Why Is The Tourism Office Under Attack ?
While there has been some contention and competition between the Tourism and Chamber of Commerce for the most part they seem to have co-existed with separate personnel and missions.
The Chamber primarily under the control of the Industrial Recruiter/Mayor has not been as supportive of the Tourism Office as could have been hoped for. Until Tourism was moved out of the Chamber Office the Chamber was charging Tourism over $12,000.00 a year for rent. This provided approximately 300 Sq. Ft. of space in the Chamber Office and took the entire monetary amount given to Tourism by the County. Finding this totally unacceptable the County Commission voted to move Tourism into the Courthouse where the Tax Assessor Office had been. This move has provided the much needed independence and convenience needed for the Tourism Department to function and flourish.
Now comes another attempt by the County Executive and City Mayor to make Tourism an arm of the Chamber once again under the control of the Mayor/Industrial Recruiter. This did not work very well in the past and I believe it will not be beneficial to the County in the future. Because there is more to Giles County than the city of Pulaski, Tourism must remain independent in order to provide the continued benefits to Giles County.
According to the University of Tennessee Department of Tourism in 2008, the last full year available, Giles County had 19.98 million dollars of direct tourist spending. Keep in mind that the Director of Tourism is the lowest paid head of any department in the county making approximately $12.00 an hour. There are many assistants to assistant directors who make much more than that, but Mr Turner has not complained.
On 20 August the Property Management Committee with Chairman Commissioner Jackson presiding, met and decided to give the Office of Tourism sixty days to vacate their offices. The County Executive as an ex-officio member was asked about possible alternatives to moving but refused any discussion about alternatives.
This is a matter that will have to be voted on by the full Legislative Body probably at the 20 September meeting when new members can once again be caught off guard and be required to vote before they know all the facts in the matter. One can only hope that the full Commission will do the right thing and keep the Tourism Department where they are. Allen Barrett
The Chamber primarily under the control of the Industrial Recruiter/Mayor has not been as supportive of the Tourism Office as could have been hoped for. Until Tourism was moved out of the Chamber Office the Chamber was charging Tourism over $12,000.00 a year for rent. This provided approximately 300 Sq. Ft. of space in the Chamber Office and took the entire monetary amount given to Tourism by the County. Finding this totally unacceptable the County Commission voted to move Tourism into the Courthouse where the Tax Assessor Office had been. This move has provided the much needed independence and convenience needed for the Tourism Department to function and flourish.
Now comes another attempt by the County Executive and City Mayor to make Tourism an arm of the Chamber once again under the control of the Mayor/Industrial Recruiter. This did not work very well in the past and I believe it will not be beneficial to the County in the future. Because there is more to Giles County than the city of Pulaski, Tourism must remain independent in order to provide the continued benefits to Giles County.
According to the University of Tennessee Department of Tourism in 2008, the last full year available, Giles County had 19.98 million dollars of direct tourist spending. Keep in mind that the Director of Tourism is the lowest paid head of any department in the county making approximately $12.00 an hour. There are many assistants to assistant directors who make much more than that, but Mr Turner has not complained.
On 20 August the Property Management Committee with Chairman Commissioner Jackson presiding, met and decided to give the Office of Tourism sixty days to vacate their offices. The County Executive as an ex-officio member was asked about possible alternatives to moving but refused any discussion about alternatives.
This is a matter that will have to be voted on by the full Legislative Body probably at the 20 September meeting when new members can once again be caught off guard and be required to vote before they know all the facts in the matter. One can only hope that the full Commission will do the right thing and keep the Tourism Department where they are. Allen Barrett
posted by Allen Barrett | 9:12 AM
188 Comments:
There needs to be a full report of this in the local newspaper so the public can know what is going on. Hope the full commission votes against movinfg Tourism out of the courthouse. Seems it has only been a few months since the commission moved them in the ex offices of the tax assessor.
Why are they being asked to vacate the offices they are in. What does the county want the space to be used for ?
I heard they planned to move the highway patrol in there. But frankly, I cant see the highway patrol being satisfied with the space. Let them move someplace else.
I agree 6:04 put the THP in the annex
with the emergency management personnel. Their should be plenty of room in the break area or in the kitchen area upstairs next to the County Executives office.
Where ever they move it is going to cost a bunch. People are just now getting used to the Tourism office being accessible and in the courthouse. Allen Barrett
Once again you are sending misleading information. The Chamber has NEVER been under the control of the Mayor or Economic Development Coordinator. I have been on the board, and the Mayor was never part of the descision making process. I don't know what is going on here, but please try to tell the entire story so citizens can make an unbiased educated opinion.
8:00 Are you saying that the mayor has not had anything to do with appointing people to lead the Chamber? The mayor doesn't have a lot to say about what the power company does either except that he is the one who appoints the board and they have a huge say. It's power by proxy you might say. Allen Barrett
And since I voted the for the Mayor, that makes me the most powerful son-of-a-gun in the county!
With Speer out this time we might see some positive changes all around. Rest assured though, he will still control.
to 8:00 P.M. , who do you think you are kidding aout Dan Speer? He is in control of everything that goes on in this town. He and the County mayor are like two peas in the same pod. I hope the commission will vote no and let Tourism stay in the same place or even share with the Hwy. Patrol. Tim Turner is one of the hardest workers for such a small amount of pay according to the blog. The two better be glad they have someone like Mr. turner promoting the county.
The Mayor did not attend board meetings. I don't remember him trying to influence in any area or dicisions. I don't even remember him making any special requests while I was on the Chamber of Commerce Board. You guys assume way too much.
The Mayor is not as popular, powerful or influential as you think. And his days are numbered.
All office holders' days are numbered. Please remember though that just as Allen Barrett has never won an election. Dan Speer has never lost one.
Anyone involved in tourism and the chamber past or present knows the influence Dan has on both of these entities. You don't need to fool yourself or try and fool others. Tourism is a vital part of our county that needs the proper support. Tourism promotes our county and Mr. Turner has done an excellent job with little resources or support. I certainly hope our commissioners will rethink this idea.
Tim Turner is just a pawn being played in Janet Vanzant's revenge game. She is mad at him for supporting Scott Stewart during the last election and now Tourism has to pay for it. Maybe Janet should take a different approach to people, why do you think so many people hate her? Maybe she should change the way she performs her job (which, by the way is supposed to be in the best interest of the citizens of Giles County not for her petty revenge games she plays.)
