Help The Helpless!
This is a letter to the editor I was asked to use as a topic for discussion I have not included the writers name.
To the Editor:
My husband and I decided today that we would go to the dog pound. We were considering adopting a new companion; however, what we found was very disturbing. First, we had to make two trips due to the fact that the pound has unreasonable hours of operation. Secondly, upon entering the kennel, the majority of the dogs were in one medium-sized kennel. The only dogs not kenneled together were a mother boxer mix and her three newborn puppies in one cage and an old pit bull in another. The dogs were soaking wet, including the newborn pups. None of the animals had any bowls of water or food available at the time. I have to admit, I am a sucker for sweet dog faces and have rescued many dogs. I don’t always keep them for myself, but I always find them a good home. It broke my heart to see those tiny puppies with their skin-and- bones mother, soaked and with nothing soft or dry to rest on. I am not an extremist when it comes to animals, however, I call them how I see them and this was just plain wrong. Who runs this pound anyway? I know that all of the pounds I have been to allow for volunteers and even a small area for the dogs to roam outside daily. It isn’t that difficult to clean them up on a Saturday and take them to a grassy area in town for an adoption day. These dogs deserve good homes and with the nasty environment and strange hours of operation, it is as though we are denying them ample opportunity to encourage their adoption.
All the dogs need are some kind people to donate supplies or money and some advertisement, such as WKSR Swap and Shop. None of these things will happen, though, if the operators won’t try. My husband would be willing to make a Web site for the pound, so we could take pictures of the animals available for adoption and post them to the Web site. I know that businesses around town would be willing to become sponsers. All I am trying to get across is that it seems as though there is a problem with the pound service here, and a problem will never fix itself without a little effort from us. Hopefully, as a community, we can work together to help. Thank you for your time and consideration,
posted by Allen Barrett | 11:55 AM
154 Comments:
Giles county commission is responsible for the dog pound. This comes under Environmental Services which is chaired by commissioner Tommy Campbell which is has been for years. There is an extreme need for an animal adoption program in Giles county. The subject was raised a couple of years ago but Campbell refused to allow one.
4-27
That sounds about right for the current gang of 21 +1 . They dont give a darn about the condition of the animals or their building . But you can bet your last dime that they always look for the signup sheet to make sure they collect their $30 or $60 per meeting . Think how much pet-food could be procured if they ALL gave up their pay ($630 or $1260 ) for just ONE meeting . Or how that awful facility could be improved with that $$ .
How about it commissioners ??
Why dont we all ASK our three district commissioners to put such a proposal up at the next meeting so we taxpayers can see who responds ?? DO IT !! Then we'll know who to vote for in august
Doggy Works
WOW This topic has been quiet !!
I guess when a suggestion is made where people could actually contribute something to the county everyone closes up like a clam at high tide .
All noise and no 'go', like a jeep spinning its wheels in the mud but making no forward progress .
C'mon folks , there's got to be somebody with initiative out there .
Where can we-all sign up ?
One thing we can do is put pressure on our county commissioners - with extra pressure on Tommy Campbell. He is supposed to be the lead on this.
I think it would be a great idea to ask everyone in Giles county to give one dollar. $1.00. That's all. That would be a great start to a fund for the "pound". Then with some great donations it would help out a lot. Also need volunteers to work there.
Last Fall there was to be a meeting to get an animal adoption program started in the county. Mrs Vanzant was talking it up to get people to attend and I believe something to do with forming the program in memory of one of the local Vets. What happened? Anyone know?
Not having been to the dog pound this article is enlightening to say the least and also heartbreaking. So many counties are in dire straights with funding that animal control and the subsequent treatment of turned in or seized animals falls woefully short.Not making excuses for the facility or the mistreatment of animals. Volunteerism should not only be allowed it should be welcomed and encouraged? Was it not welcomed at this facility? Blankets, food donations, time spent walking,cleaning, and treating the animals should be a priority. What can be done to put this into action? I would gladly volunteer to make this happen as well.
It was my experience with strays that people have dumped in the country that there is no place to take them. The last resort threat from the vets offices is to either take another pet on or let the poor animal go to the pound. Most end up killed by coyotes before they make it to your doorstep or others are attacked by pets guarding the homes. Dumping a pet seems to some to be kinder then the pound? Something is wrong with that picture. Giles county needs to get tough on puppy mills and backyard breeders, dog fights, and animal cruelty as well. So, what is it going to take to make this happen? Whatever a regular citizen can do please post and I am all over it.
Mrs. Vanzant will not take hold of anything and run with it. It's either because she don't know how or she has something else she had rather do with taxpayer's money. A good leader will get things done!
I think Mrs. Vanzant is doing as good a job as those who held the position in the past. Those who have attacked her just will not stop, and it unfortunately resonates with some who choose to allow them to do their thinking for them.
Mrs. Vanzant has my respect, my support, and my vote.
Then Mrs Vanzant needs to get off her backside and LEAD. She could keep pounding on the commissioners to get an adoption program going in the county. Commissioner Campbell is the one in charge of Environmental Services and the Dog Pound comes under that. Unfortunately, Mr. Campbell is NOT supportive of an animal shelter. With enough pressure from citizens, maybe he will also get off his butt and get something going and adopt a change of attitude at the same time. There are scores of people in the county who are willing to volunteer.
