the park and did so, then I'm sure he had a good reason. If Mr. Ezell feels he has been treated unfairly he should take it to the courts.
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Daniel Page? Your father is but one commissioner. Good reason or not, it is not his call. Your father is not what you think, ask your brother in madison. LOL!
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Daniel's right, whether his last name is Page or not. Families have issues, all families, and the Madison son may be harboring a grudge against dear ole dad for some reason or other. Malcolm Page is not a saint, is not without fault, but he's not, not, NOT dishonest and taking kick-backs. He's a generous and wise public servant who genuinely cares about this community and the people in it. Follow his record (both in the school system for 30+ years and hie board service) and let it speak for him.
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Given the state of the school district and the apparent institutionalization of wasting taxpayer funds at the school district, I do not think that touting "school system for 30+ years" is much of a test of honesty. It is well known that Mr. Page is sunshine law challenged and has made "deals" in the past. It would appear heavy handed for Mr. Page to wield his authority against the lowly ice cream vendor of the county. I am sure Mr. Page has bigger fish to fry and kick-backs to take! His board service have been marked by trying to place an unwanted coal plant / conflict of interest w/ tri-county interests and ignoring his constituents.
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As a math teacher, what/how did Mr. Page 'waste taxpayer funds?" Ya know, teachers are rarely asked to prepare the budget and spent the bucks. So again, how is Mr. Page to be held accountable for this? Ask any adult who was ever taught by Malcolm Page and you will overwhelmingly get positive responses.
I don't know anything about him making 'deals' in the past or any conflicts of interest - I know what I know and what I know is that he is a man of impeccable character.
Have a blessed day, Dan!
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Well he is/was a double-dipper isn't he? I think if you ask the average taxpayer or person in his district you would get various responses. Any time Page makes a decision for better or worse, for self interest or not, under bias or not there are winners and losers. Even family members and ice cream vendors. Shame on Page for keeping folks from making a living, everyone has not had their head in the public trough for their entire working career. Some folks have had to go out and make a living!
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Let me get this stright. Are you saying that Malcolm Page is unfamiliar to working to earn a living? Let's set the record straight here people: my father has worked for various schools as a teacher and an administrator for over 35 years of his 68-year life. During most of that time and some time before and after, he also ran a farm during the summer months when school was out to supplement his lowly teacher's salary.
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I never heard a negative thing about Mr. Page's performance as a teacher. In fact, he had a reputation for being very effective.
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Verb: to double-dip (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/double-dip): To receive compensation multiple times for the same activity.
Dan: Please clarify for me how serving on two Boards at the same time, each serving constituents from two different counties that don’t have the same governing responsibilities justifies double-dipping?
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Yes this is Daniel Page. I'm not afraid to disclose my identity. I assume you are. I believe the things you people are saying about my father are false. Furthermore, until you can furnish proof in a public forum that what you say is true, I will continue to call you liars. If you are going to accuse a man of something, you ought to have the guts to allow him to *face* his accusers. Another, thing, did the whole board not vote against the proposal?
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Come on Daniel, you are going to have to get thicker skin if you are going to be a politician's son, a mover and shaker's son, a potentate and charalatan's son all in one! LOL!!! I think you have been baited!
I like them french fried potatoes...with mustard. I like the way you talk!!!!
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That is funny, not funny queer, funny ha ha! I love you Carl!
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Angelena: you should get out more. For something that is truly funny, check out this site: www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com
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Carl: I am sorry that you have/had a poor relationship with your father and cannot appreciate the loyalty that a son shows for his father when he is being unfairly attacked. And if you are a father, I hope that your child would stand up for you just as Daniel did should you ever find yourself unfairly attacked in a public forum.
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Hey man stop usin' all them $20 words man you know these folks can't read past 8th grade
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Bobby: You’re mean. And I wish you love.
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Hal: I strongly encourage you to assist Mr. Ezell in filing a complaint.
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I feel that not all these rumors may not be all that are accurate in relation to the problem at hand. Slinging this type of mud only creates hostility and confusion to cover up the true picture of what's actually going on. Disagreements between coaches and parents should be just that without malice. Have you ever thought that this coach truly is a good coach with the best intentions has just hit a bump in the road and coaching may be what makes him a better person and keeps his mind in the right place. "IF YOU HAVE NEVER PUT ON ANOTHER MANS SHOES, HOW DO YOU KNOW WHERE HE'S WALKED."