Tim has done a GREAT JOB for Giles County Tourism with very little pay to boot. Nobody else would take all the crap he does for that pay.
Don't let petty politics ruin our
County. Tell Janet to keep Tourism
up at the Courthouse where it belongs. Being inconsistent with where our central offices are located shows a lack of leadership on her part.
Tim will stand his ground with Janet or anyone else that gets in the way of doing what is right. He is a good honest person who can't be bought off. Hang in there Tim and the tourism committee.
3:57 And you know this is Janet's revenge how? Sounds like speculation with no facts to back it up. And since you didn't put your real name and telephone number, I will be surprised if your post is not deleted by the blogmaster. According to his rules, it should.
Almost 3,000 people must like Janet well enough to vote for her since they elected her for a third term as county executive.
Mr. Turner may be doing a good job, but people in certain positions should know better than to bite the hand that feeds them, at least not publicly.
While this MAY be payback on Janet's part and petty politics, remember, to the victor goes the spoils. Nobody ever said life was fair.
I have to make a correction to the thread topic. In it I stated that Mr. Turner makes $12.00 an hour. The fact is Mr. Turner has a salary of $18,000.00 which translates into $9.00 an hour. There is no overtime pay and he receives $25.00 a month for his cell phone and mileage for official travel. Allen Barrett
Dan's days are numbered as EDC also. He may not have lost an election, but I'm certain that he would not win any popularity contests now. But getting back to topic, The Mayor and the City really do not get too involved with the Chamber or with Tourism.
5:42 In your post you admitted that this is revenge on the part of Vanzant. Add to that Louise Faulkner (Tourism Board member) also supported Stewart.
7:32 Please read my post again. I said it "MAY" be payback on Janet's part. I can't admit to something I do not know so I used the word MAY. You and 3:57 may know but I see no evidence or facts to back it up in either comment.
Mr. Turner and Mrs. Faulkner have the right to support the candidate of their choice as do you and I. How vocal and public we want to be about it is also our choice. But in a position like Mr. Turner's, you have to be careful how vocal and public you are for your candidate or you run the risk of payback if your candidate loses, as his did. It happens at the local, state, and federal levels of government as well as the private sector. Payback may not be right but it is a fact of life.
I hope you now understand the point I was trying to make.
Again, Mr. Barrett, why has the post made at 3:57 pm today not been deleted? Does it follow the rules or do I just not understand them?
8:16 I believe you will find Mr. Turner was very discreet in support of his candidate of choice.
8:30 That is a wise move on his part. So maybe the reason the tourism office is being moved from the courthouse is something entirely different than revenge. Mr. Turner's support of Scott Stewart may have nothing to do with it. The point is, we don't KNOW why. What has been posted on this blog is mere speculation and nothing more.
wab
Why wasn't the 3:57 post deleted?
I see nothing wrong with the 3:57 post.
You all seem to forget that Dan Speer in a member of the Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. Does that not put him into an influencial position. I think so and I understand that Mr. Speer is about to die to be a member of the Tourism Board so he can have a finger in that pie also. Talk about wanting to control. And if the right person gets elected as Mayor of Pulaski, he'll still have control. Think about it.
Stay at the Courthouse Tourism. I like you there, you're at a convenient location.
Mr. Speer is an ex officio member of the board, and he NEVER attened in the three years I was there.
FYI-I do not like Dan Speer, so I am not defending him. I am just stating fact.
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I have a sneeky suspicious Mr. Speer is posting in favor of himself on this blog. I have to honestly admit I have never met a person that likes him.
7:28 That was a distasteful remark to make about Mr. Turner. Totally unnecessary.
The fact remains that Dan Speer is indeed a member, whether it be Ex-Officio or regular member. He loves having his finger in the pie and can't stand it because the tourism want be controlled by the likes of him and I'm stating facts also. Mr. Stoney Jackson knows this and is keeping his promise to Dan Speer that he'll help get the tourism out of the Courthouse hoping they'll have to move back to the Chamber of Commerce. Just a few years back, Mr. Jackson was saying don't touch the THP. They like were they are and if they are forced to move, they'll stop writing tickets and bringing the County revenues. Wonder what happened to that thought? Guess Mr. Speer told him otherwise.
Whatever! You don't know what you are talking about!!!!!!
This is far off the subject of the Tourism Office but I would simply like to know what is our County Road Superintendent doing with all the money in his budget. It certainly looks like he's not doing his job to keep the sides of our county roads clipped. I've never seen the county look this bad before. Even Mr. Pete Britton did a good job at that. What's going on? Spending all his money somewhere else?
I think the 7:06 post should be deleted due to unfounded and unsupported allegations. Isn't that the rule?
What's unfounded, have you been out and seen if the sides of the road are clipped? I haven't been out of town.
Tourism? In Giles County? Seriously? For the number of tour groups visiting Giles County generated by Mr. Turner's efforts, it would seem that he is well paid indeed.
Whoa! A "full report in the local newspaper" about this issue? A full report in the local newspaper about ANY issue............dare to dream!
8:59
What's unfounded is the suggestion that the road superintendent is using taxpayer money in ways OTHER THAN he should. No proof...delete post!
Or, will the road superintendent be the next unfortunate elected official under attack on this blog?
Will this post be deleted? Probably.
I have not removed the question about the Road Superintendent because it was posted on Sunday and several have read it and it raised a question that can easily be answered by Mr. Hyatt, who has a very open door policy.
The Highway department has been very consistent in living within their budgets and very responsible in meeting the request of the Budget Committee to cut their spending where ever they can.
Each year for at least the past four Mr. Hyatt has done more with less than perhaps any other department and he should be commended for his efforts and accomplishments.
The state highways which are the responsibility of the state DOT are cut under contracts let through the bid process which Mr. Hyatt has no involvement in.
While the County Highway Department does have responsibility for cutting on county roads, they for various reasons simply have not been able to keep up with the extremely fast growing that has been experienced this year, many homeowners have had this same experience. Normally there are four cutters assigned in the north and four in the south ends of the county a staff shortage has temporarily cut that to three.
If you will call 363-1635, Mrs Phillips will assist you with all your highway concerns. Allen Barrett
WAB While agree with you about the rapid weed growth this year and everyone having a hard time keeping the weeds cut, who lost staff? Was it the highway dept or the company that has the cutting contract. Is that Eddie Bass again this year? Then I cant agree with you about Barry cutting his budget as much as he could Dont he still keep Julie Philips on staff when she should have gone to the budget office 4 years ago? Could save a goodly amount of bucks there. Nothin against Barry but lets not play favorite here.
