I agree fully with your comments Billy. We have traffic laws to protect the safety of others on the road and pedestrians but some how law enforcement seems to elect not to enforce them (e.g. deputies can't sit and run radar & site a speeder, exept on one road in Newton County) and what do we get "drivers gone wild" (while texting or talking on a cell (multi tasking I guess). You don't drive any more you "dodge bullets".
A big thanks to all those people that donated their time & business that unselfishly donated to this project. Thiis what this contry is all about helping someone truly in need..
Finally a step in the right direction to true fiscal responsibility & accountability to the tax payers of Newton County. We can thank the two Commissioners that started this ball rolling to get this former "good ole boy" contract fixed. Sorry Mort & Co. it starting to look like that song "Dandy" Don Meredith used to sing on MNF "Turn out the lights the parties over"
But don't stop here there is much more to do and remember "one robin does not make a spring time".
I certainly wish Mrs. Furhey all the success in this new position. She seems to have the all the basic credinentals and experiences. Time will tell if this change can turn around this "run-a-way" train called the NCSS & BOE for the betterment of the students. One person cannot produce a sudden "game changing" event. IMO, it will take time and cooperation from the entire Newton County community & elected officals with the focus needs to be on properly educating the students from K to 12 with a whole lot less finger pointing & even more personal accountability, transparency & less building of "monuments" (aka new schools) 'cause it sounds like a good idea - brick & motar has never been proven to provide a better educated student. Getting back to the basics has always been a good & time proven approach when "revamping' is required an "fuzzy math" is no longer used as a sales pitch..
Again GL Mrs. Furhery, You have my support.
And that is better than Medicare part B w/Medicare advantage - medicare B went up, medicare advantage went up & copay increased. After the SS1.7% COL adjustment for 2013 I end up with a net incrseae of $20/month ,my wife $5.00 - and that is wiped out, plus some, by higher gas & food prices. And Obama & company want to find a way to further reduce the COL adjustment - the next number is 0%. Oh, I do pay property taxes and NC get their share of sales tax revenue including the SPLOST on what we spend in NC.
Kornbred,
It is way to early to make any comment realtive to the detention officer being guilty or innocent. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that someone will tell a "story" just to get someone in trouble for no reason at all or for retaliation - this goes on in our school system all the time. This is why we have a thing called "due process of law" or maybe you missed that in school.
Whoever said anything about the Prez being Muslim on Fox news? Some (mainly Donald Trump) has questioned his birth place but it did take an awful long time to produce a copy. Heck, no one can renew a drivers license without one - oh I forgot - limo drivers, helicopet pilots and AF1 rides every where since 2008.
Unless you are hearing impaired you only hear what is said on Fox news.
Shart15,
Time to go back to school & bone up on your reading comprehension - seems like you failed the first time around. The Gates foundation set the rules.
But this time around you pay for it!
John 3 hours, 45 minutes ago on Firearms ordinance approved
Firearms ordinance approved
I agree fully with your comments Billy. We have traffic laws to protect the safety of others on the road and pedestrians but some how law enforcement seems to elect not to enforce them (e.g. deputies can't sit and run radar & site a speeder, exept on one road in Newton County) and what do we get "drivers gone wild" (while texting or talking on a cell (multi tasking I guess). You don't drive any more you "dodge bullets".
John 13 hours, 52 minutes ago on Customized van donated to injured wrestler Tyler Head
Customized van donated to injured wrestler Tyler Head
A big thanks to all those people that donated their time & business that unselfishly donated to this project. Thiis what this contry is all about helping someone truly in need..
John 1 day, 3 hours ago on Landscape contract awarded to G & G
Landscape contract awarded to G & G
Finally a step in the right direction to true fiscal responsibility & accountability to the tax payers of Newton County. We can thank the two Commissioners that started this ball rolling to get this former "good ole boy" contract fixed. Sorry Mort & Co. it starting to look like that song "Dandy" Don Meredith used to sing on MNF "Turn out the lights the parties over" But don't stop here there is much more to do and remember "one robin does not make a spring time".
John 5 days ago on School board pegs internal candidate as next superintendent; Fuhrey will be first female superintendent
School board pegs internal candidate as next superintendent; Fuhrey will be first female superintendent
Should have added the words "for now" to the last senence.
John 5 days, 3 hours ago on School board pegs internal candidate as next superintendent; Fuhrey will be first female superintendent
School board pegs internal candidate as next superintendent; Fuhrey will be first female superintendent
I certainly wish Mrs. Furhey all the success in this new position. She seems to have the all the basic credinentals and experiences. Time will tell if this change can turn around this "run-a-way" train called the NCSS & BOE for the betterment of the students. One person cannot produce a sudden "game changing" event. IMO, it will take time and cooperation from the entire Newton County community & elected officals with the focus needs to be on properly educating the students from K to 12 with a whole lot less finger pointing & even more personal accountability, transparency & less building of "monuments" (aka new schools) 'cause it sounds like a good idea - brick & motar has never been proven to provide a better educated student. Getting back to the basics has always been a good & time proven approach when "revamping' is required an "fuzzy math" is no longer used as a sales pitch.. Again GL Mrs. Furhery, You have my support.
John 1 week ago on BOC hears employee insurance options
BOC hears employee insurance options
And that is better than Medicare part B w/Medicare advantage - medicare B went up, medicare advantage went up & copay increased. After the SS1.7% COL adjustment for 2013 I end up with a net incrseae of $20/month ,my wife $5.00 - and that is wiped out, plus some, by higher gas & food prices. And Obama & company want to find a way to further reduce the COL adjustment - the next number is 0%. Oh, I do pay property taxes and NC get their share of sales tax revenue including the SPLOST on what we spend in NC.
John 1 week, 3 days ago on Newton County detention officer faces sex assault charges involving female inmate
Newton County detention officer faces sex assault charges involving female inmate
Kornbred, It is way to early to make any comment realtive to the detention officer being guilty or innocent. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that someone will tell a "story" just to get someone in trouble for no reason at all or for retaliation - this goes on in our school system all the time. This is why we have a thing called "due process of law" or maybe you missed that in school.
John 2 weeks, 4 days ago on Newton Citizen Poll for May 5, 2013
Newton Citizen Poll for May 5, 2013
Whoever said anything about the Prez being Muslim on Fox news? Some (mainly Donald Trump) has questioned his birth place but it did take an awful long time to produce a copy. Heck, no one can renew a drivers license without one - oh I forgot - limo drivers, helicopet pilots and AF1 rides every where since 2008. Unless you are hearing impaired you only hear what is said on Fox news.
John 2 weeks, 6 days ago on Eastside grad wins national scholarship
Eastside grad wins national scholarship
Congratulations, A fine example and great formula of how "to get 'er dun" and succeed.
John 3 weeks, 6 days ago on Five NHS seniors get Gates Scholarships
Five NHS seniors get Gates Scholarships
Shart15, Time to go back to school & bone up on your reading comprehension - seems like you failed the first time around. The Gates foundation set the rules. But this time around you pay for it!