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I just got a phone call and Cossar State Park at Enid will close forever on Oct 31. This is one of my favorite in the State and have a lot of friends there. I need you to call you representative and tell them cut the budget somewhere else. Our state parks bring in tourist and they spend money in our state. Especially the parks on the flood control resivoirs. Please cal and let them know
Dadgumm Torch, that's news to me. I'll send notice to my representative. That is a good State Park and I'd hate to see it close.
That is crazy
I don't know how many are on the chopping block but I got this from the horses mouth!
Boy....thats a bummer ....thats one of the prettiest parks in the whole state. I will talk to my State Rep for sure.
So, in a way, pain is good. Otherwise, we might be hurt and not know it and die during Social Studies.
are you high?Quote:
Originally Posted by fish stick
Boy I hate to hear that. I will spear up on the subject.
First of all, it looks like it says BANNED under Mr Fishstick's name. Thanks G
That park is a serious gem, and I really enjoyed the play and couldn't believe that I live so close and haven't taken advantage of it sooner. I was planning to take my kids there for there very first campout next year. You folks that know people in these other fishing clubs need to stir the pot on this one
That sucks!!!!! Cossar has been one of my most favorite parks in Mississippi for years! I hope they can find a way to keep it open.
That really, really sucks. I'll make some noise on this one too.
BANNING him is the Best thing you have done since the upgrade Slab, I think that boy is on something!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish Stick
So how did he post that if he is banned??
He posted and Slab saw it was another of his DRIBBLE posts and then Banned him. He wont be able to post any more!
Kinda what happened...your close. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
That was his last post before he left the building Maj.Quote:
Originally Posted by majflyboy
I sent a letter to travis childers rep. district 1 north ms stating my concerns over the proposed closings. would a petition help? You can send a note to your rep. I searched north ms rep. and left a message on his website with contact information to see what can be done. but if we don't do something this only the beginning of what is to come.
They can't find the money to maintain a state park, but they are spending tons of money on the big new fancy field office buildings at Sardis and Arkabutla.
That boy was quiet a philosifer. It's a shame he posted at the very most inopportune times.Quote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
As fer the letters to the reps, I'll have plenty of time to do some philosizing my self.
I just got off the phone with George Payne Cossar III, He said that they are planning to close the pool, cabins, and restaurant. He just found out about it Friday and talked to the Lt Governor, who knew nothing about it. He thinks the COE is going to take over the campground. My brother is a county Supervisor and he is going to get in touch with some of the Yalobusha county Supervisors and find out some more on this.
Let us know when you find out some more on this Crappieman. Evidently they are keeping this very quiet as there is no info on this on the State website www.mdwfp.com
Talk about catching someone off guard. Have you heard anything new over the weekend Torch
I found out that the State has a lease with the corps. The land that Cossar sits on is corp owned. The state sent a letter to the corps that they would not renew and the corps could have it back. After talking to my buddies at the corps they are going to close it because it would take too much money to bring it up to their standards. Its a sad situation and please contact your representative.
That is really sad because that is a nice park.
I wonder if this isn't typical politics. State cuts the money, agency heads announce cuts to ther services that will create the greatest outcry from the public, state restores funds. Happens a lot. This doesn't quite sound the same, but very well could be.
Wannabe...
The cost would not be so high if they did not have all those Park Rangers riding around in new trucks harassing camper ever 10 minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by torch
shocker news, torch...........will send rep a note. same thing happened with us in greenwood, when they closed florewood state park because of budget cuts. i don't see how we manage to spend hundreds of BILLIONS of dollars on foreign aid, yet cant afford to keep our parks open..............it's very sad what's happening in this country....................
Anyone who enjoys fishing in MS whether a resident or not should get on the bandwagon with this! The squeaky wheel gets the grease they say! Speak up everyone!!!!!
If thats true CN you should sell all the extra grease you have...Quote:
Originally Posted by C N
Read your PM's, Jackb! Scroll to the top of the page.... click on NOTIFICATIONS if you are brave enough! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jackb
Try calling Mississippi Dept of Wild Life, Fisheries and Parks 1-662-432-2231 and speak with Paul Collins or Ramie Ford.
If that doesnt work go to MDWFP and click on contact us. I sent a email about my concerns of them closing Enid. If everyone will do this maybe it will help with the decision.
Thats what I did sat Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and click on contact us.Quote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
Message sent.
Mr. I Post Too Much should make a post on the Main Board so that all the folks that fish MS or camp there will blast them with emails.
Hint: Mr. I post too much is G3!
Thanks G, I just sent them a note too.Quote:
Originally Posted by G3 Fisherman
Here's another link G.
Mississippi State Legislature Home Page
I know I've posted this on other treads but I think it's important enough to give max coverage so as many people see it as possible. If all of us call our reps and sens I know it will make a difference.