Comments on: Some Officials Want New Christmas Lights For Century; One Says Town Can’t Afford It Now http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-477277 David Huie Green Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:14:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-477277 REGARDING: "Daniel seems think “it’s like putting lipstick on a pig.” Which is an extreme insult to the good people in the town. I live in a city of 1.6 million now, but rest assured there are low income areas here too. It seems to me that low income equates “swine” by some of these comments." Only if you consider Christmas lights to be lipstick. Yes, it is obvious he intended to badmouth Century but the comparison is not a one-to-one comparison. The idea is that while lipstick may beautify (and that's debateable), it doesn't help if the creature being beautified is beyond help. Century itself is composed of many fine people. The government of Century has a few flaws as has been pointed out a time or two. (Shoot, even Bluff Springs isn't absolutely perfect such as failing to even have a working government since sometime back around 1930, but we like it that way.) The situation in Century has a bit to ask for, such that sometimes people leave Century to find a better life elsewhere. Right now, Century exists because it existed. It was built by the sawmill gods about a hundred years ago. They provided jobs, light, sewage, hospital, lumber for church houses, doctors, hotel, housing for employees. Then they went away. Others were driven away or made to feel unwelcome. On the other hand, if all anyone sees of Century is ugliness, nobody would be tempted to improve anything, as Frank pointed out. The folks still trying are worthy of praise. Even if they fail and fall, at least they may fall forward. David for bacon REGARDING:
“Daniel seems think “it’s like putting lipstick on a pig.” Which is an extreme insult to the good people in the town. I live in a city of 1.6 million now, but rest assured there are low income areas here too. It seems to me that low income equates “swine” by some of these comments.”

Only if you consider Christmas lights to be lipstick.

Yes, it is obvious he intended to badmouth Century but the comparison is not a one-to-one comparison. The idea is that while lipstick may beautify (and that’s debateable), it doesn’t help if the creature being beautified is beyond help.

Century itself is composed of many fine people. The government of Century has a few flaws as has been pointed out a time or two. (Shoot, even Bluff Springs isn’t absolutely perfect such as failing to even have a working government since sometime back around 1930, but we like it that way.) The situation in Century has a bit to ask for, such that sometimes people leave Century to find a better life elsewhere.

Right now, Century exists because it existed. It was built by the sawmill gods about a hundred years ago. They provided jobs, light, sewage, hospital, lumber for church houses, doctors, hotel, housing for employees. Then they went away. Others were driven away or made to feel unwelcome.

On the other hand, if all anyone sees of Century is ugliness, nobody would be tempted to improve anything, as Frank pointed out. The folks still trying are worthy of praise. Even if they fail and fall, at least they may fall forward.

David for bacon

]]> By: Daniel http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476939 Daniel Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:53:46 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476939 @ Juanita McCaw Watson With all due respect..I live in this little swill of a town. It is loaded with a ton of oink and has been for decades If every thinks flippin Xmas lights brings jobs and entrepreneurs to it here..perhaps you should invest in pork barrels with the delusional optimism it will prosper. Has nothing to do with anything but the same people decade after decade voting in the same uneducated ..what ever you choose to call them to represent them People here ho eith the flow because some of the town representatives can elude to 4 syllable words that impress the he k out of many. I am sure many businesses are tearing town down to open shop... right? No, the town for the past 7 decades has each year been reduced to squalor as that's the way you control the citizens Avon dont make enough lipstick for this pig we live in. Get over thinking Xmas lights is even a miniscual etching of prosperity. You would be dumber than a box of matches if any equates prosperity with any lights...bringing something to the table...the swine running this town would gorge themselves to death on it..corrupt...uneducated, swine is the problem . Some refer to them as premoadona of swill drawing a check under the guise of running a town. Dont be delusional...you left and we are still here..too much prosperity for you? Wake up. @ Juanita McCaw Watson
With all due respect..I live in this little swill of a town.
It is loaded with a ton of oink and has been for decades
If every thinks flippin Xmas lights brings jobs and entrepreneurs to it here..perhaps you should invest in pork barrels with the delusional optimism it will prosper. Has nothing to do with anything but the same people decade after decade voting in the same uneducated ..what ever you choose to call them to represent them
People here ho eith the flow because some of the town representatives can elude to 4 syllable words that impress the he k out of many.
I am sure many businesses are tearing town down to open shop… right?
No, the town for the past 7 decades has each year been reduced to squalor as that’s the way you control the citizens
Avon dont make enough lipstick for this pig we live in.
Get over thinking Xmas lights is even a miniscual etching of prosperity.
You would be dumber than a box of matches if any equates prosperity with any lights…bringing something to the table…the swine running this town would gorge themselves to death on it..corrupt…uneducated, swine is the problem . Some refer to them as premoadona of swill drawing a check under the guise of running a town.
Dont be delusional…you left and we are still here..too much prosperity for you?
Wake up.