Most people on my road cut the side of the road them self on their property. If you are able why not do it.
For the one saying Hyatt will be attacked on this blog. He was a few years ago.
Hyatt is trying to do a good job.
The question was simply why has the County Highway Dept. let the county roads grow up so. I don't mean that the weeds are a few inches high, they are tremendously high to the point that when it rains and they sag, you cant see what's coming if your going on a narrow road or around a sharp curve. Not only is the weeds tall but the bushes has not been cut all summuer. It was merely a question, not an accusation. I still stand behind what I said that I've never ever seen the county roadsides in this kind of shape before.
I believe Mr Barrett offered you an opportunity to have your situation fixed. Simply call 363-1635 and if Mrs Phillips can't remedy the problem then get on here and see if Mr Barrett can't solve the problem for you. This is your opportunity to do more than just complain.
4:02
Mr. Barrett can't fix any problems since he is not an elected or appointed official. He would do well to try fixing some of his own personal problems first.
4:02 See your point. However, its not Mr. Barrett's place to solve everyone's problems. We all need to take responsibility for whatever bothers us and lets remember, we pay for this stuff to get taken care of and the wages of the people who are supposed to be doing it.
4:41 since when do you have to be in an elected or appointed position in order to help someone with a problem?
Seems your hatred has completely possessed you.
I agree with 4:48, Mr Barrett may not be elected but he has helped me several times when no one else was even interested.
A lot of the problems have resulted from those in elected positions. We need more private citizens getting involved and asking questions and taking a stand. Nobody better attempt to tell me that I have no voice or cannot help with a situation or problem because I am not elected. I pay taxes in this county and they seem to keep going up every time I get my tax notice. Until I am exempt from paying taxes, I will continue to be proactive and stand behind anyone who is doing the right thing to have our elected officials and county employees do right by us. Period.
5:36 Thats great! Now instead of 'standing behind' how about standing up front. Get involved. Attend some meetings. For the past few years its only been a handful of the same people carrying the load.
4:02 P.M. Does Mrs. Phillips run the Hwy Dept? You said if Mrs. Phillips can't remedy the problem call Mr. Barrett. Just wondering?
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What! The shameful problems facing Giles County today is not because of Mr. Barrett but by the incompetent county officials that cant seem to do a simple job as making sure a candidate is qualified or not. If you want to know who's costing the taxpayers money, look at those people, not Barrett. Lawsuits are being filed on a regular basis around here just because the Officials will not do what they know is right. Look at the Lisa White case. The taxpayers were cost $70,000.00 just because Mrs. Vanzant said we had no qualified applicants. No, it's not Barrett, it's who we keep putting into office. Stay in tune and maybe just maybe you'll wise up one of these days.
To 6:32 while Mrs Phillips does not run the Highway Department she is the one that answers the phone most of the time and the problem is so simple that she should be very capable of either answering your questions or directing you to the person who can.
Allen Barrett
6:52 Good point. Right on!
barrett,
You just removed another of my posts. I asked you why the 6:52 post was not deleted. According to YOUR rules, it needs to go. Please answer the question.
6:32 I am involved and at meetings. What would ever give you the idea I wasn't?
To 8:46 Each post that I delete is copied to another disk and saved.
There were no postings between 7:43 and your complaint at 8:46 that were deleted.
When a post is deleted it states in that space that it has been deleted. If you don't know the rules by now you should.
The 6:52 post did not include any gossip, untruths or vile accusations of a personal nature.
Allen Barrett
Mr. Barrett,
I'm still wondering why the post made Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 3:57PM has not been deleted or at least the first paragraph? I see no supportive evidence that backs up this statement and no name and telephone number provided.
This is the third time I've asked (others have also asked why) so I hope I get an answer from you. If I don't, then I guess I'll know why.
its his freaking blog......he can keep what he wants and delete what he wants....why do you care anyway?
9:08 Not according to his rules. Remember those? By the way, great choice of adjectives.
You see, you are wrong. Its HIS blog. He can make whatever rules he wants....and change them when he wants. That is a FACT.
Im not saying i like the guy. In fact, i think he is nuts. However, to keep on and on badgering him about this....its an effort in futility, andserves no real purpose at all.
btw....my choice of adjectives wasnt what i was thinking..just what i wrote for public decency sake. You see, one of my pet peaves is stupidity. It just bothers me.
If you don't think there is something wrong in our county government you should have been in the courtroom today. I would love to have a head count of the number of county and school system employees there on a work day. That is our tax dollars working hard for us. Now they are going to get to take another day off next week. If they all have so much time on their hands maybe we really don't need all of them.
I agree 2:28 there were a large number of county employees, Hastings from GCHS, Garner from the finance office, Griggs from the ambulance and a number of other county employees did they take leave to be there? How did they justify not being at work?
charles m
Look, teachers can take personal or sick days anytime they want. They are charged those off their accrued days. Just wanted to set the record straqight. I wanted to be there myself but do not have that luxury. I wanted to be there to see barrett go down in flames of defeat.
Charles.
I plan to be there, the Lord willing, when Mr. McAlister takes allen barrett down. Hope it's ok with you if I take a day off without pay. It's going to be well worth it.
Charles,
I posted at 6:01 and had another thought. Have you ever considered that those educators who were at the trial were there to see if barrett could pull this thing off? That they wanted to see him in action?
I understand there was huge support in the audience for the election commission staff and none for barrett other than his loyal followers. Oh, I heard all about who was there and, although I wasn't, could have named each and every one of the malcontents. I wonder if they felt a bit uneasy being in a courtroom full of people who despise allen barrett?
whine and gloat but your day is coming.
9:23
Who are you threatening and why?
Who says anyone is threatening? A good thing only lasts so long. That is not a threat but a fact.
We shall see pal.
I'm going back Thursday. I love watching his temper tantrums.
To Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:36 AM
My purpose for asking my question(s) was to show Mr. Barrett was fair when it came to his new rules. He would delete those he agreed with and those he didn't if they didn't follow the new rules. Unfortunately, he let me down so what others have said on this blog about not deleting posts with which he agrees even if they don't follow his rules must have some substance.
BTW, you must stay peaved all the time if you don't like stupidity. I feel sorry for you and your family if you have one. How sad. Life is too short.