6:57 We do not give a rats butt if you vote for Mrs Vanzant or not. This topic is for the animals. Post your support of Vanzant elsewhere and give the little creatures we are responsible for some space from your everlasting political views.
8:06
LOOK, you guys are the ones who brought up Mrs. Vanzant's name on this thread. I'm just not going to allow you to badmouth her without offering a rubuttal. That;s my right, and it's too bad if you don't like it. Oh well. Mrs, Vanzant has my respect, my support, and my vote.
Let me ask again. Who is the "we" you refer to?
Another shot at Tommy Campbell? I'm surprised you didn't have something negative to say about Terry Harwell and Ms.Coleman as well.
Starting April 30th you can buy stamps at the post office that help to buy food for shelter pets. You can pre-order them online. I think this would be a great thing to spread around. Could you please forward to your contacts?
http://www.stampstotherescue.com/
Woofy
11:23 you don't a rebuttal you whine
and never give any suport for what you think everyone else should just swallow without question. She has opposed improvements at the dog pound
and pronounced it "not a priority"
Bet you'll hear her campaign on the issue with her as the saver of all animals.
Buying stamps sounds like a good idea but it's like sending money to Haiti everyone gets it but the ones it's directed for. Ask youself how much money the post office lost last year do you really believe the money will go to anything in Giles County. If you want to help here get involved here.
8:32
I have never heard Mrs. Vanzant herald herself as the saver of all animals. Are you insane?
Mrs. Vanzant has my respect, my support, and my vote. Not only that, I am already busy out there trying to get her all the votes I can. It's just too bad if you don't like that. And I will do what I can to prevent as many people as I can from swallowing the rhetoric of hate and mean-spiritedness.
Just to let you know, I called a Commissioner and got alot of useful information. I was told that it's the Public Service Committee who is responsible for handling Dog Pound problems and that is headed up by Chan Harris. The Committee members are: Chairman Harris, Connie Howell, Roger Reedy, Tommy Pope, Tim Risner, Louise Faulkner and Tommy Campbell.
The Public Service Committee covers Airport, Rabies, and Mental Health issues.
I was also informed that this committee has attempted to ask several times for money to build a new building but was told by the Budget Committee the county could not afford it, it was not on the priority list. The last attempt was in September 2008, when Campbell made a motion to proceed with preliminary work to get a new pound building. That was before Tommy Pope came on board the Commission. Stoney Jackson was the only Commisisoner on that Committee at that time to vote aganst Campbell's motion.
So it appears to me that Campbell has been in favor of doing something about the condition of the Dog Pound for a long time.
If this is the same place that I am thinking about, I am told that the official title of this place is Rabies Control Of Pulaski, TN..
I have never seen the place but here are pictures:
http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/showthread.php?t=18901
http://pets.webshots.com/album/560015487fkhtSK?vhost=pets
I was also told this places is funded by taxpayer dollars. There is another problem with this place that needs to be addressed and that is that I am told that all of their traps missing as they were loaned out and were never returned. I called to borrow a trap because of a serious raccoon problem and they said their traps are gone and they will only pick up a raccoon that is already in a trap so I checked the price of traps and decided that it's not worth it. I will just wait until raccoons are totally out of control then the City will be on the hook for it.
Why is it that no one even did the most basic thing and got the name/address and phone number from the person borrowing the traps? If they have that info why is it not enforced to get the traps back? That is downright unconscionable. Being an anonymous process someone could have even loaded them up in a truck and sold them somewhere.
The raccoons are getting more populated locally as each year passes and they are also getting more bold. The area is getting thick with them and they are even tearing holes in empty houses so they can nest and breed in there.
What food source they are using to support so many is yet a mystery since they are basically nocturnal creatures so they keep dogs hours which makes it near impossible to monitor them.
This place is rabies control so they need to replace their traps to go about dealing with that issue and get a form of identification for the borrower.
As a stop gap measure I think that either the City or the County should at taxpayer expense hire a licensed Animal Control & Wildlife Removal person.
There is a list here but Pulaski or Giles County are not mentioned:
http://www.aaanimalcontrol.com/Professional-TRAPPER/state/Tennessee.htm
Even if people such as myself are concerned about where the money actually goes they can buy cat and dog food and drop it off there that way there's no doubt about what the money was used for.
We have one full time and one part time person working in animal control. Supplies for food are limited. Most times, at the end of each week the dogs are put to sleep. Unless someone drops by the pound looking to take a dog home there is no effort made to adopt them out.
If the budget comm. stated not enough money for a new pound, that was a couple of years ago. In the meantime monies have been found for every thing else that comes up/requested. Animals are just not a priority with many commissioners and our county executive. We need to put pressure on them if we care enough. No good calling Chan Harris. Remember he is chairman of the Beer Board and totally ignored the vote of the commission body when he voted to allow the last requested beer license which resulted in Giles Co. having zero distance laws. No doubt he would ignore a request to do something about the dog pound.
