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| Mooresville grad gets stint with Letterman show | |
| nobodyimportant Monday, May 20, 2013: 9:07 pm More from nobodyimportant  Neutral | Internships aren't about the money. Having that on a resume will be worth more than an intern stipend.
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| Bill Gillin’s life has revolved around sports, family | |
| IU BBall Monday, May 20, 2013: 10:25 am More from IU BBall Neutral | Awesome story. Well done.
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| Small districts lead IREAD-3 scores in Morgan County area | |
| booger Sunday, May 19, 2013: 5:20 pm More from booger Neutral | 60% free and reduced - and 92% passing is damn good. However, this is a flawed test and the rules are stacked against public schools. Case in point, school should have had 100% and rules made it impossible.
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| Mooresville grad gets stint with Letterman show | |
| booger Sunday, May 19, 2013: 5:16 pm More from booger Neutral | What an experience! However, internship for a show that the host makes $100 million!!!! Get paid!!!
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| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| Bluecollar Sunday, May 19, 2013: 7:50 am More from Bluecollar Neutral | I think changing the school to John R Wooden HS just might be what it takes to finally escape the profound bias our teams and town experience outside of here. Lots of people would never know it happened and would no longer react negatively like they usually do now.
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| Food distribution causes friction | |
| nobodyimportant Friday, May 17, 2013: 10:01 pm More from nobodyimportant Neutral | C'mon guys. Stick to the story....the issue. It's not about you.
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| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| Parent Friday, May 17, 2013: 9:07 pm More from Parent Neutral | I know Bob would have had a ball announcing the games now. Look for great things ahead next season and we just need to let him coach.Yes-very pleased with our board we have now=and thanks for standing up to Elmer-he means well but we don't need to rename every little thing around here
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| Food distribution causes friction | |
| Danny Stewart Friday, May 17, 2013: 7:31 pm More from Danny Stewart Neutral |
First, I want to apologize to everyone. This thread is about the Red Barn and I do hope things get better there. but for now, I'm going to stick my foot up the idiots butt. See, all you've done is show what an idiot you are. Paper boy huh? Sure, I delivered papers for 10 years. Matter of fact, I had two routes plus a regular job as well as some other things on the side. I've been able to manage my time very well. What your spineless little pea brain doesn't know is those paper routes just paid off one house, remodeled my garage and bought a new BMW. I'm not one that typically gets on here and talks about what I have or what I've done. I try and stick to the issue of how badly this town has been run the last 25 years. Including the nepotism, favortism and so on. The crap from people like you is so deep it's a wonder anyone can walk around. So you go there ahead little man. I'm happy as can be being a former paper boy. Cause while you've been living in your fantasy world,... Respond to this comment |
| Food distribution causes friction | |
| nobodyimportant Friday, May 17, 2013: 6:30 pm More from nobodyimportant Neutral | I can't imagine anyone questioning the heart of those who help the need at the Red Bard. But there is another side of the story that was mentioned in the article and bears mentioning. There apparently is a history of less than desirable collaboration between the Red Barn and the other providers of food. When you decide to fly solo in a field that should be working together, it is hard to garner sympathy when that bites you. There are a lot of people who use the food banks. Most use them because they need to. A few others abuse the system by showing up at nearly all of them. In an attempt to minimize the abuse, a simple program has been embraced by several of the agencies and churches. It is called Charity Tracker. The Red Barn has been encouraged several times to make use of this shared but not available to the general public data software that allows providers to share with others the frequency of service utilization by individuals. It is not "big brother" in nature but a simple way to make sure that the scarce resources are not abused by a few, making what they have reach further the need. But the Red Barn decision-makers choose not to participate. We need the Red Barn. But there seems to be something lacking in leadership there. Certainly, the death of Patty's husband made it difficult for her and in hindsight she should have passed this decision on to someone else, but I think there is more to the situation. If there is a Board of Directors, they should investigate and see what help they can give Patty. Respond to this comment |
| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| justforonce Friday, May 17, 2013: 5:40 pm More from justforonce Neutral | Let's not be too hasty to make major name changes on our facilities. We have a facility named for a "not so good" role model and we have to live that down all the time!
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| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| justahasbeen Friday, May 17, 2013: 5:36 pm More from justahasbeen Neutral | So glad to see good decisions can be made by this administration and board!
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| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| Funny Friday, May 17, 2013: 4:53 pm More from Funny Neutral | This is the best news out of the school in a long time. Great hire.
