tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.comments2023-10-21T05:28:33.807-04:00What to Read TodayPaula Bolyardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-88949460719401722062022-12-11T03:36:01.240-05:002022-12-11T03:36:01.240-05:00Intteresting thoughtsIntteresting thoughtsMetal Fabrication Minneapolishttps://www.fabrication-welding.com/us/minnesota-welding/metal-fabrication-minneapolis.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-51551747591399234532022-06-27T00:06:12.738-04:002022-06-27T00:06:12.738-04:00This is a great post thanksThis is a great post thanksVanhttps://www.vanessanewton.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-63200260546312825012018-12-21T14:50:17.062-05:002018-12-21T14:50:17.062-05:00CBSE Schools We invite volunteers who are passiona...<br /><a href="https://www.inschools.in" rel="nofollow">CBSE Schools</a> We invite volunteers who are passionate about education, child psychology, modern-day teaching methods and more, to join the INschools team. 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Together, let's make the right choice!<br /><br />ijaazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391271563058237794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-71061713967536609932014-04-24T04:52:14.103-04:002014-04-24T04:52:14.103-04:00Wow, this sent a chill up my spine.My folks are fr...Wow, this sent a chill up my spine.My folks are from Smithville, my great, great grandad built Spruil chapel in 1865......and it sounds like they are still stuck in the past.......it is a very rural area, and I saw a confederate flag flying nearby Greenwood Springs I believe.<br /><br />My great grandad Phelix Sartor was a mulatto,and so was his brother Earl Dean (both their fathers where white)....but race mixing still wasnt acceptable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14211579531338147329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-81758151840955507342012-07-28T12:07:26.005-04:002012-07-28T12:07:26.005-04:00Very nice site and article. Amazing one, i appreci...Very nice site and article. Amazing one, i appreciate this work.... This is a wonderful post Hey I see smart blog, I love it greatly because I cannot find anything better than your authors.Thanks, I agree that this will be a great help for me.. :)<br /><a href="http://www.cremation-usa.com/" rel="nofollow">cremation-usa.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-41275358363462846222012-04-12T03:24:22.869-04:002012-04-12T03:24:22.869-04:00Though I hate to call her, I have to call her MA, ...Though I hate to call her, I have to call her MA, as we stay under one roof. I hate to share the most caring, lovely word with this woman, but I don't have any choice.burning desirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738508224432201165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-888670194359746832012-01-16T14:34:24.861-05:002012-01-16T14:34:24.861-05:00I am always amazed how folks complain that alterna...I am always amazed how folks complain that alternative schools "take funds away from" the established public schools. State funds are alloted for each student enrolled. When fewer students are enrolled, for whatever reason, less money comes from the state. But guess what? The school has responsibility for fewer students!<br /><br />And why do the complaints only ever name charter schools and home educators as "drains" on public school funds? I never hear people moan about private schools taking money away from the public schools. Or am I just deaf?<br /><br />Why are people afraid of a little healthy competition? If someone other than the establishment can follow all the rules and still manage to educate children to the parents' satisfaction, let them have a go at it. If the rules are not being followed, the place needs to be shut down. If parents are not happy, they will withdraw their children and the school will fail.<br /><br />Are the complainers whining about general ideas or specific details? I'm hearing different stories. You can't dislike specific people and turn that dislike into a complaint over a general principle. Maybe the complaints just come from several different "anonymous." I've never been fond of the term "anonymous." Sounds too much like "coward."Glenna in Ashlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-44213503351212995202012-01-11T21:34:59.427-05:002012-01-11T21:34:59.427-05:00Excellent post! I’m a strong supporter of charter ...Excellent post! I’m a strong supporter of charter schools. <br /><br />Several months ago John Stossel did show on charter schools, which really showed the value these schools add to the community. Here is the entire show:<br /><br />“Stupid in America – Part A”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyswCDwe3uo.