Maybe we need to go public and get a bunch of volunteers to get an adoption program off the ground.
The problem is there is no follow through from Mrs Vanzant. If the Budget Committee voted to spend the money then why wasn't it spent? This is just another example of incompetence, laziness and stupidity.
Again, all the blame and finger pointing aside how can a person sign up for volunteering to fix the problem now? Horror of horrors would be that your beloved pet is picked up or dropped off at the pound and suffers from attack or neglect waiting on you to discover their whereabouts. How many dog pounds have shut down in the state or found to be negligent? My understanding has been that the present animal control agent is a good one but working with little to no funding at a job no one really wants in a county this size. Dog breeders abound without regulation as do irresponsible pet owners who do not spade or neuter a pet, cannot afford to give it proper vet care, and allow it to run freely with no one to enforce leash laws. Animal neglect and cruelty cases abound in and around Giles County with domesticated animals considered "livestock". I think the pound would welcome help? Who should be contacted to take food, blankets, and a willing hand to make this happen? If there are really willing people who want to help why not put them to action?
6:06 This is a project that could and should be instigated through our elected county officials. However, its lack of responsibility on their part simply because the law does not say the county has to have an adoption society. I believe it has been requested to be written in the county charter that the commissioners organize and maintain by funding an adoption society. Whether that happens we shall have to wait and see. In the meantime, expect no action from our elected officials. If something gets underway it will be done by volunteers.
One more reason to support the Charter and return the government to the people. Allen Barrett
So we support the charter and in the meantime volunteer to whom, when, and where for the animals that needed help yesterday? Where do we sign up to give the one full time and one part time paid employees free help? The way I read this is that there is no volunteer help at the shelter of any kind?
3:18 you have it correct but unfortunately there is nothing that can be done about yesterday.
Until there is an organized and supported effort to bring some humanity to the dog pound it will never be an animal shelter. The people that work there now get paid practically nothing and have severe limitations on what they can do. Allen Barrett
I am not here to step on any toes or bash any of our current commissioners, I would just like to know what I can do to volunteer my time and/or money to revamp Giles County's "Dog Pound" I'm know for a fact there are lots of citizens willing to volunteer a few hours a week to try to find these animals a happy home, not just "put them down" at the end of the week! Come on..ask and ye shall receive! Give us some contact information and lets get the ball rolling!
12:40
Yours was a refreshing post. You made good points without having to belittle or trash an elected official. Thank you. I would be most willing to work with someone like you. You would be a good candidate for an elected office.
After the election, whether I win or lose, I can promise that there will be a very strong effort made to create an actual animal shelter that will not only protect animals but will be something we all can take pride in. Allen Barrett
Contact Mr.John murrey at the dog pound and he will be glad to talk to you about volunteering.
Thanks for the contact info..I will be in touch with Mr. Murrey. at least this will be a start.
Great a name to call and wonderful to hear he will be glad to talk with volunteers! Looking forward to meeting and working together with others like those posting who are ready to help.
Long term these animals need a real shelter and hopefully a no kill shelter. In the meantime at least a clean bed, a human who treats them well, and hopefully a chance at adoption.
Read the Letter to Editor in this week's paper.
Mrs. Vanzant:::: Would you please stop posting on this blog as some Anonymous person that is defending said Mrs. Vanzant and repeating that she has your support and your vote.
Everyone is savey to you, has seen you operate before and this election year knows you will do or say anything to get re-elected!!!\
For me; I want you to see you in (Jail for Fraud) and all the money you have taken from this county paid back including the cost of
your pay, retirement, expences, and court cost repaid in addition to any fines placed against you for this your illegal act.
Go back to Lincoln Co. and STAY THERE!!!
7:56
I happen to be the one who posts repeatedly that Mrs. Vanzant has my support, my respect, and my vote. You are just trying to make it look like something it's not. And wouldn't that be a lie to accuse her of something I do in support of her and against what you attack dogs are trying to do? yes!
For me, I'd like to see you people go back to wherever you came from. And, although there's no specific law against it, what you are doing by attacking her to serve your own political agenda is wrong. But that's ok for now. Just remember that people do not like attack dogs and those who try to trash others. Looks like you would have learned that lesson from the last election wherein most of those you would support LOST! Look out; it's going to be the same thing again this time around.
Mrs. Vanzant. Be of good cheer. There are a lot of us who will help you in any way we can. I'm just glad Mr. Alsup shed some light on what the agitators are trying to do. It's just sad that some people are falling for it. But, that's going to fail.
I would also like for people to consider this. Mrs. Vanzant has NEVER got on this blog (to my knowledge) and called people the nasty names a certain few have called her. That's class folks. Think about that when you go to vote.
To 7:56, 3:37, 3:39
You are on the wrong topic-----this is "Help the Helpless". There were good posts concerning an animal shelter for Giles Co. until you came on as you do with every thread. I believe the Letter to the Editor the poster was referring to was the one from the man who wrote about the dog pound, not the one from Alsup.
To 3:39. You know why she does not get on this blog? She has someone else do it for her.