I would like to know where Stony Jackson got his information about the Tourism office getting $20,000 from the city. The commission only voted to give them $17,000. Was a mistake made or did they really get $20,0000? I think Mr. Jackson should check into this and tell the truth.
I have on question, how does Janet know who supports who unless she has someone tell her how certain people voted.
barrett,
Did you bother to read 1Timothy 6?
Please do so and make the proper application to your own life.
6:24 Holier Than Thou Person
How about having a little respect for people. Either address Allen Barrett as WAB or Mr. Barrett. Plain old "Barrett" sounds as if you are an army sargent and Mr. Barrett is enlisted to meet your demands. The rest of us just dont want to be exposed to your rudeness.
to 6:24 who asked Mr Barret to read 1Timothy 6.
Are you saying that we should all be slaves are that none of us should ever strive to better our lives?
I don't know about Mr Barret but I ain't no slave and I ain't gonna act like one, he don't seem like one either.
If people did not try to better their lives then we would all still be slaves. This country was founded on the principals that every person has an equal opportunity to do wonderful things with their lives are just waste them.
If we was contented with just the food and clothing we have what would happen to the econome of this country. I guess you're happy with the obama destroying the economy and you are happy to have the food and clothes you got.
Jesus stirred thngs up, Paul stirred things up Peter stirred things up and every Christian worth his salt stirs up things when they see that they are wrong and evil.
You have a very imature understanding of God's Word and before you go using it to attack other people you ought to get more familiar with it yourself.
9:48
Sorry, but I have absolutely no respect for allen barrett. There's a rather famous quote that says man is respectable only inasmuch as he respects. Do you think that he (barrett) has any respect whatsoever for the voters in 7th District? If you think he does, would you mind explaining that one?
1;04
But the difference here is that Peter and Paul did not stir up trouble and cause strife among the brethren. They were also in the right and no the wrong.
Yes, I suggested to barrett that he should read 1Timothy. Peter and Paul were certainly not guilty of the things Paul wrote to Timothy in that particular letter.
I'm not 9:48 but I'll answer your question. I have a lot of respect for Mr. Barrett or anyone else who is willing to stand up and be counted for good. That's something you will never understand because you have become so set in your way of seeing things that you are as blind as any sightless person.
Mr. Barrett served his country and his county and has done so with distinction. Yes, he has respect for the voters in his district enough respect that he doesn't want to to see them ripped off with a phony candidate. There was no mistake made in the elections office it was fraud.
Now I am 1:04 and I'll stand firmly by what I said and if you think Paul didn't jump on "the brethren" you certainly didn't read any of the Letters to the Corinthians where he scalded "the brethren" for their behavior that they saw as right in their eyes. What do you think Paul did in the situation with Barnabas and John Mark, there was so much tension that they had to split up. Peter created quite a stir when he refused to stop preaching Jesus and when he told "the brethren" that it was OK to eat anything that God had made what do you think their reaction was.
You are a fool because you think you have a monopoly on the truth and God's word. You have even at time on this blog said you are so smart that you even know who Mr. Barrett prays for and what is the real motivation for his actions.
Ask your preacher sometimes for a little guidance about knowing someone else's heart and motivation and who they pray for. Stupidity is one thing but brother you exceed all stupidity in your foolish arrogance and enabling of evil.
6:36
Well, that's where you and I would strongly disagree right off the bat. I don't see barrett as standing up for any good other than his own. I understand that perfectly.
Granted, he may have served his country just like many others have. But what has he done for the county? In my opinion, the ony thing he has done is cause trouble and kindle hatred and distrust throughout the county. So you and I would also disagree on what constitutes service to our county.
You say barrett only wants to make sure the voters aren't going to be ripped off? Well, isn't that precisely what the "outspoken man of integrity and common sense" is trying to do to those same voters?
you mention fraud. That's a fairly new twist on this issue for you guys. Why don't you name those individuals you suggest are guilty of fraud? Oh, by the weay, don't forget to give your name and address when you do.
Your analogy of what Paul did to his brethren is a stretch at best when it comes to what barrett is trying to do. Paul was trying to get his brethren to accept Christ and to repent. That's not the case with barrett. In my opinion, he's trying to take from Mrs. Coleman something that she won by a huge margin over him. Is barrett trying to encourage his brethren to good works and Christianity? Surely, you don't believe that yourself.
May I suggest something for you? Why don't you ask your preacher why you shouldn't be running around calling people fools? Ask him. Better yet, why don't you print off a copy of your nasty post and show it to him? That is, unless you are actually barrett or your preacher is him.
The Christians at Corinth had lost their way you dunce and Paul was trying to get them to understand and act right not become Christians which they already were. I'm not the expert on Mr. Barret that you claim to be but I do know he has a long list of good things that he has done for the county from the Financial Management to Charter Commission and stopping the county wide zoning.
Why do you make a claim that every time someone disagrees with you they have to be Mr Barret, are you that dumb or just that possessed. One thing I can assure you of if I was Mr. Barrett I would have deleted everything you wrote in the past few days then I would find your rock pull your cowardly butt out and fix your attitude problem.
9:57
Look, Paul went about various places proclaiming the word and restoring the erring. And anytime he or any of the others went about doing so, there was always the plea and/or hope that non-Christians would be converted.
I'm sorry that I don't have your lofty level of intelligence that would allow me to see things exactly as you do. Is that why you call me names? Is that why you threatened me with the "rock" scenario? If you only knew how unafraid I am of the whole lot of you guys.
If you're not barrett, I suspect that you are close enough to him often enough that you've picked up on how he talks to and about people who disagree with him.
Forgive me, but your arrogance made me suspect that you were barrett writing anonymously.
As far as deleting all of my posts. why would you do that? Isn't this a free speech blog? Other than to state my rightful opinions, I've not said one word that isn't the truth. So let me translate what you said. You actually said you would delete anything that wasn't in agreement with your thinking. Now tell me that doesn't sound like barrett.
Financial Management cost the taxpayers a LOT of money. The charter is something we do not need and would also cost the county a bunch of money. As far as zoning, I wish allen barrett's neighbor would put a hog pen right beside his house. Or better yet, how about a rock quarry or waste dump?
Yes, allen barrett has a list of "deeds" he is responsible for. I don't consider any one of them to be good deeds. But you failed to include the division and strife that now exists county-wide these days.
