Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Don't Miss This on NRBH
inquiring mind has left a comment that is too good to miss:
Even though we understand that the audited financial statements numbers ( are not correct - that's right, the auditors didn't even catch it (don't be surprised; we have found the same with our County and BOE audited financials), we are going to report
Even though we understand that the audited financial statements numbers ( are not correct - that's right, the auditors didn't even catch it (don't be surprised; we have found the same with our County and BOE audited financials), we are going to report
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
How Much Are Watauga County Taxpayers on the Hook For Now?
To: Sharon G. Edmundson, CPA
Director, Fiscal Management Section
State and Local Government Finance Division
North Carolina Department of State Treasurer
Our intrepid investigative reporter, Inquiring Mind, is seeking the information regarding county liability (taxpayers) in the New River Behavioral meltdown. She asks: how much is the actual liability of the NRSA to be passed onto the counties? In addition to the $3,000,000 deficit
Director, Fiscal Management Section
State and Local Government Finance Division
North Carolina Department of State Treasurer
Our intrepid investigative reporter, Inquiring Mind, is seeking the information regarding county liability (taxpayers) in the New River Behavioral meltdown. She asks: how much is the actual liability of the NRSA to be passed onto the counties? In addition to the $3,000,000 deficit
Four Pinochios for Biden.....
Click Here For FACTCHECKER article in Washington Post...
Biden's assertions about higher crime rates debunked!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
We Are The 53%
The 53% that pay the taxes that support the 100% CLICK HERE
"I am 34 years old. I didn’t finish college because I had to work to support myself and my family. I have been working since I was 16. I work 80+ hours per week to keep my small business afloat. For the past 2 years I have been trying to find qualified candidates to work for the going rate in my city - $28-$42k. Every recent graduate that we interview has no experience, and wants too much money. I blame politicians, not Wall Street for creating pointless bailouts and a system of welfare and unemployment that rewards individuals that typically aren’t willing to work. I blame a higher education system that is failing it’s students by giving them a sense of entitlement instead of a strong work ethic. I word hard every day to provide handouts to the 99%. I employ 8 people and have been trying to hire for 3 open positions for the past year."
"I am 34 years old. I didn’t finish college because I had to work to support myself and my family. I have been working since I was 16. I work 80+ hours per week to keep my small business afloat. For the past 2 years I have been trying to find qualified candidates to work for the going rate in my city - $28-$42k. Every recent graduate that we interview has no experience, and wants too much money. I blame politicians, not Wall Street for creating pointless bailouts and a system of welfare and unemployment that rewards individuals that typically aren’t willing to work. I blame a higher education system that is failing it’s students by giving them a sense of entitlement instead of a strong work ethic. I word hard every day to provide handouts to the 99%. I employ 8 people and have been trying to hire for 3 open positions for the past year."
Why Is NPR Still Receiving Taxpayers Subsidies?
NPR, Ethics, Politics and Taxpayer Subsidies!
From "Roll Call" Click here for full articl
So imagine our surprise when we realized the spokeswoman for October 2011, the group occupying Freedom Plaza, is Lisa Simeone, host of the radio program “Soundprint,” heard every Sunday at 11 p.m. on Washington’s public radio affiliate, WAMU. Simeone is also host of the NPR show “The World of Opera.”
When we asked Simeone about whether she was the host of “Soundprint,” she said, “Well, I work in radio still, but this is totally different.”
From "Roll Call" Click here for full articl
So imagine our surprise when we realized the spokeswoman for October 2011, the group occupying Freedom Plaza, is Lisa Simeone, host of the radio program “Soundprint,” heard every Sunday at 11 p.m. on Washington’s public radio affiliate, WAMU. Simeone is also host of the NPR show “The World of Opera.”
When we asked Simeone about whether she was the host of “Soundprint,” she said, “Well, I work in radio still, but this is totally different.”
Who Are These Protesters?
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
From an Obama Critic. Guess Who
Can you guess who is saying the following: “look at the make-up of Obama’s stimulus program," "roughly half of it went to state and local municipalities, which is in effect to the municipal unions which are at the core of the Democratic Party." He adds
Monday, October 17, 2011
New Offer On The Old Watauga High School?
According to an on line post on the Watauga Democrat Web Site, An offer of $20 Million Dollars has been received .A quick check of the proposed agenda for tomorrows BOC meeting indicates that the offer will be formally presented to the Board Of County Commissioners at that meeting.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
VENT PAGE XXVII You Are In Our POWER!