5:22
No, it's called having a little class. Maybe you could take a lesson or two from those like Mrs. Vanzant. I know she doesn't post on this blog. Just trust me on that. Why? She knows that you guys would take anything she had to say and twist it to mean something else.
Go Mrs. Vanzant. We are behind you even if a disgruntled FEW aren't.
How would you know that for a fact? I think she posts on here all of the time.
7:36
I don't expect you to believe a word I say, but you can trust me on that one. I didn't say she never reads this mess. Oh, she is quite aware of what's going on.
Think about this. Mrs. Vanzant knows full well that if she said a word, you guys would twist it. More than that, she knows there would be a high price to pay (from you guys) should she be caught posting anonymously on this free speech blog.
I'd say that if anyone has a right to hate someone, it would be Mrs. Vanzant. And she doesn't play your game, so that makes you even angrier. But again, who started all this anger and hatred? It certainly wasn't me.
Are you sure about that.
Yes, I'm certain that Mrs. Vanzant doesn't play those dirty and low-down games of hatred and jealousy. But can we think of any individuals who do?
I never said a word about Mrs. Vanzant unless you are her, which I doubt. You said "But again, who started all this anger and hatred? It certainly wasn't me."
I think when Barrett posted a thread if you hadn't sounded off less would of been said. You have kept this alive, because they come back at you.
8:48
You and I both know who is almost sinle-handedly responsible for all the turmoil and hatred that exists in Giles County today. Don't we? Of course, you would never admit it.
Barrett ain't only behind all the hatred and turmoil in Giles County
he is the cause of the high divorce rate, teen violence, rise of gangs and spousal abuse in the county.
Heck he's the cause of the Jihad against non Muslims, the eruption of all the volcanoes, earthquakes and why Obama is president.
10:41
I would agree with you on the first part of your post with respect to the hatred and turmoil, but the rest of it seems a stretch.
Hey folks ,
This item is about the animal shelter ONLY . It's NOT about B-S regarding who's on first in politics or customised complaining -of which there is plenty elsewhere .
Lets keep it straight and clear .
WHO'S GOING TO DO WHAT WITH WHOM TO TRY AND BRING SOME PROGRESS FOR THE FORGOTTEN ANIMALS ??
Woofy
6:01 What a kook! Cant you see when someone is laughing at you? Now, back to the animals if you please.
7:56
I don't worry about the disgruntled who would laugh at me. Their laughter is no doubt couched in anger, because I am opposed to their attacks and tell them so.
To 9-20
Well it seems we're gonna hafta point out to you (alone ? ) again , repeatedly til it gets through your thick skull that this thread is ALL about animal shelters ONLY . NOT your B S and blabbermouthed nothings .
Why dont you go play on I65 for a while like a stray puppy . OR SHUT UP .
Your B S is getting way too much publicity . AHA That's what it is !! You've found somewhere to run your mouth instead of the other end and those who want to DO something cant find the cork to shut it off .
12:42
You just proved my point (anger couched in laughter). And you might add a hefty dose of condescension. Let's make a deal. If those who do the trashing will stop with the trashing, then I will stop pointing it out to them. Sounds fair to me.
Did the topic of this thread trash anyone? I thought someone wanted help with the pound.
Giles county doesn't have the money to build it up or hire more help.
People were trying to find a way to help, but know it all started acting like WAB was trashing someone.
She/he tells everyone else to get a job, I wish she would.
5:18
Why don't you go back and start reading some of the trashing that IS FOUND on this thread as well as on every single one of them? The first I noticed on this one was as an attack on Tommy Campbell and of course, on Mrs. Vanzant.
The disgruntled never stop.
KoKo, KoKo, KoKo, KoKo, KoKo........
6:36
I would probably say cucko, cucko, cucko, cucko, of I were into calling names and being rude.
KoKo, KoKo, KoKo.....
7:30
Do you realize how silly you are?
KoKo want a banana?
ok..howz about you just make one big thread of vanzandt vs. barrett hating thread so those that those whom come to this site for useful information on other topics would not have to scroll through pages of ridiculous bashing and childish rhetoric just to read recent posts from citizens who are willing to actually do something to change things in our county.
That has been tried before but she just keeps getting on every topic and spewing as she calls it.
oh well then..
Teah, I think barrett should start such a thread. But it is YOU guys who keep bashing Mrs. Vanzant on every thread.
KoKo KoKo KoKo
koko koko koko...lol
There is a Public Service Committee meeting Tues., May 11 @ 4pm in the Basement Boardroom of the Giles Co. Annex Bldg. This is the com. that deals with rabies and animal control. Maybe they will let the public speak and enter into discussion on "Help the Helpless". Too bad you children have been on here destroying this topic and serious people will not see this.
I'm sure members of the public will be allowed to speak as long as they don't try to disrupt the meeting as some have done in the past and then claim to have been mistreated when asked to sit down and shut up. Think.
How can you be so sure the public will be allowed to speak? Ask Commissioner Stoney Jackson and Commissioner Lovell how come COMMISSIONERS aren't even allowed to speak when the by-laws say they should be. Think about that, Michael.
