tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post5712853969775659264..comments2023-07-05T04:49:39.433-05:00Comments on The Natchez Blog: My Visits to the ZooAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569789851680284837noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-52696602901451163482006-11-17T23:35:00.000-06:002006-11-17T23:35:00.000-06:00A grant was given to the City to prepare a communi...A grant was given to the City to prepare a community development master plan. This was mentioned in one of the board meetings. <br /><br />Is a "WEBSITE" a community development plan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-13131264417717165342006-11-17T10:57:00.000-06:002006-11-17T10:57:00.000-06:00Anonymous, are you sure the HUD grant for planning...Anonymous, are you sure the HUD grant for planning disallows use of funds for a website? And if so, does the Mayor know this already?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-13341640595836826092006-11-16T22:19:00.000-06:002006-11-16T22:19:00.000-06:00A grant was given to the City to prepare a communi...A grant was given to the City to prepare a community development master plan. The mayor has been secretly trying to manipulate to purpose of the grant. He wanted to use it for recreational stuff, but the grant purpose was outlined by HUD. <br /><br />The grant was funded through a congressional appropriation to HUD for the HUD Economic Development Initiative (EDI). I just read where he wants to use it to pay for a website. <br /><br />This is going to bite the city in the butt......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-64643412293936939912006-11-15T19:15:00.000-06:002006-11-15T19:15:00.000-06:00Did anyone hear that the mayor was under an FBI in...Did anyone hear that the mayor was under an FBI investigation for a HUD grant that the City received?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-70422296563281706442006-11-13T23:30:00.000-06:002006-11-13T23:30:00.000-06:00I really don't understand how the City keeps doing...I really don't understand how the City keeps doing such stupid stuff. I think someone should get an attorney general's opinion on this matter. I tried to search their opinion page but the server was down. Only elected or duly appointed government officials can request an official opinion according to the AG's office website. <br /><br />I would seem as though they would look at the museum's productivity, current marketing strategy, fundraising plan, budget, past audits or compilations of expenditures, etc. before deciding to "donate" taxpayer's monies. <br /><br />I AM NOT against supporting the museum, but even the old "welfare" system has been overhauled. We should not support or invest taxpayer's money in an organization that is not trying to do something for itself. <br /><br />I never hear anything or see anything in print about NAPAC. They do not seem to have the leadership in place that has the skills and abilities to do anything other than open the museum on a part-time basis; hold the annual student luncheon; have a fashion show; and, that's it. <br /><br />I know that "thinking out of the box" is a term that has been driven in the ground for quite sometime now, but the museum has a great potential. <br /><br />I wonder if the fact that the current president of the NAPAC board, Rev. Leroy White, is Mayor <br />West's best buddy has anything to do with this request and push for approval. <br /><br />I eagerly await the continued discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-78089098612582620822006-11-12T19:40:00.000-06:002006-11-12T19:40:00.000-06:00They cannot even afford to hire a City Planner! H...They cannot even afford to hire a City Planner! How in the HELL could they possibly consider hiring a director for some non-city related association?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-48134579764200136662006-11-12T19:35:00.000-06:002006-11-12T19:35:00.000-06:00DietLysol said...
I believe it would be a good id...DietLysol said... <br />I believe it would be a good idea to have that museum and director. I'm a white dude, but it does seem that Natchez needs a little more balance when it comes to projects that are race specific.<br /><br />Could you tell us what "projects" we have now that are "race specific"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-54736912152912019432006-11-12T09:43:00.000-06:002006-11-12T09:43:00.000-06:00How do you all feel about the City providing money...How do you all feel about the City providing money to the NAPAC museum to fund a director position?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-48734910712507436322006-11-12T09:42:00.000-06:002006-11-12T09:42:00.000-06:00I am interested in knowing your thoughts on the Ci...I am interested in knowing your thoughts on the City's plan to pay for a position for the NAPAC museum. Do you think they should do it? If yes, why? If no, why?<br /><br />QUESTION: How is providing funding for this position any different from putting money into the Downtown Development Association budget?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-63460984384654552832006-11-11T22:10:00.000-06:002006-11-11T22:10:00.000-06:00Duly noted, Casey. Apologies to Mr. Oglethorpe.Duly noted, Casey. Apologies to Mr. Oglethorpe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-31196091369299102942006-11-11T14:38:00.000-06:002006-11-11T14:38:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-28631145184941304212006-11-10T20:16:00.000-06:002006-11-10T20:16:00.000-06:00To DietLysol:
This time you're right. The only th...To DietLysol:<br /><br />This time you're right. The only thing I'm forbiding is "personal stuff". But you're wrong about control - my goal is not to have to control this blog at all. If people will voluntarily leave out the "personal stuff", then we can continue to have a free flowing stream of opinions. The purpose of the blog IS to provide "power to the people".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569789851680284837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-7258843888239033872006-11-10T19:16:00.000-06:002006-11-10T19:16:00.000-06:00The previous post is mine, Benny. Just wanted to m...The previous post is mine, Benny. Just wanted to make certain you were clear on that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-62046234881423432862006-11-10T19:13:00.000-06:002006-11-10T19:13:00.000-06:00You're right, Benny Boy--no percentage in trying t...You're right, Benny Boy--no percentage in trying to reason with small-minded and mean-spirited little gerbils like you.<br /><br />That is all.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08449157864916198182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-15753394456637608322006-11-10T18:28:00.000-06:002006-11-10T18:28:00.000-06:00DietLysol: You are mistaken. My ability to control...DietLysol: You are mistaken. My ability to control content is more than adequate. Unfortunately, such controls will limit the freedom of others. <br /><br />Since you seem to know so much about blogs, I suggest you start one of your own where you may post whatever rumors or gossip that you wish. That is not the purpose of this blog, and I intend to strictly enforce this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569789851680284837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-27773397792560980742006-11-09T23:39:00.000-06:002006-11-09T23:39:00.000-06:00Natchezians are so interesting. There are some th...Natchezians are so interesting. There are some things about this place I will never understand. Question: Can we ALL get along?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-24607316509064889622006-11-09T22:42:00.000-06:002006-11-09T22:42:00.000-06:00Thank goodness!!!!