6:26 Please give brief outline as to how Financial Management has and the Charter would cost the county money. Thanks.
6:13 you are the one who suggested that Barrett read some verses in the Bible that according to you would help him become more obedient. I asked the question if you were suggesting that we should all become slaves to the government, then you claimed if Barrett followed the example of Paul he would be able to get along with everyone. I stated the facts about Paul's divisiveness and blunt declarations to the Christians. Now you try to ignore all that and change the whole structure of the conversation. Then when all your defenses are destroyed you accuse me of being Barrett that isn't only a lie it's a stupid lie. You want to enter into a debate but you want everyone else to debate with the same limited understanding you have.
Yes you should be deleted because you have lied and gossiped without any support. It's not about me forgiving you but you might need to talk to God about forgiving you for the overly inflated self righteousness and selective application of rules and laws that your Pharisee attitude has taken.
Now before you lie and accuse me of being Mr. Barrett again I am a minister and my name is Benjamin Taylor now should I expect to see your courage on display by your name?
Thanks for your post Brother Taylor.
Allen Barrett has done more for this county than any single individual in the past 15 years. He is an intelligent, courageous man of integrity and that's what's scared the dickens out of a lot of people.
This county needs Allen Barrett a lot more than he needs it and we all lost with him not getting elected.
7:13
You bet I am the one who suggested that barrett read some pertinent scriptures and make the appropriate application. And you come scross just as arrogantly as has barrett in the past. Is it any wonder that I would suspect you of being him posting anonymously. You think my understanding of scripture is limited when clearly you could do a bit of brusing up yourself.
My defenses aren't destroyed as you so erroneously charge. On the contrary, I stand my ground with people like you. And it's a sad commentary that you would be on here calling me names while you profess Christianity. By the way, I don't need or ask your forgiveness. You think I need forgiveness? What a laugh. Maybe you need to go back and read your own words.
to 12:48
You say barrett has done more than any single individual for Giles County in the past 15 years? I would agree. He has caused an incredible amount of mistrust and strife and has now become the most despicable person 9my opinion) in Giles County. Can you name one person who is more disliked and ridiculed than allen barrett?
Raymond Shaw.....er...Allen Barrett is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.
4:51
Are you serious??? Surely you cannot be that deluded or naive? In my opinion, he's the worst I've ever seen. Isn't it amazing how perceptions vary?
Agree fully with Mr, Shaw.
Unbelievable!
Let's please try and get back on track with the subject of this thread.
Before Tourism moved into its present home in the Courthouse they were paying $12,000.00 a year in county money to the Chamber of Commerce for a small space slightly larger than a walk-in closet. Since their move to the Courthouse the money they paid previously has been much better invested in magazine ads and other means of promoting Giles County as a whole. The results have been, by University of Tennessee estimates, approximately 19 million dollars brought into the county.
Now comes the situation where the Highway Patrol has had a rent increase on their office space and will now be required to pay $12,000.00 a year for rent.
Mrs Vanzant and Commissioner Jackson have offered a solution that involves the Highway Patrol moving into the Tourism offices at an undisclosed cost and the Tourism office moving somewhere else at an undisclosed cost.
The question should not be whether there should be a Highway Patrol office or a Tourism office but how can each be maintained maximizing their benefits while minimizing there cost.
The first question: Was there any effort made to negotiate a smaller rental increase than the three hundred dollars a month proposed?
2nd question: Will the cost of moving these two offices be greater than the difference in the rent increase approximately $3600.00?
3rd question: Will the county be better benefited with Tourism out of the most historical building in the city, where they give tours at least weekly, and replaced with a patrol office that isn't even open most of the time?
These certainly aren't the only questions that need to be discussed before the County Commission meets on the 20th and decides the fate of Giles County Tourism but they are important for starters.
Allen Barrett
Would that put the courthouse janitors back to giving tours to out of town visitors?
As was said by an earlier poster, Tim Turner is a pawn being played in the County Executive's revenge game. She is mad at him for supporting Scott Stewart during the last election. Now Tourism has to pay for it. Maybe she should take a different approach to people. Why do you think so many people hate her? Maybe she should change the way she performs her job. It is supposed to be in the best interest of the citizens of Giles County and not for her petty revenge games she plays.
wab
Are you going to delete the post at 1:01 or not? It's against your rules, isn't it?
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Sept 11 2010 Do you mean you are retarded??????
Could be, that comment seems totally unconected with the reality of the other posts.
While there are some very offensive even disgusting statements that have been posted clearly in violation of the rules it seems highly unfair to the posted for those statements to be deleted after they have already been posted and read by a number of readers.
I will try to delete future statements that are not in compliance with the rules prior to them being posted. Allen Barrett
6:13 We all know how unafraid you are. You prove it over and over again by posting anonymous. You said it sounds like Mr. Barrett for someone to say they would delete posts that weren't in agreement with him? Actually Mr. Barrett has stated just the opposite and I agree with the post who said he would delete everything you posted. No way would I take the slamming that Mr. Barrett takes on my own blog. He's a more courageous person than I for doing so. You did get the part right about it being a free speech blog, however YOU have no rights on this blog nor do the rest of us. It's Mr. Barrett's blog and he owes you nothing.
3:56- You stand your ground? Really, anonymous posting is hardly standing your ground. You state, "you think I need forgiveness? What a laugh." WoW arrogant and smug especially when GOD's WORD says we all need forgiveness.
I understand that these lawsuits cost the county money. However none of you wab-bashers actually would give a flip about the tax dollars being spent if it were anybody but Mr. Barrett. You are liars if you say otherwise. He believes an irregularity occurred during the election and is willing to endure the attacks of a personal nature to attempt to correct that wrong. Yes she got more votes, but what you can't seem to understand is that she was not LEGALLY eligible to receive those votes. She thought she was, she was told she was, and she acted in good faith as far as I know. But for all of you to virtually say, "Ignore our laws, let's make up laws to suit our individual agendas or perpetuate a vendetta is pretty sick and in my opinion, desperate. You would not urge laws and our Constitution to be trampled on if were anybody but Mr. Barrett. As I have stated before, I am new here, I don't know Mr. Barrett, Ms VanZant, Tee Jackson, Stoney Jackson, the Harwells or any of those who apparently have lots of clout and I am not related to anybody of that group either. The fact of the matter is that I sometimes agree with Mr Barrett and sometimes disagree. The difference however is he doesn't hide behind his "momma's skirts" and finger point and offer lots of criticism with no suggestions for a better way. He has convictions. You know where he stands. You others are apparently for sale to whoever tells you what you want to hear. I find your type much more dangerous. I was always taught if you can't sign your name to it, then you need to not say it. There is no other explanation other than cowardice. And for the record, everyone that posts on here that sounds "pro-Barrett" is no more Mr. Barrett posting anonymously than everyone posting on here "anti-Barrett" is Janet VanZant posting anonymously. I am going to post my name now, I do not know if there are citizens with the same or similar names, but believe what you wish. Most of you have never been bothered by truth if it differs from what you want to believe.