Michael...
Calm down. I think you have been listening to the disgruntled a bit too much. I'm sure you know there are extinuating circumstances in any controversy, so consider that neither you nor I know all the facts as to why certain people didn't get a chance to speak at some meeting. You don't have to go off on a tangent and suggest impropriety. Think...for yourself.
To 9:26 Perhaps you would like to share some possible reasons that even elected commissioners were not allowed to speak in the Financial Management Meeting? I certainly would be interested in seeing some possibilities for such a violation of commission by-laws. Allen Barrett
wab...
Ok, I'll give you a pretty solid reason why some aren't permitted to speak. And I am not saying that anyone is absolutely prevented from having a couple of minutes to speak. But when they, such as I believe you have been guilty of doing, disrupt a meeting and keep on talking when they are asked to be seated, it becomes problematic.
Mr. Barrett you are talking about Vanzant, T. Jackson, T. Campbell,Alsup who spend most of their time, time paid for by taxpayers, trying to cheat and twist the rules. In other words they don't care about taxpayers only their power and money.
3:46
Surem he's talking about the individuals you mentioned. Is that anything new? But if I were you, I'd be very careful about accusing them of being cheats. You might have to prove that in court should they find out who you are. Oh, but it's ok to post such garbage anonymously when it suits your fancy I suppose. Now that I call situation ethics.
to 4:51 are you back to trying to scare people into silence you should be ashamed but if you had any shame you'd never come out from under your rock.
Talk about a double standard you dare criticize someone for posting garbage when you are the king of anonymous hate spewing. That's not called situation ethics that called a lot of gall on your part.
5:39
My, but aren't we busy with the spewing this afternoon?
Look, I'm not trying to scare anyone into anything. But I would suggest that people become educated about those who really OUGHT to be ashamed. I've done nothing to be ashamed of, and I will continue to challenge those who should be as long as the Lord gives me breath and as long as they continue with their mean-spiritedness. YES, I dare challenge those who post garbage. I have just as much right to do that as they do to post it. OK?
KoKo KoKo KoKo
5:55 No has suggested that you don't have the right to post garbage if you want all that has been asked is that when you are so critical of others you overlook the fact you are doing the same thing you accuse them of. That's where your hypocrisy comes in.
10:21
Look, who started all this mess. It's that same person who keeps it stirred up. I just respond to the atacks, pure and simple. Yes, I am critical of those who claim a kinship and closeness to God Almighty and then have the audacity to behave as they do. If that's wrong of me, then so be it!! And you're flat wrong when you say that I am doing the same thing that I accuse others of doing. No, that's entirely untrue. When they stop attacking and name-calling, that's when I will disappear.
May 05, 2010 5:42:00 AM
You are keeping it stirred.
If you stopped the blog would die.
KoKo the Monkey is stirring the pot. Way to go KoKo.
To 5:42 On other occasions you have made the same stupid claim that I am the one who has caused the mess you see in Giles County. In your one dimensional, detached from reality mind everything was peaceful and wonderful until I came along. I suppose until I moved here there wasn't even a police force. You are so like the early American Tories who were totally satisfied and supportive of King George even to the point of taking up arms against their neighbors who sought a free and independent country.
You have simply allowed your self-righteous delusion to blind you to the realities that exist including your hypocritical attitude toward me and anyone else who doesn't agree with you. Allen Barrett
wab
Call me self-righteou if you must, but it doesn't change my opinion of you. YES, I believe you to be the primary source of the problems we see today in Giles County. That's my opinion, and AI have as much right to a low opinion of you as you do of our county mayor. At least she's not running around town calling you the liar you so eagerly call her.
Seems the proof is in the pudding 3:34. I just read a whole list of lies on another thread. Show where those things ain't true and you can destroy any credibility WAB has, it's up to you.
By the way I have lived here all my 58 years and remember many problems before I ever even heard of WAB. I remember the former mayor was removed from office by a judge. I remember the incinerator that Rep Depriest almost brought here. I remember the high stakes poker games held in the fire station. I remember the total disaster caused by Giles Collier. I remember a county commissioner being forced to resign because of an under age girl. I remember a school director that was run out of the county. None of these things involved Mr. Barrett as far as I know. This county has a very notorious history remember the KKK originated here. Ask any older black person if Giles County was the land of milk and honey before Mr. Barrett came here.
We also have many outrageous crimes in our history you think is so rosy.
6:22
I almost broke a rib laughing at your comment about blacks not thinking this was the land of milk and honey before barrett came here. You have got to be kidding, right? Surely, that's not what you meant.
WHAT ABOUT THE INNOCENT ANIMALS? Bury the egos, hate and politics, and let's solve the problems about the dog pound. How can we make it into a "no-kill animal shelter?"
Don't forget the Public Service Com. Mtg. Tues., May ll @4pm Courthouse Annex. Said the agenda was to be policies of rabies and animal control.
Don't forget the Public Service Com. Mtg. Tues., May ll @4pm Courthouse Annex. Said the agenda was to be policies of rabies and animal control.
