tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post8411294914949330617..comments2024-03-20T11:21:16.856-04:00Comments on Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog: Appears the Dunwoody High School water detention pond is now a public health hazard.John Heneghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-73069661283378551952010-09-09T15:48:42.552-04:002010-09-09T15:48:42.552-04:00"You're so vain, you probably think that ..."You're so vain, you probably think that last post was about you." by Carly "Cyber" Simon, which might be a good thing because maybe you'll feel a little of the pain that your victims have felt through the years from your vituperation. <br /><br />It has nothing to do with anyone's right to free speech or to criticize public officials; the issue is the degree of vindictiveness and virulence with which this castigation has come. <br /><br />Your victims are local citizens, they are not world leaders that lied about Iraq having "weapons of mass destruction" and as a result over 5000 of the best of us have died and over 30,000 maimed. Your targets are our neighbors that are earnestly attempting to do the best they can about local and less<br />portentous issues. <br /><br />There are ways to make your point without all the rancor because right now it's outright obstructionism throwing unneeded obstacles in the way of good persons trying to do their jobs.<br /><br />Back when I administered to over 200 management personnel, I would direct similar socially inept personalities to attend a Dale Carnegie course of "How to Win Friends and Influence People". There really are ways to express your opinion without the personal attacks and the hatred.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-15053566381917194092010-09-09T04:55:19.551-04:002010-09-09T04:55:19.551-04:00You know, being young and astute, I am astonished ...You know, being young and astute, I am astonished when wise sages rise up to say we should just sit back and let others do the work for us with no transparency. I choose not to live on the dole. I am also unimpressed with those who assert to know me so well yet have never had the fortitude or acumen to speak a word to me. Thanks “Harry Dunne” for the jocularity. Your phony outrage seems like you are masking a crush on me. I wish for you to be blessed with health, happiness and to be inscribed in the book of life. L'shanah tovah!Joe Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952081289996539132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-29777492707660618012010-09-07T23:46:43.674-04:002010-09-07T23:46:43.674-04:00You know how after you've been alive a long ti...You know how after you've been alive a long time, you've seen certain personalities act in a specific manner, you can predict how a certain type will react to situations. Well, how much fun was it to attend the meeting where I got to see the same malcontent whiner appear in person and act the "Gladys Kravitz" that I anticipated he would be. Really, somebody has to get a life and let others do their work. If a tenth of that energy spent on a perceived anathema were projected onto charitable work, we'd have a cure for cancer now or world hunger would be eradicated. <br /><br />The only one who has made any sense on this whole issue was the young lady in her letter from last week's Crier, but predictably she was pounced on in this week's edition.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-58742064823000877662010-08-28T09:22:16.011-04:002010-08-28T09:22:16.011-04:00For the record, a blog moniker such as "Dunwo...For the record, a blog moniker such as "DunwoodyMom" is every bit as anonymous as the moniker "Anonymous." And it's her right to remain anonymous, as it is mine. <br /><br />Secondly, not one person here said Claire or Page were not competent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-85108458383842268412010-08-28T00:04:53.148-04:002010-08-28T00:04:53.148-04:00DunwoodyMom, from your comments you seem like a ve...DunwoodyMom, from your comments you seem like a very nice person of great social insight. And you are absolutely correct, Page Olson and Claire Botsch are very competent and diligent community leaders.<br /><br />But there are persons in this world, not just your "ordinary Joes" but also those that wish to remain "anonymous", that are toxic personalities, and thrive on badgering and hurling unwarranted criticisms at people that are actually trying to do some good in this world.<br /><br />These types of miserable persons won't change. So, don't tarnish yourself or waste your time exchanging comments with them in this blog. Continue to align yourself with persons of integrity like yourself and the Page Olsons and Claire Botschs' of this world and maybe the toxic others will crawl back into the hole they came out of or perhaps the Dunwoody High School detention pond.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-14134527352196568092010-08-28T00:02:02.191-04:002010-08-28T00:02:02.191-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-56164552347118949852010-08-27T19:28:17.151-04:002010-08-27T19:28:17.151-04:00I save the term for patronizing comments.