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| Food distribution causes friction | |
| MarkMcDaniel Friday, May 17, 2013: 4:38 pm More from MarkMcDaniel Neutral | Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists[a] arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. Please all lets remember to care for the widow, I would not want to be the one who would deny the widows. Respond to this comment |
| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| Pastor Friday, May 17, 2013: 4:28 pm More from Pastor Neutral | Parent, It's too bad that Bob isn't around to announce his son's games
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| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Bluecollar Friday, May 17, 2013: 3:46 pm More from Bluecollar Neutral | Look people, the coach Tutterow days are gone. Today, in 4 A schools, EVERY player is a travel ball/ year round player who doesn't play 3 sports. This is why there's no "legion ball" in the summer... THERE'S NOBODY TO PLAY AGAINST... THEY'RE ALL PLAYING TRAVEL BALL! The day of playing at the LL and showing up and the HS coach teaching you is GONE. This is a football/basketball town( we spent a million dollars on a football field for petesake). Our kids are playing football and basketball all summer. The teams in our conference are dominated by BASEBALL PLAYERS. I'm losing faith that people around here will ever figure this out. Quit blaming the coach, quit blaming the players... they are playing against teams that have us out manned in nearly every position! These kids have competed well given the circumstances. These kids KNOW they are against stiff competition almost EVERY NIGHT. I'm sure it's hard to get loco crazy excited when you know the team your facing has a couple DI pitchers and you're pitching a kid that wouldn't even pitch on their JV team! Respond to this comment |
| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Danny Stewart Friday, May 17, 2013: 3:41 pm More from Danny Stewart Neutral | Good question. That's where the discipline by the coach comes into play. Whether a player is benched, made to run laps or removed from the team, it's all a form of discipline. In other words, when the coach practices discipline as described above, he is holding the players accountable. Hence, it is the fault of the coach for either enacting or not enacting discipline. There are different levels a coach will use. Each progressively more severe.
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| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| Just observing Friday, May 17, 2013: 3:39 pm More from Just observing Neutral | Welcome back Kip! A great hire and outstanding leader for these kids!
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| Food distribution causes friction | |
| rockhurst Friday, May 17, 2013: 1:51 pm More from rockhurst Neutral | OK.Ms Owens made a mistake.Now all of you"Christian"pantries come to the aid of those less fortunate and help out the Red Barn I'm sure Ms Owens won't make this same mistake in the future. Respond to this comment |
| Food distribution causes friction | |
| Just observing Friday, May 17, 2013: 1:51 pm More from Just observing Neutral | I wouldn't expect any less from the paper boy who couldn't :)
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| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Wire Friday, May 17, 2013: 1:42 pm More from Wire Neutral | I agree that most of the responsibility lies squarely on the coach's shoulders. But at some point, the players have to be held accountable as well. For example, players skipping practice or showing up late, or becoming academically ineligible, or not implementing the things they're coached to do. I mean, I can show you the proper way to field a ground ball, but I can't go out and hold your glove for you during the game. I'm not saying any of these things are a problem here, specifically, but in general terms when should a portion of the responsibility shift to the player?
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| Food distribution causes friction | |
| Danny Stewart Friday, May 17, 2013: 1:28 pm More from Danny Stewart Neutral | J o, you're not capable of mopping the floor. The only reason someone would drive you there is so they could give you more handouts.
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| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Danny Stewart Friday, May 17, 2013: 1:02 pm More from Danny Stewart Neutral | Your original question was "how is that the coaches fault?" Everything that that happens with a team is the responsibility of the coach, good or bad. You would seem to disagree. That's why I asked if it was a rhetorical question. Other than that, sounds like things are going as they should. Respond to this comment |
| Food distribution causes friction | |
| Just observing Friday, May 17, 2013: 12:43 pm More from Just observing Neutral | So all this over a free can of food! I have been to the red barn and volunteered there. It has been in service far longer than the others, there's no money to be made here, no rewards and no fame. No matter who hands it out it goes to a good cause! The few volunteers at the Red Barn are all elderly and shouldn't be lifting cases of canned goods. Party's husband passed and I'm sure this has consumed a lot of her time, but this story of The Little Red Hen and who will help me sort the food is ridiculous and a sign of the times. So because someone didn't or couldn't help many do without. Jesus would turn the other cheek and gave more than he had.
