Good Evening MJ;
Just a few brief notes today. First, thanks to several of you for the feedback from the last posting regarding the city’s trash and litter challenges. The city’s Economic Development Director, Mr. Kenny Martin, is developing a plan to get people together to take on this issue. One of his primary goals is to secure the resources necessary to acquire a small truck dedicated to picking up litter and making other visual improvements throughout the city. If you would like to be a part of this campaign, give Kenny a call at 754-2552, or write him at kmartin@cityofmtjuliet.org
Love dogs? Interested in how to achieve better behavior from your furry friend? Join us tomorrow at Charlie Park for “DOG PARK BEHAVIOR 101 . . . aka: PAWS in the PARKS". This free seminar start at 1:30 pm, Saturday, with Dog Specialist: Vikki Ivey (Check out her website: www.dogspeak101.com). This event, co-sponsored by the MJ Parks and Rec and MJ Animal Shelter Teams is just the ticket for learning the appropriate etiquette for you and your dog at public places as well as what to do when Mr. or Miss Four Feet is becoming a bully. No Dogs Please, Humans Only! Pass this to your friends.
A hearty congratulations to Lt. Gwin King of the MJPD on his 70th birthday. Lt. King runs our Detective Division, and he just seems to get better with the years. Not only is he 70 years young today, but he has been in law enforcement for 45 years. I’ve never put anyone’s name out in space for his or her birthday, but today’s an exception. Happy birthday Gwin. Keep up the great work.
In the last blog I mentioned we had 32 participants show up for Zumba, and, if you were interested they met on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 6:00, and on Saturday’s at 9:00 am at Charlie Daniels Rec Center. A few of you must take the blog seriously; last Tuesday we had 62. We’ve moved classes into the gym, and there room for more. Here’s your invitation . . . try it once and see what all the buzz is about. Classes are $6.00 each, on a pay as you go basis (no need to sign any contracts). Remember, MJ is Tennessee’s only “Playful City.” Let’s shoot for 70 this week.
Finally, a special thanks to Dr. Rhett Bruner, of Active Life Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, at 11227 Lebanon Road, for donating $3k today towards the MJ Soccer Park, across from the MJ High School. Thanks to Rhett’s help we will be able to gravel the parking lot (which is in desperate need). On that note, your city is always looking for help. Whether you have a passion to volunteer with pets at the Shelter, work with the MJPD Auxiliary Force, or make financial or tangible property gifts to any of our departments like Dr. Brunner did, we need you. Interested? Call Kenny Martin at 754-2552.
Take care, God Bless.
R. Robertson
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Update: February 26, 2011
Good Evening MJ:
It’s Saturday, 26 February, and we’ve just had one of the nicest weather days of the year. Interesting how just 48 hours ago, we were watching for tornados. Fortunately the brunt of the storm hit a little further to the southeast, with no major reports of damage in MJ.
I’d like to focus on a few upcoming Parks and Rec events you’ll want to put on your calendar, but before that, I’m going to make a pitch to those reading this to be a little more conscious of litter lining our roadways. The last couple weeks we’ve tried to dedicate some time to picking up debris, but there is far more trash out there than people here to handle it. MJ only has a handful of “laborers” assigned; they do everything from mowing miles of right of way and policing signs to clearing storm drains, operating the city’s chipper service and virtually any kind of work required in between. The point is, MJ is our city, and each of us play a role in how it looks. It’s true, you only get one chance to make a positive impression, so when businesses are looking to come to “Tennessee’s Number One Business Friendly City”, their perception of our community makes a huge impact. For those old enough to remember Woody, the slogan still stands true . . . “give a hoot and don’t pollute.” Please help us keep MJ looking proud.
Your Parks and Rec crew are going to be extremely busy the next few months. As Paul Harvey use to say, “here’s the rest of the story:”
1. The crowds are coming for our Zumba classes, held at the Charlie Daniels Rec Center. Last week 32 people exercised to the music in this fun, fast growing event. Zumba classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. Classes are $6 each, and you can do it on a pay-as-you-go basis. See you there!
2. St. Patty’s Kids Day is coming up on Thursday, March 17 (during Spring Break), from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Focused on elementary aged children, there’ll be inflatable’s, cookie decorating, a 4 leaf clover hunt, a live kid’s band, mascots, and much more. There’ll also be several “touch and tour” trucks and vehicles, ranging from police cars, to a fire truck, a Army Hummer (HOOAH!), a TN Wildlife Agency boat, dump trucks, a street sweeper, tractors, back hoes, a SWAT vehicle and more. Interested? Call the MJ Community Center at 758-6522 or visit the website at www.cityofmtjuliet.org.
3. Ava Bright’s 5K Run will be Saturday, 2 April, starting at 9 a.m. The 5k run or walk begins and ends inside Charlie Daniels Park, with funds benefiting the Avalyn Shaye Foundation, in memory of two year old Ava Bright and her inspirational messages of joy, love, and laughter. Proceeds go to help build “Ava’s Splashpad”, an aquatic playground located at Charlie Daniels Park. Please visit www.avalynshayefoundation.org to register and learn more about Ava’s story.
4. How bout a Spring Fashion Show at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, 9 April at the MJ Community Center. Come see what’s in and sheik from Christopher Banks, CJ Banks, Kasper, Belk, Chico’s, Rue 21, Old Navy, Willie Nillie Kids, Sparkling Tiaras, Memories Consignment and many more. Pooches from the MJ Animal Shelter will also be on hand strutting their stuff on the runway. Sounds fun!