Sorry, ...I save the term for patronizing comments.<br /><br />Sorry, but I don't leave anything of great importance to a closed set of two people, not matter who they are. You and I know DHS is a tax-funded school for the community and these are major amounts of tax funds that have been spent on this project.<br /><br />To simply say I just want to complain doesn't change the fact there was a severe lack of DHS calendar coordination and a severe lack of public/parent communication thus far about the community construction meeting. Let's not ignore the facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-64450552299898333542010-08-27T19:13:19.844-04:002010-08-27T19:13:19.844-04:00And your "well, duh" comment makes you s...And your "well, duh" comment makes you sound like a child. If my children EVER addressed an adult in that manner, consequences would be severe.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-36842822862805278382010-08-27T19:12:01.712-04:002010-08-27T19:12:01.712-04:00You just want something to complain about. My gue...You just want something to complain about. My guess is that very few really care about this retention pond issue. The majority of Dunwoody citizens know that Page Olson and Claire Botsch will make sure this is all taken care of properly.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-42398585572871712952010-08-27T18:58:45.001-04:002010-08-27T18:58:45.001-04:00Well, duh, DunwoodyMom...that's pretty obvious...Well, duh, DunwoodyMom...that's pretty obvious. <br /><br />In our case, both parents are keenly interested in both topics and want to attend both to not miss out on any micro details. It is painful to have to split apart and miss one or the other. Honestly, it's not that difficult to check the DHS master calendar of events and avoid double-booking these important meetings at the same school that affect parents of the same school.<br /><br />That said, the most recent DHS weekly update email (sent 8/26) did not mention the construction meeting at all. It sounds as though the left and right hands at DHS aren't talking to each other. How does the DHS design team (or DCSS) expect interested and affected people to attend if it is not widely advertised, much less scheduled on double-booked nights? A cynic might say that the point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-33748780243966482622010-08-27T18:39:31.362-04:002010-08-27T18:39:31.362-04:00One senior parent can go to the senior meeting and...One senior parent can go to the senior meeting and the other parent to the meeting about the rentention pond.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-11420586856316402642010-08-26T18:57:18.096-04:002010-08-26T18:57:18.096-04:00WishBone,
I think people in Dunwoody have the pas...WishBone,<br /><br />I think people in Dunwoody have the past few years as evidence of Jim's performance (or lack thereof). Joe's comments are nothing new to the chatter about Jim. It's not personal, it's politics.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759298885903962839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-30389308543462946472010-08-26T17:20:39.087-04:002010-08-26T17:20:39.087-04:00I hope that the majority of citizens in this city ...I hope that the majority of citizens in this city will form their opinion of issues and city/county officials by an equitable review of facts and not from the expression of personal rancor and acrimony or rumor.<br /><br />"Mad slanderers by mad ears believed be." ShakespeareWishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-40531854833740780422010-08-26T16:06:16.505-04:002010-08-26T16:06:16.505-04:00I recall some written accounts of the Salem Witch ...I recall some written accounts of the Salem Witch Trials that is analogous to what is happening in this community: <br /><br />An obsequious character libels a good man by calling him a "liar".<br /><br />An anonymous poster etches rumors in the bark of the Salem trees. <br /><br />Come on folks! Aren't we better people than this?Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-42332204762233694862010-08-26T12:48:35.511-04:002010-08-26T12:48:35.511-04:00Rumor has it there is a DHS Community Construction...Rumor has it there is a DHS Community Construction Update (and special emphasis on the retention pond) meeting in DHS Media Center on Aug 31 at 6:00pm. <br /><br />If confirmed, DHS has double-booked parent information meetings. Senior parents are also scheduled at 6:00pm on same night. <br /><br />Unless it is rescheduled, if you're a senior parent with an interest in the construction update, you will have to choose which meeting to attend. It appears the DHS construction design team didn't look at the DHS website for conflicting events.