7:58 when your rib heals tell me what I said was so funny or do you think we were actually doing that great in this county before 1983 when Mr Barrett came here. That's so typical of people like you, because we tried to get along and walked a wide path round the boss you thought we were happy. I remember not being able to vote in this county and when I was allowed to vote I was told how I should vote by a man that stood next to the voting table. This has nothing to do with Mr Barrett even though he has spoken up for me and helped pay my electric bill once, this is about the attitude many and most of those in power had and still have toward anyone who stands up like a man. There's been big problems in this county a long time but you can't see them cause you been sitting on top of the heap.
I agree with one thing 9:06 said in particular. Those who have "been sitting on top of the heap" have blinders on. They cannot see how the rest of us live. Or maybe don't care. Their day is coming. Change is coming. The heap is going to collapse or at least be excavated by a large voter bulldozer.
Just trace who the one with class is on this blog and see what it does to the election.
10:25 Unfortunately, politics is and has been the problem with the deporable conditions at the dog pound. I understand many folks got together and forced the
meeting to be held next Thursday at 4 p.m. This being an election year, would be a good time to make these commissioners commit to something. Its been tried over and over through the commissioners over the past few years but it always gets swept under the carpet as are many things people want for the betterment of the county. Only way to make something happen is by scores of people making the push. A word of warning though Chan Harris is chairman of this committee. We couldnt trust him on the beer board issue how can we trust what he says now?
9:06
I assume then that you are black, because you seem to be suggesting how oppressed you were back before 1983. You are right that barrett has nothing to do with that. Granted, blacvks were mistreated, but can we not move past that now? I think people have bent over backwards to appease. When will enough be enough?
And you falsely accuse me of sitting on top of the heap. I have always worked for a living and never asked anything from anyone...particularly government. That's because I too stand up like a man!
"How can we make it into a 'no-kill animal shelter?'"
Easy:
1. Properly fund the shelter;
2. Adopt the dogs; or
3. Stop picking up formerly 100 pound dogs that now weigh 10 pounds because someone abandoned them and which clearly need to be euthanized for mercy's sake.
To 708 You say you stand up like a man but have you ever stood up for another man when everybody was against him. It's so typical of people like you to talk about how "people have bent over backwards to appease. When will enough be enough?"
I never asks you to appease nothing just treat me like a man of equal value. I don't want you to take care of me or think I need you to be somebody you ain't my momma.
Mr Barrett has helped me but he ain't never treated me like I couldn't do for myself.
Really. Does any of this have anything to do with the animal shelter?
Folks, I'm having a tough time staying tuned.
wynton
I stand by what I said. When will enough be enough? And if you think I owe you something, guess what? I don't!
By the way, WHEN did I imply anything that would indicate that I wouldn't treat you as a man of equal value? Get past this mess.
Vote for barrett if you wish, but I believe you would be better served voting for the other three and particularly for Ms. Coleman. And, for your information, I am the one who has posted nothing but wonderful things about Ms. Coleman on previous threads. So you don't even need to suggest that I don't value someone equally based on pigmentation of skin!!!!! That would be a lie.
What does Ms. Coleman have to do with the animal shelter?
7:26 If you would treat any man as equal why would you make such a statement in your 7:08 post thet "you must be Black"? Disgusting. If you are totally unprejudiced you would not have even brought out the thought. People can and are mistreated regardless of the color of their skin.
Sunday, May 09, 2010 9:46:00 AM
I like your post. Why would she say, "you must be black."
Didn't sound like a person with class.
1:48
The answer is simple. The writer indicated that he was a black person.
And, BY THE WAY, I meant absolutely nothing derogatory toward black people. Some of my best friends are black.
Hi, I am the one who wrote the original letter to the editor on Help the Helpless. I currently made a facebook group which has about 630 members. My group has started a petition that is in businesses like Hickory House, FNB, and others. Please, if you want change, sign the petition. I really would like to present it to the Officials at the meeting on Tuesday May 11th at four pm. I think that showing how many people are truly concerned about this catch and kill facility, we may be able to make a difference. Thanks
Also, our group, raise over 500 pounds of dogfood, several metal bowls, collars, leashes, etc. All of which were donated to the pound last month. I know there are citizens out there that care and will help. As for volunteering. I offered to volunteer out there when I spoke to the rabies control officer. That way the pound could be open for adoptions more. However, He ignored my offer. I also want to do a saturday adoption day. Clean the animals up and take them to a grassy area near a parking lot like walmart. That way it would increase adoptions.
9:46
Let me tell you something since you insist on suggesting something racial that is not there. I asked if the writer is black, because that's precisely what he or she lead me to believe. That's neither right or wrong; I simply asked the question.
Are you suggesting racism because I used the word "black"? Well, that's what they are called, and they are not offended by it. Now, had I used some slang and trashy word, that would have been different, and you would have had a valid point. But I didn't, and you don't.
Wait, I really don't have to explain myself to you anyhow. I have no animosity whatsoever toward blacks, so why don't you stop with the racial thing. It only stirs up more trouble. But you are free to spew and believe what you want. I find your suggestion of racism on my part totally disgusting!!!
