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Yawn… Still blocked on my main access point by Matt, and still watching him delete my posts on here trying to “freely” discuss it.
Matt, so why am I such a threat to you????
Posted using my mobile device… Which makes this site hard to follow since it is not mobile ready.
I really like the photo of the crying baby for the Whiners Den. Must be a current photo of Peter Children!
I had the opportunity to visit some of the schools in Austin, Minnesota last week. What I saw on my visit was smaller schools, smaller classrooms, and older buildings. But the great thing about this school system was their technology was up to date, wonderful teachers, and a great schedule that doesn’t even compare to Mason City. Granted these buildings seem old and out of date, but I think what matters is that the kids are still learning the industrial tech side of things with all the upgrades in technology in our society. And there’s no million dollar price tag to the residents for building upgrades, and there’s no children going to school in trailers like our 8th graders do. AND they start school after Labor Day and are out before Memorial Day. And that’s not just in Austin, it’s the entire state of Minnesota. My question is, why on earth are the kids in North Iowa, especially Mason City starting back to school in the middle of August when it’s hotter than blazes? And why are they still in school in June? And why is it everytime you turn around our superintendant in Mason City and our school board is asking for more money for something??? The trailer thing really hits a sore spot with me. There are empty school buildings in Mason City that could have accomodated these students while the renovations were being done. And were all these renovations completely necessary? Or is it that Anita Micich just loves to spend the taxpayers money in Mason City? It is time to step up and tell our “elected school board” how we feel about the school system in Mason City. Millions of dollars went into the renovations of John Adams and the High school, then the kids still have to bring fund raisers home and they say it’s for computers and such. Does anyone see the problem here? I think more money should be spent on the kids education and not on the buildings themselves. I for one am so tired of the school board and the superintendant. She doesn’t have residency in Mason City, she rents, so she doesn’t even pay property taxes that help pay her salary. The school board cowers and does whatever she wants them to do. I am asking every parent in this district to step up and call the school board members, go to the meetings and let’s get some things changed for the better in Mason City. I would be curious to find out how much longer we have to endure Anita Micich, was there a contract? Or can we just tell her to take a hike and send her back to her little rich suburb of Des Moines? Let’s start thinking about the kids in the school system.
Something is wrong with captcha and it &$&^ing grinds my gears.
Fix it.
Interesting Facebook post from Jesse Gavin of KCNZ radio:
The Supreme Court today upheld a $675k fine against a college kid who illegally downloaded 30 songs. That’s $22,500 per song. And yet no one involved in nearly bringing down our entire financial system has even been been charged yet.
I absolutley can not believe that the Mason City Aquatic center will not open till June 2nd… The pool is full and the weather is going to be hot this weekend. What a crock… Plus it closes in the middle of August??? How much money did this facility cost? And our kids barely get to use it!!!
To the person or persons who stole from the children of Washington Charlie Brown. I hope you feel really good about yourself. Stealing the decorative turtles from their step was PRETTY LOW! When I pulled up to drop my child off this morning. I was asked by my child, “Where’d the turtles go daddy?” I am sure there were many others as well. It’s pretty sad that our society has stooped to a new low, stealing from children!
-Pretty Low
WHAT THE HELL TOOK THE GLOBE SO LONG TO COVER THE VI-COR STENCH ISSUE ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN ? Are they all sleeping down there or what?
has anyone else heard about a new bug that kills by injecting itseggs into animals ?
BAHAHAHAHA OMG MATT YOU OWNED THAT DUDE! That is all…..
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Reggie I understand what you are trying to say about getting the other side of the story. But after five years of these people putting up with this do you really think Brent trout or vicor’s Mark Holt has any credibility with anyone. There was nothing new in the globe story NIT reported the comapny was supposely looking into some type of filter system and it was going to be installed soon.
It certainly seems like the Globe came in second on this issue. Good work Matt.Unfortunately Matt couldn’t get VICOR’s or the city’s side of the story because of his “in your face” type of journalism.The Globe had the company,price, name of the equipment and expected installation date. Now if it doesn’t turn out to be true then we all have, and I’m sure Matt will lead the charge, more reason to be angry.I am not saying the “smell issue” is ok but now we know what the other side of the story.
I see the globe did a story in todays paper about the Vi-cor plant on S. Benjamin. Way to go John Skipper a day late and a dollar short. Do you get all your ideas for story’s from NIT or do you just like to follow Matts lead. No-wonder the globe is losing its readership.
I just learn that the Globe Gazette District Managers does’t care about their carriers they just want the carriers to get their routes done no matter what.
Here is a link to a short video about who the real job creators are and why not taxing the rich does not create jobs. This guy is point on and I would like to hear from the other side after they watch this video.
http://www.upworthy.com/breaking-you-know-that-nick-hanauer-ted-talk-you-werent-supposed-to-see-here-it-?c=la2
If any of you are from Hampton or have children specifically in the Sixth grade. Heed this warning; you NEED to be in control of your kids especially the boys. I’m sure you know if your child is one of them who are currently being a BULLY at that school. Actions will be taken and possible law suits if you can’t control your kids.
Any leads on the litigation issue council has had closed door meetings to discuss?
Matt, Did you have anything about the kid that stabbed Decker getting out on bail? I must have missed it.
VI-COR, So. BenjaminAve. location – STENCH FILLED AIR AGAIN today !!! CITY COUNCIL – where the hell are you? They are violating zoning codes, shut them down until necessary equipment is installed to eliminate the odors ! Why are 4 or 5 jobs more important than stinking up the whole West side of Mason City? We can not even open our windows today as the odor is so obnoxious & strong. Never had such a problem like this in all the 20+ years we have lived on the West Side of Mason City, not until VI-COR moved to So. Benjamin Ave.