<br />“Stupid in America – Part B”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGNz0Y9vrBo <br />“Stupid in America – Part C”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlg1LBHlNAc <br />“Stupid in America – Part D”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Irx9o7DjO8 <br />“Stupid in America – Part E”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_--4EDg06A <br />“Stupid in America – Part F”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR3I6LUknxo <br /><br />It is a shame to see the local school districts targeting these schools. If it is ‘all about the children,’ then teachers from all educational institutions should be rejoicing that students are getting a good education – no matter what school it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-70371009706410229852012-01-11T14:56:17.037-05:002012-01-11T14:56:17.037-05:00As I wrote in an earlier comment, I believe that t...As I wrote in an earlier comment, I believe that they have to abide by the laws. The state has very strict oversight rules in place and any school that doesn't jump through the hundreds of hoops they've set up will be shut down. <br /><br />"There are reasons the town doesn't want them to put it there."<br /><br />It doesn't have anything to do with the Chippewa schools losing money? Because that's been one of the major complaints from the district.<br /><br />If they're as bad as you say, why do parents keep their kids there? They must be doing something right.<br /><br />I think that you are getting sidetracked on what's important. It's not about the Saegers or the other businesses they run or personality conflicts in town. It's not about who gets a share of the pie. It's not about shrubbery.It's not about a turf war or protecting the public school monopoly. It's about educating children. <br /><br />Again, I believe that parents are the ones best qualified to make those decisions and they should have a wide array of options from which to choose.Paula Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-47239584898016405092012-01-11T13:10:24.906-05:002012-01-11T13:10:24.906-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Paula Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-27205538872599627772012-01-11T12:52:52.018-05:002012-01-11T12:52:52.018-05:00They can barely run the company that they have now...They can barely run the company that they have now. Add an extra business to them would just be crazy. There are reasons the town doesn't want them to put it there. They have tried to to cut corners by putting fake addresses saying they are using that location to host the school but yet still keep them in Doylestown and try to not let anyone know. Then as usual since they were lying they were caught. Lying and lack of knowledge must run in their family. That's all they ever do. People in Doylestown know how all the Saegers are and that's one of the reasons no one wants to help them. They have given a bad name to themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-12899655364083322132012-01-10T16:28:15.548-05:002012-01-10T16:28:15.548-05:00Anonymous #3: Actually, I am not "friends wit...Anonymous #3: Actually, I am not "friends with the owners." I have spoken to Annette a couple times on the phone. Other than that, I have only read about the school in the Daily Record and The Post. <br /><br />I support the expansion of charter schools for one reason: I believe in parental choice in education. Period. I trust parents to know what is best for their children. If the charter school is providing a lousy education and the parents and children are receiving a bad "product," the parents are smart enough to remove their children and send them somewhere else and the school will close for lack of customers. <br /><br />For what it's worth, does it really matter what the owners' motives are as long as the parents are happy with the education their children are receiving? For the sake of argument, lets say the motive is pure, unadulterated greed. Is that any worse than a teacher in a public school whose motivation is a salary and benefits?Paula Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-8368336289645661112012-01-09T17:40:55.860-05:002012-01-09T17:40:55.860-05:00Putting this school in is just another way for the...Putting this school in is just another way for them to pocket more cash. They don't care about the community, regardless of the students. They will try and cut corners like they did before. I would never send my kids to a school that they are running. Rather have my kids go to a school that has been around longer and known longer. They have violated so many rules already why wouldn't they keep violating them. Maybe Paula you should get actually get insiders opinions instead of just being friends with the owners to make them look like they are great people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-75086329060772371222011-12-27T04:01:51.473-05:002011-12-27T04:01:51.473-05:00I've been reading a lot of issues about CFLs a...I've been reading a lot of issues about CFLs and the danger it may bring. I don't know if I already need to change my bulbs at home. All of my bulbs are CFLs. My contractor who took his <strong><a title="Electrician Continuing Education (CE) Online Course" href="http://www.industrialinstitute.com/electrician/electrician-continuing-education.cfm" rel="nofollow">Electrical Training Courses</a></strong> said that LED is much better to use.Electrical Continuing Educationhttp://www.industrialinstitute.com/electrician/electrician-continuing-education.cfmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-33363537800016905872011-11-13T17:05:58.856-05:002011-11-13T17:05:58.856-05:00I am sympathetic to the fact that the Chippewa sch...I am sympathetic to the fact that the Chippewa schools are having financial difficulties. It's a very real problem. However,individual children should not be expected to bear the brunt of that problem by remaining in a situation where educational needs are not being met. If there is somewhere that can be done more effectively, they have the right to go elsewhere.