You are getting sleepy......sleepy.....s le e p y ...When old vent pages start "overflowing" ....a new one is started. This is the TWENTY SEVENTH in our series and you are NOW under our control
Resistance is futile!
VENT PAGES are handy for posting of off-topic posts, rants, raves,
rages, etc which might not be appropriate on other threads where adults
are having serious discussions. Childish rant? Need to call another
poster a name? Just feel like spouting off? Or even if you have
something to say and there doesn't seem to be any other logical place to
say it....THIS PAGE IS FOR YOU!
Resistance is futile!
VENT PAGES are handy for posting of off-topic posts, rants, raves,
rages, etc which might not be appropriate on other threads where adults
are having serious discussions. Childish rant? Need to call another
poster a name? Just feel like spouting off? Or even if you have
something to say and there doesn't seem to be any other logical place to
say it....THIS PAGE IS FOR YOU!
Board Of Education Public Forum OCTOBER 17
Public Forum on Superintendent Search October 17
The Watauga County Board of Education will hold a public forum regarding the new superintendent search on Monday, October 17, at the Watauga High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Watauga County Board of Education will hold a public forum regarding the new superintendent search on Monday, October 17, at the Watauga High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Daymark To Take Over NEW RIVER BHS SERVICES
According to the Facebook page of the Watauga Democrat, Daymark Recovery Services will take over servicing of New River clients by November 15.
CEO Pam Andrews has resigned.
Sharon Wilcox will be the interim CEO of NRBH.
"NEW RIVER EMPLOYEES WILL BE PAID!"
(Nathan Miller)
Anna Oakes of the High Country Press has the story on line!(Click Here)
CEO Pam Andrews has resigned.
Sharon Wilcox will be the interim CEO of NRBH.
"NEW RIVER EMPLOYEES WILL BE PAID!"
(Nathan Miller)
Anna Oakes of the High Country Press has the story on line!(Click Here)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Democrats Scrambling To Save Face on Obama Jobs Bill
"Democratic leaders in the Senate are scrambling to avoid defections on President Obama’s jobs package, which appears headed for defeat on Tuesday.
A lack of Democratic unity on the president’s bill would be embarrassing for the White House, which has been scolding House Republicans for refusing to vote on the measure."
As we previously said (Click Here). this isn't a serious effort at legislation, it's a campaign strategy - and it's backfiring on Obama!~
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
What the H... is going on in Mental Health?
Mental health reform: The committee which Virginia Foxx was on, reformed the disability system in North Carolina. Services were transferred from government agencies to private companies. Government agencies
County Commissioners Adopt New Agreement for Mental Health
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET and adopted an amendment to the interlocal agreement formally in place for provision of Behavioral Heathcare Services in Allegheny, Ashe, Avery, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties. Even though 30 or 40 concerned people showed up, the meeting
New River Behavioral Healthcare Provider Responds
Sometimes a well written comment gets overlooked in the comment section. When that happens we often move it up front so that it can be seen. The following response is from a local provider:
"I feel compelled to state that New River employees have not received a raise in four years, pay over $200 per month for individual health care with a several thousand dollar deductible, and have seen
"I feel compelled to state that New River employees have not received a raise in four years, pay over $200 per month for individual health care with a several thousand dollar deductible, and have seen
VENT PAGE XXVI ...The "Occupy Watauga" Version
The Occupy Watauga Conservative VersionFor all of our fans who don't have the time to go "occupy Wall Street" but still want their chance to rage against the machine, this Vent Page is dedicated to you. Think that the government should give you somebody else's money? Banks should not be allowed to be paid back the money they loaned? Corporations should not make a profit? Everything should be free just like it was when you lived with Mom and Dad? Or if you just miss the sixties - this is your chance to join in protesting EVERYTHING without actually having to miss bathing, sleep in the streets or travel to New York!
And, we have NO DRESS CODE!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Obama Jobs Bill...Politics as Usual
| McConnell and our own Senator Burr call the Dem bluff. While Obama is running around blaming Republicans for not "voting NOW" on his suppossed "jobs bill", Minority leader Mitch McConnell has contiually called his bluff and asked for the bill to be put up on the Senate floor for a vote. |
Obama & Solyndra or Perdue & Tire Plant?!
Originally Posted 9/30/2011
UPDATE
Continental Tire has selected South Carolina for their new plant.