]]> By: Chris http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476928 Chris Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:31:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476928 This is Century we're talking about, right? It's a town you try not to speed through on your way to the beach. When I think of big Christmas decorations, it's not the first town that comes to mind. Not to mention, the town doesn't seem to have a lot of liquid assets to spend on frivolous purchases. This is Century we’re talking about, right? It’s a town you try not to speed through on your way to the beach. When I think of big Christmas decorations, it’s not the first town that comes to mind.
Not to mention, the town doesn’t seem to have a lot of liquid assets to spend on frivolous purchases.

]]> By: Juanita McCaw Watson http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476923 Juanita McCaw Watson Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:16:14 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476923 My mother (Nadine McCaw) would put her own money in lights, decorations, and updates for the town. Those who are not from Century should not criticize. Daniel seems think “it’s like putting lipstick on a pig.” Which is an extreme insult to the good people in the town. I live in a city of 1.6 million now, but rest assured there are low income areas here too. It seems to me that low income equates “swine” by some of these comments. The lights are needed and all children enjoy them. Additionally, there are other creative ways to make it happen (Dorie had some great suggestions). It seems like a lot of people sit back and criticize and point out problems yet not one of these people came to the table with a solution. It’s business, don’t bring a problem without a proposed solution. As Nadine used to say “can’t never could and won’t never will.” You can focus on the bigger issues without neglecting the smaller issues. That’s just business, get creative. My mother (Nadine McCaw) would put her own money in lights, decorations, and updates for the town. Those who are not from Century should not criticize. Daniel seems think “it’s like putting lipstick on a pig.” Which is an extreme insult to the good people in the town. I live in a city of 1.6 million now, but rest assured there are low income areas here too. It seems to me that low income equates “swine” by some of these comments. The lights are needed and all children enjoy them. Additionally, there are other creative ways to make it happen (Dorie had some great suggestions).

It seems like a lot of people sit back and criticize and point out problems yet not one of these people came to the table with a solution. It’s business, don’t bring a problem without a proposed solution. As Nadine used to say “can’t never could and won’t never will.” You can focus on the bigger issues without neglecting the smaller issues. That’s just business, get creative.

]]> By: Just listening http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476920 Just listening Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:12:01 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476920 It sure would not hurt the town of Century to spruce up a bit at Christmas. I’m sure there are company’s (reputable people) that could refurbish that old big Santa and some of the other larger displays for a fraction of what they would cost new. The employed did do a good job with what they had to work with. Also A big thank you to the families on Jefferson Ave. that spent a lot of time and money this year for their Christmas decorations. From end to end on Jefferson Ave was quite a display. So—- Come on Century do a little better. It sure would not hurt the town of Century to spruce up a bit at Christmas. I’m sure there are company’s (reputable people) that could refurbish that old big Santa and some of the other larger displays for a fraction of what they would cost new. The employed did do a good job with what they had to work with. Also A big thank you to the families on Jefferson Ave. that spent a lot of time and money this year for their Christmas decorations. From end to end on Jefferson Ave was quite a display. So—- Come on Century do a little better.

]]> By: Idea http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476874 Idea Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:56:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476874 People drive for miles to see beautiful a beautiful light show, invest in the street lighting first. Keep it simple, but classy. Now, find an area off the highway, start small, engineer a drive thru light show for a small fee per car/person. If profitable, move forward. Brings business to town as well. People drive for miles to see beautiful a beautiful light show, invest in the street lighting first. Keep it simple, but classy.

Now, find an area off the highway, start small, engineer a drive thru light show for a small fee per car/person. If profitable, move forward.

Brings business to town as well.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476869 Daniel Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:54:41 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476869 Xmas lights in Century...hah hah.. Is like putting lipstick on a pig. I agree with Carl...DONE Xmas lights in Century…hah hah..
Is like putting lipstick on a pig.

I agree with Carl…DONE

]]> By: Willis http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476831 Willis Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:57:05 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476831 Small town. Never gonna be real big. Thank goodness. Anything that gets people to slow down , hopefully stop at any of the existing businesses is a benefit. A few decorations through time adds up and Mr. Smith can bring forward some of his ideas. Together people, not always against everything unless it's your idea. Small town.
Never gonna be real big. Thank goodness.

Anything that gets people to slow down , hopefully stop at any of the existing businesses is a benefit.
A few decorations through time adds up and Mr. Smith can bring forward some of his ideas.

Together people, not always against everything unless it’s your idea.

]]> By: concerned http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476827 concerned Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:33:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476827 this town needs a toll like the beach has period this town needs a toll like the beach has period

]]> By: Nana http://www.northescambia.com/2021/12/some-officials-want-new-christmas-lights-for-century-one-says-town-cant-afford-it/comment-page-1#comment-476821 Nana Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:26:10 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=464995#comment-476821 Back in my youth, my Dad has to purchase the lights that strung across the road. Maybe each business could sponsee them lights close to their business and the town spring for the rest Back in my youth, my Dad has to purchase the lights that strung across the road. Maybe each business could sponsee them lights close to their business and the town spring for the rest

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