Recreation department burglaries investigated

That ticks me off, my kids play sports at the rec. dept. how is that going to affect them?

Sounds like Comm. Thrash suspects a former employee of the rec dept of doing this?

That's ridiculous! Don't accuse anyone until evidence has been presented! Alot of people know where things are around here. It's a small town.

Probably.

well don't you know? It has to be because Joe isn't the sheriff anymore

Thats funny... Joe probably cause the crimes that he "fixed". if not caused, created.

please tell me you are kidding. LC rec dept is so far behind it isnt funny. That place is close to a dump. Paint chipping off of everything. Parking lot hasnt been repaved in ages. Ball fields are in horrible shape. Graffiti is over all kinds of stuff. Round up hasnt geen sprayed in ages. Basketball goals have been messed up for no telling how long.

Oh but they have some new vehicles to ride in though.

Something needs to change??????? Well, What do you call hiring a new Director??? Hiring a new Asst. Director? Wow, that's already two changes. How about giving them a little time to get things done. As far as the facilities go....... I have been to several facilities in the state of Georgia and compared to most of the fields, Lamar County's are A LOT nicer!! Could it use some fixing up?? Of course, There's always something that can be fixed up..... anywhere. Instead of getting on here and fussing about things you know nothing about, you should spend your time a little more wisely. How?? Let's see....... When was the last time you actually went out to the Rec Department?? Have you been out to even meet the new Director and to see what changes are or are going to be done?? When was the last time you volunteered your time to coach a team or to sign a child up whose parent(s) aren't involved, just to get that child off the streets and into something positive?? My guess to all the questions above is that your answers would be NO. I am so tired of the ones saying this and saying that and not doing ANYTHING when it comes to our youth in Lamar County. Try putting that negativeness toward something positive. Maybe that will go further then a few lose words here and there on the blog.

the point is that they are lazy. Its been that way for the longest time. Lamar county's good ole boy system is alive and well and still going strong.

Ill answer your questions.
1: last time at rec dept: yesterday and the day before and the day before.. so on.

2: Meet new director.. Known him for 25 years probably

3:Coach a team: currently. I havnt however signed up random children and paid their entry fees. you got me there.

Re read the second paragraph on #10. I think all of that just went over your head. I know that things have to be straightend out from John but you cant stop activities. There should be softball year round for the adults of the community. They arent interested in it even though it is a community complex. It dont matter that each team has to pay 500ish bucks to cover all this junk that they say. Thats fine. It still seems to be an issue. Back many years ago (15 or 20) softball used to be a big thing here in barnesville. The community has players and teams that want to sign up. The rec only wants to do it for 1.5 months to keep the fuss to a minimum.Why not 9.5 months. Have a co-ed league and then a mens league. Then tournaments throughout. They want the fields to be used for other sports instead of what they were built for. Go out there and be on a field and let the football teams show up. You want to bet that you get ran off. Public park, public fields, cant play because of football practice on a baseball or softball field.
EXPLAIN!!!!!!!!

No sometimes they decide to do just half of the investigation...lol. What a dumb statement. It doesn't matter what the commissioner requested.

Awww..did they catch you doing something bad? Look back at all of the cases solved and all of the arrest made. I dont think they get enough credit for what they do. They sure as hell work basically for nothing. I wouldnt put my life on the line for all of the dumb ass people that live in this town. My guess is that they love there job. So instead of criticizing, be thankful. What would this world be like without law enforcement?

Inmates are out there? Bet that explains the theft.

nope they sure didnt. iam an upstanding citizen at the same church you go to but i still say they are a complete JOKE!

good come back.. And the crowd goes silent.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, if what you say is true, then thank you for volunteering your time.

As far as the softball goes. I think it's a great idea to have a coed and then a men's league. I don't know however, how that exactly works. From what I understand, the teams pay to play in the league and that is to the Rec. The Rec keeps the fields lined, lights on, they get the officials, and they have to have someone from the staff to be out there so they are paid.
Using the facilities....... Yes, they are public facilities, but they do have Rec programs going on. The football teams have a schedule of practice times and the place where they practice. If you want to use the fields to practice softball then I suggest you call the Rec and schedule the days and times you want. If you have it shceduled then you would have first choice to use it, however, if a football team has it scheduled then yes, they have priority over that space at that time. I have used the fields several times (other than for coaching) and I have never run into a problem.
I do say that if you have an issue or any questions with the scheduling or playing in the softball leagues, that you are free to go by the Rec office and speak to Buddy at anytime. Nothing will get "fixed" blogging about it.

As for the comment about Buddy only being for footbal....... He may be a big football fan, but I truely believe Buddy is out there to push the ENITRE Rec Department and ALL sports/programs that they have. He's out there for the youth of this community, not to boost football.

they chalk the infield for games. Maybe 5 dollars worth of chalk.
They turn lights on for all other sports. What makes adult softball any different. I cant play football at my age. I cant play competitive basketball at my age. I sure as crap dont skate. Ive never been a fan of tennis. I do however like softball and play with people even older than myself.
They pay the umps for basketball, little league baseball, football etc. There is nothing that they have to do extra for softball that they dont have to do for any other sport. Actually they probably have to do less.
As far as the fields. You cannot use the fields during football season. They have assigned fields to be on during certian days. You can call and reserve the field for after football season is over.
Lets ride out there thursay @ 6pm for a "mock softball practice" and see how quick we get ran off.
As for Buddy being there for the youth. That is the issue. That is great and all but he needs to be there for the rest of the community also. Other surrounding counties have adult stuff except us. They just started doing a 1.5 month co-ed thing last year. Where is that been the past 8 years.
He cant have games during football season im telling you. They have the fields occupied. How can you have a game on tues and thurs when football is going on there on the field.

tell me what part im wrong about. You dont know if im a rec dept employee, police, firefighter,after school worker that goes out there with children everyday or just a concearned citizen that sees what i see. YOU DONT KNOW.