<br /><br />Little children don't have some responsibility to the community to keep the public schools afloat financially at the expense of their own education. It's unfair of the Chippewa schools to ask them to do that. <br /><br />And again, I want to say that everyone, on both sides of this debate needs to follow the rules - all the I's need to be dotted and the T's crossed. There are a lot of regulations involved in starting a charter school and there is a lot of burdensome paperwork required. It's an occupational hazard that shouldn't be taken lightly.<br /><br />And as I said previously, our community should not be targeting this school (or any business) for excessive scrutiny simply because the Chippewa schools or CEA is feeling the heat of competition.Paula Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-86577383112737413412011-11-08T23:41:50.297-05:002011-11-08T23:41:50.297-05:00My child goes to this school, and I have nver seen...My child goes to this school, and I have nver seen a smile so big on her face, GOING to school. She has blossomed and become so focused on actual work, not being send home with a printed sheet from a book for her homework. She has been raised into Grade 3 reading class and her Math, which we were told she was struggling with, has been assessed, and there is absolutely no issue with it. Unfortunately, the only issue Chippewa schools have with our Charter School is the fact that they will loose money. WOW. And I thought they were more interested in our Childrens Education. This school is here to stay, like every parent in the Country, we have the right to choose where our children go to school, which we have done. My child is on the computer or I pod EVERY day, not some computer education once every few weeks, when the teacher can get hold of the computer cart. My child will be learning 3 languages by 5th Grade. This school is forward thinking and state of the art. Chippewa should be embracing this school, as at the present time, after Grade 8, the High School will be reaping the benefits of their education, unless the Charter School decides to go through High School.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-61812163289732185782011-11-05T18:31:10.282-04:002011-11-05T18:31:10.282-04:00Sounds logical to ME! Way to go, Paula!Sounds logical to ME! Way to go, Paula!Rhondanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-15760825187318397762011-11-02T23:13:55.634-04:002011-11-02T23:13:55.634-04:00Thanks for your comment.
First, let me say clear...Thanks for your comment. <br /><br />First, let me say clearly that I believe everyone needs to follow the rules. No one gets a pass on those. <br /><br />That said, I do have to question the timing of the zoning violations. I've lived here since 1999 and I don't ever remember such a high-profile zoning case in Doylestown, let alone such a fuss about some shrubs. Is that the only business in town with zoning violations? I hope the Village Council is treating every business in town the same and everyone has equal protection under the law.<br /><br />I understand completely if you don't trust the owners of the charter school to educate your children. That is your right. Clearly others feel differently, and that is the beauty of school choice. <br /><br />I believe that in the vast majority of cases, parents know what is best for their own children. For many families, the public schools will be the best choice. Other families choose private schools or homeschooling. For some, charter schools will be the best choice. <br /><br />Just like we don't force parent to dress all children alike or feed them all the same diet, we shouldn't force them to be educated the same way. One size does not fit all in education. <br /><br />Clearly, there are families who feel Annette's school is the best fit for their children. We should trust that they know what's best for their own children. I'm sure you know what's best for yours, too :)Paula Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-11754050792895225062011-11-02T15:51:53.697-04:002011-11-02T15:51:53.697-04:00I wouldn't have a problem with Doylestown havi...I wouldn't have a problem with Doylestown having a Charter School. I do have a problem with the business that is running it. They have proven to be poor business people as they have ignored requests from the city to comply with zoning regulations of which have been ignored. I don't believe the owners are very responsible. (Not going to educate my children.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-32302118676319593202011-10-29T00:53:00.253-04:002011-10-29T00:53:00.253-04:00Thanks for your comment. Sorry to take so long to ...Thanks for your comment. Sorry to take so long to get back to you.