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Oh yea this makes alot of since let our kids give someone with a drug addiction therapy so maybe he will stop his destructive lifestyle that's not the kids job get yourself cleaned up then go out and do something for the community the wagon doesn't pull the horse it's the other way around..
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Good coach, bad coach, who cares. This is about the way you treat children. The coach in question told a child to his face last week that he was "retarded". He also told him that "everyone knew he could not hit the ball."
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If so he should be dissmissed. from both coaching positions forever.....
And have to apolojize to the child and his family.
That is a form of child abuse, that may scar they child and his desire to play baseball.
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To blogmoderator,No the person does not deserve a second chance,he is an adult and he blew his chance to coach,supervise or assist in any city or county directed function involving kids.If the city or county doesnt have a code of conduct standard they should have.Thats the price you pay for being a bad example to kids.And calling a child retarted because he cant hit a ball!I would like to meet this coach in person and the person(s)responsible for letting him coach.You have got to be kidding me!does anybody in this county or city that is in charge have any backbone or moral standards.Well coach I hope you read this and sleep good tonight.PS- can you fly the space shuttle coach?hmmmmm NO,then you must be retardted!
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The City of Perry Rec, County Rec and all programs offered to our county's children should have to comply with the Jessica Lunsford Act like the school district. Our children are too precious to subject them to alcoholics, drug users, spouse abuseres, law breakers and other things referenced in this blog. Part of the problem locally is that everyone's "Buddy" in the courthouse has made this a lawless community by giving folks get out of jail free cards, voiding past DUI's (with old school marm's help), throwing out tickets and a myrid of other corrupt things that go on in the courthouse. Things are changing a little, but I hope it does not take an awful event to correct these deficiencies.
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Very true regarding the Jessica Lunsford Act.
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I most definitely do not like the fact that there have been at least one young man that I know for a fact, has been allowed to assist in "coaching" football, who everyone on the team knows, lives and sells crack at a known crackhouse. This is accepted and allowed, even with "community leaders" knowledge. That is unacceptable and should have been addressed long ago.
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This is a crime and the lawless town we live in promotes this type of "look the other way" philosophy. The issue is that our "leaders" in the courthouse have created this type of environment by letting others "get out of jail" free, erasing past records, keeping secret files, manipulating case prosecutions, dropping charges, ect... It all starts at the courthouse.
God Bless the Children, they need it!
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Why don't you turn him into the Sheriff's Dept.
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Erasing records, keeping secret files, manipulating case prosecutions! You all act like we're dealing with the mob..it's PERRY. No one if office or in the whole county for that matter seems to be intelligent enough to pull off any of those things. Get over youselves! I was told to visit this site for a laugh and I'm so glad I did, It's entertaining. I'm guessing that's why most people are on here...sheer boredom.
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Well you have a point about the lack of intelligence, but it is a fact that Annie Mae Murphy has certain files "locked" in her office and has manipulated records (back dated. ect..), a lot of other things do go on, and I have said for years what went on at the school district was criminal and "organized" by Oscar. I think you are kidding yourself if you do not think this goes on. And yes we are dealing with the mob-organized crime of a few individuals that filter benefits down to cronys, was it the mob that imported pot into this county in the 1970's, well everyone was benefiting from this mob-less activity. I think if you have been involved with doings at the courthouse you would be all to well aware, but most folks do not go to the courthouse, heck do not even vote. Ask around and you will see what a group of inept criminals we have on the floors of the courthouse. They are scheming as we read.
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Guess that includes you! Hope you don't have children....
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I really wish people of all ages would put there money where there mouth is .I know one mom that has talked to the city manager and is going to the next city board meeting, and any of those parents that want a change needs to come to this. its not about hurting anyone it's about helping our children to learn ,live , grow, and love the sports that they play while having FUN. At least theres only one thing that could come out of this and it's change. CHANGE for the better, and I think it's about time!!!
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Just a couple of comments: First about Malcolm Page: Never have I met a more humble, honest, hardworking and helpful (wow, how's that for alliteration?) man in my life. So what if he serves on several boards - the key word here is SERVES. Yes he gets compensated, and he should. I wouldn't put up with the crap he's dealt on an almost daily basis with no cash in my pocket. JMHO.
Ok - secondly - I'm not sure which 'coach' is being referenced, but when my son played 15 years ago in the city league, we had him removed from a certain coach's team (who still 'coaches'. BTW) because of the coach's foul language and verbal abuse (retarded was a mild attack back then). I don't know what the problem is, but I think part of is that adult men who want to coach are few and far between - so the rec dept takes what it can get??? Just a guess.