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| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| ButlerGrad Friday, May 17, 2013: 12:12 pm More from ButlerGrad Highly Rated (+7) | Great basketball mind... Even better role model. Kudos to MSD on the hire! Respond to this comment |
| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Wire Friday, May 17, 2013: 11:15 am More from Wire Neutral | On that, I agree with you. I believe the coach would agree with you too, seeing as one player (who had been starting all year and was one of the better players) was removed from the team earlier this week. As mentioned on a previous thread, he also benched a number of starters for one game as a form of motivation. Now, based on your comments, it sounds as though you don't believe that's enough.
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| Artesians hire basketball coach | |
| Parent Friday, May 17, 2013: 10:56 am More from Parent Highly Rated (+5) | Wouldnt Bob and Connie be "busting their buttons" on Kips new job? Good to have him home again!
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| Brooklyn town marshal leaving | |
| Forthepeople Thursday, May 16, 2013: 11:58 pm More from Forthepeople Highly Rated (+5) | Christopher has done an excellent job going into a very bad situation and turning things around. When he took over the Brooklyn police department had been viewed as a joke, not just by the towns people, but by other law enforcement agencys. He turned that perception around and fostered a great relationship with the town board, the citizens, and other agencys. He has faced many adversities during his tenure as town Marshall and has risen to the occasion and met each one. From the bottom of my heart as a citizen of Brooklyn I am sad to see him go, but I wish him well in his future pursuits, and I know that he will continue to meet every challenge that he faces.
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| Fiery crash closes Baltimore Road | |
| Monrovia traveler Thursday, May 16, 2013: 8:28 pm More from Monrovia traveler Neutral | Slow Down
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| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Danny Stewart Thursday, May 16, 2013: 5:10 pm More from Danny Stewart Neutral | If the coach has done everything within reason, then I would say get rid of those that don't want to do what they're supposed to do. The coach is the boss. If the coach is unwilling to do what is needed, get a new coach.
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| Film tells of FDR affair | |
| monroviabooks Thursday, May 16, 2013: 4:26 pm More from monroviabooks Neutral | Always good to hear from Jim Asher!
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| Highly educated soldier was blitzed by the recession | |
| Step Up Thursday, May 16, 2013: 12:21 pm More from Step Up Neutral | Publishing a resume is not news. Sorry about his not finding employment that meets his expectations. Many "highly educated" folks have a similar problem. This gentleman is likely eligible for a military pension and probably went to school on the taxpayers' dime as well. Many combat vets who served in the midst of dirt, heat and death did not have the luxuries this gentleman enjoyed during his service.
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| Brooklyn town marshal leaving | |
| STANDING BYE Thursday, May 16, 2013: 10:41 am More from STANDING BYE Highly Rated (+5) | Good luck to Chris....have known him since his "Poston Road School" days!
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| Fiery crash closes Baltimore Road | |
| momof4 Thursday, May 16, 2013: 10:15 am More from momof4 Neutral | I come over that hill alot and had to stop fast due to that bus stop. there is plenty of room for that bus to pull into the parking area and not stop traffic. the school needs to find a better spot for that stop before someone get killed or injured badly.
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| Proposal would rezone 65 properties | |
| MarkMcDaniel Thursday, May 16, 2013: 9:00 am More from MarkMcDaniel Neutral | You are right Shakika. If this is not about the annexation then lets put this on hold until this case gets to court. Why the need to rush this through this month? Why did holloway call a special meeting so this could all happen this month? Why did Holloway feel the need to lie repeatedly at the special meeting that this rezoneing was approved by the council when it was revealed that the council had never seen or even heard of this rezoneing request?
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| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Wire Thursday, May 16, 2013: 8:54 am More from Wire Neutral | I was just curious as to Parent's opinion on the subject. I'm guessing I won't get a reply. As a close follower of the team, since the game which Standing Bye is referring to, in which a number of starters were benched, motivation really hasn't been an issue. But the assumptions made here are pretty amusing. But I'll ask you Danny, what other motivational tactics would you suggest? Respond to this comment |
| New law shifts remediation to high schools | |
| nobodyimportant Thursday, May 16, 2013: 8:18 am More from nobodyimportant Neutral | That would be counterproductive for schools. Graduation rates are equally important in scoring school effectiveness. For many years, schools were criticized for passing failing students. I haven't taught since 1965, but I feel for the teachers of today, who have their hands tied by interfering lawyers, so-called education reformers, and governments. Respond to this comment |
| Donnelly calling for review of federal programs | |
| John Q Public Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 9:09 pm More from John Q Public Neutral | I'd recommend checking his voting record on defense and veterans.