6:02/6:08
I will be at the meeting Tuesday to sign the petition and "hopefully" hear some useful suggestions about converting the present doggy concentration camp into a no-kill animal shelter.(br>I hope the people who are only concerned with character assassination decide to stay home! Some of the posts at this site are an embarrassment. They have nothing to do with the subject at hand. Shame on you!
I finally have the answer. If when she writes razy things on the blog the only thing to do is simply ignore her and don't answer her bacj and the bikering will stop. She will finally get the message nobody cares.
8:32
No, you do not finally have the answer, because someone else, perhaps you and you just forgot, already posted that "she" should be ignored. What a laugh. Let me just say this. You are apparently gender confused and have no clue what you are talking about.
I plan to start putting out signs for Mrs. Vanzant right away. I hope none of them simply disappear into thin air.
Wow! People on here have vicious comments. It makes me ashamed to be a part of this community. I thought this country was The UNITED States. The way people talk about one another on here shows how uneducated they must be.
9:30
Well just ask yourself one simple question and look for the answer. It won't be hard to find.
Here it is. Who is the principal author and promoter of the hatred and mistrust that is now rampant in this county? Who?
Who keeps stirring the pot?
Monday, May 10, 2010 6:20:00 AM
10:46 I agree. You would think their spoon would wear out from all the stirring.
to 6:20 Do your questions serve as a self revelation. You are the problem.
1:33
You're dreaming.
ahhh..scrolled thru all this CRAP and finally seen an add in the paper inviting the DOERS to a meeting...goodbye to this hatin' blog spot..stagnant hate like youve been doing FOREVER..this site is getting deleted from my favorites list..you all are a bunch of COWARDS Words with no back-up..Thanks Barrett for starting this but you are fighting a losing battle..ANONYMOUS WILL GET YOU EVERY TIME! Signed Anon. cuz I'm so friggin disgusted!
great..once again my opinion will not be counted because I dO NOT work the 9-5 shift and this meeting will be on a "week night" when all your factory workers are on the clock... sorry, I tried to make a difference. :( Not only me but at least 5 of my co-workers..good luck with your endeavours...
I also was unable to attend the meeting hopefully there will be an opportunity for another at a different time perhaps. Allen Barrett
THERE WILL BE ANOTHER MEETING ON MAY 17TH AT 6 PM AT MRS. BRIDGET'S OFFICE AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY. IT IS OPEN FOR CONCERNED CITIZENS, COMMISSIONERS, ANYONE WITH OPINIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE FACILITY. No bashing or pointing fingers. Nothing will be accomplished with that sort of attitude. -Raya
Raya
Should any commisdsioners attend I hope you can keep them in control from finger pointing and bashing. I doubt any members of the public would resort to such behavior. Its the commissioners who get mad in their committee meetings. Good luck.
What commissoiner gets mad and points finger?
Try Stoney Jackson for a start. But he won't be there.
To 4:27, you people just kill me. you get on here and spout off and you do not know the facts. First of all Tommy Campbell is not the chair of the Dog Pound committee, Chan Harris is and Tommy Campbell was for the new dog pound when he was on the committee several years ago. Know your facts before you start bashing someone.
Campbell talked about supporting the pound but voted against it.
11:00 Tommy Campbell is chair of the environmental committee (or something like that)and has been for years. The dog pound, airport etc is under Campbell's overall committee. Campbell watches the votes as they go around a room, counts where it will end up then either passes or votes to defeat unless its a wheel tax which he has sponsored in the past.
Oh here we go again trying to trash Tommy Campbell. Does anyone know why this is happening. Terry Harwell and Vicki Coleman will be next. Want to bet?
Is it trashing to speak the truth. Because of the absence of Harwell and Faulkner Campbell has sat on more committees than anyone else on the commission. Mrs Coleman works in Columbia so if she gets elected that will probably mean Campbell will be the only 7th District commissioner present for committee work again.
I thought each commissioner had to sign something promising that their work would not interfere with their duties as a commissioner. Seems like if someone can't be at meetings because of work that would be interfering.
I just hope sensible people will see what the attacks against Mr. Campbell, Mr. Harwell, and Ms. Coleman are really all about. You ain't heard nothing yet.
Seventh District voters please elect:
Vickie Coleman
Tommy Campbell
Terry Harwell
7:27 There was nothing I could see in that post as 'trashing' Tommy Campbell. Looked like it was only facts posted. If T Campbell creates a situation he has to live with it.
What "trashing" are you talking about 3:48? I stated a fact and concern.
I live in the 7TH district and have watched Mr Campbell sit on every single board. Mr Faulkner wisely decided not to run again and Mr Harwell should have decided the same thing both were absentee commissioners during the past three years and that can be confirmed by looking at the record of their attendance at committee meetings. Mrs Coleman works in Columbia I expressed a concern about whether she would be able to spend the time needed to attend committee meetings and the commission meeting. If she can that's fine if she can't why would she seek to be a commissioner? There is no trashing there just facts and a concern, the facts can not be changed but the concern could be set aside with a commitment from Mrs Coleman. I certainly will not be voting for Campbell and Harwell I may vote for Coleman if she can ease my concern and I definitely will vote for Barrett who has proven himself far more than capable. I will also vote for Stewart and Murrey. Murrey has done a good job but her opponent has proven to be nothing but a "yes man" for Dan Spear and will be the same for T. Jackson. That's
Charles, you are indeed a wise gentleman. Thanks for your votes.
charles
Since you DON'T KNOW whether or not Mrs. Coleman can attend the meetings in question, why are you trying to sow seeds of doubt in the minds of voters? That doesn't sound so much like a wise man.
