Loren Martell’s wrap up of the Board vs the “Lone Ranger” May 24, 2015 Its a good summation. A sample: The feisty little guy stands up against the big powerful establishment and kicks their butts! Is this a… Continue Reading
What the District’s lawyers didn’t want me to share with the public March 11, 2015 Ignorance is bliss……such is the philosophy of anyone working with ISD 709. Tell the truth about the fire sale of Central High and you… Continue Reading
How do you stop a scorpion from stinging March 10, 2015 Art Johnston faces imminent removal from the Board if he does nothing. In my opinion this is because he protected his partner from an… Continue Reading
A different topic while I take a break from the school board’s feud March 7, 2015 There are times I really appreciate the Duluth News Tribune especially when it comes to stories relating to the issue of Race and Civil… Continue Reading
The School Board’s fat is in the fire March 4, 2015 I’ll leave off tonight with the news that the legal war that my colleagues on the School Board have been itching to start has… Continue Reading
What will it cost? February 13, 2015 At our recent Budget Committee the Board got into the weeds about how to save money next school year. One suggestion was to save… Continue Reading
“Where this blog is headed” revisited – plus a little piss and vinegar February 10, 2015 Lincoln democrat is 108 months old minus a week or two. This is its 12,830th post. Its the diary I share with whoever is… Continue Reading
A Memory confirmed for me … January 26, 2015 …not for our recent Chairman. Art Johnston and I have a similar problem. We never seem to throw anything away. The clear evidence of… Continue Reading
“Rosie colored glasses” January 22, 2015 The same fellow who sent me this email yesterday (which he titled “Rosie colored glasses”) sent this one as a follow up to my… Continue Reading
My blog is a treasure chest January 21, 2015 In the previous post I did a search of my blog for mentions of Kevin Rupp. The first two mentions go back to 2009… Continue Reading
The first time I was in a school board minority January 21, 2015 If you don’t count my first two years on the School Board from 96 to 97 when I was one of two new members… Continue Reading
Rosie’s Criminal Background Check… January 20, 2015 …of Art Johnston. “The investigation was brought forward because of Art Johnston’s violent abusive and harassing and threatening behaviors,” School Board Member Rosie Loeffler-Kemp… Continue Reading
MSBA Notes 3 – The right to remain stupid January 20, 2015 I had a good long drive down to the MSBA convention on Wednesday and plenty of time to catch up after my week out… Continue Reading
MSBA Notes 2 – The Incredible Shrinking School District January 18, 2015 I have the terrible gift of prophecy where the Duluth Schools are concerned. Much that has happened since the uber ambitious Red Plan was… Continue Reading
MSBA Notes 1 – My Heart of Darkness January 17, 2015 At the end of this rumination I will post two emails sent after my long posted warning to MSBA members about engaging the legal… Continue Reading
Censure is infectious January 11, 2015 Our Attorney, Kevin Rupp, belongs to a law firm that has become expert in the sanctioning wayward school board members. They were behind what… Continue Reading
Harry on the Hot Seat January 5, 2015 Loren Martell Chronicles my Censure. I’m glad he mentioned the following because the Trib had one of my severe faces on its front cover… Continue Reading
Mum’s the word November 4, 2014 November 3, 2014 School Board Members 215 North First Avenue East Duluth, MN 55802 Dear School Board Members: Enclosed for your review please find… Continue Reading
Tenterhooks Pt. 3 – “That woman” October 25, 2014 You will want to begin reading this at Tenterhooks Part 1A I’m no saint An image I just googled in case you were wondering,… Continue Reading
Tenterhooks Pt. 1B – I’m no saint October 25, 2014 You will want to begin reading this at Tenterhooks Part 1A I’m no saint So, last night after a second day playing with automobile… Continue Reading