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Recent comments from 'Spanky'

Judge asked to clarify definition of retardation
Spanky Saturday, September 15, 2012: 8:19 pm	Seems intentionally failing IQ tests would be pretty simple. Pruitt holds not one redeeming factor and having failed to invoked his legally determined punishment is, in itself, a travesty.

School board races set
Spanky Saturday, August 25, 2012: 12:36 pm	Danny, I've never discussed it with him, but I'm not counting on any Deckard votes. I'm the "water" part of that old adage.

Serious about gun control
Spanky Tuesday, July 31, 2012: 8:09 am	I truly believe the R-T sometimes intentionally publishes non-sensical, controversial op-eds, this time from an unidentified source, just to stir up the locals. This author's stance on gun control is like fancy French undergarments...there ain't much there and, what there is, is full of holes.

Martinsville 4th fireworks delayed
Spanky Monday, July 2, 2012: 11:43 am	Smart move, but I'm sure it won't take long to twist this story of prudent leadership into a "they hate America" mantra.

Artesian Little League umpires recognized for contribution
Spanky Thursday, June 21, 2012: 1:26 pm	Thank you all for your work!

Red Sox win season-ending tourney
Spanky Wednesday, June 20, 2012: 10:34 am	Nice job players!

Coach gets tickets on way to celebration
Spanky Monday, June 4, 2012: 1:17 pm	The R-T would do well to be less of a vassal for Ryan Harmon.

Teacher resigns amidst charges

Spanky Wednesday, May 30, 2012: 5:37 am

ikb2, Then the school board needs to remove every administrator at the high school. Those working there daily had to have known, or should have known, of the situation. As far as my daughter, I had no concerns. She is a very well adjusted, mature, responsible, intelligent young lady. We discussed it as far as her personal safety, but, believe it or not, I don't use my children as informants, that's not their job. As you stated, you know who I am. If you'd like to discuss this topic personally I'd be glad to meet for a Coke and we can solve all the world's problems.

Teacher resigns amidst charges

Spanky Tuesday, May 29, 2012: 9:06 pm

Without getting into particulars, the act of filing criminal charges requires the finding of proble cause...an employer forbidding an employee from engaging in questionable practices while at work does not. It's the difference in criminal law, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and civil law, a preponderance of the evidence. I'm not saying the school administration, prior to Wolf's arrest, had enough to fire him, but they certainly had enough to prevent her from, alledgedly, having a key to his office, going to his office every day and using the coache's office as her personal dressing room. And, even after his being caught in a criminal act in her presence, they still refused to met out an appropriate punishment. Wolf violated his contract and should have been dealt with accordingly.

Teacher resigns amidst charges
Spanky Tuesday, May 29, 2012: 7:38 pm	You bet I did. Law enforcement officials and Department of Child Services, initially. And, when I felt the incident wasn't being given the attention I believed it should, I contacted several news gathering organizations. BTW, none of this was done anonymously, they all had my name and contact information for follow-up. You'll not find me bashful when it comes to the abuse of a child.

Red Sox take mid-season tournament title
Spanky Tuesday, May 29, 2012: 10:34 am	Proud of those boys!

Teacher resigns amidst charges
Spanky Monday, May 28, 2012: 1:03 pm	ikb2, Please, pardon my sloppy typing.

Teacher resigns amidst charges
Spanky Monday, May 28, 2012: 1:01 pm	ibk2, I don't disagree and you won't find me defending those folks blindly. If fact, I'm usually the among the to call them out.

Teacher resigns amidst charges
Spanky Saturday, May 26, 2012: 9:04 am	For the life of me, I can't understand how anyone defends this school administration. Face it folks, sometimes your friends suck at their jobs.

Teacher resigns amidst charges
Spanky Friday, May 25, 2012: 8:43 am	Good thing he resigned, as our school administrators don't have the cahonies to fire anyone.

Wolf, McGown arrested, charges filed by special prosecutor

Spanky Thursday, May 10, 2012: 9:53 am

For my thinking, I believe Furniss, all assistant supers, HS princpal, HS VP's, AD & Assist. AD should be removed from their postion. This was a long ongoing situation that they were aware of, or should have been aware of, and, in either case, knowing and not acting or being completely oblivious to the issue, they failed as the proper administration of the school district's business, therefore, incompetent. I'm not giving the school board a pass, either, but I do want to know who was aware of what, and when they were aware of it. It is way past time to clean our house.

Wolf, McGown arrested, charges filed by special prosecutor
Spanky Wednesday, May 9, 2012: 5:09 pm	Hey, Furniss, how about concentrating on writing your letter of resignation?

