- Be positive about my community.
- Be respectful of others' opinions.
- Be neighborly to all.
- Be supportive of local businesses.
- Be active through my voice and my vote.
This is definitely a step in the right direction!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Citizen's Code
Did everyone see page 12 A of the Anniston Star this morning (Sunday, September 12, 2010)? Some anonymous group (or individual) took out a full-page advertisement proclaiming a Citizen's Code we should all sign. It encourages us to be the change we want to see in Calhoun County and make it a better community by agreeing to put aside differences and personal attacks and try to promote positive action through exercising the highest ideals of citizenship. By signing the card we are saying you can count on me to:
This is definitely a step in the right direction!
This is definitely a step in the right direction!
Week of September 6-September 12
In the future I will try to make a habit out of posting daily, but for now a rehash of the week will have to suffice.
What did I do to make Anniston one of America's Best Small Towns this week?
On Tuesday I met with Charity Richey-Bentley of Northeast Alabama Center for Community Initiatives to discuss planning of the "Come As You Will Be in 2020" gala tentatively scheduled for October 23, 2010. We are currently looking for a place to hold the event, with the Anniston Museum of Natural History and The Victoria as front runners. The purpose of this event is to allow members of the community to imagine all their goals ALREADY ACHIEVED and to spend the evening acting as such. The will dress, act and bring props to show what they have done.
Then on Friday morning I made my first trip to Anniston High School to volunteer at the Welcome Center there. I was met by Bettye Presley of the Public Education Foundation of Anniston and we had a great time greeting parents, teachers and students. The campus itself is absolutely beautiful (and contrary to popular belief, there are no metal detectors on the doors). Everyone was friendly and there was excitement in the air with a football game scheduled that evening. There was a dramatic, educational production that morning related to suicide for the Freshman Forum that day.
Later that day I met with Erin Ryder and David Loconto of the Jacksonville State University Sociology Department to discuss the goals of the Anniston 2020 program and discuss possible curricular and extra-curricular tie ins to the program. Due to the enormity of the project it is expected that participation by the students will grow in future years.
What did I do to make Anniston one of America's Best Small Towns this week?
On Tuesday I met with Charity Richey-Bentley of Northeast Alabama Center for Community Initiatives to discuss planning of the "Come As You Will Be in 2020" gala tentatively scheduled for October 23, 2010. We are currently looking for a place to hold the event, with the Anniston Museum of Natural History and The Victoria as front runners. The purpose of this event is to allow members of the community to imagine all their goals ALREADY ACHIEVED and to spend the evening acting as such. The will dress, act and bring props to show what they have done.
Then on Friday morning I made my first trip to Anniston High School to volunteer at the Welcome Center there. I was met by Bettye Presley of the Public Education Foundation of Anniston and we had a great time greeting parents, teachers and students. The campus itself is absolutely beautiful (and contrary to popular belief, there are no metal detectors on the doors). Everyone was friendly and there was excitement in the air with a football game scheduled that evening. There was a dramatic, educational production that morning related to suicide for the Freshman Forum that day.
Later that day I met with Erin Ryder and David Loconto of the Jacksonville State University Sociology Department to discuss the goals of the Anniston 2020 program and discuss possible curricular and extra-curricular tie ins to the program. Due to the enormity of the project it is expected that participation by the students will grow in future years.
Welcome to Anniston 2020: One of America's Best Small Towns
Welcome to the Anniston, Alabama of the future.
In 10 years from now (2020), Anniston will be rated by CNNmoney as one of the Top 10 Small Towns in America. Some of the distinctive features of our community are:
Why Anniston, Alabama?
My answer to you...why not Anniston. Despite the blemishes that currently exist, I have truly enjoyed living in Anniston for the past 3 years (and his family has enjoyed living in the area for over 20 years.) We love the small town feeling...getting to know our neighbors, running into friends at the Farmer's Market, raising 3 small children. We also love the access we have to Birmingham and Atlanta with anything we could possibly need just an hour or so away! Come and help make this vision a reality. Everyday we are a step closer to becoming one of America's Best Small Towns
In 10 years from now (2020), Anniston will be rated by CNNmoney as one of the Top 10 Small Towns in America. Some of the distinctive features of our community are:
- World class schools (ranked among best in the nation in terms of academics, access to state of the art technology, fine arts and special education programs)
- Lowest crime rates in the southeastern United States
- Healthiest residents in Alabama (characterized by the lowest levels of heart disease, obesity, diabetes)
- Commitment to conservation of natural resources and use of green energy sources
- Haven for cyclists and adventurists with the Chief Ladiga Trail (over 30 miles of uninterrupted trail from North Anniston to the Georgia border) and 60 miles of hiking with the Pinhoti Trail/ Mt. Cheaha nearby.
- A historic downtown business area bustling with shops, attractions, and restaurants and a unique business/industrial development in the former location of Ft. McClellan
- Nationally recognized Anniston Museum of Natural History and Longleaf Gardens
- Knox Concert Series, Music at McClellan and the Community Actors Studio Theater bringing season after season of professional quality arts and entertainment.
- Residents who are involved with the continuous improvement of the community, characterized by high levels of volunteerism, participation in local government and attendance our many city-wide annual events. We can't imagine living anywhere else!
Why Anniston, Alabama?
My answer to you...why not Anniston. Despite the blemishes that currently exist, I have truly enjoyed living in Anniston for the past 3 years (and his family has enjoyed living in the area for over 20 years.) We love the small town feeling...getting to know our neighbors, running into friends at the Farmer's Market, raising 3 small children. We also love the access we have to Birmingham and Atlanta with anything we could possibly need just an hour or so away! Come and help make this vision a reality. Everyday we are a step closer to becoming one of America's Best Small Towns
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