William James
6:57 Great post.
wab...william....???
Tell me something. Do you plan on stirring up as much trouble as you possibly can for the next four years?
I'm afraid your hatred for Mrs. Vanzant is driving you crazy. And up until your attempt to get the election overturned, I still believed you were sane. But now, I really and truly believe you need professional help. While there's no absolute cure for paranoid schizophrenia and extreme narcissism, there are treatments available. I would suggest you consider seeing a psychiatrist.
10:25 who would know better than one suffering such an illness.
Schizophrenia is personified by a coward who rabidly pretends to be a brave person. Paranoid is seen in the person who makes claims that everyone is the same person out to persecute him.
Extreme narcissism is when you place yourself far above everyone else so that they their value, thoughts, experiences and life are meaningless compared to yours.
Psychiatrist that's the person who takes notes while you talk about those other people who are so evil.
The psychiatrist is also the one who is translating your words into various little doodles that spell out "this guy is nuts".
I'm beginning to wonder if you may be a vampire since you can't see your own reflection in a mirror.
charles
I sincerely think wab may be in need of psychiatric services. I had suspicions before, but this latest election thing was the icing on the cake.
Thank you for defining the terms paranoia, schizophrenia, and narcissism. In my opinion, you just described allen barrett. Can you not see that? Since you are apparently close to him, why don't you suggest that he consider seeing a therapist? Perhaps you need to go with him.
Well, 6:15, it's obvious that you got your advanced degree in psychology from Argosy University. As soon as you develop some common sense and an affection for the truth that overcomes your ingrained prejudice perhaps then I would consider your observations of my mental health. Until then guess I'll just have to struggle along being happy within myself. Allen Barrett
wab
It's called narcissism. Must you be so histrionic?
I would like to know how Vanzant can put Tourism out of the courthoooouse? She needs to read her book with CTAS.
To 7:02, she can't. Chapter 21, page 265 in County Government Handbook it states under ALLOCATION OF COURTHOUSE SPACE;The county legislative body has the authority to assign office space within the courthouse.
7:13 is the commission supposed to vote on the THP moving into the courthouse?
It will come up in the meeting on Sept 20th.
Mr. Barrett,
Can you tell me what happened to the two posts made by Tim Turner about 30 minutes ago on this blog? Thanks.
To 9:44 I wish I could tell you what happened to the post by Tim. He and I have spent about an hour trying to understand what happened and why. Only thing I know for sure is whether he posted or I posted the same results occurred the post would vanish as soon as the comment section was closed.
Please check the new thread that has been posted which carries the entire text of Mr. Turner's comment. Sorry for the problem. Allen Barrett
WAB your comment about Argosy was in poor taste. It was a direct attack on V Coleman. You are a total loser. So, before you knock someone on their choices, look in the mirror.
11:24
Take heart. I believe he's going to pay for all this, even as far back as suggesting that Mrs. Coleman might not even be able to read a budget report. Don't forget the Argossy isse.
I was always taught to treat my fellow man with respect. It's sad that some profess it and don't live it out in their everyday lives.
What is this about Argosy? Is it a dirty word, like to many s' in as?
Argosy University is a degree issuing
school owned by Goldman Saks the Wall Street broker that received so much tax payer money from the Obama give-away.
The comment I made about Argosy was in reference to 13 Sept. 10:25 who stated, "I really and truly believe you need professional help. While there's no absolute cure for paranoid schizophrenia and extreme narcissism, there are treatments available." Then he repeated on 14 Sept at 6:15 "Thank you for defining the terms paranoia, schizophrenia, and narcissism. In my opinion, you just described allen barrett. Can you not see that? Since you are apparently close to him, why don't you suggest that he consider seeing a therapist? Perhaps you need to go with him."
These were comments made about me to other posters to which I stated, "Well, 6:15, it's obvious that you got your advanced degree in psychology from Argosy University. As soon as you develop some common sense and an affection for the truth that overcomes your ingrained prejudice perhaps then I would consider your observations of my mental health".
Argosy University has a reputation for issuing advance degrees to anyone will to pay the price.
Allen Barrett
wab
I happen to have a legitimate degree (not in psychology) from a fully accredited university. May I inquire as to your professional credentials?
By the way, are you suggesting that Mrs. Coleman "bought" an advanced degree from Argosy?
I read Barrett's statement a couple of times and could not find any connection between Argosy and Coleman
what I did find was a connection to you and amateur psychoanalysis of Barrett. Saying you have a degree isn't proving anything. Stupid thinking ain't limited to people without degrees as you have proven time and again.
howard
Your being man apologist and cheerleader would be commendable were it not for the one you so willfully support.
Yes, I have a degree, and where I got it is none of your business to begin with. Secondly, I do not have to produce the document.
May I ask where you obtained your lofty credentials?
5:57 you tell someone else to tell about their degree but you say "where I got it is none of your business to begin with. Secondly, I do not have to produce the document".
Talk about a jerk you fit the description, pal.
pal, I'm not the one who started all this trouble about credentiaqls. I believe that person might be william allen barrett.
Is credentiaqls another one of them French words?
You've got her so rattled she can't type. I've noticed a lot of mistakes lately. The one I like is the extra s in as.
No, "credentials" has to do with something neither you nor barrett have. And you want to split hair with me over typos?
To 12:38 you are the one who has been so quick to point out typo's and make fun of others when they have misspelled or misused words yet you are the biggest regular violator on the blog. Just more of your hypocrisy. Allen Barrett
wab
That's a lie. And I wouldn't accuse anybody of being a hypocrite if I were you.
4:12 That time Barrett didn't lie.
You have pointed out people's typo. So we just wanted to let you know with all your degrees you're not perfect.