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| New law shifts remediation to high schools | |
| GrandmaPa1 Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 9:03 pm More from GrandmaPa1 Neutral | Schools have to keep their standards up. Throwing someone out of school with lower grade everages ups their standard. Is it possible that they look for things to get rid of the ones that lower their standards and by doing so increase the incentives they receive fro state and federal? Just sayin'!
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| State unlikely to act on fed’s push for lower alcohol levels for driving | |
| bob searcy Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 9:02 pm More from bob searcy Neutral | the limit of .08 was strictly a revenue decision and it was possible to put an income figure on same,. i think we should impose a tax on revenue producing churches and stop imposing taxes on sinners. this nation is rapidly transposing to a secular society and its hideous that the self ritious should continue to prosper at the expense of the general public. im begging you, die off you judgemental, ocd, perfect citizens..
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| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Danny Stewart Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 7:54 pm More from Danny Stewart Neutral | Standing bye, Yes I read that. Maybe I'm too old school. I was always taught that not only was it a coaches job to not only teach how to play the game, but to motivate the players as well. I mean if the coach can't motivate the team, why is he the coach? Just asking. Respond to this comment |
| Proposal would rezone 65 properties | |
| Shakika Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 7:53 pm More from Shakika Neutral | This article makes no sense at all regarding the re-zoning. I am more confused after reading this article than I was before I read the article. C'mon Ron, these guys are running us in circles. You need to figure out what they are really up to. Peel back the onion and see what they are REALLY trying to do! Holloway's comments raise more questions that answers. They are up to no good and this is part and parcel of annexation. If it were not, the new law firm from Indy would not be involved in it. Respond to this comment |
| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| STANDING BYE Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 6:37 pm More from STANDING BYE Neutral | Danny if you read this paper as much as you want everyone to think you do, a couple of weeks ago the coach stated in an interview after ANOTHER loss, that while the opposing team was out warming up and throwing pitches to each other, our team was sitting in the dugout with NO MOTIVATION....believe ie: the coaches fault for not kicking some butt and making some boys move their butts to warm up before the game.....
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| Donnelly calling for review of federal programs | |
| MarkMcDaniel Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 5:57 pm More from MarkMcDaniel Neutral | Why doesn't Joe Donnelly just tell us where and what he would be willing to cut instead of wasting more money on a study when we know he and others will not vote to cut anything but our military.
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| New law shifts remediation to high schools | |
| nobodyimportant Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 5:46 pm More from nobodyimportant Neutral | GrandmaPa1, I am some perplexed on reading your post. Are your statements about "borderline grades and behavior your recommendations or are you modifying the previous statement, "I think there could be more things involved than student behavior that gets kids in trouble", saying that the handling of borderline behavior issues is uneven and discriminatory? Clear it up for me and I will know how to respond.
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| Foxcliff North considers incorporation | |
| MarkMcDaniel Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 5:03 pm More from MarkMcDaniel Neutral | Mr. Phil Deckard, I do not know what rumor I started. I stated that "it looks like Mayor Holloway and you are making friends all around Martinsville." The article is pretty self explanatory, they do not want to wait and find themselves in a lawsuit,like we have now if Martinsville ever does want to annex them. This tells me they are being proactive in wanting to avoid the leadership of you and Ross Holloway at any cost. I also know that about 95% of the people who own land in the annexed area also signed a petition wanting to avoid you and Ross Holloway's guidance and management. So it is pretty obvious citizens surrounding Martinsville have no interest in anything you and Ross Holloway have to offer. Unfortunately for you this is not a rumor, I have the evidence.
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| McGaha returns to Pioneer baseball helm | |
| mopifan Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 4:53 pm More from mopifan Neutral | What a joke!!!!!
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| Parents eye Carpe Diem charter school for county | |
| booger Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 3:53 pm More from booger Neutral | Read through the parental comments here: We want smaller class sizes, less freedom, more rigor. Hum, imagine if we could implement that in public schools? You know, the ones we already have? The ones we're destroying to have more testing and less freedom? Wow. We can do this with what we have if people would engage and tune into what's going on and what's at stake. Get rid of your schools, and you've cut off your town - especially this one. Respond to this comment |
| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Danny Stewart Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 12:16 pm More from Danny Stewart Neutral |
That's a rhetorical question right? Respond to this comment |
| Iversen, Shields, Martin advance to regionals | |
| Pop Man Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 10:55 am More from Pop Man Neutral | Shake N Bake!
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| Artesian bats silenced in loss to Warriors | |
| Wire Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 10:14 am More from Wire Neutral | How exactly would that be the coach's fault?
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