Memorial Day 2014 - Honoring Our Heroes

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

What We Do Is More Important Than Our Words

I am confident that we all know what Memorial Day Means in our Country.

Yet we have those among us who fail to understand who makes all this possible and how we finance our Nations Government.  Today I will focus on an event that happened just Yesterday, May 23, 2014.

My Bride is currently at home recovering from a Partial Knee Replacement.  Home Health Care was ordered for the initial period of the recovery.  No problem, however the organization responsible did not measure up to normal standards of service.  Failure to call in a timely manner, when they stated they would and then failure to communicate when the therapist would arrive.  Thus the decision was made to commence Out Patient Therapy at the Doctor's Office.  Therefore Home Health Care was terminated.  During a brief phone call with the Home Health Care Organization My Bride was informed that our Insurance would not be billed for the improper bandages that were sent, but that Tricare would be billed for the two Home Health Care Staff Personnel who did visit at our home.

The statement was made that the insurance would be billed and we would not have to pay anything.  Well, what small minded, uninformed individual would even make such a statement?  I did serve our Nation for a few years (21 to be exact) and I continue to pay Income Tax to the Federal Government.  Thus I pay, just as millions of other citizens of this Country also pay their taxes each year.

I include this picture in this post today to remind everyone, including those who may be tempted to say something inappropriate as regards who pays for any services our Governments provide.  In the end, the tax payers pay.  

So, while we all enjoy Memorial Day 2014 I take this opportunity to remind everyone that the bottom line is that nothing our Governments provide us is free.  Somehow all Government funded payments become the responsibility of the Tax Payers!!  No one can deny that fact.  

Please take time to celebrate Memorial Day in an appropriate Manner.  Attend a Memorial Day Event and yes, even visit a Cemetery and Decorate the grave of a Hero!!!

Just never tell a Veteran or any member of his or her family that the Government will pay for it!!!

Thank You - From District Three Macon Authority Candidate 2014

Many citizens in the District Three area viewed my Campaign efforts as I greeted them as they traveled the roads within District Three.  I greeted them in the morning and in the evenings.

I want to express my Thanks To each and everyone as I campaigned for votes in this Special Election.  You will note that this picture was taken in My back garden on May 20, 2014.

Thank You!!!!

I am Alan Thiese, a Candidate for District 3 Macon Water Authority.  My personal history is:

• Iowa Farm Boy for 21 years
• A Sailor in the U. S. Navy for 21 years
• Office Manager for a Nursing Home here in Bibb County for 18 months
• Packing Machine operator at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company in Macon for 17 years
• Currently a part-time employee at the Mercer University School of Medicine as a Standardized Patient and also the Georgia National Fair Photography Contest

I have been a continuous resident of Bibb County since 11 December 1978.

I am seeking the District 3 Post because:

• The 1994 Flood allowed us to construct a state of the art Water Storage Facility and a Water Treatment Plant and I as a member of the Board will support policies that insure the highest level of maintenance possible so that we all will have a reliable source of water with the equipment functioning at the highest level of efficiency possible.
• I pledge that I will also support appropriate policies that will insure that our Sewer System is safe and reliable and efficient.
• I will be a board member that will promote appropriate policies that will allow Macon-Bibb to attract new business and industry.
• I will support programs that insure that the Funds expended by the Macon Water Authority are cost effective.

Admittedly these are general concepts that everyone can appreciate and include a multitude of considerations, which at this time may even be unknown.

I believe I can best serve the customers of the Macon Water Authority because:

• I will be accessible, a listener and a representative for the District Customers as well as serving the needs of al the Customers of the Authority.
• My past employments required that I perform on a Team.  I pledge to continue this concept when elected to the Macon Water Authority.
• I have the time to study the agenda items for the Board Meetings and to consider the impact of my vote as a Member of the Board.

Your Vote for Alan Thiese will allow the best representation possible for District 3 customers, both property owners and renters, who all depend on a safe and adequate water supply.  PLEASE Remember - "Water Is Life."