Yes, he did lie. I have never been one to point out typos, but I've seen plenty of arm chair critics on here doing just that. Again, your hero lied.
FOLKS, JUST STICK TO THE TOPIC PLEASE
Does Motormouth (Rabid) ever run out of batteries so she can just SHUT UP?
Would anybody try to deny the level of hatred and animosity that now exists in this county? This hate-mongering, finger-pointing, and troublemaking needs to stop before someone gets hurt. The way things have escalated, thanks to a few unhappy people, that may well be where it's all heading. When and if it does, the blame will be theirs. Will they accept that responsibility? No. They will most likely say it's because of our "corrupt" county government. How convenient!
8:46. I think you are right, but do remember that rapid is stirring up trouble also?
Wonder if we could get Rapid and Barret in a boxing ring and maybe stop this.
Also remember Barrett signs his name but rapid want so guess he would run.
9:37
If you are referring to me, let me just say this. I don't fear you, barrett, or the rest of the troublemakers. Aren't you being a little childish suggesting some sort of physical confrontation?
No, I don't go around trying to stir up trouble and hurt people. But I will readily admit that I will be here, the Lord willing, to point out what those who create trouble and strife are trying to do and to remind them that they are wrong.
An individual's signature on a line doe NOT make that person a man. Have you not heard the old saying about fools' names like fools' faces oft appear in public places? Sometimes the real man is the one who restrains himself for the sake of his family. And who do you blame when someone is pushed too far in all this troublemaking and someone is hurt or killed?
It takes a very small person to hide behind his family. You are a coward plain and simple. If you were anywhere as fearless as you claim you wouldn't have any problem taking responsibility for your words. You stir up and cause more trouble by your anonymous enabling of wrongdoing than anyone on the blog or in t his county. You ask whose to blame for bad behavior. Well, except for the socialist liberals like you who always seek to blame everything but the individual who commits a crime, the individual is responsible for their behavior. It's people like you who have ruined this once great nation with your liberalism and elitist attitudes and unwillingness to be or hold others responsible for their behavior. Allen Barrett
barrett
I do not enable wrong, so you continue to tell that lie. And not that it's any of your business, but I happen to be a strong conservative in the fashion of Ronald Wilson Reagan. So you just told another lie. You also lied when you called me a socialist liberal. You really are a piece of work.
I honestly believe you lied about the Frank Black situation. You see, I know someone who works at that nursing home, and the word IS that it was either you or someone who looked just like you. If it wasn't you, then who was it? I may be wrong about that one, but Mrs. Gilbert sure thinks it was you. I wouldn't have brought this back up had you not again accused me of being a liar. I have asked you at least twice to stop calling me a liar. I'll ask you again. Please stop it.
By the way, you know absolutely NOTHING about my sacrifices to our great nation and about my strong allegiance to it.
One of these days, I'm afraid you are going to smart off to the wrong person (not me), and he is going to make you regret it. Ok? Nobody can get away with being hurtful and mean to others forever. Not even you!
4:55 I don't know anything about WAB, but what I read on this blog.
But will you please slow down and read what you post.
"Nobody can get away with being hurtful and mean to others forever. Not even you!"
Are you not being hurtful and mean to WAB?
It's the pot calling the kettle black that gets to me.
WAB says things he shouldn't but by the time I read it I don't have to say anything to him, you already have.
5:37
No, I'm simply telling him what someone closer to him should have been telling him for quite awhile now. If It comes across as maliciousness on my part, that is not the goal. He brings this on himself by being mean and hurtful to people of his choosing, and I just want him to stop. But he apparently has no shame.
No, I'm the kettle who is calling the pot black. And you bet I'm going to nail him with the truth when he misbehaves. What is wrong with telling, for example, a thief that he needs to stop stealing?
Barrett, read your history and try to pay attention. Bush/Paulson gave the money to Goldman Sachs.
555 You've completely blew your stack. You've already cost Mr. McAlister a lawyer's fee, what will it be next.
Why do you think you do no wrong?
Maybe all these Anonymous aren't you but sure sound like it.
Mr. McAlister has the lawyer, but trust me, he's going to be just fine when this is all said and done.
Mr. McAlister will still have a lawyer fee even if it proves he only touched Mrs. Vanzant's sign.
Barrett want have any money left after he pays all his lawyer fees.
From what I hear, Mr. McAlister will have more than enough to pay off his attorney when this is done.
Can't get blood out of a turnip.
9:32
True, but Mr. McAlister may wind up with the turnip.
Oh boy, Barrett is going to live with McAlister.
When will we know the out come of this anyway?
Mr. McAlister may be willing to rent barrett the house he's l;iving in right now. But who knows?
I also hope to find out when the trial comes up so I can make plans to be there and see this. I understand Little Rog Hays will be representing Mr. McAlister in what I believe will be a defammation of character lawsuit. It's not going to be a good day for the "man on outspoken integrity and common sense".
Have you seen the video?
Might be a good idea not to toot your horn until you know for sure.
11:24
Mr. McAlister didn't touch the signs, and I plan to be there to see barrett finally taken down.
You don't know that 12:52.
12:52
You seem to know everything. Do you mean McAlister nerver touched Vanzant or Barret's sign.
That's the way I read your post.
Oh I forgot I'm suppose to know what you meant.
8:29 Defammation of character lawsuit? How can that be? This is brought by the giles county prosecutor against McAlister for what the cop wrote on the summons. If I'm wrong about this somebody tell me.
3:41 I would think after the sign lawsuit then McAlister could sue Barrett for defammation of character, not before.
I'm not a lawyer, just guessing.
4:28
I understand that is precisely what Mr. McAlister intends to do. And I think he has a solid case.
No, 3:25, Mr. McAlister didn't touch barrett's signs. He only moved Mrs. Vanzant's sign away from those barrett placed on both sides of hers. This will be brought out when the TBI is finished with their investigation. Let's wait and see.
Why is the TBI investigation it.
Just wondering.
Fingerprinting.
How long does it take to check finger prints?
The problem could be that the TBI cannot find Mr. McAlister's prints on any of them. That's not good for barrett.
If they can't find McAlister's prints on any of them, they could still have a hearing.
This isn't saying McAlister did it, but couldn't he have been wearing gloves, in that hot weather. lol
5:48
Oh, make no mistake about it. There will be a hearing. I'm afraid barrett is going to be in a very awkward position. I believe he's picked on the wrong one this time.