<br /><br />Do you have a link to where Cain's plan will make the employer pay 7.5% toward my tax liability? His website says everyone will pay 9% of "gross income less charitable deductions." Period. <br /><br />I wouldn't say I'm not giving it a fair look. I was really hoping I'd like it. I like Cain a lot and I like the idea of a fair/flat tax even better. But the sales tax aspect really hurts his plan.Paula Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-16653808622071758412011-10-27T06:45:08.828-04:002011-10-27T06:45:08.828-04:00Not sure you're giving 999 a fair look. Did y...Not sure you're giving 999 a fair look. Did you calculate the "employer half" of withholding?<br /><br />Employers will still be required to pay the current 7.5% toward your tax liability, even while "your half" goes to zero. This means at filing time your total tax liability owed can't be more than 1.5%<br /><br />Also, gas prices won't change.Ax D WhiteManhttp://www.axdwhiteman.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-83005213060052059022011-10-19T13:59:18.512-04:002011-10-19T13:59:18.512-04:00I don't really find it weird that a group woul...I don't really find it weird that a group would have a detailed policy for what to do in the account of a sexual assault.<br /><br />My work has one, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-59740937253536460542011-10-19T13:55:07.085-04:002011-10-19T13:55:07.085-04:00Socialism is simply the disbursment of risk and re...Socialism is simply the disbursment of risk and reward to a wider swath of society.<br /><br />For instance, Bank of America has some invesments that are rather risky. With the fed's help, they just transferred those risky investments to their FDIC insured consumer banking arm. That is socialism.<br /><br />Jesus commanded, in many many sections of the bible, the rich to sell their possessions and give their riches to the poor. That is also socialism.<br /><br />As far as Tea Party support, there is a lot of common ground between the Tea Party and the Occupy movement. Even if you disagree with their methods, their complaints are right on.<br /><br />Now, if you really want to debate that civil disobedience doesn't work... I'd point you to the American Revolution which started with civil disobedience, and also the civil rights movement, the women's rights movement, as well as many others throughout history.<br /><br />http://www.fedupusa.org/2011/10/an-open-letter-from-fedupusa-to-occupy-wall-street-protestors-all-over-the-country/<br /><br />http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/10/14/tea-party-co-founded-expresses-support-for-occupy-wall-street/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-4162515162224842432011-10-17T09:35:35.394-04:002011-10-17T09:35:35.394-04:00@Anonymous - As a local tea party leader, I do not...@Anonymous - As a local tea party leader, I do not support the occupy wall street crowd and neither does any tea party leader that I know of. Also I do not want to restore democracy in this country because we were never a democracy we are a REPUBLIC! Democracies eat themselves alive and have failed consistently through history. Camping out, defecating on the sidewalks or police vehicles, pretending to be poor when your actually the child of a wealthy individual or getting arrest does nothing to get your point across and makes you look like a fool. When some of our own revolutionaries took the tea off a ship in Boston HArbor and dumped it into the harbor, some of our own Founders looked down their nose at those folks because they felt that destroying the property of a company does not do anything to change the taxation problems imposed by government. Just like then, protesting Wall Street today will do nothing to change the regulatory and taxation environment for the better. What will is to get leaders in who want to see this country prosper rather than fail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2733341245051470852.post-54344958906800787002011-10-15T00:41:34.833-04:002011-10-15T00:41:34.833-04:00First, anon, I personally saw signs in Cleveland (...First, anon, I personally saw signs in Cleveland (and on TV at OWS) that called for the destruction of Capitalism. Again, it's a diverse group and there's no real consensus about what they are trying to accomplish. <br /><br />As for the passage in Matthew, I'd like to hear your definition of socialism. <br /><br />The exchange between Jesus and the rich young man wasn't an indictment against owning possessions or wealth. It had to do with the man's heart attitude and self-righteousness. He claimed perfection in keeping God's law, which no one except Jesus has ever done. Jesus wanted his heart and soul but he was more concerned with his possessions and love of money. <br /><br />1 Timothy 6:10 says, "For the <em>love of money</em> is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs."<br /><br />Note that is says "the love of money," not money itself. The Bible clearly approves of private property ownership. It is mentioned all throughout the Bible. <br /><br />In addition,the New Testament is abundantly clear that it is the church's responsibility to care for the poor, out of their heartfelt desire to obey God. Forced confiscation of their earnings and funneling them to the government is so far removed from that concept that it's unrecognizable.Paula Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567777774272590296noreply@blogger.com