Each of us seeking the District 3 Post Care about our water resources, both fresh water and the sewerage infrastructure and the treatment facilities; however I submit that I am the Candidate who has the most time to represent you, the Voter's and Customers in District 3.  Thank You!!!

Alan Thiese - District 3 - Macon Water Authority

Vote for the candidate who has the time to study the issue or issues that are to be considered at each meeting of the Macon Water Authority.   I have the time to do so.

I have been involved in the Macon-Bibb Community as a volunteer in many organizations:

    Rolling Reader in Title One Schools
    Cub Scout Pack Chairman
    Dixie Youth Baseball Coach
    Recreation Soccer Coach
    President - Weatherby Plantation Property Owners Association
   
I have been a resident of Bibb County since December 1978, when I was assigned here for Staff Duty with Navy Recruiting Area Three.  Prior to that I was stationed here on recruiting Support duty from 1971 to 1975.  During part of that tour I resided in Jones County, however I lived in East Macon for the last two years of that assignment.

I choose to live in Macon.  I enjoy and appreciate the community.  I am a member of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity and have always been involved in my Church.  I am married to the former Janice Marie Brown of Macon for forty-one years. 

I have served in the United States Navy for twenty-one years and I understand what Servant Leadership is.

When elected to the Water Authority I pledge to represent the citizens of District 3.  I will be accessable to by having my E-Mail Address available.  You will always be able to reach me at:

alanmaconga@cox.net

Thank You!!!!

"An Evening of Music" in Macon, Georgia

The Pictures of this Post are from the International Cherry Blossom Festival Parade held on Sunday, March 23, 2014.  This post will be about the concert held at the Performing Arts Center of Central High School in Bibb County Georgia.  The event was sponsored by the Department of Fine Arts of the Bibb County School District.  The program for the evening event on Monday, March 24, 2014 featured the Westside High School Jazz Band for Pre-Concert Music in the Lobby of the Fine Arts Center.

Two organizations performed.  The first was the Bibb County Honor Choir directed by Ms. Elise Davenport and accompanied by Mr. Gregory Austin.  During the course of the evening these 76 Elementary School Children performed twelve selections.  There was no sheet music for the performers.  They had memorized the entire program.  Their best selection was "Cherry Blossom Time arranged by Dr. Turner M. Gaughf who was the Music Director for the Bibb School System several years ago.  The Honor Choir concluded the program with a Reprise of Cherry Blossom Time.  This Honor Choir was terrific.

The Central High School Symphonic Band directed by Mr. Michael Scott consisting of 36 instrument players performed three selections.  Their final piece was "The Ascension" by Robert W. Smith.  This selection was simply wonderfully performed.  The music and the tempo allowed the listener to visualize the ascension.  The performers were wonderful and the conclusion of the piece brought the audience to their feet so show their appreciation for a performance Well Done!!!

The Department of Fine Arts of the Bibb County School District certainly produced a wonderful evening of Music as a part of the 2014 International Cherry Blossom Festival - Macon, Georgia.

In addition to the Symphonic Band receiving a standing ovation, the Honor Choir also received a standing ovation as they concluded the evening with the Reprise of "Cherry Blossom Time."

Please note that I did not take any pictures during this event simply because that is not my style for a performance such an event.  I did not desire to provide any distractions for the performers.

It should also be noted that the Westside High School Jazz Band directed by Mr. Tyler Allen had fifteen performers.  They also showcased the talent in the Bibb School System. 

These Marching Band pictures also display the talent that is available right here in Middle Georgia.  Well Done to the music departments of our High Schools, to the Directors, the performers and the families that also support their musicians.

Thank You!!!!

19 March 2014 - Third Street Park - Macon - Candle Light Celebration

On Tuesday, 19 March 2014 the Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful
Commission observed the 40th Anniversary of the formulation
of the Keeping Macon and Bibb Beautiful.

Two Former Cherry Blossom Senior Queens attended
this event, which also honored the Founder of the
Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) Commission -
Carolyn Creighton. 

As you can tell it was a fun, light hearted event.

I hope you enjoyed the many scenes of this evening event, which honored Carolyn Creighton, the founder of the Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful Organization.



2014 International Macon Cherry Blossom Festival Parade