Here's the deal. If you are wise, then you need to vote for the following:
Tommy Campbell
Vickie Coleman
Terry Harwell
Janet Vanzant
I can't vote against wab, but I will make it a point to campaign for the other three.
A great organizational meeting was held at South Side this evening with about thirty in attendance. A new website has been created for information about helping with the
situation. I apologize that I did not get the correct web address perhaps someone would please post it. The next meeting will be at the Hickory House on Tuesday at 6PM. Allen Barrett
Sounds like a group to me.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:32:00 PM
Why don't you go see instead of spewing.
I thought it was to help the animals.
3:32 Yes. A group that cares.
3:32 you perception is truly uncanny, is there a problem with a "group" deciding to do something about the
terrible situation with domestic animals in Giles County?
No, I was referring to the non-existent group that meets from time to time to plot strategy.
Well you need to put that crap on the thread for non-existent groups and try to learn something about things before you shoot off your mouth. This thread is about taking care of animals no one wants.
Testy, aren't we? Could you direct me to the thread for the non-existent group?
I have toagree with whoever said they thought you were hurting Mrs Vanzant more than helping her. If I were her and knew who you were, I would have to ask you to stop helping me.
1:23
Well, she hasn't asked me to stop. The only ones who would say I am hurting her are those of your persuasion. The ones that really matter don't read this trash anyhow.
3:47
If it's trash why do you read it and write to it?
So Vanzant knows who you are?
9:30
Yes, Mrs. Vanzant knows who I am. In fact, she knows several of us who support her and have a problem with the way the disgruntled treat her. So what's your point?
Do the disgruntled know who you are? I'll bet they do.
9:30
Let me try this again.
Yes, Mrs. Vanzant knows me, but she doesn't have one thing to do with what I say on this blog. So, do you have a point?
I'm wondering if the disgruntled know who you are? Oh, I'll bet they do.
They have no idea who I am.
They don't know me or me them.
If Mrs. Vanzant knows who you are and approves of your spewing she's not the woman I thought she was.
If she knows what you are writing why don't she tell you some things she has done and why what somepeople say about her isn't true.
Think.
Sure would help undicided people.
11:23
I knew you people would try to put a spin on what I said. Mrs. Vanzant knows me just as she does many others who support her. But she has no clue about this, so you can forget about making that argument.
Mrs. Vanzant has NEVER asked me or anyone else that I'm aware of to stop supporting her. In fact, she appreciates the help. But as far as this trashy blog goes, she will have NOTHING to do with it. How do I know that? I have asked her. She shows far more restraint than I would have!
No, I believe the way you guys treat her is going a long way to help those undecided voters. Thank you for your service!
You can support her in better ways.
I often wondered if she knew how you were hurting her.
Think I will tell her how your posts hurt her.
Well you can add your name to the list she has lied to now. I have personally seen her on this sight and I have heard her talk about things on here that she could not have know other than by having read them herself.
8:06
Go ahead and tell her then and stop spewing and whining.
Charles M if you know so much you should run for office yourself. Um maybe you chicken. It is a lot easier for a chicken behind the fence to judge those who are out in the yard pecking in the poo to make this place a better place to live. To put it another way those who sit on the sidelines and spout off should try to get involved themselves. Go Charles M. Let's write him and see what he can do.
Did Mrs. Vanzant respond once to some of barrett's charges? If so, I can't blame her one bit. If she did, I just forgot. Oh, and I KNOW you will make hay over that one! But regardless of what you say, she doesn't lower herself to be on this blog.
Ok, go ahead.
Maybe I am confusing her letter to the editor with this trashy blog. I'm not sure. But, as I said, if she did, she would have been totally justified in defending herself, and I am certain that she would have signed her name to the post.
3:48
I can't stop spewing and whining until you do.
10:10
I grow weary from taking you guys on myself. And my promise to you is that I will go away when you guys stop with the smearing, the attacks, and with the bashing. Why don't you guys stop that, so I can have a bit more free time.
Oh, would you look at that clock. Guess what? I have a job and must go to work.
To 6:24 Dude, there's no way you gonna have more free time cause you have to be alone with your self you'll spend all that time trying to get away cause you can't stand yourself any more than the rest of us can stand you.
Does Pulaski have an ordiance against stray dogs?
I saw 4 dogs running on sidewalk near old Bennett May building this afternoon.
Something needs to be done about that.
Who wants to walk down the sidewalk with dogs running loose you have to go by.
dude!
Again, you know nothing about me. And I could care less if the disgruntled can stand me or not.I'm very happy in my own skin. Ok...dude?
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