God Bless Everyone!
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Well people if you don't like who is coaching your kids then coach them yourself. I coach my sons soccer team now. If you don't like the coach do something about it. I admit I am lucky that my job enables me to coach but lets face it there are ways to make time for your kids. To often parents use the coaches for babysitters. Drop the kids off don't watch the game pick them up in an hour get involved its your kids. I hated my little league coach and never wanted to play again. Its a shame now because I love baseball and would love to coach it but the stories I hear about the coaches and parents in baseball make my shy away from it. If one of my sons or daughters says they want to play then I will be out there to coach them.
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I think some of the comments have been about the overall quality of the entire coaching pool and the lack luster administration of such programs by the city recreation staff. Everyone does not have the ability or means to coach, so a lot of parents depend on the city recreation department to have some type of minimum qualifications other than a pulse, a cooler and a son palying to be a coach. There have been several comments about known individuals that parents would not normally allow their children around and that the city rec department turns a blind eye. No matter of parental involvement is going to correct the lack of oversight by city rec staff. I say that there needs to be some type of screening form, although my experience has been that one of the worst "coaches" was a member of local law enforcement and he would pass a test. I think that we are a good enough community for a group of parents along with city rec staff to approach an individual(s) and explain that it may not be the best thing for them to coach, be it a sorid past, criminal history, lack of christian temperment or a law enforcement official with a smart mouth that is a lightning rod for fights and profanity. What we need is for Glenn Ratliff to step up, to provide some leadership, leadership that we hope he has gotten over his years of working in the position he has, leadership that is beyond turning lights on and off and eating donuts/coffee with the boys.
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In response to questions regarding vendors at the Sports Complex. The current policy of the Board is that the group running an event such as the PSA, the City, High School, Middle School etc. has the vendor rights for the events that they are sponsoring at the Sports Complex. Mr. Ezell appeared before the board and was informed that he could coordinate with the PSA or the group sponsoring but that they could deny his request or ask for a percentage of his sales. While this policy may not be perfect it is currently set up this way in order to help the various organizations raise money to sponsor events. Once the concession buildings are complete and we complete Phase II construction and we will adopt a long term schedule and look at bidding out the concessions to help offset operational cost, continue with our current policy or other options. If you have recommendations please forward them to us. Our website is http://www.taylorcountygov.com. If you go to the website you will also find a new citizen notification system that if you sign up for it will send you notifications of County Commission Meeting and workshops. If you want to address the vendor policy of any other issue with the Board of County Commissioners you can show up at the meeting and address your concerns directly to the Board. If you want to get on the agenda you may also contact our office and we will be glad to put you on the agenda.
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Well,Well here we go again!All this talk about a guy selling ice cream in a county park!I didn't see this much outrage about Malcolm page giving almost a million dollars of the taxpayers money to the hospital(private business).I guess we will call that stimulus money!Not to mention this county does,nt have an ambulance service in south Taylor county anymore with out someone having to wait 45 minutes for a response from perry.How about the now vacant used to be volunteer fire dept.buildings that sit vacant because there are no adequate personnel to man them because the fire chief wont schedule classes for people to become volunteers to serve the community.The court house that has a metal detector but no one to man it.Or the judges who don't have a bailiff and have to use deputies to maintain law and order in the courtroom.The county jail that can,t afford to cook or provide meals to inmates so they get food from the prison.And all these federal and state grants that require matching funds down the road for these oh so special projects that benefit a select few,and you know who you are!But what the heck.When all the smoke clears every body come on down to the hot dog stand at keaton beach and ill buy you an ice cream!
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The hot dog stand will be out of business in 5 months anyway and another fool will buy it and make an attempt so might as well.
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Why does this not surprise me. If it would stay open it maybe could be a success. I think an effort to make it more of what it is has been made. keep it simple and stupid, it is not a cloth napkin place, never has been never will be!
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I totally agree. The market around that location is not large enough and does not have the disposable income to support a full-service restaurant. Counter-service burgers, hot-dogs, subs, ice cream, and sods is about all you can serve from there and expect to earn any kind of profit.
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Restaurants have high operating leverage. When you open a restaurant you need to have at least 2 full year's worth of fixed expenses IN THE BANK cash $$$ before you ever open your doors. Furthermore, with a highly seasonal location like Keaton Beach operation like the hot-dog stand, you would probably need 2 or 3 years worth of fixed expenses in the bank. The idea is that (theoretically) if a restaurant can stay open for 2 years, it will build up a large enough customer base to reduce some of the cyclicality and it will probably become a going concern. That's why restaurants are so risky. And based on what I know about the current owners, which is that they have attempted to run several fitness centers (another business that has VERY HIGH operating leverage) to no avail and eventually went out of business, that this business will eventually do the same.