5. One of our capstone events, Easter in the Park, kicks off at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, 23 April. Easter 2011 promises to be our biggest yet with 50,000 (that’s right, fifty thousand!) eggs just waiting to found. Thanks to Friendship Community Church, the MJ Parks and Rec Team, and a couple great patrons, we’ll have twice as many eggs than in years past. With four different age categories: 2 and under, 3 to 5, Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and 3rd to 5th grade, there’s something for every kid. Post hunt activities include free food with a voucher obtained with entry into the park, over 15 inflatable’s, and a surprise visit from the man himself, Mr. Easter Bunny, who has agreed to spend some time for photos. Still not impressed? Between $800 to $1k in prize coupons wait inside special Easter Eggs.
6. Want more? The last big event of the Spring will be our community wide Yard Sale, Saturday, April 30, from 7am – noon. The Yard Sale has grown to be one of the biggest attractions with 40 to 50 booths just waiting for bargain hunters. Now’s the time to secure your booth ($20), and then start collecting those treasures from the attic, garage and even the living room. The place to be, rain or shine, is Charlie Daniels Park. For more info call the Parks and Rec office at 758-6522.
That’s enough for tonight. Take care, God Bless and talk with you later.
R. Robertson
It’s Saturday, 26 February, and we’ve just had one of the nicest weather days of the year. Interesting how just 48 hours ago, we were watching for tornados. Fortunately the brunt of the storm hit a little further to the southeast, with no major reports of damage in MJ.
I’d like to focus on a few upcoming Parks and Rec events you’ll want to put on your calendar, but before that, I’m going to make a pitch to those reading this to be a little more conscious of litter lining our roadways. The last couple weeks we’ve tried to dedicate some time to picking up debris, but there is far more trash out there than people here to handle it. MJ only has a handful of “laborers” assigned; they do everything from mowing miles of right of way and policing signs to clearing storm drains, operating the city’s chipper service and virtually any kind of work required in between. The point is, MJ is our city, and each of us play a role in how it looks. It’s true, you only get one chance to make a positive impression, so when businesses are looking to come to “Tennessee’s Number One Business Friendly City”, their perception of our community makes a huge impact. For those old enough to remember Woody, the slogan still stands true . . . “give a hoot and don’t pollute.” Please help us keep MJ looking proud.
Your Parks and Rec crew are going to be extremely busy the next few months. As Paul Harvey use to say, “here’s the rest of the story:”
1. The crowds are coming for our Zumba classes, held at the Charlie Daniels Rec Center. Last week 32 people exercised to the music in this fun, fast growing event. Zumba classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. Classes are $6 each, and you can do it on a pay-as-you-go basis. See you there!
2. St. Patty’s Kids Day is coming up on Thursday, March 17 (during Spring Break), from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Focused on elementary aged children, there’ll be inflatable’s, cookie decorating, a 4 leaf clover hunt, a live kid’s band, mascots, and much more. There’ll also be several “touch and tour” trucks and vehicles, ranging from police cars, to a fire truck, a Army Hummer (HOOAH!), a TN Wildlife Agency boat, dump trucks, a street sweeper, tractors, back hoes, a SWAT vehicle and more. Interested? Call the MJ Community Center at 758-6522 or visit the website at www.cityofmtjuliet.org.
3. Ava Bright’s 5K Run will be Saturday, 2 April, starting at 9 a.m. The 5k run or walk begins and ends inside Charlie Daniels Park, with funds benefiting the Avalyn Shaye Foundation, in memory of two year old Ava Bright and her inspirational messages of joy, love, and laughter. Proceeds go to help build “Ava’s Splashpad”, an aquatic playground located at Charlie Daniels Park. Please visit www.avalynshayefoundation.org to register and learn more about Ava’s story.
4. How bout a Spring Fashion Show at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, 9 April at the MJ Community Center. Come see what’s in and sheik from Christopher Banks, CJ Banks, Kasper, Belk, Chico’s, Rue 21, Old Navy, Willie Nillie Kids, Sparkling Tiaras, Memories Consignment and many more. Pooches from the MJ Animal Shelter will also be on hand strutting their stuff on the runway. Sounds fun!
5. One of our capstone events, Easter in the Park, kicks off at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, 23 April. Easter 2011 promises to be our biggest yet with 50,000 (that’s right, fifty thousand!) eggs just waiting to found. Thanks to Friendship Community Church, the MJ Parks and Rec Team, and a couple great patrons, we’ll have twice as many eggs than in years past. With four different age categories: 2 and under, 3 to 5, Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and 3rd to 5th grade, there’s something for every kid. Post hunt activities include free food with a voucher obtained with entry into the park, over 15 inflatable’s, and a surprise visit from the man himself, Mr. Easter Bunny, who has agreed to spend some time for photos. Still not impressed? Between $800 to $1k in prize coupons wait inside special Easter Eggs.
6. Want more? The last big event of the Spring will be our community wide Yard Sale, Saturday, April 30, from 7am – noon. The Yard Sale has grown to be one of the biggest attractions with 40 to 50 booths just waiting for bargain hunters. Now’s the time to secure your booth ($20), and then start collecting those treasures from the attic, garage and even the living room. The place to be, rain or shine, is Charlie Daniels Park. For more info call the Parks and Rec office at 758-6522.
That’s enough for tonight. Take care, God Bless and talk with you later.
R. Robertson
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