See article in N&;O click here
It appears that "corporate welfare" is the only way to draw new business to a state. Unfortunate that all states don't hold the line and attract industry and new businesses based on their overall business climate, tax rates, labor force availability, etc. Instead, it seems like it's always a bidding war to see which government entity can offer the biggest bribes to a company to relocate to their area.
See original post following the break.....
UPDATE
Continental Tire has selected South Carolina for their new plant.
See article in N&;O click here
It appears that "corporate welfare" is the only way to draw new business to a state. Unfortunate that all states don't hold the line and attract industry and new businesses based on their overall business climate, tax rates, labor force availability, etc. Instead, it seems like it's always a bidding war to see which government entity can offer the biggest bribes to a company to relocate to their area.
See original post following the break.....
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Citizens Against Government Waste gives Congresswoman Foxx 98% ratings!
For the third year in a row, Citizens Against Government Waste has rated NC FIFTH DISTRICT Congresswoman Virginia FOXX at 98% or better.
Rep. Foxx, Virginia (R-NC)
Ratings
Lifetime Rating: 84% (Hero)
2010: 98% (Hero)
2009: 99% (Hero)
2008: 98% (Hero)
Lifetime Rating: 84% (Hero)
2010: 98% (Hero)
2009: 99% (Hero)
2008: 98% (Hero)
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
NC Republican Registrations Up Again In September
It can't be a good sign for Obama's 2012 NC chances! According to Civitas reports, NC gained 2394 voters registered as Republicans in September. Only 512 gains in those registered as Democrats.
In Watauga county
In Watauga county
New River Behavioral Health WEDNESDAY update.
After reading everything I could find from every media source, and having talked to Watauga County Board Of Commissioners Chair Nathan Miller, here is what I believe to be the case as of this moment.
Vent Page XXV Another in our "nut free" series!
THIS is Vent Page Twenty-FIVE!
When old vent pages start "overflowing" ....a new one is started. This is the TWENTY FIFTH in our series!
VENT PAGES are handy for posting of off-topic posts, rants, raves, rages, etc which might not be appropriate on other threads where adults are having serious discussions. Childish rant? Need to call another poster a name? Just feel like spouting off? Or even if you have something to say and there doesn't seem to be any other logical place to say it....THIS PAGE IS FOR YOU!
What the Occupy Wall Street Kids Want
Occupy Wall Street
We Demand
Inquiring Mind Asks for Audit
Inquiringmind asks us to have a thread to follow the BOE and County mandated Local Government Changes to the audited financial statements.
She writes: "The County Manager, County Finance Director and Chair of the Commissioners met we me yesterday. Several things were brought to their attention
She writes: "The County Manager, County Finance Director and Chair of the Commissioners met we me yesterday. Several things were brought to their attention
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
New River Behavioural Health TO CLOSE!
| New River Behavioral Health: Closing |  |
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| Written by Steve Frank | |||||||||||
| Monday, 03 October 2011 06:41 PM | |||||||||||
 Official
word has come that New River Behavioral Health Care is closing. Brian
Ingraham, CEO of New River's parent organization, Smoky Mountain Center,
issued a statement dated late ThursdayThanks to Steve Frank GoBlueRidge.Net (click here for full article)' See also our previous post here. |
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Liberals Project Predjudices Onto Republicans
Obama: I'm Not Telling the Story Well
The Continental Oil Company has made an oil and gas find bigger then Prudhoe Bay Alaska which can make us energy independent from Saudi Arabia by the end of the decade. Obama’s reaction?
Saturday, October 1, 2011
New River Behavioural Health Care - What's going on?
From the New River BHC website:
"It is with great sadness that I write this letter to tell you about changes that will affect your behavioral healthcare services. On September 9, 2011, New River Behavioral HealthCare will discontinue all services that we provide in Alexander, Caldwell, and McDowell counties. This change is necessary for us to continue to operate in today's climate of budget cuts and transformation in healthcare delivery."
"It is with great sadness that I write this letter to tell you about changes that will affect your behavioral healthcare services. On September 9, 2011, New River Behavioral HealthCare will discontinue all services that we provide in Alexander, Caldwell, and McDowell counties. This change is necessary for us to continue to operate in today's climate of budget cuts and transformation in healthcare delivery."
Vetting Christie Continued
Friday’s Wall Street Journal has an article “As Christie Clamor Grows, His Positions Face Scrutiny.” We will find out items such as the following:
He favors an array of gun-control
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