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Thanks for clearing this up Jack. I know a few folks will look forward to the "new" policy (ability to bid) as the concession stands are completed. I know that it was well meant, but the folks with PSA do not have much tact in dealing with others, unless they are selling the products. I think long term it will be great for everyone! Keep up the great work!
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"Don't you realize that whatever comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this is what defiles a man. For from the heart comes evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies,blasphemies".
NOTICE, "false testimonies" are = to the rest of the things listed
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To seriously folks: great effort, but a young man has to learn you cannot argue with bloggers. The more an individual responds, the more amused some bloggers become. People can write anything, look at the local paper, it does not make it true and sometimes...sometimes it is done to elicit a response for LOL!
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“Really…”: I understand where you’re coming from. It’s just discouraging to see taylorcountytalk heading in the direction of becoming your average run of the mill gossip train, half true/half false 'publication' and forum for trash talk. Especially when it is providing pleasure and amusement to bloggers as a result of false testimonies that threaten the integrity and loyalty of a well respected public servant. But you’re right, people can write anything when given free will, and those in the public eye seem to have more written about them, I just wish we could be more respectful. Pie in the sky idea, I know! =)
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Point well taken and made.
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You are right. Sometimes TCT veers off its intended course and has to be corrected, that's is just part of it. There is no doubt that public servants catch more flack than others, but I do want to say to please back off Mr. Page unless you can bring verifiable information to the stage, like documents to post, etc. and yes I do know that an experienced player leaves no evidence. I am also not saying that any accusations posted are true nor false, but unless there is proof to post, it just looks more like something personal one has with another; you know what I mean? Anyway, thanks for participating and have a great weekend.
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What we have here is some blogger philosophers. Given the ignorance so pervasive in our community (elected officials, potentates and related cronys) it is reassuring that this blog shows the overall (mostly) better side of our community, at least the side that can read, write and think critically. Folks need to take what is written with a grain of salt, a lot is true, a lot is opinion and entertainment, you know kind of like the wing-nut talk radio hosts.
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It could also be an indication of the mis-trust and frustration of local elected officials and Mr. Page. Throw in a few decisions and you have a munity. Serving the public in Taylor County or anywhere else will never be easy. You can read the Tallahassee Democrat blog and see that as well.
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What happened at all-star game. Did the money go missing as rumor has it on the street?
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Please elaborate on what you mean, which team? parties involved.
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Rays, sponsor donation,for all star team/player, employee fired from job. That's the skinny on the street. I am asking what happened?
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Well, we have all discussed the drunk -drugy coaches, maybe we should have been discussing the "helpers". LOL!! I am always amazed at the lack of financial controls with all of these groups, boosters and assorted people making money of these things (soccer, t-shirts). I bet the two soccer hags do not trust anyone with the money they are raking in! LOL! Seriously, this is a common occurance with cash handling! I hope it was not a repeat offender, like the lady that worked at a non-profit, ect.... And the employee who stole from the lady at the nursing home. Don't worry, you will not see it in the mullet wrapper!
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I also wonder why the embezzlement from an elderly nursing home resident by an employee, which resulted in an arrest, has not made the newspaper. Not as gossip mind you, but if this incident was reported on, it would deter future abuses against the elderly.
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Her mommy bailed her out and paid restitiution. Don lincoln must drink or play golf with a relative. Lincoln has omitted many things the "good kids" of all the potentates and charlatans have done in this county. The nursing home thief and her husband have had problems for some time, you would think someone would get these folks help and help the kids of these two. This is just like lawless Taylor County, get out of jail free, look the other way and everybody has a "buddy" in the courthouse. Maybe with the transfering of folks in the State Attorney's Office this week there will be more prosecution and less throwing out of cases "when people have money"!
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Hal this is so far pass name calling. We are an embarrassment to our children. Perry’s children showed up at the all star game to find the entry fees not paid and the person(s) responsible did not show up. This is the information I received. We have allowed our adults and elderly to become victims of fraud and thief by failure to manage our duties to the community in a reasonable, responsible, and timely manner and now the children have become targets. Blaming others for our failure to protect our children, families, and community reputation, assets, and good name is our fault. There are those who stand up and those who shut up and we all know who they are.
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