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-14539214800969395642010-08-25T21:36:58.831-04:002010-08-25T21:36:58.831-04:00Redovian may have accomplished some things in life...Redovian may have accomplished some things in life, but that doesn't change the fact he runs hot and cold on responding to issues raised by the citizenry at large. He openly admitted it at the DHS contruction update meeting just before school opened. At that meeting, he said, "I have the power of the delete button." He went on to say, "Don't expect an email response from me if you're venting." Sorry Jim, but you are an elected official. If you don't respond, even with a canned reply, to messages from your constituents, don't expect a lovefest from voters. If you can't stand the heat, get out of elected office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-72641472825870954782010-08-25T16:24:46.204-04:002010-08-25T16:24:46.204-04:00Thanks Wishbone! I love your responses.Thanks Wishbone! I love your responses.Joe Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952081289996539132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-39132534450513130012010-08-25T16:11:19.172-04:002010-08-25T16:11:19.172-04:00It's funny how some persons who've never a...It's funny how some persons who've never achieved anything of social merit in life decide in middle age to tear down the reputations of good people who have accomplished many things for their families and community. I really feel sorry for someone that miserable.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-16395693500174515252010-08-25T16:09:40.390-04:002010-08-25T16:09:40.390-04:00Actually you're lucky Jim Redovian responded w...Actually you're lucky Jim Redovian responded with merely a humorous reply and not a lawsuit for libel for calling him a "liar".<br /><br />My respect for Mr. Redovian grows.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-71285817403574376222010-08-25T15:26:54.657-04:002010-08-25T15:26:54.657-04:00YES, it actually was Jim Redovian who was whining ...YES, it actually was Jim Redovian who was whining on this post as "Board1". In an email exchange with him today, I asked Mr. Redovian if that post was indeed from him? His response: "Sure sweets, it was me"<br />I'm rather grossed out by his reply, but I also find it unprofessional. This is not a joke. He really wrote that. He is our DeKalb School rep for all of our public schools here in Dunwoody.Joe Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952081289996539132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-61319472826290807262010-08-23T23:15:42.189-04:002010-08-23T23:15:42.189-04:00I am really aghast at your audacity! How can you r...I am really aghast at your audacity! How can you reread your own comments and be under the delusion that they are not calumniating and that you have cited any credible facts in your accusations? <br /><br />The offended parties have to be the most benignant and benevolent souls if they are not right now contemplating legal action. <br /><br />If you have relevant information or a point of fact associated with an issue, you might as DunwoodyMom suggests "...try and be civil." The disparagement of good persons or quality businesses is never the best route to take.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-47127051806723569372010-08-23T22:46:16.166-04:002010-08-23T22:46:16.166-04:00... oh bit I did list facts, please reread. But y...... oh bit I did list facts, please reread. But you are correct, being a taxpayer doesn't protect me in making what you call to be libelous statements. Rather, the greatest legal defense in slander or libel accusations is TRUTH. Therefore, I have no fear of speaking it. I celebrate it.Joe Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952081289996539132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-55582950956813956292010-08-23T22:26:54.274-04:002010-08-23T22:26:54.274-04:00So, being a "taxpayer" gives you the rig...So, being a "taxpayer" gives you the right to libel a good man and a construction company??? <br /><br />You didn't cite any actual facts when you called one a "liar" and the other "horrible", respectively.Wishbone Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490649158665019510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-41057809312660380052010-08-23T22:16:02.012-04:002010-08-23T22:16:02.012-04:00Wishbone, if you know not of the conversations had...Wishbone, if you know not of the conversations had, then how do you know what I am "merley" upset by? They do return my calls and emails. And I am of authority: I am a taxpayer. I pay Redovian's salary - he works for me :)Joe Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952081289996539132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-25909024542214064132010-08-23T21:27:11.949-04:002010-08-23T21:27:11.949-04:00The Hydrant at the DHS construction trailers
It se...<b>The Hydrant at the DHS construction trailers</b><br />It seems that the construction contractor, school system and DeKalb County can’t find and solve a water leak in a timely manner. These bodies are staffed with civil engineers, health and safety professionals, have huge construction equipment and personnel resources.<br /><br />Meanwhile for weeks students, passers-by and neighbors were subjected to a permanently wet, algae growing sidewalk, with a bug infested mini swamp.<br />Today I, a private, taxpaying citizen, drew upon my experience growing up on a farm in Ireland and spent 20 minutes with a shovel working on the problem. We now have a dry sidewalk and a swamp that is drying out. This is a temporary measure; it still needs to be repaired.<br />A couple of passers-by remarked: “glad they turned off the water.”It is a pity that “They” was not “They”; rather it was “Me” a tax payer.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542839636839288466noreply@blogger.com