I think Barrett probably as concerned about this situation as you are with the truth 8:22. One thing clear is no one could be less concerned about anything than you are about the truth.
10:21
He'd better be getting concerned about it. You bet I'm concerned about truth. And I am anxiously awaiting it's being told.
Nobody should be allowed to get away with mistreating people.
I would like to know if Barrett set up a camera to watch his signs or was he parked somewhere watching them with the camera.
With all the fuss going on about the sign, I would of been afraid to go near them, thinking he was watching.
He provoked the entire incident, and I just hope justice will be served.
7:36 No. Barrett did not provoke the incident. The Provoker was the one who removed Barrett's signs 3 times.
3:31
Then please explain why barrett made a big deal of it on this blog, went out there and put two of his signs on both sides of Mrs. Vanzant's sign, and then hid in the bushes with a camera. It was a cleverly designed trap. If it wasn't then why was barrett seen hiding in the buses out there? Yes, he WAS seen.
How can you defend such devious and sneaky behavior?
Hiding in the bushes.
To 6:12 once again you allow your venomous hatred and gossip to over ride the truth and good sense.
Here are some truths for you to consider. First, there was no big deal made by me, I simply reported the event and you tried to turn it into a big deal against me. Second, I did not hide in the bushes, I was in my truck part of the time and later I was in my car parked near the Shell station. I challenge you to produce one person who says they say me hiding in the bushes, it just didn't happen, but your continued creative treatment of truths qualifies you for a job as obama's press secretary.
wab
The fact remains that you set up this whole fiasco in an attempt to, in my opinion, gain sympathy votes. But the FACT remains that you only got 254 votes in spite of all your best efforts. An acquaintance of mine told me he was driving home from work and saw you down in the bushes. I suppose he lied? What are you going to say when it is shown that Mr. MCAlister's fingerprints are not on any of your signs?
You are a clueless soul 3:43. To constantly harp on this situation leads one to believe just how worried you are of what the outcome will be. Fingerprints, DNA, etc, yada, yada, yada....what does exist that you can't seem to wrap your pea brain around is the report was written up that Mr. McAllister was witnessed on the video taking the signs. Are you saying that the officer who took the report is lying?? That would be a mighty big accusation and considering who that officer is and the respect he has earned over the years doing his job and in general as person, I would be careful, you just might have to back up that claim.
5:16
Try to wrap your brain around this minor point. Mr. McAlister did not touch allen barrett's signs. Furthermore, the so-called video won't show that either. I'm not accusing anyone of lying. Did it ever occur to you that the officer wrote up what he was told? I really don't know what happened there, but I believe Mr. McAlister when he says he never touched barrett's signs. We shall see, right?
So let me get something straight, oh wise one, you are stating that there was someone telling the officer how to write the report? Another tall accusation. Well, who was it then?? If you really don't know what happened, as you state, then why do you continue to state that you do?? Do you or someone close to you work for the police dept? How do you know if McAllister touched the signs or not? You seem to have so much to say, why not spill the beans on all you think you know. Your brain I question. You can't seem to wrap yours around the most minor of things and that being there is a police report stating he touched the signs. What part of this do you not understand? Not the beginning, the middle or the end. Again, you are clueless.
10:01
Are you really that stupid? How would an officer know what to write down if nobody gave information? Imagine a two-car accident at an intersection. Do you think the officer just walks up and writes down what he THINKS might have happened and who failed to yield at the light?
Yes, I know Mr. McAlister didn't touch the signs. And I'm certainly not clueless wqhen it comes to that. Why don't you just wait and see and stop with all your derogatory remarks.
Oh but you are clueless. You don't even have all the facts. You think you do, but you don't. You are the one who has been proven to be stupid. Yes, Mr. Barrett gave a statement but, your post indicated there was someone else possibly telling the officer what to write. And by the way, you are suggesting that only Mr. Barrett's word was taken and not any other evidence. Speaks volumes about how much you really know or are trying to possibly cover up?? You wish you were more in the know than you are, so you make up crap to feel important. Wow,you are a shallow person indeed. And, if my derogatory remarks offend you than I suggest you not read my posts. I couldn't care less how I make you feel. You should be concerned with how you make yourself look. I am happy to step on toes and hurt feelings...the truth has a way of doing that. So get over your overinflated sense of self and post something you actually know something about or shut your pie hole. Now that would be refreshing.
9:57
You are wrong again. I'm much closer to the truth about the McAlister situation than you might realize, and I have NOTHING to hide or cover up. And if Mr. McAlister had something to hide or cover up, why would he have retained Rog Hayes? How's that for refreshing?
Why must you guys constantly be whining about some sort of cover up?
Sounds like you are putting Rog Hayes down. I thought he was a good lawyer.
I hope Rog reads this blog and see what his client thinks of him.
6:52
Rog Hayes is one of the best there is, and that's why I am glad Mr. McAlister hired him. Where did you get it that I was making a derogatory remark about Mr. Hayes?
You said "And if Mr. McAlister had something to hide or cover up, why would he have retained Rog Hayes? How's that for refreshing?"
That sounded like you thought he could of found a better lawyer.
Oh everyone knows what you meant.
No we aren't all mind readers.
He may be one of the best around here but, that doesn't say much..
Has the Tourism moved from the court house yet?
Have wab and william james gone out of town again?
Infatuation is your diagnosis 7:23. Have you nothing more important to think about than where William James and Allen Barrett are? Mr. Barrett's phone number is the book..call him and ask him. But, you won't do that. You're a spineless, sniveling idiot.
I would submit to you that wherever one of them is, you'll find the other...alter ego. Could I catch either of them at the same number? What a laugher.
One thing for sure 8:46 where ever stupid is there you'll be covered up with it. You just a enabling fool.
Why can't we stick to the topic please. No Tourism hasn't moved yet. The commission has to vote whether they move or not. It was a mistake on Lucy Hensons part to give them the letter of notice before the commission voted on the move.
Maybe both of them will move out of town...on the same truck since they are, in my opinion, one and the same person.
7:18 9:14 just everyone to stick to the topic, but you don't know how to do any thing but spew.
Haven't they moved beside where the Highway Patrol office was?
Since we have a highway patrol office in Pulaski, do they give driver liciens test?
You got to be kidding 7:44 they don't do nothing but give tickets and take up parking spaces when theyre in town.
Is the state not responsible for seeing the Highway Patrol has office space? Or does the county have to pay for space?
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