Time to change leadership

Spanky Thursday, April 12, 2012: 2:28 pm

Cheers for the R-T to finally STEPPING-UP and jeers for the R-T for FINALLY stepping-up. It is a shame that it took a personal/professional affront to a paper staffer for them to garner the guts to do what's right. Don't get me wrong, I'm for whatever force is necessary to remove Furniss. He is, in my opinion, an ineffective and inefficient administrator for the salary he receives. The best part is, once he is gone, we can drop the expensive high rish automobile insurance the school district, aka TAXPAYERS, must endure for his ability to drive a corporation vehicle. Please, take your band of cronies with you and don't let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya.

Hale doubts conflict law covers him
Spanky Thursday, April 5, 2012: 10:57 am	If this law applies to volunteer firefighters, it applies to Kenny. Seems pretty easy to understand to me.

Martinsville board looks at conduct

Spanky Thursday, March 22, 2012: 8:09 am

I can only chuckle as I read this ridiculous story. All of this occured on your watch, Mr. Costin. You and the rest of the MSD School Board. The first step in this process is for you, and your fellow board members, to apologize for allowing the situation to reach this point. When I see your apology, I'll believe you're sincere in your efforts...and not just trying to cover your hindsides. Step up or step down, Sir.

MSD school board accepts Wolf's resignation
Spanky Sunday, February 19, 2012: 8:11 am	Frustrated with the current environment in the Martinsville School District? Check this out; www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ENOUGHMARTINSVILLE/

MSD school board accepts Wolf's resignation

Spanky Friday, February 17, 2012: 1:31 pm

I take issue with Costin's remarks that Wolf's retirement was his regardless of the outcome. I believe, and I could be mistaken, that if Wolf had been terminated, he would have been emtitled only to the funds he had deposited into the fund, not a life-long pension. Regardless, resignation is too good for Wolf. His personnel record should be stammped TERMINATED. Sadly, this portion of the investigation is over. On to the next...

State Police will investigate Tim Wolf's activities in Morgan County
Spanky Thursday, February 16, 2012: 5:31 pm	I guess I missed the part where MSD had the initial rumors investigated?

Candidate wants to separate coroner, law enforcement
Spanky Thursday, February 16, 2012: 3:17 pm	Again...PUH-LEEEESE!

Harmon took plea deal after accident in front of bar in Indy
Spanky Thursday, February 16, 2012: 3:10 pm	PUH-LEEESE!

Law leaves gray area in student, teacher sexual relationships
Spanky Wednesday, February 15, 2012: 12:27 pm	At the very, very, very minimum, Wolf surely violated his contract and should be fired, not retired, and denied his pension. For years he's been screwing the tax payers while he pocketed $100 as, in my opion, he was molesting one of our children.

School officials had heard rumors

Spanky Tuesday, February 14, 2012: 10:12 pm

In other words, the school administrators have complete culpability in this situation. I hope Furniss and the rest of his minions not only lose their jobs, but are prosecuted vigorously. Time to clear the cupboards of the superintendent and all the assistant supers, along with the high school principal, his vices and the athletic director and his assistant. They've failed miserably and need to go!

Wolf asks to retire

Spanky Tuesday, February 14, 2012: 4:26 pm

Don't waste your time calling the school administration building. Call the members of the Board of Education directly and demand an EXTERNAL investigation. The members are Stephen L. Hardin, Ken Costin, Charles Sampson, Tammy Hamilton and Chuck Smith. Along with these elected officials, call the Prosecutor, Steve Sonnega. All the venting and ranting on this blog won't cause any change unless we apply pressure to those at the top of the food chain.

Bill would require drug tests of welfare recipients, lawmakers
Spanky Wednesday, February 1, 2012: 2:55 pm	AH, Now things are as they should be. Nice use of the always objective Huffington Post, btw.

House approves bill to curb local government nepotism and conflicts of interest
Spanky Tuesday, January 31, 2012: 5:49 pm	Wowwee! Anyone else find it hilarious that Foley only has the gonads to make such snide comments when he isn't seeking re election? Gutless wonder. Good riddance.

Can canned hunting
Spanky Tuesday, January 31, 2012: 7:30 am	AH, We agree. (I'm check Revelations to see it that's a sign.)

Sen. Bray won't seek another term
Spanky Tuesday, January 17, 2012: 5:21 pm	Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hal-le-lu-jahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Long explains candidacy withdrawal
Spanky Tuesday, January 17, 2012: 12:01 pm	I just vomited a little in my mouth.

11 file to run for county offices
Spanky Tuesday, January 17, 2012: 11:59 am	WOW! Apparently, the R-T removed all of my "Garry Long Should Resign" posts en masse. Why? I'm not sure. Only provable fact and my personal opinion of an elected official were stated. Any explanation, Mr. Culp? Please, answer here in the blog area.

Countering the myth: PRIDE, others work to dispel city’s negative image
Spanky Sunday, January 15, 2012: 12:58 pm	Great article! I don't have the good fortune to personally know any of theses folks, with the exception of Mr. Bowlen, but am grateful that someone of his caliber is helping set our record straight.