I've already been telling peop...Thank goodness!!!!<br /><br />I've already been telling people to avoid the blog but now I can tell them <br /><br />'THE BLOG IS ON!!!!" <br /><br />THANKS CASEY! WHAT A RELIEF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-83048679978384731742006-11-09T21:29:00.000-06:002006-11-09T21:29:00.000-06:00Thank you, Casey Ann. I, for one, like that polic...Thank you, Casey Ann. I, for one, like that policy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-16109101482280513962006-11-09T19:30:00.000-06:002006-11-09T19:30:00.000-06:00Any comments that include rumors about anyone's pe...Any comments that include rumors about anyone's personal behavior will be deleted. If these comments continue, I will have to take further steps, which will unfortunately result in less freedom on this blog for everyone else. So whoever you are, please cease and desist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569789851680284837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-76550514482372324772006-11-09T18:08:00.000-06:002006-11-09T18:08:00.000-06:00Imagine the boost to local tourism if we can prove...Imagine the boost to local tourism if we can prove that Natchez has a living Saint! Maybe we can become a shrine. <br /><br />Show yourself Saint! Natchez needs you! We'll put your face on a billboard. People will come from around the world to touch your robe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-34859167115742584962006-11-09T18:05:00.000-06:002006-11-09T18:05:00.000-06:00And you are? A saint, that is.
I am so thrilled ...And you are? A saint, that is. <br /><br />I am so thrilled to know that God has seen fit to place a saint like you in Natchez. <br /><br />Sign your name. We could all benefit from knowing the true identity of this local saint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-74476873307707940862006-11-09T17:16:00.000-06:002006-11-09T17:16:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-28546026701425125002006-11-09T13:00:00.000-06:002006-11-09T13:00:00.000-06:00"I hate that this blog has become what it has, but..."I hate that this blog has become what it has, but it is definitely putting out the information on everyone."<br /><br />I bet you would have a different view if you were the target of such information!<br /><br />By the way, the word information in your sentence should be replaced with GOSSIP.<br /><br />I believe that this blog was intended as a place to discuss issues concerning the future of Natchez, not old idle gossip.<br /><br />RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-5758882302304751252006-11-09T12:41:00.000-06:002006-11-09T12:41:00.000-06:00Many people here in Natchez are more concerned wit...Many people here in Natchez are more concerned with getting their version of the story out rather than getting the facts and here is another example of it.<br />David was arrested for DUI while in his personal vehicle not a City Vehicle and booked at the NPD.<br />As I recall, the story was printed in the Natchez Democrat. <br />To my knowledge he was subsequently prosecuted but to what extent, I cannot say, because I never ask him.<br />Unless there is another incident I am unaware of, this appears to be more fodder from the "elite rumor morons" which have no interest in the facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-60495215079848840412006-11-08T16:58:00.000-06:002006-11-08T16:58:00.000-06:00I'm all for discussing issues that fall within the...I'm all for discussing issues that fall within the purview of the public good--and a free pass for a drunken driving incident certainly merits responsible investigation. But an individual's marital life does not meet that test, in my opinion. Nor does dragging the name and reputation of other city employees through the mud. Mr. Oglethorpe, if you really think it is okay to disseminate sleazy innuendo about others within the cyber-Natchez community, then your ethical compass is badly in need of recalibration. <br /><br />May I also suggest you be a bit more circumspect about labeling people "Nazis". That's a pretty loaded term to be tossing around indiscriminately. <br /><br />Tom ScarboroughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com